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NEW BABIES as of MAY 6TH ONLY A FEW TO OFFER. PRICE BREAK ON SOME ALSO, LAST. Limbatas, aeruginosa, lobata, chinese, medinca, s. pretiosa...email me for pricing on trumantis as it is not on the site yet, nice middle size mantis, red as nymph!
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Orchid Mantis OOth incubating, coming soon
Hymenopus coronatus
Multispina
*NYMPHS
IN STOCK 
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Gambian Spotted Eye Flower SOLD OUT Pseudoharpax virescen
Deroplatys desiccata Incubating ooths, Dead Leaf
Devil's Flower Mantis New hatching now Blepharopis mendica
Griffin mantis ooths incubating
Budwing Mantis sold out Parasphendale arigonna
Giant Asian Mantis ooths incubating
Wide Armed Mantis
SOLD OUT
Cilinia humeralis
BLUE FLASH ooth incubation
Gonatista
grisea
SOLD OUT
Florida Bark mantis
Ghost Mantis *NYMPHS
IN STOCK
Phyllocrania paradoxa
#9 Mantis
*NYMPHS
IN STOCK 1st
time back in years!
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii
Violin Mantis
SOLD OUT
Gongylus gonglodes
Giant Shield Mantis incubating ooths
Rhombodera baslis
Idolomantis Diabolica SOLD OUT 4 NOW
Sibylla prestiosa
new
hatchings
African lichen mantis
Polyspillota
Pinnapavonis SOLD OUT Madagascan marbled
mantis
Archimantis*NYMPHS
IN STOCK
Dead Leaf Mantis
IN STOCK NOW!
Deroplatys lobata
Psuedocreobotra
ocellata
SOLD OUT!
Polyspillota
aeruginosa
IN STOCK NOW
giant double shield mantis
Ant Mantis
incubating ooths
Odontomantis planticeps
Taiwan Flower Mantis sold out Acomantis farmosa
Phyllovates chorophaea
SOLD OUT
Texas Unicorn Mantis
New Zealand Mantis incubating ooths
Euchomonella macrops sold out
Long neck
Acanthrops sp. gorgeous little mantis! Too late, you missed it. small Dead leaf mantis
Popa spurca
Wahoo! babies!
Monkey mantis
Acontiothespis multicolor incubating ooths
Creobroter
pictipennis*IN STOCK
Indian Flower Mantis
Miomantis Nymphs incubating ooths Egyptian Mantis
Tenodera aridifolia
sinensis *NYMPHS
IN STOCK
Chinese
S. lineola SOLD OUT African mantis
Creobroter gemmatus Indian Flower mantis
Mantis Religiosa incubating ooth European
Stagmomantis
limbata
*IN STOCK
I am searching for: Oothecas of different species email me with your selection!!! himantis@yahoo.com Also I have many different species frozen and in Alcohol for those of you interested in pinning, email me for prices and species.
OOTHS
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Rhombodera basalis sold out
Giant Shield
Phyllocrania paradoxa IN STOCK
Ghost
Creobroter ootheca
In Stock
Flower mantis
Giant Asian Ooth
SOLD OUT
Hierodula membranacea
Bud Wing Ooth
IN STOCK
Parashendale agrionina
Ephisestiasula
Ooth
IN STOCK
Papa spruca Ooth
IN STOCK
Gambian Spotted Eye Flower Ooth
SOLD OUT
Pseudoharpax Virescen
Miomantis paykullii Ooth
In Stock
Acromantis farmosa Ooth sold out
Blepharopis mendica
ooths sold
out
Cup-O-Mantis
in stock
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There are 4 sizes of feeder insects for feeding your mantis. They are,
in order of size from smallest to largest: Melanogaster fruit flies,
hydei fruit flies, musca domestica houseflies, and blue bottle flies. Be
sure to have the correct sized food ready for your mantis.
Cup-O-Mantis (jump)
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Mantis for Sale
Orchid Mantis
Hymenopus coronatus
Details:
A beautiful and much sought after mantis!
Females reach 2 " or more and males a mere 1" if lucky! A very strong
mantis and a good eater. Even as 2nd instar will eat house flies and by
3rd instar blue bottles. This species is kept as a pet only and can not
be released in the U. S. A good container for them is the
Medium
Round or
Medium Hexagon.
Status:
sold
out
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Multispina
Details:
A large pretty mantis, approximately 3.5" and hefty sized mantis. They
are good eaters, enjoying bb flies, roaches or crickets. This species is kept as a pet only and can
not be released in the U. S. A good container for them is the
Medium Round.
Status:
IN STOCK
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Gambian Spotted Eye Flower Mantis
Pseudoharpax virescen
Details:
Small with lots of attitude,
coming in at only 3/4 of an inch. They are a light green underneath and
the back and wings are a dark green. They are a nosy mantis and like to
look around. They are good eaters and can stay together as long as food
is plenty. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in
the U. S. Keep this species in the
Small Round.
