Small species

[Synapze]

Can anyone suggest a species that can comfortably live out its lifespan in a 32oz container? 

 

[River Dane]

Based on what I’ve read, Hestiasula sp. and Pseudocreobotra sp. can live in 32oz deli cups their whole lives. I think male orchid mantises can, too.

 

[Predatorhousepet]

Any of the smaller flower mantises such as Creobroter or Pseudocrebotra sp. or Galinthias amoena. Bark mantises like Elmantis sp. Male orchids can indeed live their entire lives in a deli cup but the females are a lot larger, they need something at least 12 inches tall.

 

[Synapze]

Based on what I’ve read, Hestiasula sp. and Pseudocreobotra sp. can live in 32oz deli cups their whole lives. I think male orchid mantises can, too.

Cool! I just ordered an unsexed pair. I have a friend who wants to try the hobby, but wants a small mantis to start. I figured I'd order 2 so I could experience the species as well.

Thanks!

 

[Mantis Lady]

I have my creobroter adult still in her cup. She has room enough too move on the lid and her fake flower.

 

[Synapze]

Thanks for the advice everyone! I ended up with 6 Creobroter pictipennis and 3 Pseudocreobotra ocellata... both breeders sent extras and they all lived. ?

I'm really loving the Creobroters. I was worried because I read that they were really skittish and fast like roaches, but they are sooo easy to work with. I can't believe the Pseudocreobotras can take down hydei already. Tiny and ferocious. 

 

[MantisGirl13]

Awesome! I am so glad you got what you wanted. Creobroters are the best!

- MantisGirl13

 

[Mantis Lady]

Creobroters are the best!

agree on that?