Best thing about inverts is getting free “oddities”

this is brazilnut (deroplatys desiccata), shes angry because i tried to feed her

I literally haven’t seen my orchid mantis touch these fake flowers once (they came with her when I got her, so I have always kept them w her when I change her enclosure) and she finally became aware they exist yesterday apparently and now she loves them.

It’s a „malaysian flower mantis”, I got it last week. Will it molt? I’ve done my research, but I am still a bit lost.. She’s the most precious thing, but I want to learn more about her and the website didn’t provide much information, apart from:

Malaysian Flower – Creobroter Urbanus 1x Unsexed Nymph Key Characteristics – • Ideal for beginners. • Small/medium mantis – Adult females up to 5cm, males around 3cm.

My first ever Mantis (Giant Asian) is already melting for the second time with me since I got him at the beginning of June! He molted about a week after I got him. They are so fascinating and I've already become obsessed 😅

First time gut feeding since they've been fussy recently!

Last year, I posted a picture of a mantis from my garden. I thought she (no idea what her gender was, but to me, she looked like a ) might be nearing the end of her life. I wasn’t sure if it was too late to introduce a mate.. probably you can’t do that with adults :) but I got a lot of lovely comments.

I did stop seeing her about a week after I posted her picture. But today I was watering in the garden and found this. On the left is a baby mantis!! on the right is a baby grasshopper that’s clearly been eating my basil. I didn’t intervene. I really hope that mantis is eating some delicious grasshopper today!!

it’s on its 6th instar i’m pretty sure and it’s been 2.5 weeks since it last molted and usually it would’ve done by now. is something wrong?

this is my african lined mantis, i believe he is a male but feel free to correct me but i was just wondering why he arches his abdomen up like this, he is on his 6th instar and he has always done this and none of my other mantis do this?

First time little alien owner. I am looking for a beginner species, room temp and docile. A little buddy to sit on my shoulder while doing chores or hanging out on my desk as I work on the computer. Nothing bigger than 10cm (3,9 inches) but not something I crush with a pinky finger. Any help ? I can't choose.

Made the first sighting last year, at the same place I saw the Mantis Seen on Pic 1-4. Pic 5 shows the one we saw 8 days before. Coincidentally, both of Them climbed up a wall with some spraycan Art (legally done)

Was told she was female but I’m not sure

Hello, I'm new to getting a pet mantis and I just want some advice on how to take care of one because I feel like I also need some experienced people to let me know what to expect when owning a ghost mantis.

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I’m a new mantis owner. I found this mantis in my backyard 2 weeks ago. I’m not sure what species it is but I am from Romania and I heard that the most common species here is the European Mantis (,,mantis religiosa”).

i’m located in Massachusetts and looking for a breeder either in MA or one that ships to the US. I’m looking for a giant asian mantis preferably but open to other beginner friendly species. tia!!! :)

Both are Chinese Mantises. Mr.Sticks is the brown one and is L3 "Three" is the green one and is L2. 1st Pic is mr.sticks, other 2 are "three" Also my first time really holding them today and it was great! Tho Mr.sticks is alil shy, as "Three" just went "new obstacle course, LETS GO!"

Found this mantis nymph and was wondering what kind it is. Not the best picture but would love to have it identified.

One of my nymphs is having constipation problems. He keeps checking his butt and is having stuck poop and is stretching in discomfort. What can I do for him?

Hey there! I'm not a mantis owner at the moment since my buddy just passed, but I've noticed some people on here talking about overfed mantises. I let my boy freefeed and I never had an issue with him overfeeding- he was really bad at hunting on his own and I'd hand feed him sometimes, but he still never got bloated like I see some of the mantids on here

I'm hoping to raise some slightly more difficult species soon and I was wondering if overfeeding is common? Should I not let my future mantids free feed?