Picking a Mantis...

[sidewinder]

Folks,

After 30 years, I am looking to get or more mantis again. I am not sure what species I want, but I do know that for my first foray back that I want big, green, hardy, standard looking mantis. These top my list is no particular order:

Chinese Mantis (Tenodera aridifolia sinensis)

Giant Malaysian Mantis (Hierodula trimaculata)

Giant Asian Mantis (Hierodula membranacea)

Giant Indian Mantis (Hierodula grandis)

Are there other large species that I should consider? I could use some advice as to where I can buy these and as to what species would be best to get or at least an idea of what issues there might be raising them. I would also like to know which species is biggest. I would like to know about special heat and humidity requirements as well.

I understand that the Chinese Mantis is the only species that could be released into the wild in the USA.

Regards,

S-

 

[The_Asa]

Also consider BUDWING, AFRICAN, WIDEARM, SHIELD

Check out mantisplace.com for supplies and these mantids.

 

[idolomantis]

Also consider BUDWING, AFRICAN, WIDEARM, SHIELDCheck out mantisplace.com for supplies and these mantids.

you are just trying to get freebies from hibiscus.

 

[hibiscusmile]

:lol: it might work!

 

[collinchang635]

Giant Malaysian Shield mantid. They are big and aggressive.

mantisplace.com has both the ooth and the mantid.

 

[sidewinder]

Any more input?? Please keep in mind that I want a standard looking mantid.

Let me add some information. Where I live, my house can sometimes get into the high 50's and low 60's (F) in the the Fall and Winter. Does this preclude any or all of the Hierodula mantids? Or would I need some kind of heating pad? Where would I get one of those? Or should I wait until the spring to get Hierodula mantids?

S-

 

[hibiscusmile]

That's a little cold for them, a lot of people put a light over them. I always suggest sitting their container on a tv, or something that gives off more heat.

 

[The_Asa]

Or a computer is always good