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praying mantis makes good pets. make sure you feed them good are they might try to run away.
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∙ 12y agoyes a praying mantis makes a wonderful pet they are very easy to care for.
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∙ 12y agoprobably not it will most likely die in the first few days no mater how you keep it really
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∙ 12y agono because it is an insect.
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Yes you can keep them as pets and no they will not die in a few days unless they are ready to die due to age .You have to have the rt enclosure and set up though .You can look up how to take care of one and they will tell you the set up and temp depending on the mantis you have .
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What do praying mantis like to eat?
They prey on small insects such as ants, mosquitos and flies. I had a pet praying mantis for 3months and it also ate cookies, porridge and ice cream.
What pet shop would sell a praying mantis?
No. But if you search "Buy a praying mantis" you will see a bunch of different web sites. On one you can buy an egg for $18.99 and you can get 40 to 400 baby mantis'. Hope I helped.
How do you keep your pet Praying Mantis in your garden?
if you try to keep a pet mantis in the garden without a cage it will fly away during the night do NOT CLIP WINGS if you do the mantis will most likely die and it will just crawl away.
How does a praying mantis behave?
it likes to eat roast chicken for tea and chocolate for dessert
Chinese praying mantis range of length?
Chinese praying mantis females generally grow to be around 6 inches long, which is very big for pet mantids. The males are generally smaller but not by much.
Can a praying mantis eat raw meat?
Well... Many people would say no, that you should feed a praying mantis live insects (Which are usually quite cheap from most pet shops) but I think it is okay. I had a pet praying mantis that I fed raw meat and he seemed to be fine and lived 6 months like an ordinary praying mantis. So if you want to be safe, I suggest feeding it crickets or mealworms. (But only to an adult mantis, don't feed nymphs crickets or mealworms)
What type of praying mantis is Master Mantis?
in terms of size,a mantis named toxodera denticulata, or the javanese flower/stick mantis the record holder at 71/2 inches.however, ther is a larger unamed species that has jus been introduced to the pet trade.
How do you look after a praying mantis?
If you have one as a pet in a cage, get other insects. Crickets work best. You can buy them in a pet store or catch them in your backyard. (Buying them is more reliable)
Will a praying mantis eat a pill bug?
I happen to have a pet mantis that will eat a pill bug from time to time. However they do not particularly like thes hard shelled insects and will eat softer things if they are not really hungry.
Does a praying mantis eat caterpillars?
praying mantises like live food they are not scavengers they are hunters if you want to feed one they eat flys,crikecs,and ants you can buy crickets, flys, and ants in some pet shops if you chose to not catch them.
How many butterfly's does a praying mantis eat in a day?
none as the spider eats the praying mantis.
What bug could you keep as a pet besides pramantis and walking sticks?
Praying Mantis, Stick Insects, Tarantula, Snails, Ants...almost anything. my sister bought a special tank and put garden snails in it
