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Well done Yen, I expect you are already feeding it your magic love potion! Look forward to hearing about your breeding success, Alan

Hi, Anyone come across this book? http://www.nhbs.com/mantida_species_file_tefno_56219.html Would be interested to know what its like, Thanks Alan

Well done Yen, they look amazing as adults

Hi, I have an excess of plump, juicy bluebottle pupa so I'm selling them in batches of 50. I will post by first class recorded delivery, should start hatching in 5-7 days from now so be quick! £2.00 inc p&p Email [email protected] if interested. Thanks Alan

Heres the little critters I'm talking about although I'm not sure the Giant ones are that little! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weta

Hi, Has anyone had any experience of keeping and breeding Weta's from New Zealand? Thanks Alan

Hi Ben, Good luck with the Dero's! Welcome to the forum, Alan

I feed wasps and bees to any of my mantids which are big and bold enough to catch them. I must admit, my adult male Idolomantis wouldn't tackle a frantically buzzing wasp but others, including adult P.paradoxa are always happy to tuck into honey bees. Theres no way wild mantids wouldn't...

Ian man.....we all know you've been smoking for years :!: Happy birthday mate! 8) Alan

Awesome looking species Yen. I think the red/black thing is the extended raptorial arm extended and clasping the branch. cheers Alan

I agree that in hind site GCSE's don't seem to have much value, I think its more important that they set you up for future studies. Regardless of what they mean to employers, if you work hard at them and get good grades as a result you will probably find it easier to work hard at A-levels etc...

I see no debate!

Hi Jenn, Fantastic pics on your site! I loved the wasp....is he a pet too?? ;) Cars look great too but I think the dogs take the biscuit! Anyway, welcome to the wonderful world of mantids! :D Alan

Thats one funky looking mantid Yen, good job as always! Alan

Hi, I'm currently selling a copy of this book on amazon at a bargain price. Its a superb book but as I have 2 copies I have decided to part with one. http://s1.amazon.co.uk/exec/varzea/ts/exch...9475691-9362046 PM if you have any other questions. Alan

Cool signs! They would go down a storm over here! Alan

Cool pics Yen, what are the top ones? Alan

Just received some gorgeous Paradoxa and Idolomantis nymphs from Ian.....first class packaging as always. Can't fault the service or the livestock, Thanks! Alan

They are frog leg beetles Ian! Lush aren't they? Think I've seen them on one of the UK websites but never in stock. Alan

Not sure exactly what the postage laws are but I do not the postal service to and from the UK is very unreliable. I had a parcel of ooths sent from Denmark recently which took over a week to arrive. Unfortunately I think the only sure way round this is to send stuff by special delivery which...