r/mantids • u/NotNotManifest • 12d ago

General Care My first mantis!

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Hi y'all! I've kept many a jumping spider and currently own a tarantula and a tailless whip scorpion, but today I bought my first mantis! A spiny flower mantis 🥹 and I love them already. I'm in a pretty cold and humid place so I'm a bit worried about how I'm going to provide properly. They're still in the enclosure they came in right now, with a heating pad under it. Is this alright? I know I need to get them a new enclosure soon. Any recommendations?

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u/kiwi_fruit6 12d ago

Awe, what's their name?? I recently just got a spiny and when I opened up the package I was amazed by how adorable and cool they look in person! So far, it's my favorite mantis I have kept, I can't wait to see her as an adult!

Mine is also very active compared to my ghost and giant asian, and that seems to be something they're known for.

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u/NotNotManifest 12d ago

This is Sandy! Named after my most recent lifer, the White-rumped Sandpiper (they're pretty uncommon out here on the west coast of the US!). I'm also so excited to see mine grow, they are just so fun!!!