New to the hobby!

[Dtejeda.arias]

I am a fish keeper at heart, and also I am in to snakes. Growing up I took Shaolin lessons and learned about the praying mantis. Since then they have always fascinated me. Never thought about owning or keeping them since I thought they are like moths. Apparently not!, and they also help keep yards and veggie gardens cleans! Also a noob and rookie I like the orchid mantid. I live in Mass, USA. Can anyone help me acquire a pair or an ooth?

 

[gripen]

Welcome.

Orchids are not easy species to keep. I would recommend trying a more beginner species first.

 

[Dtejeda.arias]

What would be a nice attractive in color beginner sp. that you would recommend?

 

[gripen]

Hierodula majuscula is a good choice. Creobroter and Phyllocrania are good too.

 

[hibiscusmile]

hello, welcome!

 

[sally]

Hello from Illinois.

 

[Dtejeda.arias]

Thanks for the welcoming! The phyllocranias are wicked nice, and the creobroter deff have some nice patterns.

 

[Termite48]

Hello from CA. Welcome. You are getting enough good suggestions. I started with Ghosts and that was a nice choice. They are anything but boring.

 

[DinehCaveman]

Welcome. I suggest ghost mantis or a bigger species like H. majuscule or H. membranacea. The ghosts come in various colors , the green females are the best, and the bigger mantids are just fun all around.

 

[AxolotlsAreCoolToo]

hello welcome to the hobby!

What would be a nice attractive in color beginner sp. that you would recommend?

My first species was deroplatys lobata. They are a dead leaf type from the same region as orchids, females are much larger and have a unique shield. Eat wide ranges of live food and have a super intimidating threat pose. im selling L2 nymphs for a dollar or entire oothecca for 35$

 

[Dtejeda.arias]

Thank you everyone for all your help and advice guiding me towards a beginners mantid.

Btw Axolotls are not just cool, they are awesome

 

[Birdman]

Welcome from Florida

BTW: I have a bunch of Ghost Mantis, would be happy to send a few just for the shipping cost, PM if interested.

 

[Rick]

Welcome

 

[Dtejeda.arias]

Wow! Everyone here is super friendly! Unusual from a forum lol

 

[aNisip]

Welcome to the forum also from Florida! Ghosts are a great beginner species!

All the best,

Andrew

 

[Alikaren]

Hello arias! Since no one else suggested this yet, rhombodera (shield mantids) are also very good for beginners and they are very beautiful, with many having a slight blue green color!

 

[ladygigi]

Welcome to Mantid Forum from Arizona! I'd like to suggest the Iris Oratoria which is also a very easy mantis to feed and care for. Their threat display is beautiful and they have some beautiful coloring that develops on their forceps. I have ooths for sale for $25 plus shipping. Just send me a PM if you are interested.

Once again welcome, look forward to seeing you around.

 

[Dtejeda.arias]

Thank everyone! Just got my ghost in from birdman, and they are awesome!