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  • Top 5 Praying mantis as pets, for beginners and for those who want the best experience

    P Paradoxa. Ghost mantis. They are wonderful docile mantids and are know for easy keeping. Great pets! interesting calm and friendly. They can be kept in groups communally (if well fed) and are a pleasure to watch and to hold. They breed fairly easily and can be so much fun! We always have nymphs and older stages and frequently have ooths (egg cases) for sale. These are great for greenhouse and grow-room pest control


      S. Lineola Sphodromantis species , Great pet! The S. Lineola or the Blue Flash are the best pets ever! Sphodromantis common name African mantis or African praying mantis, is a species of praying mantis from Africa sometimes raised in captivity. These are large and friendly, they love to be held and are a great example of how friendly and smart  mantids are as pets. One of my favorites, smart and love humans as companions.

                                          

      H membranacea Praying mantis
      Hierodula membranacea Giant Asian mantis is a very large mantid, gentle and easy to care for. BIG!  sharing its common name giant Asian mantis with other large members of genus Hierodula. Its colours vary from green to yellow-green, or even brown to reddish-brown, similar to those of the giant Indian mantis and the giant Malaysian mantis.



       Rhombodera sp.  R. megaera Common name: Giant shield mantis. These magnificent very large and beautiful mantis are great. They are a little more aggressive than some and have no problem hunting and capturing large prey. If bred they produce large ooths with many nymphs as many as 200!   Large fun and comfortable with being handled.
      P. Wahlberghii
      "Spiny Flower mantis" Known as "Number 9" because of their most interesting markings on their wings. They are a bit skittish as they seem to use the threat display often though they love to flash their wings. I call  them "Drama Queens" as they seem to love to display their wings making them look like giant eyed predators, though they are sweet and gentle     

       

        The baby nymphs are red and black and they have been called "Ninja Mantis"  Not your typical mantis as they resemble beautiful flowers. They are a bit more difficult requiring higher humidity though I find them to be friendly and curious. They seem to love being held.They are considered the most beautiful and different species       
        Tenodera sinensis Chinese praying mantis
        Chinese Mantis If you have the need for classroom science project we do sell Chinese mantis ooths and kits for you to enjoy. Basic Praying Mantis Kit - Egg Case ootheca. Basic Praying Mantis Kit
        The Chinese mantis is a species of mantis native to Asia and the nearby islands. In 1896 this species was accidentally introduced by a nurseryperson at Mt. Airy near Philadelphia, United States
         

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        Brunneria borealis, common name Brunner's mantis, Brunner's stick mantis, or northern grass mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the southern United States. It is the only mantis species known to reproduce solely through parthenogenesis; there are no males.

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        H Blue papua giant mantis hatching

        USmantis in Vegas

        “We had our fun last night.”

        Idolomantis

        AKA #9 Spiny Flower mantis

        "Bioactive Habitat Ultimate for Praying Mantis"

        Brunneria borealis, common name Brunner's mantis, Brunner's stick mantis, or northern grass mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the southern United States. It is the only mantis species known to reproduce solely through parthenogenesis; there are no males.

        ''Springtails in Clay''

        'Nano bioactive habitat''

        Metatoxodera and Toxodera integrifolia First in the USA

        H Blue papua giant mantis hatching

        USmantis in Vegas

        “We had our fun last night.”

        Idolomantis

        AKA #9 Spiny Flower mantis

        "Bioactive Habitat Ultimate for Praying Mantis"

        Brunneria borealis, common name Brunner's mantis, Brunner's stick mantis, or northern grass mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the southern United States. It is the only mantis species known to reproduce solely through parthenogenesis; there are no males.

        ''Springtails in Clay''

        'Nano bioactive habitat''

        Metatoxodera and Toxodera integrifolia First in the USA

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