The Budwing Mantis (Parasphendale affinis) is a beautiful and popular mantis species native to East Africa. It’s famous for its voracious appetite and aggressive behavior; it’s also known for the tiny bud-shaped wings in adult females which give them a very distinct and recognizable appearance. If you’re thinking about adding the fantastic Budwing Mantis to … Read more
The Dead Leaf Mantis is an amazing mantid species found in Southeast Asia whose appearance mimics that of a dead leaf. It’s a popular pet in the exotic-pet hobby thanks to its stunning colorful patterns and how easy it is to care for. In addition, these insects (especially females) have a relatively long lifespan, making … Read more
The European Mantis (Mantis religiosa) is a large mantid native to Europe. They’re known for their green color (though they can also be brown), fierce temperament, and relatively easy care. As a result of these traits, the European Mantis has become quite popular as a pet. If you’re considering getting one of these beautiful insects … Read more
The Devil’s Flower Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) is a beautiful mantis species native to Africa. This species is famed for its large size, beautiful colors, and unique appearance, all of which make them highly desired among insect collectors. However, while this species is definitely beautiful, its stunning appearance does come with a price tag. They’re among … Read more
The Orchid Mantis is a beautiful mantis species native to the forests of Southeast Asia. They’re most well known for their stunningly beautiful pink and white appearance which resembles an orchid. In addition, they’re famous for their incredible speeds which they use to grab their prey. As a result of their beautiful appearance and interesting … Read more
The Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) is a beautiful and eccentric mantis species from the east of South Africa. Known for its precious patterns and its wings with a spiral pattern resembling an eye, it comes in many tones depending on the environment. Its naturally aggressive temperament and difficult breeding circumstances make the Spiny Flower … Read more
The Ghost Mantis (Phyllocrania Paradoxa) is an enigmatic mantis species native to the African continent and Madagascar. This species is quite popular in the insect-keeping hobby. It usually displays dark brown colors from greenish to light brown depending on the environment and humidity. It’s known for being one of the few species that can sustain … Read more
Tarantulas are fascinating animals that come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. There are over 800 unique tarantula species, so there’s a lot of diversity when it comes to these interesting arachnids. Some of these spiders are quite tiny, but others grow to gargantuan sizes of over 11 inches! With so many different … Read more
Scorpions are interesting animals, and many people do not know all that much about them. For instance, have you ever wondered when these arachnids are most active? It turns out that scorpions are most active at night, meaning they’re nocturnal animals. However, that doesn’t tell the whole story. You see, there’s a reason for pretty … Read more
The Chinese Mantis (Tenodera sinensis) is one of the most popular pets amongst the Mantid species. They’re big, easy to take care of, and easy to find, which makes them readily available for people who want to keep one as a pet. Also, just like many other mantis species, they’re a fantastic sight of elegance … Read more
