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Hey long time! waiting on my 4th gen Malay Blue Hierodula ooths to hatch, Im still at it 😁 Ive gained experience in raising large numbers of Mantids and I now know how time consuming it is. It was taking me up to 4 hours a day, Changing kitchen roll in the deli cups, flying up and misting, I also let each nymph have a quick run around on my arms for exercise. Lots of work, plus it cannot be ignored but lots of fun. Anyway just thought Id pop in to tell you my progress.. hope your all keeping well. Peace!
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I forgot to mention, I was trying to get a male on to a female and She didn’t seem keen so I thought one more go and she turned round and grabbed him, Aaargh, that was my fault I thought. After eating the head and front legs the male, what was left , walked and climbed on board and successfully mated with her. First time I’ve witnessed that. Wow. I’m just popping in now and then to tell you my progress for what it’s worth, I don’t know any other Mantid fanciers here in rainy old England. Keep it up And most importantly... Have fun, see ya ✌️
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Heterochaeta orientalis adult female, hope your all well, long time! Im still at it. Latest update my Malaysian Blue Hierodula nymphs I produced have made it to adult 3rd generation attempt today unsuccessful but no losses. Fertile Orchid Ooth in the House! looks like the photo memory thing has been sorted out, may throw some more snaps down. Big up the forum.. Peace!
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Hi Folks, I hope you are all keeping well and doing your thing, here's the Ghost Orchid! Phaleanopsis meets Phyllocrania.
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3 weeks after hatch day, The first Malaysian Blue nymph molt has been observed ..L2
Hierodula
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Nymphs are coming out quite rapidly now after several early birds, First mistake Ive made, the mesh Ive used on my pots is too wide and wont keep the very small flies in DOH!, still it keeps the mantis in so could be worse. Watching the nymphs hang down is a beautiful thing to observe. still struggling getting the heat up which is annoying... AGAIN. with 5 small heaters on, i might just have to buy an oil heater and have it on all the time its getting down to freezing here again in the UK which I find annoying. I will have to re decorate my spare room. Ive had a damp problem on one wall and ive had to clean mould off it recently. Its made it worse with the temperature and the misting with the creatures and so I will have to address the problem. Ive been living in a fish tank. Still, it will be nice when ive done it, thanks gang Ill keep you updated!
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Glory Glory Hallelujah!
Hierodula Malay Blue nymphs hatching. Woop Woop! -
Favorite Quote ... "What does one do with thousands of Mantids" .. Orin Mcmonigle
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Busy with my Specimen Jar Production, takes a while doesnt it! Good Fun Though
Hierodula
