Praying Mantis Care (How To Care For A Pet Mantis)
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- čas přidán 16. 11. 2017
- Hey guys, today I wanted to show you how to care for a praying mantis or a Chinese mantis. Both species look very similar and have the same care requirements. I hope you like this video! If you have any questions on these cool pets, don’t be afraid to ask.
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This mantis’ life cycle ended months ago, she died in her sleep from old age :’)
Greg Bashaw
You mean :’(
Right?
꧁ Crunchy Jaws ꧂ I did that face because it’s sad but she died in peace
Greg Bashaw I’m new to the mantis world. Hatched an egg sack and had a ton of cannibalism. Then my last survivor was bitten by a spider that somehow snuck into his cage with the insects i got for him. I have much to learn. Thanks for the vids. I will learn from you before I try again
Greg Bashaw
Ah, I see.
A female will soon die after laying eggs. Your mantis was a male
My mantis is wild and free roams the house,hes been living in here for months and wont leave.. Hes had the chance but chose us. He eats all the bugs in the house and we catch for him too. His name is Milton.
Selena Lynn Becerra that doesn’t seem too safe for him, what if he jumps on your bed when you sleep and you roll over?
@@rat9625 lmaooo
best tip for you my friend kill Milton. (keep me updated on your assassination)
Does he eat the Spiders to?
Hyello, I would like to buy a Milton, do you have any Miltons?
When I was little I found a mantis egg sac and thought it was a butterfly chrysalis and brought it inside. It hatched in the house. There were itty bitty mantis babies everywhere for weeks. I felt so bad because they kept getting accidently squished by my family. everytime i found one I brought it outside where I found them. But I loved them ever since.
Rip
I'm sorry your little companion passed away. ❤
I respect this man’s posters
Mantis' are awesome. I saved one that was baking on the hot plastic of our garbage bin outside. He's probably the size of my thumb nail. Gave him a nice set up in a mason jar w/ dirt and twigs for him to hang. Well, we dont actually know if its a boy or a girl, but we named him Howard (after Howard Stern). Howards been eating ants on the reg so far. He has gotten slightly bigger.
Revenger X .....DO NOT feed it ants. The formic acid in ants can kill the mantis. Go to your pet store and get mealworms or crickets.
oh shoot, thanks dudes... didnt know, I appreciate that.
I suggest you feed it flying insects because that is what they eat more in nature. I heard ants can be dangerous. You can buy them or just catch them yourself for free. Put some fruit in a container and leave it out to rot. The day after close the lid and put it in the freezer for 5 minutes. The flies will be temporarily frozen so they are easy to handle. Put a couple in with your mantis and after a couple of minutes the flies start moving again and the mantis will grab them when hungry. Easy and free...... Mine is eating wasps now cause that's the insect that I seem to catch the most.
A mason jar is in no way large enough
Can you feed the mantis with small cockroaches that intrude your home? I recently got it yesterday.
This is a very helpful video.
There is a young boy selling chinese mantises for charity this weekend and I plan on purchasing one. This video has pretty much solidified the decision to purchase one.
Just got my first mantis today :D
Is it still alive?
@@Smirgergrad lmaoooooooo
@@Smirgergrad no unfortunately but I have 5 more now 😁
Same
Same broo
I get soooo many of these girls in my garden I LOVE them. I grow with zero chems.
I’ve been keeping Mantises since I was 9 and I’m now 11,
Do you still keep mantises? I got my first 2 a week ago and one of them lied an egg sack>:)
i caught a juvenile any tips to carE for it
That's cool how it crawls on you. I always see them in my yard but I've never touched them
Great video, I’ve bought a kit and wanted to do research before buying one :).
My manual advised not to put by a window sill though as it could fluctuate the temperature which can in turn cause death.
She's amazing thanks for taking such good care of her :')
She was so adorable. Great vid!
