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[Antsy]

I’m getting a Mantis from MantisUS.com but it says it’s from Africa are they gonna ship it?! That gets me a little worried can someone check that out or recommend another website

[T.C.]

I’m getting a Mantis from MantisUS.com but it says it’s from Africa are they gonna ship it?! That gets me a little worried can someone check that out or recommend another website

Hi, I buy all my mantids from mantidforum.net market place area. Just make a "wanted" post and within no time someone is going to message you. Their market area is always very active. There is also reviews for users so you won't get ripped off.

[Antsy]

I’m getting a Mantis from MantisUS.com but it says it’s from Africa are they gonna ship it?! That gets me a little worried can someone check that out or recommend another website

Hi, I buy all my mantids from mantidforum.net market place area. Just make a "wanted" post and within no time someone is going to message you. Their market area is always very active. There is also reviews for users so you won't get ripped off.

It won’t let me sign up

[T.C.]

I’m getting a Mantis from MantisUS.com but it says it’s from Africa are they gonna ship it?! That gets me a little worried can someone check that out or recommend another website

Hi, I buy all my mantids from mantidforum.net market place area. Just make a "wanted" post and within no time someone is going to message you. Their market area is always very active. There is also reviews for users so you won't get ripped off.

It won’t let me sign up

What's the issue? I checked it out and it doesn't have any issue with me creating a new account.

[Zeiss]

I have some orchid mantids for sale if you want to buy from me.  I guarantee I am cheaper than USmantis as well.

[Martialis]

I have some orchid mantids for sale if you want to buy from me.  I guarantee I am cheaper than USmantis as well.

 

Aren't they L1 nymphs, though? 

[Zeiss]

 

I have some orchid mantids for sale if you want to buy from me.  I guarantee I am cheaper than USmantis as well.

 

Aren't they L1 nymphs, though? 

 

They are, that doesn't change anything though.

[Antsy]

I have some orchid mantids for sale if you want to buy from me.  I guarantee I am cheaper than USmantis as well.

 
Aren't they L1 nymphs, though?

They are, that doesn't change anything though.

Do u have a picture with price

[Antsy]

I’m getting a Mantis from MantisUS.com but it says it’s from Africa are they gonna ship it?! That gets me a little worried can someone check that out or recommend another website

Hi, I buy all my mantids from mantidforum.net market place area. Just make a "wanted" post and within no time someone is going to message you. Their market area is always very active. There is also reviews for users so you won't get ripped off.

It won’t let me sign up

What's the issue? I checked it out and it doesn't have any issue with me creating a new account.

When I click verify it says that I need to continue as guest

[Zeiss]

 

 

 

I have some orchid mantids for sale if you want to buy from me.  I guarantee I am cheaper than USmantis as well.

 
Aren't they L1 nymphs, though?

They are, that doesn't change anything though.

Do u have a picture with price

 

I'll upload a picture later, but it's $25 for 1 and $110 for 5.  

[T.C.]

I’m getting a Mantis from MantisUS.com but it says it’s from Africa are they gonna ship it?! That gets me a little worried can someone check that out or recommend another website

Hi, I buy all my mantids from mantidforum.net market place area. Just make a "wanted" post and within no time someone is going to message you. Their market area is always very active. There is also reviews for users so you won't get ripped off.

It won’t let me sign up

What's the issue? I checked it out and it doesn't have any issue with me creating a new account.

When I click verify it says that I need to continue as guest

I think it's set so accounts have to be approved first.

[nurbs]

Always been interested in ants. But a close second would have been mantids. Should I order some?!

[T.C.]

Always been interested in ants. But a close second would have been mantids. Should I order some?!

They are fun, but you won't wanna get more than 2 or three if you just want them for observational/playing with purposes. Sometimes they can be pains in the a$$es to get to eat. My first ones I had gotten like 25 of them, because I wanted to breed them, however feeding was a huge issue and I spent way too much time on them. So I sold all but 4. Also, start with a noob species or they will likely die on you.

Edited by T.C., December 28 2017 - 10:50 PM.

[nurbs]

All I remember of them is watching youtube videos of these worms or horse hair parasites come out of them.

[T.C.]

All I remember of them is watching youtube videos of these worms or horse hair parasites come out of them.

Mm... yummy

[nurbs]

ENJOY

 

 

[nurbs]

Do I get the 2017 Formiculture best derailing post award?

[T.C.]

Do I get the 2017 Formiculture best derailing post award?

That award has already been given unfortunately. However wait a few more days and we can talk about giving you the 2018 award.

[Zeiss]

Always been interested in ants. But a close second would have been mantids. Should I order some?!

Hell yeah, mantids are very curious which makes them even better.  I don't think you should start with orchid mantids, but a few beginner species would be good, such as: Phyllocrania paradoxa, Hierodula sp., Tenodera sinensis, Sphodromantis gastrica, Popa spurca, Deroplatys sp., Rhombodera sp., &  Creobroter sp.  If you do some research on any of these species, I think you will find it isn't too hard to take care of them.  

 

Also, keep in mind when housing them, they need a cage at least 3 times the length of their body in height, and at least 2 times the length of their body in width.  They love to have honey as treats too!
 

[Antsy]

Zeiss do you have pinks whites or both