Review for Mystery Mantis Box (beginner/intermediate keeper level) (Box 2)
5/5
Amazing value
Posted
by
John
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February 28, 2024
I brought this box and another box (box 1) and ended up with 11 mantis which was amazing value, can\'t recommend enough, provided some freebies too to help get started, all arrived healthy and seem to be doing well 5 have so far molted without any issues!
Review for Mystery Mantis Box (intermediate/experienced keeper level) (Box 2)
5/5
Healthy Animals
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by
Sarah Dawes
on
February 24, 2024
An absolutely brilliant box with a great variety of healthy mantis inside. Highly recommend!!!
Review for Hogna carolinensis sling
5/5
Happy 😊
Posted
by
Kieran
on
February 16, 2024
Spider arrived sooner than expected, excellently packaged and great communication throughout. Will definitely be using them again. Already got my eye on afew mantis
Review for Mystery Mantis Box (beginner/intermediate keeper level) (Box 1)
5/5
For my son (honest shhhh)
Posted
by
Lee
on
December 12, 2023
Bought the mystery mantis box in August 22 (sorry the review is a bit late) for my 8 year old son. Honest g'vnor they were for him. 6 cracking little mantis arrived. Indian flower mantis, giant deadleaf, giant Asian, Ghost mantis, Budwing and Timor shield. All of them were little characters. Managed to get 3 to full adult (Indian flower, Ghost and giant deadleaf) much to the horror of my wife when my son/I would let them out to stretch their wings. 2 of them sadly died at sub adult (Timor shield and giant Asian) and the Budwing died at L4 or L5 due to a mismolt.
Would I order again? Hell yeah, it's my son's 10th birthday coming up and I've asked him if he would like some more mantis 😉 😈 THEY ARE FOR HIM... don't give me that "yeah yeah" look. I need to figure out a better way to get the fruit flies into their enclosures though. It's like herding cats when you need to put a few in for them.
Review for Polyspilota aeruginosa (Madagascan Marbled Mantis) (4th instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
Madagascan Marbled Mantis
Posted
by
Kathy H
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November 11, 2023
Thanks for our beautiful, healthy and happy Marble Mantis, which came safely on the day requested 😊.
Review for Giant Asian Mantis - Hierodula membranacea (5th instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
George.B
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by
George Bresnan
on
September 25, 2023
Ordered a giant Asian through Mitch as was well packed and had some flys as a travel snack and was very mobile and happy and is now reached adult good and is absolutely beautiful well recommended!!
Review for Giant Asian Mantis - Hierodula membranacea (5th instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
George.B
Posted
by
George Bresnan
on
September 25, 2023
Ordered a giant Asian through Mitch as was well packed and had some flys as a travel snack and was very mobile and happy and is now reached adult good and is absolutely beautiful well recommended!!
Review for Green bottle pupae + fruit flies.
5/5
J
Posted
by
J
on
August 17, 2023
Best place to buy fruit flies and pupae. Only buy from them now on.
Review for oxyopsis peruvian mantis
5/5
mantis
Posted
by
craig
on
August 4, 2023
Me and my son love our little mantis, turned up very well packaged and in good health.
he likes his vivarium and has eaten his first meal.
thank you
Review for Blepharopsis mendica - Thistle Mantis, Lesser Devils Flower Mantis (3rd instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
Thistle Mantis
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by
on
August 2, 2023
Received a quick delivery of 2 Thistle Mantis, box very well packed and the 2 specimens are in good health Thank you.
