It can be rather disconcerting to discover your pet praying mantis lying on its back. Once you observe your mantis in that posture, you will want to know whether it is normal, and what it means. Read on, for answers. If you find a praying mantis laying on its back, …
It can be very distressing to discover that your praying mantis’ abdomen seems to have burst. Once you make this discovery, you will certainly want to know what would burst a mantis’ abdomen, what is likely to happen and if there is anything you can do to help the mantis. …
It can be quite alarming to note that your pet praying mantis’ eyes have turned black. The moment you realize that your praying mantis’ eyes have turned black, you will want to know whether it is normal, why it happens and what can be done about it. This article answers …
If you keep a pet praying mantis, and you notice that it is visibly fat, that may leave you with many questions. You will want to know whether it is normal for a mantis to be visibly fat, what causes it, and what you can do about it. This article …
If you are setting up a praying mantis collection on a display board, you will need to know how to go about pinning the mantises properly. This article explains how exactly to pin a mantis. In a nutshell, this is how to pin a praying mantis: by getting hold of …
One question that sometimes comes up in forums where praying mantis issues are discussed is as to whether the mantises eat wasps. In this article, we explore that subject – of whether praying mantis eat wasps. Do praying mantis eat wasps? Yes, praying mantis do eat wasps. Mantises usually ambush …
Discovering that you have accidentally killed a praying mantis can leave you with many questions. You may want to know whether killing a praying mantis is illegal, what is likely to happen next, and what you need to do in the situation. This article has the answers. If I accidentally …
Praying mantis are predatory animals that attract crowds with their weird moves. You’ll notice dancing or swaying mantis motions if you see a praying mantis in the wild. The movement looks intimidating, and we don’t see other insects doing the same thing. What made praying mantis do that? Why do …
Praying mantises are often spotted near places that are frequented by bees. This leads to a question on whether the praying mantises eat bees. Read on, to find out the answer. Knowledge on whether praying mantises eat bees can be helpful in several situations. Do praying mantis eat bees? If, …
Lately, we are seeing more and more people showing interest in keeping praying mantises as pets. Among the questions that people who want to keep praying mantises as pets tend to pose is the one on where the mantises sleep. Read on, to find the answer to that question. Where …
Encountering a praying mantis that is orange in color can leave you with many questions. You will want to know why the mantis is orange, whether such orange mantises are rare, and what meaning to ascribe to that encounter with an orange mantis. This article answers all those questions. The …
If you are considering taking up a praying mantis as a pet, you will want to know whether praying mantises poop – and if yes, how their poop looks, how to clean mantis poop and so on. There are also those who may just want to know about mantis poop …
As a person who keeps a praying mantis as a pet, it is essential for you to be able to tell with some accuracy when the mantis is hungry. In this article, you will find information on how you can tell when your praying mantis is hungry. How to tell …
Lately, there has been lots of interest on albino praying mantises. We see many people seeking to know if such albino mantises really exist (or if they are a myth). If they exist, people seek to know how they actually look and how much they are worth. This article answers …
One of the questions that people tend to have regarding praying mantis is as to whether they (the praying mantis) recognize their owners. This article explores that subject. Folks who keep praying mantises as pets often wonder whether the mantises recognize them or not. The way the praying mantises react …
One of the questions that people who keep praying mantises as pets tend to pose is on how to tell if a praying mantis is dying. In this article, you will find comprehensive information on the signs through which you can know that a praying mantis is dying. If one …
If you own or you are considering adopting a praying mantis as a pet, you may have an interest in knowing how often praying mantises usually molt. There are also those who may want to know how often praying mantis molt out of pure curiosity. Read on, to find out. …
If you keep a praying mantis as a pet, you may at some point find yourself considering feeding it on ants. But before actually taking that step, you will want to know whether eating ants is alright for a praying mantis. This article has the answer. Do praying mantis eat …
If you are considering adopting a praying mantis as a pet, you may have an interest in knowing whether the praying mantises spit (and whether their spit is harmful). There are also those who, out of pure curiosity, may want to know whether praying mantises spit. This article has the …
People often desire to understand whether or not praying mantises can potentially be dangerous to cats. This article answers that question fully. Are praying mantis dangerous to cats? For the most part, praying mantis are not dangerous to cats. However, if a praying mantis feels threatened by a cat, it …
Praying mantis is an insect that is often infested with parasites. If you see a praying mantis in the wild with lack of wings or in captivity when a mantis has stunted growth, it might be that your mantis has a parasite. One type of parasite that often resides in …
Since the introduction of Chinese Mantises, many people have raised concerns due to potential competition with native mantis species. Are Chinese mantis invasive? Chinese mantises are not inherently bad. They serve as valuable predators for various garden pests. Let’s explore whether these striking insects are causing any harm to the …
Death in living creatures is inevitable. The praying mantis is popular as a pet will enter old age and die after reaching their life span of 6-13 months. But sometimes, several conditions cause mantis to die long before their lifespan, such as poor care, lack of humidity, too cold temperatures, …
Praying mantis are among the most unique-looking and interesting insects. In this article, you will find information about praying mantis pooping habits. How do praying mantis poop? Praying mantis poop through their anal openings, with the actual poop taking the form of small pellets that are dark colored. However, praying …
If you are thinking of taking up a praying mantis as a pet, you may want to know whether or not mantises are nocturnal. There are also those who are simply driven by curiosity in wanting to know if praying mantises are nocturnal. This article explores that subject. Are praying …