what kind of mantis?

[ziah]

Can someone please tell me what kind of mantis is this? Just found him today and I'm in the middle of doing research on keeping him. So....any tips would be greeaaat!!

Thanks.

 

[ziah]

Forgot to mention he's about 3 inches long right now. Luckily I found him before I started to stock my tank!

 

[jedimpt]

I too would like to know what type your mantis is. I have one that is identical except for the color. Mine is a lime green. He's about 1 1/2 inches. Yours looks pretty small as well.

 

[ziah]

I too would like to know what type your mantis is. I have one that is identical except for the color. Mine is a lime green. He's about 1 1/2 inches. Yours looks pretty small as well.

You're right...I went back downstairs to check the bucket and he's roughly 1 1/2 inches only.

 

[jedimpt]

If by any remote chance you decide to not keep him, I'd love to take him off of your hands. From what I've read, you can only keep mantis of the same size in the same tank. But you will probably find him as interesting and charming as mine and decide to keep him. Good luck.