Live arrival guarantee: Most breeders include a live arrival guarantee (LAG) with overnight or 2-day shipping. Check individual seller shipping policies before ordering. Live insects are temperature-sensitive — avoid ordering during extreme heat or cold.

Buying tips

Look for active nymphs at L3 or older (when they've developed color) as they're past the fragile early stages. <cite index="2-16">Young nymphs (up to L4) can be kept together, but the older they are the more likely they will eat each other.</cite> Buy from reputable breeders who can confirm the mantis was captive-bred and properly ventilated during shipping.

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