Praying Mantis Keeping 101 – A Beginners Guide

Thinking about getting a praying mantis? Maybe you’ve just got one and want to know more about the husbandry around keeping these insects? This guide talks through the common questions asked within the hobby, and provides some tips and information about how best to look after these fascinating invertebrates.

Please be aware that we are constantly expanding our knowledge of how best to provide for these creatures, and in the future the optimal advice may change. Its always best to ensure you’re checking in with the latest guides to providing animal care.

References:
Find some great mismoult info from Mad Mantis (drop a subscribe too!) and see how she dealt with a recent mismoult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJhjrcfos5g

Check out my video on feeder fly management here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HaK7YD-IlA

Credit to this video too for the amazing moult footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lhhydRFlH0

Timecodes
0:00 – Intro
0:26 – What species should I get?
1:29 – Enclosures & habitat
3:26 – Heat & humidity
4:19 – Hydration
4:55 – Feeding
7:39 – Moulting
9:34 – Establishing gender
10:12 – Handling
11:40 – Ootheca

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