Blog - My Pet Mantis

Grace, Curiosity, and the Art of Mantis Care

Grace, Curiosity, and the Art of Mantis Care

Praying mantis perched on a green leaf, ready to hunt.

Feeding

What Do Praying Mantises Eat? Complete Diet & Feeding Guide

What mantises eat: feeding basics, gut-loading prey, supplements, and care for pet mantises from nymphs to adults.

Rowan Hale
November 30, 2025

Close-up of a vivid green praying mantis head with a large eye, set against a dark background.

Common Health Issues

The Ultimate Mantis Health Troubleshooting Checklist: Why Is My Mantis Sick?

Is my mantis sick? A concise health checklist: symptoms, habitat, diet, humidity/temp, quarantine, vet guidance, prevention.

Rowan Hale
November 28, 2025

Macro close-up of a green praying mantis head with large eyes and long antennae

Egg Care

Praying Mantis Care: A Complete Guide from Egg to Adult

From egg to adult, a practical mantis care guide: hatching, enclosure, feeding, molts, health, and tips for a thriving pet.

Rowan Hale
November 27, 2025

Praying mantis perched on a green leaf

Feeding

The Ultimate Guide to Gut-Loading Feeder Insects for Your Mantis

Get step-by-step nutrition, timing, storage, safety, and species-specific feeding schedules for gut-loading mantis feeder insects

Rowan Hale
November 26, 2025

Close-up of a praying mantis with extended forelegs and long antennae against a dark background.

First-Time Mantis Owners

How to Care for a Pet Praying Mantis

Master niche mantis care with hands-on handling tips, housing, feeding, behavior cues, safety and troubleshooting.

Rowan Hale
November 25, 2025