Review for Mystery Mantis Box (beginner/intermediate keeper level) (Box 1)
5/5
Amazing
Posted
by
Mike
on
June 11, 2023
Amazing got 5 mantis all different species and super healthy, communicated with Mitch about getting tubs with them and he sent me enough to house them all couldn’t recommend them more
Review for Mystery box beginner/intermediate
5/5
Mystery box
Posted
by
Aaron
on
May 16, 2023
Received my first £25 mantids mystery box today and I am very pleased with all mantids, I was lucky enough to receive a variety of 5 different matids of all sizes, colours as well as plenty of fruit flies to keep me going. They all arrived safely and very well packaged. They are a perfect addition to my growing collection, I will definitely be using Mitch in the future for all my mantids needs. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Review for Mystery mantis box 1 (beginner/intermediate)
5/5
Mystery mantis box
Posted
by
Chunniemonster
on
April 18, 2023
Another awesome mystery box from Mitch. I ordered a Mystery mantis box requesting medium to large species. I wasn\'t disappointed. I received 6 baby Mantids and I am so happy with them all. I swear Mitch is telepathic, this is my third mystery box and once again he has hit me with one of my wish list species without any hints from me. As always, a speedy delivery, well packaged and zero disappointment. I also ordered a £2 tub of of fruit flies and got an extra one as a free gift. All round winner 🏆😁 thank you
Review for Hierodula membranacea (Giant Asian Mantis) (4th instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
Psychotic green baby (Hierodula membranacea nymph L4)
Posted
by
Alex
on
March 31, 2023
My Mantis arrived safely and unharmed by next day delivery as expected. Lovingly packed, safe and sound. A very attractive and healthy specimen, it settled into its new enclosure immediately. I was utterly enraptured watching its first hunt of a hapless doomed fruit fly. Thank you Mitch for all the information provided here, as well as in your other channels. New to the hobby, I am very pleased with my purchase and look forward to watching my little psychopath nymph grow into a fascinating, enthralling and glorious adult insect. I think this is the start of an addictive hobby... thank you for your service.
Review for Mystery Mantis Box (intermediate/experienced keeper level) (Box 3)
5/5
Great buy
Posted
by
Arrie
on
March 29, 2023
You definitely get alot for what you pay, perfect condition and I was lucky enough to end up with 9 different species, could not be happier
Review for Orchid Mantis
5/5
Extremely pleased
Posted
by
Sable
on
March 17, 2023
I am so happy with my orchid mantis, i have been dreaming of having one for years now. She is healthy and lively, i can tell she was packaged with the utmost care and thought. Will definetely be returning for future purchases
Review for Mantis and stater kits
5/5
Ghost & Giant Asian Mantis
Posted
by
Joe H
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February 3, 2023
Great service, my starter packs, Ghost and Asian mantis all came safe and well. I was made up how well they looked. They caught and eat fruit flys(which I bought too) straight away. I think this is the start of many more. Thank you Mitch.
Review for Regal jumping spider
5/5
Posted
by
Amanda
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January 26, 2023
My auntie is so happy with the jumping spider I bought her. I also bought myself a spiny flower mantis both very active
Review for Hymenopus coronatus (Orchid Mantis) (MALE) (3rd instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
Yet another thriving orchid mantis from mitch
Posted
by
Sophie
on
January 15, 2023
Third one I've had off him, always healthy mantises that I'm chuffed with. Thanks!
Review for Spiny Flower Mantis
5/5
Amazing service
Posted
by
Shaun
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January 13, 2023
With such a great selection it didn\\\'t take me long to choose my new friend. Great prices on a huge selection of insects. Quick dispatch on items. My Mantis arrived with a nice little heat pack to keep it cosy during transit. I was kept updated throughout even when i had messed up the payment. Very friendly owners. Can only say good things about my experience. I have found my new favorite place to purchase my exotic friends. Thank you
Review for Mystery box
5/5
Posted
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Amanda
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January 12, 2023
I ordered the £25 mantis mystery box it arrived this morning. I am so happy as I had 6 different mantis. One of them even molted today. The rest have eaten and a beautiful
Review for Giant Asian Mantis
5/5
Excellent service
Posted
by
Sophie
on
January 7, 2023
Fantastic service and was very happy at the how the mantis arrived. I cannot wait to watch her grow! Thank you!
