Orchids

[1beataway]

So jealous. Those pics are awesome.

[adawinters]

I honestly didn't know there were mantids that could live that long. I've been thinking about getting some, but I had read somewhere (still novice enough that I'm not certain where to find reliable info) that they generally lived ~6 months. Not to hijack this thread, but if you know of any good sites for invertebrate info -- like an arthropod version of frogforum -- I'd love to have the links passed my way!

Beautiful set-up. What's the ambient humidity? I've got a few potted phals, and I'd love to try something like that. (If I ever get around to it, I'm sure I'll be PM-ing you for tips on training the roots around a piece of wood.)

[exboyz04]

You can find all the info about Violin matis via this link http://www.insectstore.com/gongylus.php

There is also a mantis forum http://www.ukmantisforums.co.uk

Another mantis forum http://mantidforum.net/forums

I honestly didn't know there were mantids that could live that long. I've been thinking about getting some, but I had read somewhere (still novice enough that I'm not certain where to find reliable info) that they generally lived ~6 months. Not to hijack this thread, but if you know of any good sites for invertebrate info -- like an arthropod version of frogforum -- I'd love to have the links passed my way!

Beautiful set-up. What's the ambient humidity? I've got a few potted phals, and I'd love to try something like that. (If I ever get around to it, I'm sure I'll be PM-ing you for tips on training the roots around a piece of wood.)