Cute mantis! I love them! They’re always so interactive 😅
Great video! Well done. Thanks for sharing the information.
I've recently captured a wild adult mantis for my aquarium and this video helped me give it a happy last month(s)
Thank you! I'm going to be getting my first praying mantis :) I'm so excited
Thank you! Recently we’ve saved a pregnant praying mantis from the snow and we’re trying to help her out!
I been wanting one for years hopefully I get one. Great video bud
Great video, thank you! Thinking about caring for one myself
Beautifully done video sir. I learned so much and ... your mantis ... was... gorgeous. Thank you so much, sir.
You said humidity didn't matter and then you said it did. I think it does help. They also live longer after they become adults than you think...I have found about 3 months..maybe more. Thanks for your vid.
Awe I feel much better knowing that they tend to fall when they get older
She had been hanging upside down and one night was shaking and fell a couple times but was fine in the morning we went for our window walk to catch flies and get a sun bath
She was eating many flies a day even ate 6 that day
We interacted through out the day every time I came in my room
A lapse of 2 hours and when I had returned she had fallen face first to the bottom of the enclose and was dead
It was unexpected because she was just fine active and walking on me and eating
I had a table top heater outside the enclosure and a lizard pad to keep warm and always kept humidity up
But I thought the heat had maybe killed her
I could not get any info on end of life symptoms
So thank you
Lol. Idk why I like this video. It's pretty cool and the music behind it is goes with this. I like mantis
Thank you for the advice :) I got a Mantis yay! :D
Wow! Really good video! Thanks! :)
What a great video! My four year old was FASCINATED the whole time! Thank you for this!
now i have an idea how big my mantis can grow. I have one for a month now and it is still a baby mantis. but he/she eats good and is doing well.
Hierodule memanacea female, sadly she is passed away. she was a kind mantis, except for her prey.
@@JediMasterLucia so her prey killed her? T_T
What plant is that? it looks so nice!
and i dont even know your mantis but shes soo cute and im gonna miss her :(
Thomas The Drummer aw thank you. I’m not sure on its official name. All I know is that it is an artificial plant I found at PETCO
yeah i ended up finding one that looked like that and realised it was a cheese plant, thank you though :)
It looks like a plant from the monstera genus
but its plastic :p
Great vid! Just a suggestion: The fake plant you have is incredibly smooth and makes it really hard for a mantis to grip onto..so I would suggest either getting another fake plant with ridges or just put branches in the enclosure so they don't have to struggle so much trying to climb..especially since your pet enclosure isn't mantis friendly due to it having smooth plastic walls. In the wild they would never hang on to a smooth plant..they need texture to grip on.
i love your videos dude :)
Great vid bro thanks!
I remember I was in my backyard in Chico California and a baby praying mantis flew into my face and chilled on my head for a minute hitting me his lil blade claws
Sweet..I was in Berry Creek and had one land on my head and we ended up hanging out for 3 days until he disappeared..Cheers
😮 amazing
2:48
SLIPPERYSLIPPERYSLIPPERYSLIPPERYSLIPPERYSLIPPERYSLIPPERYSLIPPERY!!!
I have a giant one living in my bathroom in my plants. I had another in the house this spring, hopefully she found her way out. I had a lot in my yard this year. Mine loves music & bounces back n forth like shes dancing & bobbin her little alien head, cracks me up!!! 👽
Interesting. They have 1 ear located in between their legs, I don't know much about how that works for them. The bouncing is usually attributed to making themselves appear as a branch in the breeze for their prey or when they might be nervous in the presence of a potential predator.
I would love to know more and think it has to do with them enjoying music through their senses.
Great video surprisingly!
Such a beautiful precious baby…
Awww she's so cute
Thanks Greg, I recently caught one in the wild and brought to my grandsons 6 and 3. Passing away in ones sleep from old age is a blessing. Cheers
Thank you so much for this Video my mom is letting me get one even maybe two💓
I hope your experience was good!!!!
