The Rise of My New Pet Mantis

Possibly the most stunning mantis in the world...
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[@zackcampbell1346]

Man I wouldn't mind a few minutes of B roll of them in their enclosures, also I'm pretty sure we'd all love to see the other enclosures as well

[@TheDrPlants]

Noted!

[@khills]

Absolutely! Ants Canada gets away with entire b roll videos - no reason why Dr Plants can’t, too. (Alt: we literally watch enclosure build offs at Snake Discovery… or Emily putting reptile eggs in perlite, over and over. Internet viewers appear to be simple in preferences… 😉)

[@brooklynngoers]

@@TheDrPlants your videos give me peace dude! We need more updates! How are the lizards, and the vampire crabs ?! How did the baby lizards do ? Where is the yellow jacket ?? So many questions ! 🤣 but keep up the good work !

[@pinchylobster7392]

@@khills literally just finished an ac video and then remembered i need to come back and watch this

[@logicalsliceofbread4467]

For some reason I read this comment as Main I wouldn’t mind a few minutes of B roll of them in their enclosures, also I’m pretty sure we’d love to see each other in enclosures as well but that aside this is a great idea

[@ieatcandyeveryday3618]

As someone who is highly afraid of insects, those mantis looks beautiful.

[@melissajeannealano7347]

If your highly afraid of them insects 🕷 the why you click on this?

[@thepotatoe101]

@@melissajeannealano7347 if your highly afraid of horror games, why play them?

[@LcoDce]

@@melissajeannealano7347 Leeet's see, it could be that they wanna overcome their fear, curiousity, acciental click, boredom. I used to be scared of tarantulas, now I own some myself. durrr

[@Birbzz]

@@LcoDce whoa, i am afraid of spiders in general but.. Only tarantulas somehow dont scare me. They're so... fluffy and friendly-looking

[@sohambhattacharya9341]

@@Birbzz Jumping spiders are the oly ones i can tolerate lol

[@aidanwilliams1046]

this man rarely uploads but the ammount of detail and hard work is just amazing.

[@hidden8734]

I've always loved bugs, insects, and many animals! This channel is so nice and I love finding out new things about insects!

[@earthtamerronan6352]

Hi Dr. Plants, I love the little mesocosm/vivarium you made for your mantis. Although, I have a few husbandry concerns that you may want to look out for in setups like this for mantises. Primarily, as mostly arboreal animals, mantises have a tendency to require high perches to climb and rest on, and usually dislike having to walk on the floor of their enclosure. They also require somewhere that they can hang upside down so that they can molt properly. In the enclosure you made, the easiest way I can think of to fix this issue would be cutting a large hole in the lid and covering it with mesh so the mantis can climb on it. This mesh lid would also ensure better ventilation in the enclosure, decreasing the risk of a failed molt (depending on the specific needs of your mantis species). The only other major issue I can see with this vivarium moving forward would be the resources available to your isopods. While springtails can survive just about anywhere that is wet and can grow mold, larger isopods generally require extra sources of calcium and organic matter outside of what other vivarium occupants can provide. Periodically adding dead leaves and cuttlebone to your soil could help mitigate this issue. Sorry if this comment comes off as being rude. I just thought sharing some of what I've learned through vivarium keeping might help you out.

[@TheDrPlants]

I appreciate your concerns! I in fact already glued a piece of mesh to the lid. I realized my mistake early on. The soil is largely made up of wood so the isopods have a lot to eat. They have actually already bred-there are baby isopods all over! I occasionally add in some fish food and some eggshell to feed the isopods.

[@teonmoore5514]

​@@TheDrPlants 1111111111111111

[@hugoandhelen9893]

Soo much to read 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@earthtamerronan6352]

@@hugoandhelen9893 Then… don’t?

[@arellmk]

@@earthtamerronan6352 i think that's /s

[@O1NKery]

Honestly, I'm so glad I found this channel. I'm very squeamish and I hate bugs but the way you present these creatures is so delicate and honest, I love it. Now I'm slowly starting to appreciate the aesthetic of these little guys, even the wasps!

[@sc3nek1tty74]

Not the wasps for me- but I agree!

[@safwantheawesomeboy2609]

@@sc3nek1tty74 yeah the wasps still suck

[@FireburstWOF]

I agree. But they r still a little scary

[@Gojoscousin]

Me to I love this😊😊

[@iamthecrab5594]

😢no Please

[@M_J_Knight]

I know this is an older video but when you said “ they don’t run off and hide, they dance”. I never laughed so hard. Just imagine if humans used this. Just picture it for a moment. I will now use this method of defense in my everyday life.

