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That happens with the Orchids. It seems like a shame that we can't breed all of the females. I wonder what it is about this species. I wish we could figure it out. I was so happy with my last attempt when both of my females readily mated with multiple males. But I knew it was a bad sign when one...

I spent a lot on housing in the beginning because I do use a lot of terrariums for the larger species. The nice thing about terrariums is that they last. I find that the plastic deli cups and lids eventually crack and need to be replaced. Nowadays my main expense is feeders. I make my own fruit...

Sorry to hear that Andrew. That keeps happening to me. I mated one female with four different males, and she laid ooths on a regular basis. I asked that question on the Facebook page and validated that I'm incubating them correctly. I always gave up on my ooths after a couple of months, but...

That is great! And if you posted your photos in the order they were taken, that means your female was a little ahead of your male. I don't think you could have timed that more perfectly. How long did you wait before you took those photos? Both of your adults are very green. Was one of them the...

Very nice and a big congratulations. He is a pretty green already.

Congrats on getting them to mate. Good luck with them.

It's been over four months since I've done any mantis photography. Today I had to cancel my original plans due to a rainy day and got my camera set up for macro photography. I just added my 26th photo to this thread. It's the last photo in the third post. (The Brunner's mantis is my 25th first...

That's too bad. I've never had any survive with a rupture that bad. Sometimes they live for a while. I hope you have a different outcome. I still let some of mine loose but after a bad accident, I try to ensure that they have a softer place to land. Good luck and let us know what happens.

Welcome Lupe. Wow! 50 birds sounds like a lot of work. I have 3 rabbits, 2 turtles, 2 tree frogs and hundreds of mantids.

Welcome from Minnesota.

Great news! We may have the same bloodline, but if you'd be open to trading some stock sometime, let me know.

Interesting. Good find, Andrew.

Happy birthday Scott.

Sally (patty), Congratulations! I'm so excited for you. This is one species I've failed to breed. Keep up the good work! Tammy

Does anyone watch Criminal Minds nowadays? I record all of my favorite shows on the DVR and watch them at my convenience. I just watched the first episode of the new season, and there was a praying mantis in this episode. Here's a clip...

Good luck!

Did you and Liam enjoy the fair? *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** I forgot to mention that I like to spend time just people watching at the...

The Washington County fairgrounds is just about two miles from my house. I'm sure it's much smaller than your county fair. I went one year because they had helicopter rides. We went a few years ago to eat the food. There isn't much else we like to do at the county fair. BUT we go to the...

I have two fresh adult female Ghosts for sale. Both are brown. One molted two weeks ago, and the other molted last week. I also have a fresh adult female Stagmomantis carolina. Please contact me if interested. Thanks, Tammy

Welcome from Minnesota