Blog - My Pet Mantis

A Guide to Identifying Common Feeder Insect Pests (Mites, Gnats)

Identify mite and gnat pests, signs of infestation, quarantine, treat, and prevent outbreaks for pest-free mantis care.

Safely add a plant to your mantis enclosure: pick non-toxic, pesticide-free species; acclimate, place, and monitor behavior.

Escaped feeder insects in your home? Contain, locate, clean, protect your mantis, dispose safely, and prevent future escapes.

7 feeding mistakes that can cause impaction or malnutrition in mantises: identify risks, signs, fixes, and optimal diet.

Spot 6 common praying mantis handling mistakes and keep your pet safe with practical care tips.

Want healthy baby mantises? Instar-based prey, feeding schedules, gut-loading, safe handling, and pet mantis care tips.

Prep your subadult mantis for its final molt with a focused care timeline: habitat, feeding, humidity, signs, milestones, and tips.

Nine common nymph mantis rearing mistakes that spike mortality; fix temp humidity, food, housing, molting, handling, sanitation

From pairing to ootheca in 60 days: mantis breeder's journal covers pairing, care steps, timing, incubation, enclosure tips.

Bringing home an adult mantis: 72-hour acclimation plan—setup enclosure, temps/humidity, feeding, handling, daily health checks.