Howdy! A big thanks to this forum and those on it for all the wonderful information here. I’ve kept a lot of insects, fish tanks (fresh, salt & reef), terrariums / carnivorous plants but not a Mantis before. I’ve really enjoyed doing research here so thank you.
I’m very comfortable with creating micro-environments and the specific needs of each species are fascinating. I’ve had a lot of fun with gear for temperature, humidity, airflow, fly cultures, etc. So much of the information on that has been shared here by experienced keepers.
I did do the ‘bad thing’ by starting with an Orchid Mantis but I knew I had my many years of keeping delicate reef environments alive so hopefully I’m not a complete fool.
I named my Orchid Mantis Ripley and so far she (probably a he though) is doing great. Had their first molt with me last night into L3 and it could not have gone better. Ripley is hardening up today on a lower humidity and left behind a perfect molt.
I’ve been playing with some camera gear / lenses but I’m not great at that yet. Here are a few snaps from the last couple weeks.
I’m very comfortable with creating micro-environments and the specific needs of each species are fascinating. I’ve had a lot of fun with gear for temperature, humidity, airflow, fly cultures, etc. So much of the information on that has been shared here by experienced keepers.
I did do the ‘bad thing’ by starting with an Orchid Mantis but I knew I had my many years of keeping delicate reef environments alive so hopefully I’m not a complete fool.
I named my Orchid Mantis Ripley and so far she (probably a he though) is doing great. Had their first molt with me last night into L3 and it could not have gone better. Ripley is hardening up today on a lower humidity and left behind a perfect molt.
I’ve been playing with some camera gear / lenses but I’m not great at that yet. Here are a few snaps from the last couple weeks.
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