Grades K5 . Students learn about mantis behavior and life cycle as they observe the mantises hatch, hunt, molt, and grow. Egg cases contain 50150 baby mantises. Hatching usually takes 2 to 8 weeks, so please be patient! Kit includes an egg case, a small starter fruit fly culture to feed babies, easy instructions, fun activities, and a 24 x 24" poster. Note: This kit includes egg case and fruit flies. Available January to June only. Mantises cannot be released in CT.
Grades K5 . Students learn about mantis behavior and life cycle as they observe the mantises hatch, hunt, molt, and grow. Egg cases contain 50150 baby mantises. Hatching usually takes 2 to 8 weeks, so please be patient! Kit includes an egg case, a small starter fruit fly culture to feed babies, easy instructions, fun activities, and a 24 x 24" poster. Note: This kit includes egg case and fruit flies. Available January to June only. Mantises cannot be released in CT.
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For Educational & Research Use Only (RUO). Not for diagnostic purposes.
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Insects
SHIPPING NOTES
Mantises cannot be released in CT. This item contains living or perishable material and ships via 2nd Day or Overnight delivery to arrive on a date you specify during Checkout. To ensure freshness during shipping, a Living Materials Fee may apply to orders containing these items.
*USAGE / SAFETY STATEMENT
For Educational & Research Use Only (RUO). Not for diagnostic purposes.
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My daughter received one during quarantine to give her something to do...they never hatched and she was very bummed to say the least. We also had one sent to our...
Conor
CHICAGO, IL
It hatched yesterday. I say "it" because I have 1 praying mantis that came out. He wont have compete for food!
Anaya
This was a birthday present for my grandson. They never hatched. We are very disappointed!
Priscilla
MOORESVILLE, NC
Our bugs always hatch and do well. My son has autism and he couldnt be happier with the selection
Egypt
CEDAR PARK TEXAS
Very disappointed. So far all Ive gotten was the fruit flies the mantis were supposed to eat, now most of them are dead and still no praying mantis. I do this for...
Alfredo
SPENCERPORT, NY 14559
Initially claimed it would be delivered on the 21st which, weather-wise, would have been perfect. Took 9 days longer. Was supposed to be shipped overnight. Instead...
Lillian
MEDFORD, OREGON
My daughter received one during quarantine to give her something to do...they never hatched and she was very bummed to say the least. We also had one sent to our...
Conor
CHICAGO, IL
It hatched yesterday. I say "it" because I have 1 praying mantis that came out. He wont have compete for food!
Anaya
This was a birthday present for my grandson. They never hatched. We are very disappointed!
Priscilla
MOORESVILLE, NC
Our bugs always hatch and do well. My son has autism and he couldnt be happier with the selection
Egypt
CEDAR PARK TEXAS
Very disappointed. So far all Ive gotten was the fruit flies the mantis were supposed to eat, now most of them are dead and still no praying mantis. I do this for...
Alfredo
SPENCERPORT, NY 14559
Initially claimed it would be delivered on the 21st which, weather-wise, would have been perfect. Took 9 days longer. Was supposed to be shipped overnight. Instead...
Lillian
MEDFORD, OREGON
Very disappointed
Conor T.
CHICAGO, IL
My daughter received one during quarantine to give her something to do...they never hatched and she was very bummed to say the least. We also had one sent to our God son and his never hatched either! Thats two kits that never
hatched! Extremely disappointed! I do not recommend!
Very disappointed
Anaya K.
It hatched yesterday. I say "it" because I have 1 praying mantis that came out. He wont have compete for food!
Disappointed
Priscilla S.
MOORESVILLE, NC
This was a birthday present for my grandson. They never hatched. We are very disappointed!
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Shipping & Handling
Shipped In
Cold Packs
Safety & Storage
Storage Temperature
See product insert and individual kit component labels for more information.
Safety Statement
For Educational & Research Use Only (RUO). Not for diagnostic purposes.
Regulatory & Compliance
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