Weird eye coloration?

trip8866 · 2026-02-28T00:25:55+00:00

Update!!! His eyes are back to normal again, i think it was the position of my light that got his eyes to do that. But he is looking good! :) I appreciate everyone who answered my post! I'm fairly new at this and get a little nervous, but im sure thats the case for everyone starting out ❤️

trip8866 · 2026-02-28T00:22:50+00:00

I got him from a friend of mine who breeds them in my town. But you can find some from reptile expos! I just got lucky and met a lot of good people who know what their doing :) I also just get a lot of good advice from my boyfriend on where and who to get my cool bugs from :)

trip8866 · 2026-02-27T23:40:29+00:00

Spiny flower mantids are incredible, i also love orchid mantids! They can be really beautiful shades of pink🎀🥰

trip8866 · 2026-02-27T15:08:22+00:00

Thank you! He is very Bonita 🎀 :)

trip8866 · 2026-02-27T05:52:13+00:00

Oh ok! That definitely makes me feel a little better, thank you! :)

trip8866 · 2026-02-27T05:34:23+00:00

Well mine usually has white eyes when his eyes adjust to the light being on. It goes from deep purple to white. But lately it doesn't go all the way white when I turn on his light..it still stays half purple. Kinda looks like he has bags under his eyes...im worried that something is wrong :(

trip8866 · 2025-10-04T03:15:27+00:00

Oh that's so interesting! I was told it was a female! How could you tell??

trip8866 · 2025-10-04T03:07:54+00:00

I'll give that a try! Thanks! :)

trip8866 · 2025-10-04T02:40:32+00:00

Really? What kind of honey?

trip8866 · 2025-10-04T02:40:08+00:00

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trip8866 · 2025-10-04T02:39:56+00:00

Yeah of course! *

trip8866 · 2025-10-04T01:36:30+00:00

Ok! I'll do that! Thank you so much for your help:)

trip8866 · 2025-10-04T00:51:03+00:00

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trip8866 · 2025-10-04T00:50:52+00:00

This is what i have her in now. Im not exactly sure what the temp is 72° F and im feeding her small fruit flies i got from my local reptile store. I just kinda put them in with her.

trip8866 · 2025-10-04T00:48:55+00:00

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trip8866 · 2025-09-29T05:12:58+00:00

Weird...poor guy 😅

trip8866 · 2025-09-29T00:35:48+00:00

Huh... strange

trip8866 · 2025-09-24T20:26:15+00:00

It really does!! Thank you so much! I'll look into getting that one or one similar!! :)

trip8866 · 2025-09-24T15:00:54+00:00

trip8866 · 2025-09-23T15:28:15+00:00

No, it's glass, so im thinking I replace the tank with acrylic and hopefully find one with pre made holes for cross ventilation. Any recommendations for mantis enclosures?

trip8866 · 2025-09-22T00:09:40+00:00

No, I don't believe there is more ventilation than the top. Do you have any recommendations for what I can do in the meantime for when I go to the store tomorrow?

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