Status:
SOLD OUT
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Deroplatys desiccata
Dead Leaf
Details:
A beautiful mantis, almost regal
in their way. The shield on this species has little holes in them that
look so much like a leaf it is almost unreal. They are bigger by 3/4"
than the Lobata dead leaf when adult, reaching about 4". They are mostly
a lighter brown w/a pretty pattern on their wings.
This species is kept as a pet only and
can not be released in the U. S. A good container for this species is
the
Large Round,
Large Hex,
Medium
or Large
Cave!
Status:
SOLD OUT
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Devil's Flower Mantis
Blepharopis mendica
Details:
Finally! A beautiful mantis. The
coloration of this species is super, green & white checked! This is a
desert species and does not get water, they like it hot and dry. They
eat almost anything and are a gentle species.
They get to 2 1/4".This species is kept as a pet only and
can not be released in the U. S. A good container for this species is
the
X
Large Round or
Large Hex
Status: in stock
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Details:
A nice size mantis from Cameroon, at almost
5". They are a molted brown. They are fun to watch
and very lively. They are a
hungry bunch and eat very well. The male is about the same size as the
female and mate easily. This species is kept as a pet only and can not
be released in the U. S. A good container for them is the
Medium Hex,
Medium
Cave or the
Large Hex
Status: Sold out
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Budwing Mantis
Parashendale arigonna
Details:
This is a nice mantis, the female has a
pretty saddle as her wings do not extend all the way to her back end and
is where she gets her common name! The female gets around 3". They are a
mottled brown and have an excellent appetite. They originate from
Africa. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in
the U. S. They are a brave mantis and like to look around when taken out
of their containers, A good size container for them is the
Medium Hexagon or the
Medium Cave.
These container are large enough for mating and ooth laying.
Status: sold out
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Giant Asian Mantis
Hierodula membranacea
Details: The
Hierodula Membranacea (Giant Asian) mantis is originally from Asia. The
Giant Asian mantis is the perfect mantis for the beginner hobbyist! This species is kept as a pet only and can not
be released in the U. S. Size is a large species reaching close to
4". Their color ranges from lime green to a musty brown. They are a docile mantis
but very bulky & strong. They have a vigorous appetite. A good container
for them is
the Large
Cave,
Medium Cave or
X Large
Round.
Status: sold out
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Wide Armed Mantis
Cilinia humeralis
Details:
This is a beautiful mantis, the
female has a pretty saddle as her wings only extend half way down her
back, they are a ready eater and are not timid at all. Given room to
explore they like to wander. Found in Africa, This species is kept as a
pet only and can not be released in the U.S. They are a medium to large
mantis reaching almost 3". Colors are a blue green to brown. The
container suitable for them is the
Medium Cave
or the
Meduim Hexagon.
Status: SOLD OUT
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Details:
A new species of from Africa,
they look a lot like the lineola except they have a striking blue spot
inside the raptor claws. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be
released in the U. S. A good container for this species is the
Large Round,
Large Hex,
Medium
or Large
Cave!
Status: Incubating ooths
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Details:
A delightful little mantis and
native to America. They are beautiful molted green and brown, with as
you can see, slits for eyes! They are a little over an inch long and
very busy mantis, not timid and likes crickets. A good cage for this one
is any of the smaller containers. Be careful when you let them out to
play with you, they don't want to go back in!
Status:
SOLD OUT
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Ghost Mantis
Phyllocrania paradoxa
Details: The
Phyllocrania Paradoxa (Ghost) mantis is originally from Asia &
Madagascar. The Ghost mantis is sought after by newbie's to the
hobby and veterans alike. This species is kept as a pet only and can not
be released in the U. S. Size is a medium species reaching only
about 2". Their color is either multi green,
brown, dark brown almost black & a light beige. They are a docile mantis
and do not roam around a lot. The largest container I keep them in is
the
Medium Round 7" x 5.75 x 7".
Status:
In stock!
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#9 Mantis
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii
Details: A
small mantis, not quite reaching 2", but very robust! The
females have a very pretty lacy under wing. They are called commonly the
#9 mantis, due to the design on their wings. The male is almost the same
size as the female, only 1/4" smaller. They in my opinion do not have a
big appetite. The female lays quite a long ootheca, about 2 times
her length. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released
in the U. S. A good container for this species is the
Small Round
or the
Medium Round.
Status:
IN STOCK
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Violin Mantis
Gongylus gonglodes
Details:
A beautiful mantis and very rare here in
America. A very gentle mantis and one of the few that cn be housed together.
Both male and female get to about 3 or a little better inches.
They prefer flying insects such as
house and
blue bottle
flies and the occasional moth if you can get it. This species is kept as a pet only and
can not be released in the U. S. A good container for this species is
the
Large Round,
Large Hex,
Medium
or Large
Cave!
