Category: praying mantis

If you’ve ever encountered a praying mantis in nature, then you’ve surely noticed they like to move in swaying motions, as if they’re doing the MC Hammer signature dance from the You Can’t...

As you might know, there are more than 2000 species of mantis known to man. One can find some type of mantis living in the wild in any corner of the world that is at least moderately warm.  So, when...

Have you encountered a beautiful mantis specimen and thought it would be nice to keep it as a pet? It happened to many. While purchasing mantises or their eggs is common practice, catching one in the...

If you’ve ever come into contact with praying mantises, you might be wondering whether they are poisonous and whether they are dangerous for people to handle. Many insects are, of course, and...

Praying mantis have a veracious appetite. They really aren't picky eaters. Typically they'll go for prey provided that they aren't larger than the mantis itself. In this article I'll share with...

By I, Luc Viatour The Chinese Praying Mantis is fascinating! It is no wonder many people want to own such a unique creature! However, before you get one to patrol your own, you need to think about...