TOP 5 PET PRAYING MANTIS SPECIES FOR BEGINNERS 18 second read 32 0 229 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr A list of the top 5 best praying mantis species to keep as a pet for beginners. 1. Chinese Mantis 2. Giant Asian Mantis 3. Budwing Mantis 4. Giant African Mantis 5. Ghost Mantis