Keeping the Praying Mantis: Mantodean Captive Biology, Reproduction, and Husbandry

by Orin McMonigle

Overview

Prepare to be enchanted with an in-depth and up-close view of the most loved of all invertebrates, the praying mantis! Keeping the Praying Mantis is a huge resource designed to give mantis enthusiasts every tool needed for feeding, housing, and rearing these magical (almost mythological) creatures. Details on their biology, relationship with man over the ages, behavior, and captive husbandry will give you a solid foundation for successfully keeping fascinating species from around the world. From ant mimics and unicorn mantids to Devil's flower, orchid, and ghost mantids, there are species to entice every insect hobbyist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616461669
Publisher:	Coachwhip Publications
Publication date:	02/19/2013
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.70(d)