[@moondewan]

Basically confuse your enemies by dancing and then run while they are left baffled

[@blackpuglove]

Just bought my first ever mantis at a reptile expo this weekend, and she's a beautiful spiny flower mantis. This video is informative, aesthetic, and helpful! Thank you 😊

[@BurningPuddingPrincess]

I'd like to see more shots of the mantis just chilling a little bit, see how it fits with the terrarium at rest

[@TheDrPlants]

I’ll take that into consideration for the update video!

[@someone94949]

@@TheDrPlants dont let the mantis be too close to eachother,yheyre cannibals

[@someone94949]

@@TheDrPlants sorry,i didnt watch the whole video lol

[@yik7311]

Just a heads up, spiny flower mantises are really weak to mold, so make sure to give them extra ventilation to prevent still air!

[@Mossious]

question; would you do that by just adding more air-holes, or would there be another, better method?

[@sthui2866]

I own an Indian flower mantis, and for a little while, an orchid, it's nice to see people take great care of them and introduce these wonderful critters to a wide audience (: hope to see updates of them soon

[@charlene8239]

So beautiful! Have a mantis currently and am obsessed since a child, they’re so low maintainance but fascinating. Love your video!

[@cottonhoodie761]

I finally found a channel that likes bugs as much as I do and I wanna show my love!❤️

[@thewanderingchelmet]

Thanks for donating!

[@preparetocringe1077]

@@ger2572 i'm diavola

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

Based bug enjoyer chad

[@HeartBreaker7155]

Same I love insecs SOOOOOO muxh

[@cierrajones4473]

same! I like bugs to!

[@bezinho9024]

this dude could film a tarantula or just some big ass spider and i would enjoy it, you make even animals that normally scare people seem nice and cool

[@satyamanu2211]

Dont give him ideas...😶

[@rickhuisman7723]

No thank you

[@meria2082]

Fr I would not keep any type of bug as a pet but its so fun to watch people take care of them

[@ricardobr1493]

Exotics lair: *man watching from blindfold*

[@dfops7905]

@@meria2082 I hold 2, its a tarantula and a centipede.

[@Qwertylol]

This made me so happy. I found a few baby praying mantis hiding on one of my lawn chairs and moved them, and like a year later found a full grown one in my yard, about to get mowed, so I moved it, too. They're such fascinating and beautiful little creatures! I would love to see you take on carnivorous plants!

[@madelinedelvalle3666]

Don't really like insects of any kind, but I can appreciate their beauty thru your video's. These mantis are so beautiful.

[@CdeElle]

I've had these in my garden for a couple of years now and they are stunning. They can change color too while they're growing, depending what flower they are on and what they've eaten. Since they proliferated I hardly have any common green mantis' left - now I can see why...

[@CdeElle]

Mine come from here and they arrived on their own. I'm surprised that you can buy miniature exotic predators by mail order 📦 you probably shouldn't release your 'army' from their cages 😔 once you have bred them I would imagine...

[@IsaThePhilosophical]

@@CdeElle where did you buy them? i wanna get some but i don’t wanna support animal sellong..

[@CdeElle]

@@IsaThePhilosophical I didn't 🚫 buy them they just showed up 👋. They come from here 🌍. Most of mine did their final transformation and have mated 😍 already. The females ♀ didn't 🚫 eat 🍽 their mates ♂ but I have loads of flowers 💮🏵🌺🌼 which attract loads of insects 🐝🦋 so I guess there's no need for that... The babies 👶 will arrive soon. Bitter 😭 sweet ☺ cos that means my creatures 🥰 will be gone 👻 and I know them so well this year 😢😭

[@_WOR]

@@CdeElle What race are you?

[@CdeElle]

@@_WOR 1 eighth each Irish, Scottish, Afrikaans and French & half Lebanese. You?

[@Huhu0137]

This kind of mantis has the nickname “orchid mantis” in my mother tongue ( very accurate imo), I am scared of bugs but still fascinated by their beauty. It’s nice to see people like you appreciate and take care of these weird, wonderful tiny creatures.

[@naturalkiller3473]

I think these aren’t orchid mantis, they are Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii if im not mistaken

[@darkevilen1055]

same i am absolutely terrified of bugs this video made me involuntarily move my arm in fear but very beautiful and entertaining

[@ThobyJukes]

These are spiny flower mantises, but orchid mantises are cool as hell too tho.

[@sansequanimity5998]

Oh wow, they're gorgeous! Their tank came out perfectly! I would LOVE to see the other tanks! Please show us! We need a tour!

