Can You Keep Different Mantis Species in the Same Room?
Can different mantis species share a room? Cohabitation safety, diet, space, behavior, and setup tips for pet mantis care.
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.
Your Mantis First Aid Kit: A Caretaker’s Guide
Build a mantis-first aid kit: what to buy, how to assemble, proper storage, symptoms to watch, and when to seek expert care.
Why Is Your Mantis’s Abdomen Pulsating?
Is your mantis abdomen pulsating? Causes, signs of trouble, molt/respiration basics, and how to respond.
What to Do If Your Praying Mantis Escapes Its Enclosure
Your mantis escaped? Track it, secure the enclosure, check health, prevent recurrences, and resume care with confidence.
Why Is My Mantis Hanging Upside Down All the Time?
Why is my mantis hanging upside down? Posture clues, molts, habitat tweaks, stress signals, and care fixes.
Is My Mantis Playing Dead? Understanding Thanatosis Behavior
Is your pet mantis playing dead? See signs of thanatosis, why it occurs, how to respond, when to worry, and care tips.
How to Safely Transfer a Stressed Mantis Between Enclosures
Move a stressed mantis safely: tool list, grip, enclosure prep, stress cues, timing, post-transfer care, troubleshooting tips.
How to Prepare Your Mantis’s Habitat for Your Vacation
Mantis vacation prep: stabilize temp/humidity, automate lights, secure enclosure, plan feeding, water, and caregiver notes.
How to Create a Vertical Temperature Gradient in Your Mantis Enclosure
Safely craft a vertical temp gradient in your mantis enclosure: heater setup, temp targets, placement, monitoring, upkeep.
What to Do When Your Mantis Lays an Ootheca Unexpectedly
Your mantis laid an ootheca unexpectedly? A practical guide: care, incubation, humidity, and hatchling expectations.