What do you do if a pet praying mantis starts laying eggs?

I have been raising praying mantises for 3 years now ( as a hobby ) and you can sell the eggs-sacks if the females live until adulthood for good profit (3–10) USD. Females once mated will lay up to 7 fertile eggsacks in thier lifetime. read more

The adult female lays eggs before she dies with the first frosts. The sac is about 1 inch long, rectangular with rounded edges and tan to white. The eggs are surrounded by a frothy foam which hardens into the casing. The foam is called ootheca. If you do find one and want to watch the sac hatch, place it in a glass or plastic jar with some air holes. read more

How to Take Care of a Praying Mantis Six Parts: Finding a Praying Mantis Housing a praying mantis Feeding a praying mantis Keeping the mantis on its own Handling the mantis Breeding Community Q&A A fascinating insect, the praying mantis is widespread in the world and makes an awesome choice for a pet. read more