Got my little guy yesterday. I was worried sick about him because the weather had suddenly decided to go bad as soon as he was sent out. There was a week delay due to weather conditions over there but that is understandable.
When I opened the package, I was honestly ready to prepare a funeral but the inside was insulated with a heating pack, cardboard pieces, and a large clump of wool. They had even insulated the fruit flies with a paper towel under the lid and put more carboard in with the mantis. My niece was excited to see the tiny baby mantis and loved holding him(with supervision of course).
Everything listed was inside except the moss. I'm not too concerned about that because the coconut fiber should be enough for the mantis for now.
After things calmed down and the mantis had been happily settled into his new home, we managed to get him to eat. It was fun to watch him go after the tiny flies(WARNING The flies are ready to escape as soon as the lid is opened. As suggested by insect sales, put the flies in the fridge for about 10 minutes to slow them down and make them easier to get out of the container and easier for your mantis to catch).
Today the little guy that we affectionately named Killer is hanging upside down from the lid preparing to molt. It will be exciting to watch him griw up to be big and strong.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2017
Got my little guy yesterday. I was worried sick about him because the weather had suddenly decided to go bad as soon as he was sent out. There was a week delay due to weather conditions over there but that is understandable.When I opened the package, I was honestly ready to prepare a funeral but the inside was insulated with a heating pack, cardboard pieces, and a large clump of wool. They had even insulated the fruit flies with a paper towel under the lid and put more carboard in with the mantis. My niece was excited to see the tiny baby mantis and loved holding him(with supervision of course).Everything listed was inside except the moss. I'm not too concerned about that because the coconut fiber should be enough for the mantis for now.After things calmed down and the mantis had been happily settled into his new home, we managed to get him to eat. It was fun to watch him go after the tiny flies(WARNING The flies are ready to escape as soon as the lid is opened. As suggested by insect sales, put the flies in the fridge for about 10 minutes to slow them down and make them easier to get out of the container and easier for your mantis to catch).Today the little guy that we affectionately named Killer is hanging upside down from the lid preparing to molt. It will be exciting to watch him griw up to be big and strong.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 8, 2017
When I opened the package, I was honestly ready to prepare a funeral but the inside was insulated with a heating pack, cardboard pieces, and a large clump of wool. They had even insulated the fruit flies with a paper towel under the lid and put more carboard in with the mantis. My niece was excited to see the tiny baby mantis and loved holding him(with supervision of course).
Everything listed was inside except the moss. I'm not too concerned about that because the coconut fiber should be enough for the mantis for now.
After things calmed down and the mantis had been happily settled into his new home, we managed to get him to eat. It was fun to watch him go after the tiny flies(WARNING The flies are ready to escape as soon as the lid is opened. As suggested by insect sales, put the flies in the fridge for about 10 minutes to slow them down and make them easier to get out of the container and easier for your mantis to catch).
Today the little guy that we affectionately named Killer is hanging upside down from the lid preparing to molt. It will be exciting to watch him griw up to be big and strong.
Great product and mantis was kept safe
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 8, 2017
Got my little guy yesterday. I was worried sick about him because the weather had suddenly decided to go bad as soon as he was sent out. There was a week delay due to weather conditions over there but that is understandable.Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 8, 2017
When I opened the package, I was honestly ready to prepare a funeral but the inside was insulated with a heating pack, cardboard pieces, and a large clump of wool. They had even insulated the fruit flies with a paper towel under the lid and put more carboard in with the mantis. My niece was excited to see the tiny baby mantis and loved holding him(with supervision of course).
Everything listed was inside except the moss. I'm not too concerned about that because the coconut fiber should be enough for the mantis for now.
After things calmed down and the mantis had been happily settled into his new home, we managed to get him to eat. It was fun to watch him go after the tiny flies(WARNING The flies are ready to escape as soon as the lid is opened. As suggested by insect sales, put the flies in the fridge for about 10 minutes to slow them down and make them easier to get out of the container and easier for your mantis to catch).
Today the little guy that we affectionately named Killer is hanging upside down from the lid preparing to molt. It will be exciting to watch him griw up to be big and strong.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 18, 2016
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 6, 2019
Quick delivery! But i wish it was more of a smaller nymph as advertised..But love it and the fruitflies that came with it,nice and snug box with a heat pack in it.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 20, 2016
The mantis came in tiny, healthy, curious and active. It's very tame and goes not mind hanging out on my hand and looking around. I haven't had a mantis since I was a kid and I didn't realize they have so much personality. I normally care for wolf spiders and comparatively the mantis is so much more relaxed and personable.
Kit comes with everything you need to care for it, including clear instructions. My only qualm was that the tiny fruit fly culture was poorly packaged. The lid was pinched on the lip and could not be properly secured and also had a crack in the inner cup. That being said, it was taped around the lip so none of the fruit flies are able to get out, so it doesn't affect my review.
Came in healthy - Faster delivery than expected - Five stars!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 20, 2016
Received the package today. I was very happy to see it had made it here so quickly (7 days earlier than estimated delivery date!) Just in time too since it's VERY hot where I am and I was able to get the package as the ice pack had completely melted but was still relatively cool.Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 20, 2016
The mantis came in tiny, healthy, curious and active. It's very tame and goes not mind hanging out on my hand and looking around. I haven't had a mantis since I was a kid and I didn't realize they have so much personality. I normally care for wolf spiders and comparatively the mantis is so much more relaxed and personable.
Kit comes with everything you need to care for it, including clear instructions. My only qualm was that the tiny fruit fly culture was poorly packaged. The lid was pinched on the lip and could not be properly secured and also had a crack in the inner cup. That being said, it was taped around the lip so none of the fruit flies are able to get out, so it doesn't affect my review.
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... and the rear left leg was there but almost useless. had a hard time catching the fruit flies ...
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 12, 2016Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 12, 2021
Avery, my little girl (determined by counting her underside sections after her third shed) arrived safe and sound and sooooo cute!! I adore her she is so personable and loves being held. She is in a bigger enclosure now and is eating mealworms and tiny roaches, soon to add in baby crickets. She is such a joy, I wanted to get another but they are sold out. Excellent shipping, excellent praying mantis! :o)
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 9, 2021
