Getting an orchid mantis

[Spyder b]

Okay so my old lady keeps asking to get a mantis specifically a orchid mantis but I have no idea how to care for a mantis and all its needs so if anyone can post some help that'll be greatly greatly appreciated

 

[Danalemp1216]

I really don't encourage you to get an orchid as a first mantid. If you want something exotic looking consider a ghost or dead leaf. The nymphs can be delicate, especially during molts. They need to be kept warm and humid while also staying well ventilated. Orchids also should be fed flying insects, so you would need a fruit fly culture for small nymphs, and larger bottle flies for adults. Mantids have pretty short life spans, start with something hardy and work your way up.There are mantid-specific forms that would be a more appropriate resource for you.

Okay so my old lady keeps asking to get a mantis specifically a orchid mantis but I have no idea how to care for a mantis and all its needs so if anyone can post some help that'll be greatly greatly appreciated

 

[Danalemp1216]

https://shop.bugsincyberspace.com/Malaysian-Dead-Leaf-Mantis-bic330.htm

I have bought a lot of mantids from peter, he's great. He has D.lobata available. They are big nymphs, and a more forgiving species than orchids.

 

[The wolf]

I have to advise hierodula sp they are my first mantids incrediblely hardy,massive and eat well

 

[Spyder b]

https://shop.bugsincyberspace.com/Malaysian-Dead-Leaf-Mantis-bic330.htm

I have bought a lot of mantids from peter, he's great. He has D.lobata available. They are big nymphs, and a more forgiving species than orchids.

Okay so question? Whats a good site to order all sorts of bugs on arachnids and all like a big variety