Review for Phidippus Regius (Regal Jumping Spider)
5/5
So happy with my new spood:-)
Posted
by
Lisa
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January 5, 2023
My very first Regal Jumping Spider arrived today. It was perfectly packaged & little spood arrived safe & sound. After a little wander around, spoody went into a little hide at the top of the enclosure & has been in there for a couple of hours settling in. Put a few fruit flies in but they were ignored so obviously not hungry just yet. So excited to get to know him/her soon. Just giving spood time to get used to it\'s new home. Thank you so much for the great service Mitch 👍
Review for Ghost mantis insta 4
5/5
Posted
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Amanda
on
January 5, 2023
Ive received my ghost mantis and starter inclosure to say im in love is an understatement. He is a lively one and has already eaten. I will be buying more mantis from here
Review for Hierodula membranacea (Giant Asian Mantis) (4th instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
my beautiful child
Posted
by
Bo
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December 15, 2022
They are so small and precious. The box was well insulated and contained a heat pack to protect little Mushiko from the threat of Great Britain\\\'s cold snaps. Honestly they\\\'re quite a little fighter, and I did worry if they would have survived the journey as at the time we were experiencing lows of -2 degrees celsius, but Mitch\\\'s contingencies to protect them from the cold kept them as fit as a Butcher\\\'s dog. Shipping was immensely fast, in part to Royal Mail\\\'s Special Delivery service. I did miss the courier first time, but managed to successfully collect little Mushi on Saturday, and despite initial anxiety on both ends, they were both healthy and unharmed.
They devoured the very first fly I gave them out of the box, as if they were spurring for a Guinness World Record attempt, and looked clean, no injuries or signs of infection, etc. They are due for a moult any day now, and I am very excited to watch them grow and can already see their personality coming through. Will definitely be buying again!!
Review for mantis
5/5
Excellent serivce
Posted
by
mick
on
December 8, 2022
I have bought a few times of mitch,never dissapionted.His packing on my last order was exceptional,someone who really cares about the animals he produces
Review for Hierodula membranacea (Giant Asian Mantis) (4th instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
So happy!!
Posted
by
Megan
on
December 7, 2022
I am so happy! my dad ordered me this for my birthday and its arrived today! my mantis arrived happy and healthy and i will definitely be ordering more stuff! 💖
Review for Phyllocrania paradoxa (Ghost Mantis) (4th instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
1
L4 Ghost Mantis
Posted
by
Umm Miriam
on
November 29, 2022
Arrived today and currently settling into her new home next to our leaf mantis. She/he (haven't checked yet) arrived well packed and looks in good health, with a heat pad. Very happy with the service and the other things I ordered at the same time. Was kept informed from the minute I ordered right up to dispatch with 24hr special delivery! Thank you - definitely order again here!
Review for Various mantids and enclosures
5/5
Various mantids and acrylic enclosures. 10 out of 10 from me!!!
Posted
by
Sarah D
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November 22, 2022
I cannot recommend Mitch at Unseen Universe enough! He is absolutely brilliant - from his accomodating customer care (I have autism so can be very anxious at times but Mitch dealt with me with such compassion) to the beautiful nymphs I received, it\'s been a pleasure. I also got a free gift in with my order, which seriously made my day. The nymphs were healthy on arrival and are beautiful specimens. I also ordered 2 acrylic enclosures which I am yet to build but they came well packaged. Thank you so much Mitch for all that you do! I highly recommend Unseen Universe.
Review for Hymenopus coronatus (Orchid Mantis) (MALE) (3rd instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
BEAUTIFUL Orchid Mantis nymph!! from theprayingmantis.co.uk 😀
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by
Sophie
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November 20, 2022
I got my orchid mantis as my first mantis ever, not having owned any pets for a couple of years now. They are not recommended for beginner mantis owners, however, I have plenty of experience controlling environments because of my years of experience growing plants indoors, where dialling in temperature, humidity and airflow is imperative.
Anyway, I could NOT be any happier with my Orchid mantis, Rocky, that I got from Mitch at theprayingmantis/Unseen Universe. I love Rocky so much, he is such a beautiful intelligent creature and arrived healthy and as happy as possible having been in the dark in the mail for a while! He was happy to enjoy some fruitflies straight away on my desk as soon as I unboxed him.
