Our Story
Welcome, mantis enthusiasts! I'm Ben and I started JAX MANTIS as a vehicle to share my love and admiration of the praying mantis. I started in 2018 and since then I have kept thousands of mantises spanning dozens of different species; from the easy-going Ghost Mantis all the way to the spectacular, and humbling, Giant Devil Flower Mantis. With over 2,400 different species of mantis in the world, I doubt I’m nearing the end of my fascination.
I was drawn to the mantis due to their unique morphologies, behaviors, and visceral hunting styles.
Their deceptive ability to make you think that they are exploring every tiny detail of the world also lends to their allure.
They make for wonderful pets or insect specimens. For many who are repulsed or afraid of invertebrates (which play an incredibly important role in our ecosystems), praying mantises are often used as a tool to help overcome that fear. I hope to leverage this mantis magic to spread awareness of invertebrate conservation efforts and the protection of their ecosystems.
So, thank you for stopping by and please feel free to explore my website to learn about and help spread the love of mantises and other invertebrates!