[@lolaking6330]

As a mantis owner this is a great journey you have had with them so enjoy your time with them is what I learned when pebbles (my praying mantis)passed away😢rest in peace pebbles🕊

[@prathibhareddy4573]

How do you get a mantis I have been searching for so long.

[@lolaking6330]

@@prathibhareddy4573 u can find some at the praying mantis den not the best but not the worst place

[@sswulffable]

The Praying Mantis is both my wife's and mine Absolute FAVORITE insect. They are also human friendly and affectionate. I met a Mantis one day and spent an HOUR playing and enjoying each other's company. He'd run up one arm, across my neck and down the other arm. He'd then stand there, look at me, twist his head then run back up my arm back over to the other one a few times ! I truly felt a love and acceptance from it, then put it back on a tree. Good Bye my friend ! 😄

[@sswulffable]

@@dawnjohnson9726 I absolutely believe it thanked you - It's been my personal experience of a mutual acceptance and interest. The Japanese also Revere the mantis as a spiritual entity. I personally Love the mantis and would never cage one for myself. Meeting and greeting in the world is pretty special !

[@jackharding6483]

They are not affectionate or friendly, they simply don't see you as prey

[@bassdaddy6548]

I love when I stumble across great channels like this one. The production is incredible! Thank you for putting out such a quality channel.

[@matt123411]

Your flower mantis is gorgeous. I have always wanted one. The last mantis I had was an agile ground mantis.

[@otimelyofficial8146]

I LOVE HOW YOU MAGICALLY PACK HOURS OF CONTENT INTO 8 MINS IT FEELS LIKE IM LEARNING SO MUCH

[@paullacy159]

I live in Virginia, two summers ago I had a wild, native mantis make it's home in a potted lantana on my side porch. We named her Waldo and got to see pretty much every stage of her life cycle. We saw her molt, hunt and eat, release pheromones, mate several times, and lay her egg sac. Watching Waldo everyday that summer was one of the best natural experiences I've had. Thank you for putting in the effort and doing stuff like this so others can experience it, cuz it's really really cool!

[@LastAphelion]

Mantises are one of my favorite animals, one of my fondest memories is finding one when I was younger and for fun I started hunting prey for it in the garden, sure enough for several days it came back to meet me on the patio table awaiting a meal. But then I never saw them again I was very sad how short lived that friendship was. I love everything about this project, except for how claustrophobicly small it is I hope they get a bigger space and for things to grow out more

[@unityk5986]

Your video is so well executed. Thanks for sharing

[@freddylee3013]

These are one of my favourite mantids . Interesting video. Thanks for showing!! 😀

[@the_soggster3464]

MANTIS ARMY!!! A mantis is one of the coolest creatures on the planet. They are so alien in comparison to other things on earth and especially when these ones look so colorful and pretty.

[@jasoncrandall5320]

I had a pet mantis he could eat a big ass cockroach in like 3 minutes the roach was about half as big as the mantis

[@Who-cu9eu]

@@jasoncrandall5320 Poor cockroach kill the mantis!

[@FBI8625]

I respect you. You treat the ecosystem and animals so carefully, and with so much respect.

[@Mrbuzka]

Your knowledge and passion its so amazing to watch and learn at the same time, keep doing it buddy - just found u after few random reuploaded videos on tik-tok Ill make sure to stay for longer, like and sub given

[@michaelsmith-rf1ii]

I remember finding this channel last year, i watched every video you had but, later on i forgot about this channel since there were no new videos. i’m not saying that it’s boring, I know your videos take a lot of time. Thanks for the good times 🙂

[@Who-cu9eu]

I really want to shoot a mantis with a nerf gun

[@hithere5674]

holy how did i find out this channel, man giving me some antscanada vibe but wider variety of animals, man im enjoying this sooo much

[@ashnium]

I really like stuff like this. It's fascinating knowing that with care and a lot of human ingenuity. You can harbor any creature. No matter how exotic.

[@kennyhagan5781]

So pretty! I think that those are the nicest looking mantids I have ever seen kept as pets.

[@lopezelba1]

I have always loved mantises that are so beautiful. I’ve also always wanted to have them as pets. I had no idea so much work and dedication was needed to give them an appropriate environment. That mini world you provided was magical.

[@beepboop8046]

I really love all these videos so much! Can't wait for any updates you might have! Feels like being a kid watching the discovery channel again. Makes me want to start some sort of ecosystem for myself someday! Maybe this winter when I have nothing better to do

[@natalieherrin8105]

Wow, I can't believe how gorgeous these creatures are. Where I live, we rarely find just green praying mantid. I love these videos and keep it up. Even though I am scared of bugs I love these!

