Invertebrates do not possess or either develop vertebral column. This classification includes all invertebrate animals excluding subphylum Vertebrate.
Hermit crabs or Pagurians are decapod (ten-foot) crustaceans that belong to the superfamily (biology) Paguroidea. Its soft abdomen makes it extremely vulnerable. Nature has therefore not spoiled it at this level, unlike many crustaceans, it has no other solution to protect itself than to steal a shell. However, many people …
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 …
One of the most frequently asked questions about spiders is as to whether they avoid humans. We explore that question comprehensively in this article. Do spiders avoid humans? The answer is yes. Spiders typically try to stay away from humans as much as they can. If kept as pets, they …
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 …
Finding, catching and keeping jumping spiders can be great fun. In this article, you will find information on where to go looking for jumping spiders, how to catch them and how to take care of them thereafter. You will also find info on buying jumping spiders, if that is what …
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 …
Praying mantis is one of the favorite insects to keep as a pet. Mantis are generally located in the warmer regions, often found in tropical and subtropical latitudes. Do praying mantis migrate? No, they don’t. There is no information stating that mantis migrate. If mantis live in cooler regions, they …
If you are starting to take up a praying mantis as your pet, you must understand what is needed to care for this amazing insect. What does praying mantis poop look like? The normal mantis poops will be in the form of small solid pellets. There are several conditions where …
A praying mantis is an insect with a frightening appearance but harmless to humans. It is not surprising that the praying mantis was chosen as a pet because it can be useful as a pest exterminator in the garden or as a pet in captivity. Many gardeners, farmers, and mantis …
Praying mantis is a popular insect to keep as a pet. Most praying mantis are found in tropical countries, while a few are in cooler climates. The Praying Mantis cold tolerance should be at least 60° F (16° C) and never below. Praying mantis come from tropical origins, and they …
Praying mantis are invertebrates with a versatile palette. They eat almost anything, even other mantis. Mantis can eat wildlife besides insects, such as lizards, hummingbirds, frogs, mice, and even worms. Can mantis eat mealworms? Praying mantis eat mealworms, but not mantis’ regular food in the wild. Mealworms remain on the …
Praying mantis is the only invertebrate that has good vision with the ability to see in 3D. Praying mantis can detect prey within striking distance and only works when the prey moves. Is praying mantis blind? No. Mantis have big compound eyes for seeing movement and having depth vision, or …
Jumping spiders are one of the best pets for people that don’t like sounds and noises. But what’s their life span? How long do jumping spiders live? Sadly, these jumping spiders won’t live like a cat or a dog for many years. They only tend to live for one year. …
If you are considering taking up a praying mantis as a pet, you may want to know whether the mantises are rare – or if it will be just another commonplace pet. Read on, to find out. Are praying mantis rare? In nature, praying mantis are abundant in most places …
In recent times, there has been debate on the question of whether or not praying mantis are invasive. This article sheds light on that subject. Are praying mantis invasive? In some places, certain praying mantis species are non-native, over-populated and harmful to the local environments. As such, they qualify to …
Shrimps are relatively short lived creatures with dwarf shrimps having a life span of 1 to 2 years. However, fan shrimps live longer, with some living for an average of 12 years in an aquarium. Can saltwater shrimp live in freshwater? It is impossible for saltwater animals such as shrimps …
Praying mantis are quite friendly animals and can be handled easily. Many people keep praying mantis as pets, and provide various types of food for their needs. Mantis are insectivores and eat flies, moths, bees, etc. Can praying mantis eat honey? Yes, praying mantis can eat raw and unfiltered honey …
Water snails are mostly freshwater and they belong to the group gastropod mollusks which live, as I’ve mentioned, in fresh water bodies. These snails are categorized in various families found in various habitats throughout the world. These habitats range from ephemeral pools to the largest lakes, as well as from …
Owners of pet praying mantises often find themselves wondering whether or not to feed them on worms. This article addresses that issue fully. Do praying mantis eat worms? Yes, praying mantis do eat worms. Most of the common worms are safe and quite nutritious for the praying mantises. Among the …
Making a praying mantis a pet is challenging, because there are many things you need to know to keep your mantis in healthy condition. The praying mantis butt has split open for mature males, and this is normal for praying mantis because, when they mature, their body parts can bend …
The praying mantis will molt 6-10 times throughout its life. If you have a mantis as a pet, you need to pay attention every time it molts so that it doesn’t mismolt. Is your praying mantis stuck in molt? It is normal for praying mantis get stuck while molting sometimes. …
Many people want to keep praying mantis for their pets because of its frightening appearance and predatory insect that is harmless to humans. Many pet owners don’t know some interesting facts about praying mantises, such as how mantises molt, ambush their prey, or whatever mantis behavior is. There are several …