mantids as pets?

[watchdogps]

So, in my wolf spider thread, some people mentioned keeping mantids as pets. Where would I find them, particulalrly the orchid or other variety? I used to keep african giant millipedes, and was thinking about doing a terrarium again.

 

[BrattishTaz]

I read that thread. I think I would rather have the spider.

Have you tried a Google search for them?

 

[punk-a-doodle]

Mantids are sweeeeeet. There are whole forums dedicated to them and trading them.

Google searches will turn them up. Best of luck, I would love to own some myself one day. They seem to be more interactive than many other insects.

 

[redhen]

Dont those things rip off their mates heads after mating and eat them??

 

[punk-a-doodle]

Like I said, they are totally awesome.

 

[redhen]

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Every female should own one...

 

[BrattishTaz]

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I forgot they did that! It makes me wish they looked more..........less............uh...........just different.

 

[dixieland]

That's what they do........ Awesome

 

[redhen]

Everytime i see one, i want to put on my tinfoil hat.... not sure why...

 

[EmtheFishLady]

I have always loved these guys...and I'm not really a big bug keeper....hmmm, I do have an empty terrarium...might have to set one up and gift it to Red...