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<blockquote data-quote="shorty" data-source="post: 79162" data-attributes="member: 2529"><p>Welcome to the forum, glad to have you! It's a wonderful hobby to get into and I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun raising your mantis. I doubt its color is really an issue. Try uploading a few pictures so we can identify it and we can give you better info on how to raise it. First tip is, you're feeding it a bit too much. Feed it every other day or so, and rather than misting everyday, put in a substrate and mist every 2-3 days. You don't want to create stagnant humidity which can lead to weak growth and sensitivity to changes in humidity. I just learned about this recently myself. Also, keep in mind that mantid will have to molt in order to grow. They do this about 7 or 8 times before adulthood depending on species and sex. Give him enough room to molt in his enclosure and be sure to not disturb him during the molting process. Don't feed, mist, or bother him for a day or so afterwards so he can dry out too. Enjoy the new hobby. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Have fun!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shorty, post: 79162, member: 2529"] Welcome to the forum, glad to have you! It's a wonderful hobby to get into and I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun raising your mantis. I doubt its color is really an issue. Try uploading a few pictures so we can identify it and we can give you better info on how to raise it. First tip is, you're feeding it a bit too much. Feed it every other day or so, and rather than misting everyday, put in a substrate and mist every 2-3 days. You don't want to create stagnant humidity which can lead to weak growth and sensitivity to changes in humidity. I just learned about this recently myself. Also, keep in mind that mantid will have to molt in order to grow. They do this about 7 or 8 times before adulthood depending on species and sex. Give him enough room to molt in his enclosure and be sure to not disturb him during the molting process. Don't feed, mist, or bother him for a day or so afterwards so he can dry out too. Enjoy the new hobby. :) Have fun! [/QUOTE]
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