How Does a Praying Mantis’s Colour Help It Survive?
See how a mantis's color drives camouflage and mimicry, shaping niche pet care—from enclosure color to color-change cues.
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.
Can Praying Mantises Change Color? The Surprising Truth
Can mantises change color? See when colors shift, species differences, care steps, enclosure cues, and health signs.
A Guide to Rare Praying Mantis Colors and Unique Varieties
Rare praying mantis colors and varieties, plus care, housing, feeding, and breeding insights for niche mantis keepers.
How to Set Up a Perfect Mantis Breeding Enclosure
Set up the perfect mantis breeding enclosure: size, climate, ventilation, substrate, plants, mating timing, egg sacs, feeding.
Ootheca Watch: A 6-Week Countdown and Checklist for Hatching Day
Six-week mantis ootheca plan: week-by-week tasks, humidity/temperature tips, setup checklist, hatch-day steps, post-hatch care.
Are Non-Native Praying Mantis Species Harmful to Local Ecosystems?
Do non-native mantises threaten local ecosystems? Impacts on natives, release risks, and care tips for hobbyist mantis keepers.
What to Do If You Find a Protected or Endangered Praying Mantis
Found a protected or endangered mantis? Follow legal steps, safe handling, who to contact, transport tips, and pet mantis care.
Praying Mantis Ownership Laws and Permits: A Complete Guide
Praying Mantis ownership laws and permits: species limits, license steps, costs, renewals, penalties, and practical care basics.
Is It Illegal to Kill a Praying Mantis in Your State? (US State Laws)
Wondering if you can kill a praying mantis where you live? State laws, penalties, exemptions, and humane care options for mantis owners.
Are Chinese Praying Mantises Invasive in the US?
Curious if Chinese mantises are invasive in the US and how it affects pet mantis care: laws, habitats, risks, and husbandry.