Best place to buy Mantis, online?

cr22 · #1 12/16/2007, 01:34 PM

ANyone, tell any experiences.

justinl · #2 12/16/2007, 02:01 PM

check out tampabaysaltwater.com. TBS ships great and the mantids they sell are almost bulletproof as far as hardiness goes. the nice thing is that they only ever get one species of mantis (N. wennerae) so you can be sure of what you get (unlike most other sites). it isnt inconceivable that they might send you a different mantis like N. curacaoensis, but that would be a bonus (a rare, highly sought mantis).

if you're looking for more choice, www.stomatopod.com is worth a look. they correctly ID their mantids and cater towards mantis lovers.

Pea-brain · #3 12/16/2007, 02:13 PM

Stomatopod.com is def. a good place, but the stock is low on most things ATM. Expecting it to build up pretty fast though. They are the only place I know carrying O. latirostris ATM. And they have a sale on 3"+ peacocks.
sealifeinc.net sells O. havenensis and is pretty good.
tampabaysaltwater.com sells N. wennerae like justin said.

Dan

Jonny · #4 12/16/2007, 02:33 PM

anyone know any online places that will ship to canada?

justinl · #5 12/16/2007, 03:19 PM

where in canada are you? i dont think it's worth it to ship cross the border. if you're in western canada, try J&L aquatics, ocean aquatics or hidden reef. those are the top 3 stores in BC and are great for shipping. i got my mantids from j&l and hidden reef.

Jonny · #6 12/16/2007, 03:37 PM

Thanks alot, im in ontario, but I will look into it

J&L never has mantis in when I check

Jonny · #7 12/16/2007, 03:42 PM

Also do these other 2 place have websites?

rwhhunt · #8 12/16/2007, 04:22 PM

www.stomatopod.com just got a new shipment in yesterday, and have all the Desirable species that I would personally highly recommend from past experience! Billy the owner is very nice, and will certaintly make sure you will be pleased with your purchase! They are the only supplier I know of that has a dedicatd supply of Peacocks along with a variety of other species that are ID'd PROPERLY!! A+++++

rwhhunt · #9 12/16/2007, 04:25 PM

Also, if you are looking for a small mantis for say a nano cube, the O havanensis is a great little guy, I have purchased two from Sealifeinc.net, and have had a wonderful experience with them. Not to mention they have great prices on beautiful Rics and a variety of florida life stock. I have ordered a mantis from Tampa bay saltwater (TBS) and the wennera's are nice too, and highly polymorphic in color so you always get a surprise in that regard!