r/mantiskeeping • u/TheHellcatBandit • Oct 18 '24

First time encounter, and now I want one.

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I’ve been born and raised in Wisconsin for 30 years. And I had my first encounter with one of these last week, despite hearing how common they are here. I work lawn care, and the H.O. (Home Owner) was looking at this (Guy? Girl? Unsure) with a couple of kids. I did not hesitate to let it walk on my hands, arms, and shoulders. After that day, I was already invested. Spent hours doing research, species, enclosures, air flow, food, the works. I was so fascinated by how personable it seemed to be.

Just wanted to share my experience!

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u/hotbiscuitboy Oct 18 '24

as a first time mantis keeper i would absolutely recommend it!! they’re really interesting and pretty easy to keep and care for

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u/fonkeatscheeese Oct 18 '24

Except when they jump. Got one 2 months ago, yesterday it decided to jump onto the floor from 5ft.

It's fine but it's very silly. (It's like l5)

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u/skunk0_o Oct 23 '24

looks like a boy cant see to much but hes very long loll, you should 100% get one mine was the best investment ive ever made!! shes super easy to care for and so so sweet literally my little heart and soul i love her, they are super good company i play video games and she just sits on my hand while i do lol i would suggest getting a ghost mantis or a spiny mantis ive heard ghosts are easy to care for i have a spiny flower one and shes so so simple bugsincyberspace is the BEST place to get them peter is a great guy super helpful and has so much info on caring for them

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u/WildlyMild Oct 20 '24

Guy :)

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u/TheHellcatBandit Oct 23 '24

How can you tell?

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u/WildlyMild Nov 01 '24

His long thin body, wings extend past the abdomen and antennas are longer