About

The Beginning

Welcome to Mantis House, based in the heart of the New Forest, UK. I’m a dedicated breeder specialising in praying mantises and jumping spiders, with a passion for providing the very best for both keepers and their invertebrates.

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Mantis House is your one-stop destination for all things invert — from live animals and livefood to heating, lighting, terrarium plants, and bioactive décor.

Whether you’re setting up your first enclosure or expanding your collection, I aim to make the process easy, reliable, and enjoyable.

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With years of hands-on experience, I take pride in offering healthy livestock, high-quality equipment, and expert advice, helping you create thriving setups that mirror the natural world.

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At Mantis House, it’s not just about selling invertebrates — it’s about building a community of keepers who share the same fascination and respect for these incredible creatures.

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My journey with invertebrates and reptiles began in 2019. At first, I worked behind the scenes, raising and breeding a wide variety of praying mantis species while supplying some of the UK’s leading breeders and sellers.

Over time, I founded Mantis House as a dedicated platform to share my passion more directly.

While I once specialised in sourcing rarer species, I soon recognised the need to focus on breeding and maintaining more common — yet equally beautiful — species to ensure their continued presence in the UK hobby.

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Preservation and accessibility are at the heart of what I do. I believe these remarkable creatures deserve to be celebrated, studied, and enjoyed by everyone, from new keepers to experienced enthusiasts.

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Today, Mantis House proudly supplies not only individual keepers, but also resellers, local pet shops, schools, universities, photographers, and even TV media companies across the UK. Whether you’re looking for livestock, equipment, or expert support, my goal is to provide everything needed to help invertebrates thrive.

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