Waves from Florida

[DefyTheNorms]

Hi all! I'm new to the forum and to Mantis keeping! I got my very first Mantis on Friday.  He's a little Budwing nymph, tho I don't know which instar he's in, or it's gender yet. For now I'm just referring to him as Little Bug. I also have a Giant Malaysian Shield Mantis and an African "Blue Flash" Mantis on the way.  Little Bug loves hanging out on my hand. He comes to the top of his enclosure when I take off the cover and comes right out to sit my hand and clean himself. I must admit, I'm more smitten with the little guy than I could have ever imagined. I'm having a few concerns with him tho, as I'm not sure what's normal etc., but I'll post those issues in the proper category later. I look forward to learning from you all.

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[Ocelotbren]

Welcome to the forum, and good luck with your new baby!  The forums have tons of information so be sure to browse around and ask questions if needed.

 

[Sarah K]

Welcome! Your new baby is adorable!

 

[callisto9]

How cute! Where did you get him/her?

 

[DefyTheNorms]

Thanks! I got him/her from Moonlight Mantids.

 

[PrayingMantisPets]

Thanks! I got him/her from Moonlight Mantids.

Welcome to the forum! Also a Floridian here too! What a Coincidence I’m getting my order from Moonlight mantids Wednesday.

 

[DefyTheNorms]

Welcome to the forum! Also a Floridian here too! What a Coincidence I’m getting my order from Moonlight mantids Wednesday.

Awesome! What are you getting?!

 

[PrayingMantisPets]

Awesome! What are you getting?!

A trio of sphrodomants gastricas. But it’s looking kind of sketchy they way it’s being sent. L2 is hard to tell what gender and I thought he was going to hold the package for next week cause it’s 40° where he’s at. 

Quick question

did your order come with a heat pack?

 

[DefyTheNorms]

A trio of sphrodomants gastricas. But it’s looking kind of sketchy they way it’s being sent. L2 is hard to tell what gender and I thought he was going to hold the package for next week cause it’s 40° where he’s at. 

Quick question

did your order come with a heat pack?

Yes, but it stated that you have to purchase a heat pack separately during winter months, so I did. Everything was packed well and arrived safely on my end.

 

[Serle]

Hy & Welcome........ S

 

[Rick]

Welcome. 

Lots of great species right there in FL. 

 

[PrayingMantisPets]

Yes, but it stated that you have to purchase a heat pack separately during winter months, so I did. Everything was packed well and arrived safely on my end.

I saw that I had to add the heat pack to my order after i ordered it so. I’m not going to be surprised if nothing made it ?

 

[DefyTheNorms]

I saw that I had to add the heat pack to my order after i ordered it so. I’m not going to be surprised if nothing made it ?

Aw Fingers crossed! Keep me updated.

 

[DefyTheNorms]

Welcome. 

Lots of great species right there in FL. 

Really?! I'm not native Floridian so had no idea

 

[Connor]

Welcome to the forum! Cute little budwing you got there!

 

[Bathory]

Welcome, I have a shield too!

 

[DefyTheNorms]

Welcome, I have a shield too!

Awww Cute!!! What's his/her name? I'm thinking about going with villain names

 

[Bathory]

Awww Cute!!! What's his/her name? I'm thinking about going with villain names

Her name is Ripley, I wanted to give her a name based on a hero because of the shield and my mom said she looks like an alien so Ripley it is. As for the villain names, my Hierodula is called Elizabeth Bathory so I'm definitely with you on that 

 

[DefyTheNorms]

Her name is Ripley, I wanted to give her a name based on a hero because of the shield and my mom said she looks like an alien so Ripley it is. As for the villain names, my Hierodula is called Elizabeth Bathory so I'm definitely with you on that 

Haha! I love her name! I think warrior names would be awesome as well.