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      Synapze reacted to 18prophecypulses's post in the thread silkworms! with Like Like.
      my silkworm eggs hatched this morning, i just thought it’d be cool to share
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      Synapze reacted to Firenkyo's post in the thread Bug art pieces with Like Like.
      About 5 months later....I finally did draw it! I drew a nymph and might try to draw an adult later. Plus some other bug art over the...
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      Synapze reacted to Blue Salad's post in the thread Molting with Like Like.
      I'm convinced that honey boosted one of mine that was failing due to old age for a few days at least.
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      Synapze reacted to Pelidnota Punctata's post in the thread Molting with Like Like.
      Good to know. Might go ahead and give the powdered sugar a try. I too, dilute honey in a teaspoon with a little bit of spring water...
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      Synapze replied to the thread Hello.
      Welcome 👋
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      Synapze reacted to Introvertebrate's post in the thread Molting with Like Like.
      I think a pooter is the only way to control small quantities. I've been using a regular plastic straw with some mesh (panty hose)...
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      Synapze reacted to Pelidnota Punctata's post in the thread Molting with Like Like.
      Interesting. Is the sugar an added nutritional benefit to the nymphs at all? I do know my pre-adult/adult mantids like honey as a...
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      Synapze replied to the thread Molting.
      I don't think the sugar adds any necessary nutrients, it just makes feeding a little less frustrating. When you tap flies into the...
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      Synapze replied to the thread Molting.
      I put some finely ground pollen or a little powered sugar in a 16oz and knock in however many fruit flies you think you'll need. Swirl...
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      Synapze reacted to Introvertebrate's post in the thread Molting with Like Like.
      It never occurred to me to time the reintroduction of feeders. I figure mantises will eat when they're good and ready. That's how it...
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      Synapze replied to the thread Molting.
      I generally wait about 24 hours after molt before feeding.
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      Synapze reacted to spike's post in the thread Torching Ooths. with Like Like.
      I also expected fire to be involved, but i also expected it to involve already hatched Ooths as a way to prevent any chance of a wild...
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      Synapze reacted to Samzo's post in the thread Torching Ooths. with Like Like.
      Clicked on this thread expecting it to be about setting them on fire :LOL: glad it's just about using light. Interesting info nonetheless.
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      Synapze reacted to mantisqc's post in the thread My presentation with Like Like.
      I did some reading about it. Yes it can be found in Canada but only in British-Colombia. I didn't know.
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      Synapze reacted to ANTdrew's post in the thread Isopod Beginner Questions with Like Like.
      This is the best care sheet I’ve found. Click on the pdf link to get the full document. I also recommend reading through the blog on the...
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