Over a few days of having him his confidence has definitely grown when it comes to me interacting with him and putting my hands near him/touching him. When I first had him he over the first 2-3 days he would run away a few steps when I touched him, these days he knows I won't hurt him and just turns around like "u wot m8", he has a wonderful personality.
Thank you SO much, Mitch, for breeding these creatures and allowing people like me to interact with them and experience caring for one. I will definitely be buying more mantises from your website in the future.
Review for Heterochaeta orientalis (Cat Mantis) (Giant African Stick Mantis) (3rd instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
0
Cat eyes
Posted
by
Jack
on
October 28, 2022
I ordered two to live communally and they arrived a few days ago in good health and both have their own great personalities, very happy with my purchase and will definitely be coming back 👍🏼
Review for Mystery Mantis Box (intermediate/experienced keeper level) (Box 2)
5/5
Happy Surprises!
Posted
by
Chevy
on
October 19, 2022
Received 6 nymphs from this mystery box and oooh my goodness. I got a range of species, only one of which I currently have and it\\\'s one of my favourites. They\\\'re all really beautiful specimens, a couple of them are particular standouts (one is my absolute favourite mantis species that I\\\'ve not had the joy of owning until now), but all of them are wonderful additions and I can\\\'t wait to see them grow. They\\\'re all a decent size as well, and have eaten already. Will definitely come again!
Review for Mystery Mantis Box (beginner/intermediate keeper level) (Box 1)
5/5
1
Very happy 🙂
Posted
by
Exotics4life
on
September 8, 2022
Have been wanting to get back into keeping mantids again and after looking around I found your website and YouTube, and I\'m so glad I did! received 5 different mantids all healthy and active and already feeding, I thought one had died but no just a molt 😀 will definitely be buying again! Thankyou.
Review for Orchid mantis
5/5
Excellent
Posted
by
Mark H
on
August 18, 2022
Thank you for another amazing little mantis
Review for Mystery box and spiney flower mantis
5/5
Fantastic!
Posted
by
Jac
on
August 17, 2022
We purchased a spiney flower mantis for my little boy but unfortunately he had a fall during his last molt and nobody was around to help. My son was heartbroken so we ordered a replacement along with the mystery box. I was expecting one or two critters but we received six, well over the value of payment! Thank you for making my son smile, very happy with these little beauties, all arrived happy and active, feeding well and exploring their new homes, they are an absolute joy. Many thanks Mitch!
Review for Vivarium
5/5
Excellent
Posted
by
Mark H
on
July 30, 2022
Another nice little vivarium and as always excellent service, Thank You
Review for 2 Mantis
5/5
Awwww
Posted
by
Emma Archibold
on
July 24, 2022
First time ordering from here and so happy I did I bought a Budwing and Cryptic Mantis and 2 starter kits everything was well packaged and both were live and well such sweet little things it\\\'s fun watching them hunt I deffo will be buying others called that one Dash speedy little bugger lol
Review for Mystery Mantis Box (beginner/intermediate keeper level) (Box 1)
5/5
Awesome birthday!
Posted
by
Simon
on
July 17, 2022
My son ordered this box for me thinking 2 would arrive. I got my present early as 6 turned up! Not only 6, but 6 different species, all nymphs, all healthy, and all hungry. Best present I think I\'ve ever received - and I got married on my birthday haha 100% will buy again.
