Hello all, New to the forum intro

[JeffreH]

Mantes are not poisonous - but that isn't to say that any wild caught specimens did not come into contact with some kind of chemical -cide or consumed an insect that might itself be toxic. Both of which would be unlikely though, in my opinion, as the mantis itself would have probably succumb to either before being eaten by the frog. As a VERY general rule that should not be taken too literally; predatory, cryptic insect species that are heavily camouflaged are not poisonous.

Just my $0.02 - Heather and Lynn have provided some great information and questions to help us further along.

[juice]

Thought I sent this yesterday apparently i never hit the post button.

Thanks for the reply. When I got home last night he was much better. Temperature at 80 with about 70 % humidity. That held all night. Is it true they can't see red? I purchased the red bulb for night heating and observing him at night or should I be turning that off at some point too. Thanks for pointing out the distilled water bowl comment. I will be sure to use bottles spring water for him now. All seems to be good with him he is eating, moving around, his skin looks good and I think he is doing well. I will try and get some pics up soon,

[juice]

Thanks Jeff appreciate the insight.

[juice]

Here are some pics of Rio and his home. Sorry for the quality I was using my phone and with him being small I had to zoom in causing some distortion.