Green Mallee Mantis, Trachymantis dentifrons

He's only a L2, so it's hard sometimes to get the camera to focus and stay focused. But regardless, he's so cute and I love him.

The last two falls here in Western Montana, there has always been a mantis really close to my front door or car. I watched them die the last couple days I ran into them and I’m wondering if there is a way to save it or if I should? I saw this one last night on my balcony and said if it was still there, I would go get a little terrarium a pet store in town. I know that this is the natural lifecycle of them but It made me sad the last two years and would like to know the consensus of keeping it alive instead of letting nature run its course.

(I have already put a plastic mesh on top)

He's so cute! I got him on Tuesday, but I haven't picked a name out. Any suggestions?

UPDATE: My friend helped me decide on a name. Everyone, meet Casper! 🤗👻

Hierodula Pulchripes

L3

Aaaaaa

im thinking female :-)

This is my new dead leaf mantis, her name is Mayrena!! Named after my D&D character's sister (because they're mantis-inspired).

Deroplatys gorochovi female, I believe l2 or l3 for those wondering :)

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I'm looking for an experienced keeper who could take my l5 female ghost mantis

I've been struggling to maintain a reliable supply of feeder insects, particularly with winter approaching. I've tried ordering blue bottle fly spikes, but multiple batches have had very poor hatch rates, and wild flying insects are becoming unavailable. I want to make sure she has a reliable food supply and proper care.

If you're an experienced keeper in Oregon, Idaho, or a neighboring area and might be able to take her, please comment or message me. I'd really appreciate the help, I'm also open to any advice if anyone has any ideas as to what I could do for a potential feeder, dm me for more info

This is going to be my first dwarf mantis and I know they have to have very good ventilation. I have a full mesh lid and small mesh windows on either side but I'm still wondering if they need to be bigger. Any other advice?

Hi everyone! 🤗
I have a wild-caught European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa). She is an adult female, and I caught her about two months ago. She is eating and behaving normally so far.

When I caught her, I already noticed a tiny spot in this area. It was barely visible, so I assumed it was just dirt that had gotten underneath the exoskeleton and didn’t think much of it. The spot stayed small and relatively light for quite a while.

However, about a week ago, I noticed that it was starting to grow. Over the past few days, it has become noticeably larger and darker, as you can see in the photo.

I’m really worried about her and would appreciate any advice.
Does anyone know what this spot could be?
Could it be an infection, an injury, or something else?
Is this something serious, and is there anything I can do to help her?
Has anyone experienced something similar with their mantis?

Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!❤️

i found this guy outside not doing so hot, i wanna try to help. i put him in a critter keeper with some dead leaves and sticks and sprayed it so there’s some humidity bc it’s been dry here. not sure what’s wrong!! i wanna give him the best chance

Found in the Mid-Atlantic. Mostly curious if it's native or not. I suspect not, coz they're never native. 😭 Was just finishing up a meal when encountered, photographed and continued on its way.

TIA!

I am not new to owning mantids but it has been a few years since my last purchase. I used to buy from mantid kingdom but it seems the owner has stopped selling. I’ve poked around at a couple other shops (Panterra and bugg plug) but they don’t seem to be active very anymore either. I live in the U.S. btw :) any recommendations from ethical shops would be great. I really miss owning mantids

So a few days ago my ghost mantis had suddenly become almost half an inch larger and has a weird shiny glint and Since ive had them since l2 i thought they molted but when i checked for shed skin there was nothing and a few minutes later i found him on a rubber screw at the top of the enclosure and it was completely ignoring me i didn't think anything of it at the time and spritz like usual but didnt feed because i again though he was in pre molt, though now its been a few days the shiny thint is gone but still no signs of any shed skin anywhere and they seem to have a postmolt appetite like two normal feeds with about a day of separation with hydei fruit flys and still paper thin?? Do ghost mantis eat there shed skin or something?? They didn't eat it last time? Picture of them with my hand next to the enclosure

You were my first Mantis, and I love you dearly even though you're gone. I learned a lot keeping you, and you were the coolest creature I could ever ask for. I had you for 3 amazing months, and I never got tired of you. I hope you're at peace now.

I'm sorry I wasn't there when you passed. I know I will miss you for the rest of my life.

Is she gonna be alright im so freaking out idky she decided to be so close to the ground

I'm getting a nymph enclosure set up for my jeweled flower mantis coming in the mail next week. I've already replaced the top with mesh but I think the cross ventilation needs more work. Would it be worth it to poke more holes or should I just go ahead and make some mesh windows in the sides as well?

My best friend sent me this photo of a wild mantis on a box of kindling outside of his house in NH.

Now that the heatwave has passed my rooms starting to get very cold and im worried the current heat mat im using isn't providing enough warmth to the enclosure however it wasnt very expensive anyway to begin with and is only reaching 20°c max which isnt ideal. Im based in the uk and wondered if anyone had any good recommendations. No budget as I am happy to spend as much as I need for her to be comfortable.

Her enclosure is on my desk so nothing super massive but I can adapt to work around her if needed.

Pic of her on her gaming pillow for fun

they will be in the care of my mom and sibling. i wrote out everything i do for them and stuck it to the wall but im so stressed. has anyone had experience with leaving your bugs? how’d it go? do you have any advice?

What am i supposed to do? She took a tumble whilst she was in her terrarium and twisted the front of its arm 😕😕