[@luffeycantplay6015]

I love all of your videos but I think this one has got to be my favorite, Mantis just look so incredible.

[@mikeyfn-a6684]

I felt horrible one day at work when I opened a door on a mantis that was hanging out outside. Tried my best to make it easier and put them back over to some grass. Mine was just standard green, yours however look awesome!

[@jovelroystan]

This was such a cool video, the species is gorgeous and I love the way you move through your videos, even the sponsored parts (with the timer)-very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@lauraem650]

I love your videos so much! Thank you for the great content. I Love to show my dad what is possible with a trip to the nursery and a little backyard moss. I can't wait for babies! We had them at my elementary school; a mantis mama had thousands of little green bebes and it was something I will never forget! So joyful.

[@Cosmolaflor]

I’ve been dying to see an update on how they’re doing!

[@gruss0314]

I love how you are so in love with nature and animals

[@no_idea_at_all]

I absolutely love how passionate you are when talking about your terrariums! It is awesome to see more and more videos from you, keep up the great work!!

[@valeriabravoburgos1222]

I discovered your videos today and I’ve watched them all already lol can’t wait to see your next one! They are amazing. Thank you for sharing!!

[@ScrupAnimates]

Mantis are super cute and beautiful, I think they have taken the number 1 animal for me

[@dianequince8761]

Wow, that set up is gorgeous! Your mantis is beautiful and I hope she likes her new home. Yes, I would like to see you breed them.

[@Toe_Jamson]

Spinies are such great pets. Very personable and beautiful. I'm curious about how well your self contained ecosystem works, does the plant life substitute for fresh air compared to cross ventilation?

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you! The tank is not airtight- there is ventilation at the top of the tank.

[@leviathanu099]

It's already been said but I would love to see a few minutes of footage of these ecosystems in action. Especially these mantis they are so mesmerizing

[@_GIGAOMEGACHAD_]

I wish the best to you Dr.plants, this content gives me hope for an insight to the little critters. When I was in like second grade I only knew about the ants walking on sidewalks. Keep up the amazing work😎😎

[@tuxedokitty]

i'm new to this channel and i really enjoy this guy's narration with every videos, like he's just talking to his friends. it's hilarious! ♡

[@HelixDax4]

I just set up an enclosure for a spiny flower mantis, very excited to get mine😊

[@VitaKet]

Just found your channel... stoked to see what you do in the future. Can you please leave info in your description though; like species, items used etc?

[@zyemionzsglobalconcerns]

I enjoy your pet mantis friends. I use to watch them in My Garden all time when I was young. Nature is awesome that's why I enjoy my anime and arts thank you for showing them take good care of them. Rock on!

[@FormulaKJ]

I’m glad a found your channel so early on in your KZbin career I can’t wait to see how your channel grows.

[@dankeman5266]

The way the mantis munches the smaller insects bit by bit is so satisfying. Especially with the sound.

[@JesseDahirKanehl]

Orchids grow in an airy mix like bark or moss not potting soil

[@lauraem650]

I’m so happy to see this channel growing, I love this guy! I’m obsessed with his pauldarium and it inspired me when I was really going through it. ❤

[@milicaaleksic2948]

This is one of the best channels I have discovered lately. Congrats on the amazing content you are creating

[@Pigonisfine]

My favorite type of insects are mantises this video just makes me love them even more

[@DanBurgaud]

5:20 these mantis are beautiful!

[@ay9748]

Once again really nicely made and interesting content! Looking forward to seeing the ghost crabs and geckos breeding terrarium again!

[@n7mphluv3r]

I'm so happy that you made a video about praying mantises! These kinds are SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@michelecalhoun702]

Oooh, I can't wait to see how these turn out!!

[@Vitners4alex]

Had me intrigued for start to finished always found mantis to be a fascinating bug , plz post more mantis , much love, keep up the great work.💞

[@macunum3009]

So excited to watch them grow and your other projects. Love the content always

[@Dragonblood471]

thank you so much for teaching me so many things about bugs while keeping me entertained #1 best bug KZbinr for sure.

[@harenlibot3864]

Nice video keep it up bro😊

[@Goe_Jay]

this is one of my favorite channels by far and I had just discovered it 2 days ago, since I like plants and insects this is a really good combination

[@snoozy7732]

I was wondering what you were going to do after your last video. This is great and looking forward to more!

[@smritiray4358]

Dude I feel in love with your channel at first sight

[@sleepyclawzzz]

Subscribed! I LOVE your videos!!! Truly inspiring.

