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I'm new to discovering that you can keep mantids . I'm in love with the orchid mantis. I'm heading to a reptile expo in March and hope to get my first mantis and want to learn as much as I can about them ahead of time. 

 
Welcome!  There's tons of valuable information on here to help prepare you, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask. :)

 
Hello Cheri and welcome to the forum
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Here is the caresheet for the Orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus). It's husbandry care is listed as intermediate care, which isn't suited for beginners but doesn't deter all new keepers.

 
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