How to look after a praying mantis?
There are lots of species of praying mantis to choose from and they all need slightly different conditions. They vary in cost from about £2.50 up to £15/20 for the more exotic varieties. Generally they are cheap and easy to keep and can be kept in something as simple as an old sweetie jar. All praying mantis species need to be fed live food – so if this is going to be an issue then these are not the pet for you. As adults they can live for up to a year. All the information that you need to know is on www.bugnation.co.uk so come and join in the chat. There are some really knowledgeable mantis breeders there who can answer all your questions.