This was a cool video. Very informative, however I did keep 2 together and they didn’t eat each other! Just kept them well fed:)
i just had an egg case found im my garden fence hatch out in November. so now i have to figure out what to do with about 100 nymphs
I had a giant praying mantis pet about 2 years ago. He became a beautiful green male. He always tried to climb on top of head or my glasses lol. He lived I think around half a year after his last mold. It was veeery painful to see him during his last weeks and days, as he slowly began to lose ends of his limbs (I i thought it was due to the crickets in the enclosure that bit them off at first.. since like the uploader i liked to have a few in there, so he could hunt them whenever he wanted), slowed down, finally lost orientation and couldn't climb anymore. For around 2 days before dying he'd just lay there and his legs would still move, but continuously less and less. Around that time his mouth stopped moving altogether, so he couldn't eat or drink anymore. It was the slowest death I've witnessed so far. And it was very sad and heartbreaking not being able to help him or at least give him a quick pain-free death, as I don't know how to.
I would like to get another giant mantis one day, as I loved that guy so much, but idk what to feed it, so that the food doesn't become dangerous to him one day. My guy didn't hunt much for mealworms unfortunately.. and the pet stores where I live don't sell any other feeding insects that can be fed to an adult mantis.
I'm pretty sure that's a female because of the swollen abdomen. Males never have an abdomen that large and the wings are the more prominent part of their back, while the abdomen is the more prominent part of the female's back.
If you want to know for sure count the body segments. Females have 5 and males have more. The big abdomen and big wings are also signs to recognize a female. Males are skinnier and smaller wings with 6 to 8 body segments.
@@Clauriffo thanks for that💘
I found a baby mantis on a cut tree log today, everyone who has never touched or had mantis, the claws don't actually hurt. Might tickle a bit but if your gonna have problems with them not eating, then may mean they are close to molt. Good luck out there!
Great video bro. I currently have ghost nymph and African nymph. Is there such a thing as over spraying thier enclosure?
Ohh the cute little head swivel
I’m going to a reptile expo soon and I’m thinking of getting a mantis 😌
I frikin love mantises their so cute
Oh I found all mine in the same place and they were there for the whole time I was setting the enclosure for them I guess I will release 3 of them tomorrow
I just purchased one of these. I was wondering, when there small, can they escape the critter keeper through the top? Mine is about a quarter size but skinny of course...I'm thinking it can squeeze though the grate top...
I want one. I will name it Scyther. Tread lightly, invading ants.
@@CristusCleetus Yes, a praying mantis pokemon
After its 2nd molt, name it Scizor.
That’s my mantis’ name! But I think it will be yours. Cause it’s about to die now :(
@@SoMuchYellow Aw, rest in piece Scizor, may your Metal Coat find peace.
@@desolateelegy2126 Yes
Prolly a stupid question but do I have to use aqua safe to take chlorine and that kind of stuff out of the water?
Greg Bashaw you are the man my 3 boys just saw your vid damm so cool man i just sub my boys love the mantis they want one now were is great place to get one or can i just walk around my area and just find one like we did last week
This was helpful video. I have a pet mantis from our back yard. I keep the tank around 70 degrees and moist 1x day.it is fall now so she just laid a sac of eggs. It has been one day the sac is on the branch in tank. I am not sure what to do. I read to take the branch out, put it in its own tank and leave it in the (unheated) garage until Spring. Is this the right thing to do? Please help!
Good info cheers fella :)
Love Halo poster^^
Hey I’m thinking about getting a mantis do you have any tips for starters? Also do I need anything for it outside of the tank like lighting or anything else like a uh light?
I have a giant asian mantis but i don't know what to feed it it's L6 but it doesn't even touch locusts ever if they are smaller then them.
I might be getting one! Im finding out today. 🥰
@Amel Bougrouz Sadly, no :
Oh no what happened?