Status:
SOLD OUT
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Giant Shield Mantis
Rhombodera Sp.
Details: A
long lived large mantis. Growth is around 4". A beautiful green mantis
with a large appetite. They are docile and easily will walk around on
you and feed right next to you while you are working near them. They are
found in India. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be
released in the U. S. I find it an easy species to raise. They are best
kept in the
Large or
Medium Cave,
X Large Round or the
Large
Hexagon.
Status: incubating ooths
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Details
Status:
SOLD OUT
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Details:
Another mantis from S. Africa, reaching
2.5"
both male and female are very pretty. If
you are looking for a unique looking mantis, try your hand at this one!
This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S.
A good container for this mantis is the
medium
round.
Status: in stock
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Details:
A large mantis, reaching over 4" at adult.
If you like big species this one is for you. A good
size container for this species is the
Large
Round or
Large Hex.
Status: In Stock
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Dead Leaf Mantis
Deroplatys lobata
Details:
A beautiful mantis reaching about 3 1/2"
and very much the king of the
forest! The males are
smaller and more slender then the females. They come in a variety
of browns, from light to dark. When on the floor of the forest they
resemble a leaf so much one would have to look more than once to realize
it is a mantis and not a dead leaf! This species is kept as a pet
only and can not be released in the U. S. They eat house flies and Blue
Bottle flies along with crickets and the occasional mealworm. A good
size container for this species is the
Medium Cave or
Large Round.
Status:
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Details:
I like to call this the Q mantis, because
it appears to have a Q on its wings. It is a small mantis reaching only
an inch an a half at the most. It closely resembles the P.
Wahlbergii and is in fact closely related. The
females have a lacy look to their wings. They eat smaller flies and
crickets, occasionally taking mealworms and moths. Their colors are
mainly white and green with some gold and black mixed in.
This species is kept as a pet only and
can not be released in the U. S. The container for them is the
Small Round.
Status:
SOLD OUT!
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Details:
This mantis is gentle and a good large size, reaching
almost 4" at maturity
they are a lovely mottled brown with black
mixed in
This species is kept as a pet only and
can not be released in the U. S. The container for them is the
Large Round or the Large Hex.
Status: IN Stock
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Details: This big guy is a new species for me. The female gets almost 4' and the males a solidarity 2"! They are a very busy mantis & really like to be moving and looking about! They are a hungry bunch and readily take to most feeder insects. They come in browns and greens. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S. The container for them is the Medium Hex , Large Hex or the Med Cave!
Status: Sold Out
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Ant Mantis
Odontomantis planticeps
Details: If
you like the way an ant looks this is the mantis for you. As nymphs you
would have a hard time telling them apart. The females are about 3/4"
long when adult, with the male reaching 1/2". They will eat almost
anything you offer them, and spend a lot of time looking up. They run
very fast and will fly if given the chance. The female will hover over
her egg case for a day or so after laying. They are a evergreen green
with wings that have a touch of brown running along the middle of them.
This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S.
Use the
Small Round for this size mantis.
Status: in stock
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Taiwan Flower Mantis
Acromantis farmosa
Details:
Another small mantis with a lot of
character. They play dead when frightened and will hide if given the
opportunity too. It reaches 1" and is a dark green with long brown
wings. They eat food that is half the size of their selves. This species
is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S. A good
container for this mantis is the
Small Round.
Status: SOLD OUT
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TEXAN Unicorn Mantis
Phyllovates chlorophaea
Details: A
good medium to large size mantis reaching about 3" when adult. They are
a timid mantid and will try to hide when frightened.
They readily take crickets and
flies. They do not like food they have not been introduced too. They are
fun to watch while on your hand as they like to look around. This
species can be released in the U. S. in certain areas, but are best kept
as pets. A good size container for them is the
Medium
Round or the
Small Cave.
Status: Sold out
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New Zealand Mantis
Orthodera novaezealandiae
Details:
A small New Zealand mantis, barely an
inch long. They are a lovely color of blue green. They are not afraid
and like to explore. The New Zealand mantis has a big appetite compared
to its size. As with most mantis the female gets bigger than the males.
They mate easily, but will eat each other if kept together. This species
is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S. A nice
container for this species is the
Small Round.
Status: sold out
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Euchomonella macrops & her baby!
Details:
A gentle giant! Reaches 5"
long. The female has tiny wings and the male has full wings, he is
of course smaller than her, but not by much, they are so nosey! Whenever
I enter the room their long necks stretch out to see what I am up to,
this is one big baby you will love, they are two tone brown with light
almost white within their coloring. They like crickets but will eat
anything. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in
the U. S. A nice container for this species is the
Large Cave
or Medium
Cave.
