give some name suggestions pls!!!!

I'm struggling to find perches that resemble wood and sit in the centre on the tank going upright, where have you all found yours?

Shes a Carolina Mantis, it sucks because she laid a Sack a few days ago... So I'm sure shes gonna be gone Ina few weeks 1 has 2 get out already litterly her back legs stop working 😞😭.

Please ignore my old lady hands. Mantids are so fascinating. I love the dance these guys do. Not sure if it’s just mine or not, but when on my hand it tastes me. Hope it’s not trying to bite instead😅

Hey guys, my and my partner thought about getting a orchid mantis for months. We don’t have anybody that we know that keeps insects We read into it but still arnen‘t sure about it We hear heat mats aren‘t necessary and that you can also use lamps we have a uv lamp But some people say those aren‘t warm enough Some people say they need plants and substarte but paper towels and some leafs and sticks should be enough as well Is ther anybody here that has some personal expiereince and can explain it to some total newbies Thnaks in advance everybody (Sorry for typos/grammar as english is not my forst language)

First time poster here, but I recently noticed a mantis climbed on the outside of my backyard door, and it seems, based on what I was able to find, like it's in molting position. I've read that it shouldn't be disturbed in this position so I won't, but I'm wondering what are (if any) ways in which I could help it.

It's sheltered from rain and wind, and the net on which it's hanging doesn't move unless I move it, so from that perspective it should be good. Anything I should do food-wise?

As for possibly keeping it - does anyone have any pointers perhaps on catching it without disturbing the molting process (or anything after it)? Or if you think it wouldn't be a good idea, please do say so.

Thanks in advance!

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I found a praying mantis in the middle of the road and picked them up. I thought it was dead and was going to bury it . However I noticed its mouth was still moving. The antennas and mouth are responsive but I’m not sure how to help them. I tried giving them drinking water and putting them in a humid environment. Any suggestions?

Hi guys this is my sphodromantis lineola :) Can you guys help me find out if she is male or female? Thank you 🫶 (I’m thinking male?)

I got a little (what I assume to be female) wandering violin a few days ago, she was EXTREMELY active, i made sure to not handle her too much in the first few days to let her chill and settle in a bit, gave her a cricket (did plan om getting flying prey asap) which she fully ate on day 2. On Day 4(in the eveninhg) she was dead.

I did not have a heatlamp for her, but from what i read temperatures from low to high 20s (in C, roughly 70-85F) are fine, it can even dip slightly below 20 in the night and they will be alright. (Which is also what happened, generally low-mid 20sC, and 18-19C in the night), did plan on getting her a heatlamp tho, just to make sure, which sadly arrived on the day she passed.) Misted once or twice a day, had moisture at ~40-60%.

IIRC i checked on her in the morning and she was still alive, at some point in the evening i hadnt seen her in a while so i went to check the whole enclosure and found her dead on the floor.

I am really afraid i killed her, especially with the temperature, but she was fine throughout the night (where it was coldest). From what you can tell, did i mess up anywhere?

On Tuesday we found Asmo passed away in his enclosure. The day before, he was active as always. We don't know what could have went wrong. Rest in peace Asmo...

I have a baby mantis, just finished its first molt. I keep it in a plastic box with air pockets, carrots and sticks. We feed them microcrickets. Whats the best way to keep them alive? thanks!

So I've had my ghostie for a long while, and he is an adult. I realized, ever since he became an adult I've been very cautious when it comes to coaxing him out for feeding (got him an enclosure that's massive, he'd never find the food unless he's very low down). Whenever I get him out, it takes ages. I usually try to blow at him so he climbs into my hand but that doesn't always work.

I'm afraid of touching his back leg like I used to because he could fly. What do I do?

hi there, i have a giant shield mantis which has almost stoped eating. it started about 3 days before moult to L5 and day after moult he only ate 1 cricket. now, 3 days after moult i am getting scared because his abdomen is getting quite small and i dont know what to do really. pic shows his abdomen from yesterday. did someone have any experience in this matter?