So I have a question. I plan on getting a mantis as a pet. Would all the steps you showed on here work for a Orchid Mantis? I know they're the same species. But not sure if they live the same. Any tips? Also great content keep it up!
One thing to correct, you can have perfectly multiple mantisses together, just make shure theres always food for them.
Wrong there are only a few communal species
@@dumbasss3134 Yes if you tried to keep his species of mantis together (Chinese) you would have rolling heads.
I've had grasshoppers drink out of bowls would it be safe for them or would I have to supervise or something
thank you
My boyfriend gave me a small Carolina mantis, she lives on a tree in my room and in the evening I put her in one of those butterfly hatchery net things and feed her crickets, mealworms from my darkling beetle enclosure, and I’ve seen her snag a fruit fly off of the tree. I also must around where she’s hanging on the tree every now and then. I plan on getting any future mantises I get a critter keeper, but should I make it a priority to get her one right now?
Hello I'm from Ontario Canada and thinking about getting a Chinese Mantis .Do they bite? And do u think she reconsises you ?
is a 20 gallon too big? since you said a big tank can be bad I don't want to risk it. I have an empty 20 gallon but if it's too big ill buy a 10 gallon. or maybe I can use the 10 gallon when it's small but then upgrade once it's bigger? idk. someone help please!
Thanks
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I got Chinese Tenders Sinensis , Egyptian Miomantis Payullii, Asian giants Hierodula Membrapcea and Caucasus Hierodula Transcaucasia prying mantis got them arrive yesterday plan on breed in future once grown up got 125
Does anyone know what it means when you always seem them their not always so common in some places of LA but I know they do thrive out here.
One thing I know is that many species of mantis including the Chinese, can survive a few days of nights just below freezing.
Can you put springtails in their encloses to clean the bottom?
Yep, just make sure they have hiding spaces because your mantis may try to eat them.
I have a arboreal terrarium with gravel substrate. Is it ok to house a mantis?
Hey your cool . Love the way your video ran. How's a cat carrier and a cat to toughen the mantis up?
2 ND comment kidding. My cat is a killer but then again I'm really broke, is there money in mantis fights??? Lisa.
I found one this morning nearly froze to death. It's been drinking well we still seems very weak. Not sure if it smacked into the house while flying or what. I've never taken care or one any tips?
Same
Help me please 😭 an hour ago, I got a regular green mantis from my garden , I got it when it was crawling on my hand in the rain so I immediately took it inside, but after going into the container, it's trying to escape from me... I'm scared to open the container now , how do I feed it when he's trying to escape,
Can they be put in a plant tent to control bugs?
So Manuel is still very young, I’ve been catching small moths at night and feeding them to him. I found Manuel on my car one day. I brought him inside and we are friends now. He sits on my hand when I play red dead redemption 2. He’s kinda wild. Manuel don’t give a f*** .... I’d find him a companion but I ain’t letting my boy go down like that. No way. 👊
Yeah Well When Manuel Is Still A Little Baby He Can Be Placed With Another Mantis...But You Know What He Said In The Video At The 3rd Mold They Will Start Trying To Eat Eachother.
Please make more videos!!!
I have a baby praying mantis, l feed it 3-4 times a week. Do you think l should leave fruit flies in there all the time (except for molting) or should l just keep it to my regular schedule.
How do the abdomen look with that schedule? If they look thick then keep to that routine.
I am 12 and looking to get a mantis. Which species would be best and is it a good pet
Where did you buy the egg? I want to know because i am thinking about getting one.
Carolina it is a website where you can buy lab animals
amazon
How do you get them used to handling
Longest i had was a Budwing 14 months from purchase
I’m thinking about getting one and have a few questions can anyone answer them? (I’m going to put them in number order for an easier read)
1 can you used bottle water with mantises (spray their cage etc.)
