Recent content by kotomi

First, my apologies for the sub-par photos. I was excited and simply used my point and shoot camera... I had my first two successful matings last week, and a very first ooth layed as well. Chinese were my first species, so I thought this was a momentous occasion for a post. Hmmm, this...

nothing more exciting than new babies!

Just received some mantises in the mail today from Paul. He definitely knows how to pack a parcel. All my mantises arrived in tip top shape, I even had one molt in transit and it arrived in perfect condition. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!

Oh man, your creo lady looks like she's about to pop! 5 ooths is pretty awesome...

Yeah, the year life span is from birth to death... which is why so many people here breed these guys. It would be expensive to keep some of the exotics and have to buy new ones every year. I wouldn't worry quite yet, though... she honestly might not like the mealworms that much. I think...

Not eating for a few days is not a big deal... I offer my adult chinese food everyday, but sometimes they just aren't interested. Also, I don't think they are hugely fond of meal worms. Mine won't even eat them. I think they prefer moths and flies the most, then crickets, then if they...

This is another species I definitely want to keep someday... I noticed my own mantises like to sit on lampshades, too. I take out a different mantis each day and place them on my lampshade. They seem to love it and always stay put til I put them back in their houses. I'm just curious, is...

..or some 70's bow-chicka-wow-wow music. ha ha! Good luck

You have/had some awesome mantises! You just about have my entire future wish list.

Yeah, sinensis just does have a higher mortality rate. Did you separate the sinensis nymphs? If not, 6 survivors does not surprise me... those guys like to eat anything that moves, including their siblings.

Great video and pics (as usual)!

So cool!! B) I'm very intrigued by these guys. I thought they looked very roach-like... I find it fascinating that they have roach-like behavior, too. I wish you good luck with breeding these guys.

Love your photos!

Ha ha, that's a model pose if I ever saw one!

I love this species shade of green... and wow, she's quite the eater! Those grasshopper's legs can pack a punch, I'm impressed she didn't let it get away.