Review for Mystery Man-Tula Box (Box of Mantids & Tarantulas) (Box 1)
5/5
0
Fantastic
Posted
by
Erika
on
June 13, 2022
Ordered a £25 mystery mantula (Mantis/tarantula) box from Unseen Universe. I messaged before ordering to ask if they could cater for a beginner. I also requested the starter kits on the understanding that I would get fewer creatures. If you order a £25 box just with the creatures you will receive 3 mantids and 2 tarantulas. If you want the starter kits to go with, you will receive 3 creatures. I was given the choice of 2 tarantulas and 1 mantid or 1 tarantula and 2 mantids. Opted for 2 mantids and 1 tarantula. I was not disappointed. My box arrived well packaged and everything clearly labelled. I couldn't be happier with the creatures I received. The two mantids I received were Phyllocrania paradoxa (Ghost mantis) and Creobroter elongata (Indian flower mantis) and the spiderling is a Psalmopoeus irminia (Venezuelan suntiger). I also received a tub of flightless fruitfly to feed them all on. When I reckoned up the cost of each item on the website it came to over £50. I am absolutely thrilled to bits with my purchase. Highly recommended 🥰
Review for Mystery Mantis Box (intermediate/experienced keeper level) (Box 2)
5/5
5/5!
Posted
by
Jaydon
on
June 7, 2022
I bought the Mystery Box 2 for the intermediate/experienced. This box surprised me so much and I am happy to have the mantids to my collection! They all arrived in perfect health and were happy from start! 🙂
Review for African, spiny flower mantids and enclosure
5/5
Mark H
Posted
by
Mark Huckfield
on
May 18, 2022
Superb service and packaging again, The little Mantids are ace and thank you for the extra foliage, much appreciated.
Review for Mystery Mantis Box (beginner/intermediate keeper level) (Box 1)
5/5
Beginner/Intermediate mystery box 1
Posted
by
Carole
on
May 6, 2022
Wow! So happy with my mystry box. Much more than I expected and all super healthy little critters. A really great selection. I will definitely buy from here again. I just need to buy more living space for my collection now!
Review for Giant deadleaf
5/5
Beautiful
Posted
by
Chrissie
on
April 28, 2022
As before excellent service 👏 and wonderfully packed safe and well.... many thanks 😊
Review for Gongylus gongylodes (Violin Mantis) (3rd instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
Amazing
Posted
by
Jen Coote
on
April 22, 2022
Set up a Gongylus gongylodes communal viv, i ordered 3 and received 4 (thank you for the free gift!) and they are truly amazing. I have 8 other species however, these are truly fantastic. Thankyou. Great service, quick delivery and packaged safely. Will order again
Review for Ghost mantis and vivarium
5/5
-1
Superb
Posted
by
Mark H
on
April 5, 2022
Absolutely brilliant service and packaging and the little ghost is amazing ,very pleased indeed.
Review for Hierodula membranacea (Giant Asian Mantis) (3rd instar) 1 x nymph
5/5
1
Amazing little character!
Posted
by
Claire
on
March 16, 2022
My word what a cutie-pie! This little L3 giant Asian arrived robust and healthy in careful packaging. It is the friendliest mantis I have ever known and loves coming out and hopping from hand to hand exploring everything. Just an absolute darling.
Review for Spiny Flower Mantis
5/5
1
Good company
Posted
by
Andrew Paisley
on
March 12, 2022
Very happy with the purchases. I bought a spiny flower mantis recently and a Caribena Versicolor
Tarantula last year (which has grown a lot and doing well) Both arrived well packed and healthy. Great communication, helpful and prompt. Very pleased.
Review for Mystery mantis box (intermediate/experienced keeper level)
5/5
0
Very happy
Posted
by
Corey
on
March 10, 2022
Very happy with what I received the value of the box was way over what I payed and the mantis arrived warm with brilliant packaging. Definitely recommend the mantis mystery boxes. All of the mantis I received are thriving and eating well 👍🏼.
My idolo arrived safely and extremely well packaged, there’s definitely a reason why Mitch has such a great reputation in the mantis selling industry.
They’re a gorgeous species, but please do your research before buying one, as they have a lot of requirements. Please don’t buy one as your first mantis.
Review for Mystery Mantis Box (beginner/intermediate keeper level) (Box 1)
5/5
Perfect selection
Posted
by
Claire
on
March 9, 2022
This was a wonderful way to be introduced to the world of mantis keeping, and I was sent more easy-care species than I was expecting. I would buy again without hesitation but husband has made me promise I will keep a maximum of 6 mantises at any given time. All these babies are thriving, all have shed once and are generally little darlings with their own characters.