2 How big of an enclosure do they need
3 Can they eat like only meal worms or will that hurt them?
4 How often can you handle them/ when could you start handling them
5 Which species are calmer and more docile (fits my life a bit better and would be all around easier for me)
1 yes.
2 Depends on the species. safe bet is 3 times its length wide by 3 times its length tall as a minimum.
3 as nymphs, you will need to start with fruit flies or flightless fruit flies. Some mantids are picky with their food, and having a varied diet is the best way to have a healthy mantis. If you do not have access locally, places like josh's frog's has a wild variety and will ship.
4 you can handle them from birth, but they are fragile. They run and jump. I would recommend waiting until after the first or second molt to do a lot of handling. Otherwise, early handling seems to cause a more friendly mantis.
5 Try the Ghost Mantis. They are very docile.
If you are on Facebook, look up the group Mantis Keepers. You can find information, as well as people selling and trading nymphs and feeder insects.
I’d recommend giant Asian Mantis. I’m thinking of getting one as they’re resilient, easy to handle, and very docile ❤️🌈
I just got my first mantis. It's amazing.
Alex Holly hey where did you get yours ?
She is very photogenic lol she loks like she is hamming it up for you.
I have a question can u use normal dirt for growing plants to use as the substrate
Usually because it's easier to use plastic plants, and you run less of a risk of mold
hey 😊 how did you get her to be so friendly? mine does not like to be picked up or messed with. I want her to be a pet I can pick up.
nevermind..she died. my mantis died
zoey southbird that didn’t take very long
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Get another one, I don't know what makes them so friendly but it could just be the type of mantis. I know some are especially skittish and scared of everything, but mine loves being picked up and will always try to climb onto my hand whenever I do anything inside where it stays. I think they're fairly smart so I guess after seeing you give it food and such it'll learn to trust you.
marsape17 was the bite sore?
Hi there! I have a question, after it molts are you able to hold them or should you leave it for a day or so until you can hold them?
Late response 🥴
I'd recommend not holding them for that first period of 48 hours after their molt to ensure that their new skin has hardened, as they are still vulnerable coming out of this process.
If handling in some capacity is necessary, just proceed with caution and be very gentle. But in case they got nervous or just decided to jump off your hand and the fall it may not go well for their delicate body.
I don't know why but I can tell you play Jerome over the other Commanders.
I found my mantis dead in its water bowl this morning, face in and not moving.
I fished it out & it v slowly regained consciousness so I put it in a smaller container upside down to hopefully dry off.
I looked 10 minutes later and it started Malting! I then realised it may have deliberately drenched itself in water before shedding. I have left it alone upside down.
I’m tempted to “help” it shed its skin by cutting off the dead one dangling down and using tweezers for the body. Do you advise this or not?
Definitely not. ‘Helping’ it can result in a major mismolt which is actually fatal in many cases.
You don't really need a water bowl in their enclosure. Depending on what you feed them, they can collect their water consumption via their food. You should be misting the enclosure regularly. They have been known to drink a drop of water off a branch. The mist is to provide humidity to help with the molting process so they can get out easier. Even if you see an issue arise during the process you should leave them to it. You can't do much to help. Depending on the issue, like if they fall during the process, loose part of a limp coming out, getting stuck, etc. But most of that can be avoided with proper care!
Awesome advice thank you
Just found a massive boy in our back yard and looks like he might be getting a bit old so I put a fake plant out there for it to chill out on and I'll keep it sprayed down
Thank you
My cat was fixing to eat a mantis so I took a bowl and placed it in there because I didn't wanna scare it but it decided to go on my hand. I placed her on a plant because I don't have an enclosure but 5 hours later she was there waiting so I'm gonna find something for her.
Can I just release one in plant t room
I have had many mantises over the years. One advice I would give to anyone thinking of doing this is, think of them as a hobby not as a pet. Their life cycle is not that long and if you think of it as a pet you're going to be disappointed in 8 or 9 months
Can you keep them together when they are babies