We have Chinese Mantis nymphs available. They are currently eating flightless fruit flies - but they will grow to 3-4" in length.

We are not currently shipping mantis - pickup only in Saskatoon.

The Chinese Mantis is one of only two species of mantis that are legal to keep in Canada (the other species is the smaller Colorado Mantis). Ghost Mantis, Orchid Mantis and other exotic species are NOT legal in Canada.

You can view our mantis basic care guide by clicking here.

When people hear the word “mantis,” they commonly envision a stereotypical image of the Chinese Mantis (tenodera sinensis). Originally introduced from the far east, the Chinese mantis is now commonly found in the Eastern US and even the South Eastern parts of Canada.

Its colouration can be green, brown or a combination of the two colours. Even on the brown specimens one commonly finds the green colour running the length of the fore-wings’ outer edge. The Chinese mantis commonly reaches a length of four or five inches long, with the females being larger and slightly longer than the males.