Mantis House

Mantis House, invertebrate breeder and supplier in the United Kingdom

Mantis House presents itself as an invertebrate breeder and supplier operating in the United Kingdom. Its catalogue is organised around the sale of live animals, mainly praying mantises and jumping spiders, along with all the equipment and consumables needed to keep them. The company states that the mantises it sells are bred in the heart of the New Forest.

Praying mantises and jumping spiders

The live animal offering includes praying mantises and jumping spiders, presented as the breeder's most recent additions. Tarantulas and true spiders are also sold, as well as mystery boxes with different content options. The site mentions the possibility of acquiring these invertebrates by subscription, with monthly and quarterly options.

Enclosures and equipment

The catalogue includes enclosures and accessories, as well as heating, lighting and other equipment. The company distinguishes between bioactive and non-bioactive setups, and offers specific instructions for decorating bioactive enclosures.

Decor, plants and live food

The shop groups decor into several categories: artificial decor, natural bioactive decor, 3D printed pieces and taxidermy. It also sells live plants selected for bioactive environments, as well as the so-called "clean up crew" for this type of setup. Live food for invertebrates completes the offering, along with gift items and gift cards.

Care guides and customer service

Mantis House publishes care guides for praying mantises and jumping spiders, as well as instructions for setting up enclosures and a guide for hatching flies. It has an information centre with sections on contact, shipping and dispatch, frequently asked questions and store policy. It also maintains a blog and a loyalty programme with rewards for registered customers.

Shipping and dispatch

Orders are dispatched from Monday to Wednesday and are packed on a first-come, first-served basis. The customer receives a confirmation email on the day their order is sent. The company offers two shipping options within the United Kingdom: Royal Mail Tracked 24, with no live arrival guarantee, and Royal Mail Special Delivery, with live arrival guarantee and next-day delivery before 1 pm from the dispatch date.

History

The company states on its site that it was established in 2019.