Hi, we try to keep the temperature around 18-20C to save on heating bills (and the planet!) – does this mean we can’t keep Mantises? Or is there a way to keep them warm? Thanks, Tony
Hi Tony, unfortunately, that’s just too cold, especially for a daytime temperature.
That temperature range is okay for just the overnight period, but during the day you’re looking to achieve 23-25C on average. This can be achieved by using a heat mat (5-11W is fine), these can be bought online.
Just wondering what’s the average life span of an orchid mantis? Also can you recommend some good/non expensive heat mats? My flat is usually around 20 degrees but can’t afford to have heating on constantly at the minute
So male orchids will live for between 6-12months (from start to finish), females can live considerably longer, between 9-24 months (from start to finish).
Sorry I can’t be more specific, but there really is a lot of factors to consider when trying to predict any insect’s lifespan.
Heat mats can be purchased from many online sites, just Google low wattage heat mats, looking for something in the range of 7-11W. Usually only cost around £5-10.
hello Mitch,
thank you so much for the care sheet. its very helpful since i just got my little princess 🙂
have a good day,
tabo
Hi, you’re most welcome 🙂
Best of luck with her.
Regards,
Mitch.
Its it ok to place mesh cage outside in daytime in the sun for my Orchid Mantis
Hi Peter,
That’sd fine mate, as long as it’s not in direct sunlight…..it doesn’t take long for them to dry out and cook in the baking hot sun.
Regards,
Mitch.
Hi just wondering do you have any Orchid mantis in stock
Hi, sorry I’m just waiting on the next ooth hatch…..hopefully i’ll have something again in 2-3 weeks!
Fingers crossed 😀
Regards,
Mitch.
Any luck yet?
Is this regarding Orchids?
If so, nothing yet mate, sorry.
The ooth i thought was due, hasn’t hatched, not sure if it’s going to now 🙁
Have others, but they’re not due for a few weeks yet, sorry man,
Mitch.
Do you have any orchid mantis for sale?
Not at the moment mate, sorry.
Just waiting on ooth hatches, hopefully in 2-3 weeks.
Regards,
Mitch.
Have you got a waiting list for the Orchid Mantis? I’m after one please! Thanks
Hi, not at the moment, sorry.
Just waiting on ooth hatches, hopefully in 2-3 weeks.
Regards,
Mitch.
Hi, not at the moment, sorry.
I’m just waiting on ooth hatches, hopefully in 2-3 weeks.
Regards,
Mitch.
Hello Mitch do you have an orchid mantis for sale? Could you let me know a price for these many thanks Emma.
Hi, I don’t have any Orchids available at the moment, sorry about that.
I’m currently just waiting for the next ooths to hatch.
Regards,
Mitch.
which mantids are available at the moment?
Hi, all mantids listed are available here: https://theprayingmantis.co.uk/buy-praying-mantis/
Mitch 🙂
hey, do you have any orchids in stock? thanks in advance
hi, when do you next have any orchid mantis in stock?
Hi, Orchids are available on the website again 🙂
Regards,
Mitch.
Do you have the beautiful pink orchid mantis available now?
Hi Sarah, yes available on the website 🙂
Regards,
Mitch.
Hi, we try to keep the temperature around 18-20C to save on heating bills (and the planet!) – does this mean we can’t keep Mantises? Or is there a way to keep them warm? Thanks, Tony
Hi Tony, unfortunately, that’s just too cold, especially for a daytime temperature.
That temperature range is okay for just the overnight period, but during the day you’re looking to achieve 23-25C on average. This can be achieved by using a heat mat (5-11W is fine), these can be bought online.
Regards,
Mitch.
Hello Do you sell young orchid mantises? Or are they all in there 3rd tri, as I want to be able to keep for as long as possible?
Hi Bethan,
I only sell from 3rd instar onwards I’m afraid, sorry about that.
Regards,
Mitch.
Hi,
Just wondering what’s the average life span of an orchid mantis? Also can you recommend some good/non expensive heat mats? My flat is usually around 20 degrees but can’t afford to have heating on constantly at the minute
Hi Georgia,
So male orchids will live for between 6-12months (from start to finish), females can live considerably longer, between 9-24 months (from start to finish).
Sorry I can’t be more specific, but there really is a lot of factors to consider when trying to predict any insect’s lifespan.
Heat mats can be purchased from many online sites, just Google low wattage heat mats, looking for something in the range of 7-11W. Usually only cost around £5-10.
Regards,
Mitch.
That’s great thanks!
Looking to set up/purchase end of this month (payday lol) so hoping you still have some male orchids left then 🙂
Hiya, okay great 🙂
I have plenty, no worries!
Mitch