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About low to mid 50's (F) in my part of CA. A little cloudy today, and we've finally been getting some rain here and there. I want to say everything stopped being on fire, too, but I might be wrong on that one.

That's super helpful advice. Thank you so much @Graceface, I'll definitely be sure to implement those techniques on their next feeding session!💕💕

@ausar318 Thank you! I can't wait to see them molt when they get bigger. I imagine that'll be a stunning sight! And I'll definitely keep a camera on hand whenever I'm around my mantids! They're such wonderful creatures to observe 😊

@Little Mantis Thank you! I think this will be an exciting adventure!

@ohaple It certainly feels like over got a lot of adjusting to do. These are such fascinating creatures, and definitely unlike anything I've ever handled before!

@Cole 78 Oh definitely! I wasn't anticipating quite so many hiccups, but it's definitely moments like this that make it all feel worth it! 

Thank you so much @Graceface! I've yet to try the freezer trick, as our freezer seems to always be full, and the greased cup trick failed me pretty bad - literally all the flies I poured out escaped. I won't give up though! I'll keep experimenting until I've found a decent way to go about this ☺

(Pardon the terrible picture quality) Ramble time: This past week has been... Interesting. Following the arrival of my Creos last Thursday, I had immediately realized the enclosures I had initially set up for them were far too large for them at their current size (spacial reasoning is a...

She's absolutely gorgeous! Congrats on the ooths! 

Gave me a great deal on some Creo L2 nymphs for my first mantids. Excellent communication throughout the transaction and super helpful advising me on care. Was super patient with me and just absolutely delightful interacting with. I wasn't able to welcome my new mantids when they arrived, but...

She's absolutely gorgeous!

It sucks! But ah well. It's mostly just severe itching with most creatures, so perhaps someday I'll have a lil canine friend as well! @MantisGirl13 Yikes! That's absolutely terrible! I'm really sorry for that 😣 @Prayingmantisqueen Oh wow! They're both super beautiful!

Oh my gosh! Blue has such stunning eyes, shes absolutely gorgeous! @MantisGirl13 I'm kind of in the same boat - my partner is reluctant to let me get most furry creatures because I'm allergic to basically all of them 😭

Being able to see your mistakes helps you grow as an artist, while being able to see your successes helps you maintain joy in creating and growing. Both are equally important. I love the other drawings you've posted. You've definitely got some talent! Please keep at it, you're doing excellent work!

It's not uncommon to feel unsatisfied with the first attempt (and really all attempts thereafter, as I've learned. Many artists are rarely satisfied with their work, myself included 🤣) I'd love to see your other sketches if you'd like to share! You've definitely got some great potential in your...

Oh wow! This is exactly what I was planning on doing with my collection as it grew - draw them! I love having live models to draw and, hopefully, draw further inspiration from (life drawing is definitely something I find soothing, but creature design is one of my real passions!) These are...

@MantisGirl13 Of course I wouldn't get them if I felt I couldn't care for so many, but it probably wouldn't take much to convince me to do it if I felt confident I could. 🤣 Thank you for the recommendations! @ausar318 Omg that's mighty sweet of you to offer. I'll go ahead and PM you 😊...

@Graceface Definitely! I feel the absolute worst thing I could do is actually let a creature suffer because of my indecisiveness and ill planned ventures. I'll definitely keep everyone posted during my journey! I'm so excited to be here!

Oh my! @Graceface, @Little Mantis, and @MantisGirl13 - I have to say I am HIGHLY tempted! And as much fight as I might give myself right now, I'm fairly certain before I know it, there will be a mantid on every available surface in my space 😂 In regards to where I'll get them from... that's...

Honestly? I've actually really been contemplating that exact thought! 🤣 I think the only thing holding me back is a nagging feeling that I might go overboard if I allow myself to get too many at the same time (after all, if i find myself with a creo and a p. Ocellata, what's stopping me from...