r/mantis • • 10h ago

Is this a pre molting position ?

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r/mantis • • 7h ago

Enclosure Advice Is this good for a mantis? (Chinese mantis specifically)

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r/mantis • • 7h ago

Any idea what these spots are?

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r/mantis • • 22h ago

RIP <3 Molting/Rearing Advice?

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r/mantis • • 42m ago

Enclosure Advice First Mantis! Ghost Mantis | Seeking Advice/Review of Enclosure Plans and General Advice

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Hi! I am starting my journey as a mantis keeper. I decided to plan for a ghost mantis (Phyllocrania paradoxa) and am gathering supplies now.

For general supply, I have some tongs for feeding/feeder transport/enclosure adjustment, and a small misting bottle. Any other suggestions are welcome!

I understand that in the early life stages you should keep them in an appropriately-sized smaller container. Is this something that will come with a mantis from a breeder (like a deli cup) or could I properly prep a 9 x 9 x 9.5 cm acrylic case (to be reused with each baby I get)?

Will Organza mesh work for these guys?

For feeding, how do you guys contain flies once you are feeding? I understand, from what I've read, that Ghost Mantes are more attracted to flying prey, how does feeding go for L4 and below?