Status: sold out
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Egyptian Mantis
Details: A spunky small mantis reaching only 1 1/4" that is long lived, I still have the original females (almost 1 year old) that are laying while the offspring are laying too. They range from very creamy beige to a blue green. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S. They are found in Egypt as the name suggests. They are easy to raise and communal living is ok as long as food is readily available. A good size container for the Mio is the Small Round Container!
Status: In Stock
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Details:
The Acanthops mantis is a minature dead
leaf mantis and is not shy at all. As you can see in this
photo, they like people! This species cannot be released in the U.
S. Gets around 1 1/4". A good container for the
Acanthop mantis is the
Medium Round or the
Medium Hexagon!
Status: SOLD OUT
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Popa spurca
Details:
The papa is a wonderful mantis species, the nymphs at all stages remind
me of monkeys at the zoo, their abdomens hang down in a curl just like a
monkey. If not looking for this mantis, one would never see them on a
tree branch. This
species cannot be released in the U. S. keep only
as pets. Gets around 3" or a bit more.. A good container for the Papa
Spruca
mantis is the
Medium Round or the
Medium Hexagon!
Status:
Here they are!
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Acontiothespis multicolor
Details: A very
tiny, cute mantis species. They come in spotted browns & greens. These
are adults shown and they are very busy little guys. As adults they are
eating pin head crickets and house flies. This species is kept as a pet
only and can not be released in the U. S. A nice container for
this species is the
Small Round, or try the
tiny hex!
Status: sold out
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Creobroter
pictipennis
Details: This
is another small species, males reaching 1 1/2" and females a little
bigger. They are found in Asia and like a medium moist environment.
They live about 9 months and will eat most insects they can grab. This
species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S. A
good container for them would be the
Small Round.
Status: NEW HATCHING
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Tenodera aridifolia sinensis
Details:
The Tenodera Aridifolia Sinensis
(Chinese) mantis is originally from China and brought here in 1895 for
crop insect control. The Chinese mantis is still considered to be
beneficial for insect control in backyard gardens today, and along with
a few others can be released all over the U.S. Size is a whopping 6" and
said to be the largest in N. America. Their color is either green or
brown with green along the underside of its wings. They will eat
anything they are able to grab, along with insects, baby frogs, small
fish, birds and the occasional baby mice may fall prey to them
especially because at night they are most active. Housing size for
the Chinese is 18" x 9".
Status: In stock!
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S. lineola
Details:
Very Similar to the Giant Asian
mantis,except they have the dots on the wings and do not have the sheen
the Asian has, but other than that they are a lot alike. Another
perfect mantis for the beginner hobbyist! This species is kept as a pet
only and can not be released in the U. S. Size is a large species
reaching close to 4". Their color ranges from lime green to a
musty brown. They are a docile mantis but very bulky & strong. They have
a vigorous appetite. A good container for them is the Large
Cave,
Medium Cave or
X Large
Round.
Status: IN STOCK!
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Details:
CREOBROTER gEMMATUS
Status: IN STOCK!
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Mantis Religiosa (European)
Details:
Originates in Southern Europe, introduced into N. America in 1899 on a
shipment of plants. Size ranges from 2 1/2" to 3", colors range from tan
to green. This is a docile mantis compared to other mantis. This mantis
is beneficial in the garden and is allowed to be released in our
environment. Housing size for the European is approximately 8" x
5".
It is the official state insect of Connecticut!
Status: coming soon
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Details: S. limbata
Status: IN
STOCK
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The Cup-O-Mantis™ is a 32 ounce insect cup with a Chinese or Religiosa (egg case) which is ready for you to hatch. Leave at room temp and mist every other day & in 6 weeks or less it will hatch! You can also select an Ooth without a cup for $13.95 Both available!
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Details:
Status: In Stock
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Details:
Status: In Stock
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GHOST OOTH
Phyllocrania paradoxa
Details: IN STOCK
Status:
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Giant Asian Ooth
Hierodula Membranacea
Details: SOLD OUT
Status: Captive breed
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OOTHS
Budwing Mantis Ooth
Parashendale Affinis
Details: CAPTIVE BREED
Status: In stock
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OOTHS
Details: Fertilized
Ooth
Status: IN STOCK
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OOTHS
Details: Fertilized
Ooth
Status: In Stock,
Captive Breed
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OOTHS
Details: sold out
Status:
sold out:
Captive Breed & Statilia D
ooth! leave note on species desired!
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OOTHS
Gambian Spotted Eye Flower Mantis
Ooth
Pseudoharpax Virescen
Details: Freshly laid
Status: SOLD OUT
Captive Breed
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OOTHS
Details:
In Stock
Status: In Stock,
Captive Breed
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Details: Fertilized
Ooth
Status: In Stock, Captive Breed
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Details: Fertilized
Ooth, captive breed
Status: SOLD OUT
Do not release , keep as pets only.
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