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I recently got my first invertebrate, a mantis. I did research before getting the little one, but apparently not enough, because now I have a lot more wuestions that I'm having a hard time finding the answer to. First, here's my new friend, Midori:
Her current home. Is this going to be big enough for her (him?) as she grows, or will I need to upgrade?
Crunchy!
How do I sex her/him? What species is she? From looking around on the 'net I would guess P. Walberghii, but I'm not sure. How often *Should* I be feeding her? Right now she eats about four three-week crickets every week. When should I expect her to moult? I've had her about two months now, and she's certainly eaten a lot, so I expected her to have moulted by now.
If she's going to outgrow her current tank, what would you recommend? How often do you recommend cleaning the tank? I've been cleaning it about every three weeks because I've noticed that she has the habit of leaving little decapitated cricket pieces all over the place.
I'm sure I'll think of more later. Thanks in advance for any help!!
Her current home. Is this going to be big enough for her (him?) as she grows, or will I need to upgrade?
Crunchy!
How do I sex her/him? What species is she? From looking around on the 'net I would guess P. Walberghii, but I'm not sure. How often *Should* I be feeding her? Right now she eats about four three-week crickets every week. When should I expect her to moult? I've had her about two months now, and she's certainly eaten a lot, so I expected her to have moulted by now.
If she's going to outgrow her current tank, what would you recommend? How often do you recommend cleaning the tank? I've been cleaning it about every three weeks because I've noticed that she has the habit of leaving little decapitated cricket pieces all over the place.
I'm sure I'll think of more later. Thanks in advance for any help!!
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