Mantis identification/ juvenile care

Caitirose1551 · May 11, 2022

I work at an LFS and we got a coral shipment today with a tiny mantis on it! Soild red and probably 1/2inch in size. I would love to take it home and raise it. I was going to start with a breeder box in my current tank till the new tank up and going. I’m looking for help identifying the type and any tips for a mantis this tiny!

blaxsun · May 11, 2022

He's cute. Try to post some closeup shots.

Hadla · May 13, 2022

If you can get a macro lens, it’s really helpful with getting detailed pics. Do you know where the shipment came from? It would narrow down the species a lot if you do

dvgyfresh · May 13, 2022

I have one that came in from the gulf , Florida. Definitely a smasher lol that’s about all I know

Caitirose1551 · May 13, 2022

Hadla said:
If you can get a macro lens, it’s really helpful with getting detailed pics. Do you know where the shipment came from? It would narrow down the species a lot if you do

I will ask my manager! And I unfortunately just have my iPhone 11 camera.

He also escaped from the nursery box so we shall see how long it takes before I catch him again!