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Looking for male adult or subadult Creobroter pictipennis

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I didn't see any posts about the reptile expo this weekend, but I've heard there often are mantids and of course there will be mutual feeders, terrariums, and other supplies. http://www.nwreptileexpos.com/portland-metro-reptile-expo/ I'll be going, anyone else?

Fabric is best for gripping and keeping flies in... but if the aluminum is fine enough it should be fine. Once he's bigger you'll want screen for better ventilation

They certainly like flat surfaces more, so if there's a way to pull fabric across the bottom of the lid I'd do that.

Sometimes one of them just gets too excited to wait for his siblings. I'd start to wonder after 3-4 days, but even then I had one that hatched three, then two weeks later hatched about a hundred. No clue what happened, but they're all still alive and kicking (L5ish now). For food, throw a few...

Here's a detailed write up I threw together: http://mantidforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=33518

For anyone thinking about breeding feeders, here is some documentation on what I have. Up front I would say it is worth the time effort and energy if you have a lot of mouths to feed. The crickets will breed out of control in no time so you either need a lot of predators or someone to sell...

His feet could be a little messed up, but fortunately every 2-4 weeks (or so) he'll molt and be given a new chance to fix any defects. He can regrow an entire leg, albeit over the course of several molts, but if his feet are damaged it is only temporary. Is the material any different between...

Various instars. When there is enough size difference to warrant it, move big guys to the adult bin; or if they start chirping.

Freshly placed peat moss soil pods