I started buying mantids from my local store, the selection was good, but only proved useful if something took my eye, so I started ordering online (not from here) as did my friend, who\\\\\\\'s mantis passed away fairly quickly, mine ordered from the internet were noticeably sluggish compared to local purchases, we put it down to being posted. Until I started using this site, the mantids and spider I\\\\\\\'ve recieved so far have been fiesty, great eaters, and very punctual molters. 100% recommend this site, but I cant place any more orders because my partner has threatened to move out if I buy any more!