Best place to buy mantis shrimp?

[alexmyers1984]

Hi, I've been looking to start up a new mantis shrimp tank and just wondering where i should maybe get one. I see a few websites that have a couple types but i was really looking for a Odontodactylus Havanensis. Do you guys think it's just better to ask my local fish store to see if they could catch one or order one from somewhere else?

 

[markeo99]

we are not suppoosed to give competitor sites out here
www.stomatopod.com
they only sell stomatopods and cephlopods so it might be ok
they are reputable and you can see the actual animal

 

[jharlow]

With a nickname of 'thumbsplitter' by fishermen, I am not sure if I would want to chance it personally

They are a very interesting looking creature for sure though!

 

[texasmetal]

The Stomatopod.com people also measure the specimen, ID the exact species, can tell male from female, and note which appendages (if any) it is missing so you know EXACTLY what you are going to get.