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Praying Mantis |
| Species: Mantis religiosa
Natural Distribution: Tropics Length: 4in (10cm) Description |
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Their name comes from the upright pose, which looks like a worshipping prayer. Their are more than 2000 different species in the wild. They have a very aggressive lifestyle being able to grab an insect with it's long front legs in a fraction of a second. Males are much smaller than the females. Insure that the female has eaten well before mating so she is less likely to eat the male! Vivarium Set Up Design: Arboreal Type: Tropical Woodland Feeding |
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