[@MoistFrogs]

This was a great video! I so enjoy finding people like you who have found cool passions in life and now share them with others. You not only earned a like but im also subscribing. Wish i could count as 100 subscribers. Keep up the awesome work. Will be watching many more of your videos.😁

[@frankiedubz214]

wow this is easily one of the best videos I have ever watched. thank you Dr. Plants!

[@horyshet]

Would love to see part 2. I love your videos man.

[@roscoe4092]

Randomly found your video and I’m so glad I did 😀 your mantis is so cute, my gosh! I learned some stuff too :) New subscriber well earned, Dr. Plants!

[@davisfoster767]

I have a spiny flower mantis too, I did some research when I first got it and they seem to prefer lower humidity and really good airflow. The terrarium really doesn't have either of those but maybe they'll do ok. Keep us updated on their growth!

[@TheDrPlants]

Don’t worry! I ended up adding more ventilation after the video was concluded. I quickly realized my mistake.

[@miauzi5387]

Hey 😊 how did you fix that? I would like to build this one too, but I don‘t know how to fix that ventilation Problem. Thanks for your help!

[@sethg1338]

Yeah spinys are oddballs, they like a lot of water to drink but don’t like humid conditions

[@XenaWarriorBetchness]

I can't wait to see their wings!!!! Just found and subbed to your channel. I love it. Plants and bugs. I particularly love mantis.

[@deb7693]

You have inspired me and my mate, and we build terraiums on a weekly basis. Thank you

[@theman12888]

Great video brother!! Great explanations of all the steps and materials used!! Keep it up 👏❤️

[@catm590]

How did you sterilize the moss? I can’t think of anything that wouldn’t hurt/kill the moss besides just rinsing with water, but my brain isn’t working today lol. I never thought to clean off my outdoor plants that I plant indoors/in terrariums so thank you for that helpful tip about the pesticides! What beautiful creatures, thank you for letting all of us live vicariously through you raising them!

[@ninelaivz4334]

I think he just watered it alone is a clean place for a month to see anything grew out of it.

[@ferneymaldonado6141]

I'm relaxing watching these clips.

[@AdvantageWindowClean]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL! It got me into liking geckos

[@madness4690]

I am a fan of "Ant Canada" channel here on KZbin. And I think this is the second channel I will be watching regularly. ❤️

[@EliasGPayne]

I had my first encounter with a playing mantis a couple of days ago, it started crawling up my leg and me (never seeing one before) started panicking and shaking my leg violently. The entire time my friends were laughing hastaricly.

[@galacticfelix6609]

lol

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

My mom once had a female preying mantis somehow not only get into the lake house but also the bathroom and into her makeup bag.

[@splashafrica]

I believe these are South African spiny flower mantis they also come in purple definitely one of my favorite local insects the trilobite betel and local milkweed lotus are also a sight to behold

[@Prison4HillaryC]

I found your video, & was so glad I did (fellow Mantis fan)... The area you built was flat out amazing. It was flat out beautiful in all ways. I noticed it says a year old. So yes this was a comment, but also a question. Could you possibly let me know if you are going to do a update? If not maybe they didnt work out. Either way it would be cool for a simple if they didn't make it... Thanks!

[@TriggerBud]

I'm really loving the channel man! I honestly couldn't believe you have so few videos up so far because you do such a great and professional job on the videos! I love the passion you have when talking about your animals, and adore all of the cute little clips of them (that dancing montage was hilarious!). Keep up the great work!

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you!!

[@lunaticgaming7967]

As a former tarantula owner, (Antilles Pinktoe) words can't express how much your heart sank when you thought your baby was dead, then how much is rose when you realized that it had molted!!!!!!

[@hannibal7831]

I love that one of the isopod's lands upside down and has to roll over at 4:36

[@TangCindy-wj9rd]

I definitely like all of your video as they are breathtaking.

[@DekutreeRipoff504]

Very cool videos. This content is like a breath of fresh air, compared to most things on this platform.

[@RafaelsFlix]

Ur doing gods work brotha.. keep it up.. love these videos..

[@kylekarsten721]

Can't wait to see an update on these critters/enclosures! Looks very cool

[@Hanhan_the_Dolphin]

Very beautiful mantis. I love insects😍

[@vdun]

Amogus at 7:41

[@VeryHungryEggshelleater]

Honestly quite cool to see your hands are able to carry those isopods crawling around

[@sharp7704]

Dope bro!

[@ddoododd]

Your videography skills are next level. Congratulations!