7 Feeding Mistakes That Harm Your Mantis
7 feeding mistakes that can cause impaction or malnutrition in mantises: identify risks, signs, fixes, and optimal diet.
My Pet Mantis
Grace, Curiosity, and the Art of Mantis Care
My Pet Mantis
Grace, Curiosity, and the Art of Mantis Care
Rowan Hale
Rowan Hale is a lifelong insect enthusiast who fell in love with mantises for their calm presence, alien elegance, and surprising personalities. After years of keeping and raising a variety of species, Rowan shares practical tips, creative insights, and real-world experience to help others enjoy the quiet magic of mantis care. From setting up the perfect enclosure to understanding their subtle behaviors, Rowan invites readers into a gentle, curious world where every tiny movement feels like a discovery.
Avoid These 6 Mistakes When Handling Your Praying Mantis
Spot 6 common praying mantis handling mistakes and keep your pet safe with practical care tips.
What Do Baby Praying Mantises (Nymphs) Eat?
Want healthy baby mantises? Instar-based prey, feeding schedules, gut-loading, safe handling, and pet mantis care tips.
Preparing for the Final Molt: A Subadult Mantis Care Timeline
Prep your subadult mantis for its final molt with a focused care timeline: habitat, feeding, humidity, signs, milestones, and tips.
9 Common Nymph Rearing Mistakes That Lead to High Mortality
Nine common nymph mantis rearing mistakes that spike mortality; fix temp humidity, food, housing, molting, handling, sanitation
A Praying Mantis Breeder’s Journal: From Pairing to Ootheca in 60 Days
From pairing to ootheca in 60 days: mantis breeder's journal covers pairing, care steps, timing, incubation, enclosure tips.
Bringing Home an Adult Mantis: Your First 72-Hour Acclimation Plan
Bringing home an adult mantis: 72-hour acclimation plan—setup enclosure, temps/humidity, feeding, handling, daily health checks.
The First 30 Days with Your Mantis Nymph: A Complete Survival Guide
Your 30-day mantis nymph care plan: habitat setup, feeding, temp and humidity, molts, health checks, troubleshooting.
The Role of Diet and Genetics in Praying Mantis Coloration
What diet and genetics reveal about your pet mantis coloration, with practical care, feeding tips, and breeding notes.
How to Care for Rare and Uncommon Praying Mantis Color Morphs
Practical care guide for rare mantis color morphs: housing, enclosure size, temps, humidity, lighting, feeding, health, breeding.