Mantis suggestions

[shakethesky]

Hello,
I'm very interested in getting a few mantises. Not really sure what kind yet though. Does anyone have a suggestion as to a good website to get them from, or if you know of anyone that sells them? Thanks.

 

[just1moreT]

here was a pretty good info site on the pray mantis i know they sell the egg cases not sure if they are selling already hatched , i,m lucky enough to just go outside and round some up http://aqualandpetsplus.com/Bug, Mantids.htm

 

[ZergFront]

If you aren't picky, you could get some cases from a green sp. at most garden nurseries. If you want exotic, look for Asian or African sp. some get very large. Orchid preying mantis are deffinately a must see but you'll probably want to get a fake orchid plant for it or something to hide.

 

[skips]

do some major research first. Some of the prettier species have some odd food requirements (ex: food must flie and therefore you must culture house flies). Otherwise look these over. P. Walberghei, ocellata and of course idolomantis diabolica are beautiful.

http://mantisplace.com/

the guy that runs this sight also sells book series on different bugs including mantisses, if you're interested
http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/elytraandantenna/

http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/elytraandantenna/USInsects/