Got my first praying mantis! Orchid Mantis!

[mamaKate]

What a beautiful creature! Please, more info.

 

[mamato3]

i dont like bugs but that one is very pretty

 

[Kanchii]

Thanks guys! They need very little room, just a small plastic container. She/He'll eat a couple small crickets very couple of days. Just got to make sure their container is at least 3 times as tall as them so that they can shed their skin easily, and keep it misted. That's about it!

 

[WriterofWords]

I order Mantis' and Butterflys for my class. I love them.

 

[Bettacreek]

Purely out of curiosity, what did you pay for the critter? I've hatched regular green ones out before, but I've never seen an orchid in real life.

 

[Kanchii]

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This was the first time I've seen one in real life too. Asian Giants and budwings go for about $10 around here, but this Orchid was $30.

 

[Kanchii]

Here's a couple more pics, and one of it on my finger so you can see how small it is!

 

[mamato3]

o my he/she is so tiny. I would be afrad id lose he/she .

 

[HennysMom]

you paid $30.00 for a bug? Holy....

I can ship you a ton of Preying mantis' - they are everywhere here -cocoons all over my pine trees and evergreens!

*shivers* I hate bugs....

 

[Bec]

Now that is a beautiful little mantis!!!