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Arizona Border Mantis (Stagmomantis limbata)
Arizona Border Mantis (Stagmomantis limbata)
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The Arizona Border Mantis (Stagmomantis limbata) is a hardy, medium-sized praying mantis native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Known for its adaptability and striking appearance, this species is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced mantis keepers.
Key Features
- Size: Adults reach 2.5–3 inches in length
- Coloration: Tan to brown with distinctive white-bordered wings
- Temperament: Calm and easy to handle
- Lifespan: 6–12 months as adults
- Native habitat: Desert scrubland and grasslands
Care Requirements
- Temperature: 75–85°F (room temperature acceptable)
- Humidity: 40–60% (light misting 2–3 times per week)
- Enclosure: Minimum 8" tall for adults
- Diet: Flying insects including fruit flies, house flies, and moths
This species is particularly forgiving of temperature fluctuations and lower humidity, making it ideal for those new to mantis keeping. Each mantis is captive-bred and comes with our live arrival guarantee.
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Care instructions
Care instructions
Most of our items are designed for easy maintenance. Care instructions are included with every product, but if you ever need additional guidance, our support team is always ready to help.
Invertebrate Care & Shipping FAQs
What is your live arrival guarantee?
Our Live Arrival Guarantee applies to Next Day Air shipping only. We carefully pack every order to ensure your pets arrive safe and healthy. If your order arrives DOA (dead on arrival), you must contact us within 1 hour of delivery and provide clear photo proof in the original packaging.
⚠️ NO REFUNDS will be issued under any circumstances.
If a valid claim is approved, we will provide a replacement (or store credit if needed, depending on availability).
We are not responsible for delays, extreme weather, or mishandling once the package is in the carrier’s possession.
What care requirements and difficulty levels do you offer?
We specialize in mantises, millipedes, isopods, roaches, leaf insects, tarantulas, and scorpions—each with varying care requirements. Every species listing includes a detailed difficulty rating (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and comprehensive care guides covering temperature, humidity, feeding, and housing. Beginners should start with hardy species like dubia roaches or millipedes, while experienced keepers can explore more specialized species. Our care guides are included with every order to help you succeed.
What's included with my order?
Every order includes your live invertebrate(s), a detailed species-specific care guide, and feeding recommendations. Premium orders may include starter kits with substrate, food, and basic supplies to get you started immediately. We also provide access to our online care resources just email us you can ask questions. All animals are carefully packed to minimize stress during shipping.
What is your return and refund policy for live animals?
We don't except returns since they are live animals, sorry! Email us for a different solution!