Recent content by Elo500

Never tried to figure out the gender. So female? It sprouted wings so that's the end of molting right? Sorry I called it L8 guess you're right she is no longer an L.

I have successfully raised my first Ghost Mantid from L3 to adult. I wanted to thank the forum for all the help and information. I learned a lot from just searching and reading posts here. This Ghost was very easy to raise. Started him in fruit flies until they were too small then moved on...

I was wondering what type of enclosures are commonly used? Do most people keep them in 5/10 gallon terrariums? Does the rule of 3xs length for height of enclosure apply? I assume they need more room to move than mantids? Do they molt as often as mantids? thanks,

Thanks!

My first mantis (Stagmomantis californica) I had since L1 spouted wings. My records show she is now L8 unless I missed a molt. Do wings appear at the last molt or is there one more? Here are some pictures taken 3 days after the molt and you can see the wings are not laying flat. Is this normal?

Any info on Pseudosermyle straminea (gray walkingstick)? Couldn't find much on google. Any info would be appreciated.

Made me laugh! :clown:

My L5 Ghost is due for another molt but is hanging from a low stick with his head about an inch about the bottom of the enclosure. I'm worried he does not have enough height to molt correctly. He is overdue and has been sedentary for 2 days. Should I try to move him to the lid where he...

Another stable fly order, prompt delivery. Also bought the fly hatch container with 3 cups. Looks likes a good setup.

Got a last minute order of HF. Thanks!

Got a box of BB flies today. Arrived in good shape in a box with foam boxand lid inside and several cold packs. Thanks!

Hope he turns out okay. I'm curious to know the explanation of a dry mantid vs humid environment? You mean the mantid was not drinking or you need to spray the mantid?

great video. what kind of camera?

I'll post a pic tonight. I'm using a cup with coffee filter on top and paper towel on bottom. It's possible I have a humidity problem (too much).

Just saw these in the pet store and wondered it could be used for humidity instead of spraying?