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  1. animalexplorer

    It came from Uranus...

    not really,...but it did from outer space.
  2. animalexplorer

    Help! Need established FF culture loaded with adults

    The culture I purchased didn't mature and failed, I am desperate and need some really quick. Does anyone have or know where I can buy an established FF culture loaded with adult FF's. Thanks, Paul
  3. animalexplorer

    Costa Rica Mantids

    Well, I didn't find the one I was looking for but I did find a couple species. Trying to photograph everything that moved seem a bit distracting while locating mantids. The one on the orchid was very well hidden in the darker tones of the orchid, as if it were part of the flower itself. It was...
  4. animalexplorer

    ShieldMantid1997 - (US)

    Paul spotted me a male orchid mantid for breeding purposes. I received him very promptly and in healthy condition. I am greatful for his trust and that he was willing to make out a trade. Paul :)
  5. animalexplorer

    Happy Halloween!

    Love Halloween and thought I would share. Just wish I wasn't too old to go 'Trick or Treating'. Screw it! I'm going anyway! It's also been a little over a month since I posted. I was away down in California supervising Emerald Forest Bird Gardens. Most of my mantids did pretty good while I was...
  6. animalexplorer

    Need sub adult male orchid...

    I have female orchids and I am looking for 1 or 2 sub adult males. Thanks, Paul
  7. animalexplorer

    Looking for O.zebrata

    Preferably sub-adult/adult male and female. Please PM if you have some for sale or if you plan to have them in the near future. If not I could go for some nymphs maybe even an ooth. Only from US breeders that have reputable feedback. Thanks, Paul
  8. animalexplorer

    The Stradivarius Violin

    Stradivarius just before the molt.
  9. animalexplorer

    Deby

    She was kind enough to give a free ooth, I only had to pay shipping. Received the other day, can't wait for it to hatch out. :D
  10. animalexplorer

    Looking for Adult or Sub-adult Male I. Diabolica

    I know chances are pretty slim but it doesn't hurt to ask. One of my females laid an ootheca and it would be a big contribution to the mantid society here if we could breed her with a male. I will pay for the male of course, plus the overnight shipping. I would also be willing to give one of the...
  11. animalexplorer

    Mantid Photos

    Thought I would start off with Sibylla prestiosa, before they eat each other up and I have no more to photograph(until ooths hatch). Seems the females are very agressive opportunistic diners and have a high percentage ratio of eating their date after and during sexual copulation. This is an...
  12. animalexplorer

    Water Mister

    I noticed when I would mist the mantids everytime I pump sqeezed the handle on regular spray bottles the mantids would jerk back as if it shocked them. After thinking about it, I ended up purchasing a mister that you pump about 10 times to build up pressure and hold the trigger for a semi...
  13. animalexplorer

    Mantid Bug Brooder

    Sometimes the bigger aquariums seem to be a challenge for the smaller nymphs in small groups come feeding time, so I have been keeping nymphs in 5 qt containers(makeshift bug brooders) that I picked up from IKEA for around $6 ea. I find them versatile, meaning that I can orientate them either...
  14. animalexplorer

    Pretty on Pink

    L3 shields. This is one really cool mantid species. It is a very efficient and vicious hunter which never ceases to entertain me come feeding time.
  15. animalexplorer

    Cute mantid video...

    Thought this was pretty cute: No matter what, I don't think the mantid would let an opportunity go by regardless how bleak a situation is or was, just because the raptorial claws show no passion come munchy time. :)
  16. animalexplorer

    Looking for Empusa fasciata

    Is anyone currently breeding this species within the United States? PM me if you have them available for sale or in the near future. Thanks :)
  17. animalexplorer

    Ed's Fly Meat

    I ordered ff cultures plus starter kits and they have been nothing but fantastic. Everyone of them look great plus the cultures are very productive. I was in need of fully developed FF's at the time and they loaded me up with extras, I do not know if that was the norm but they understood my need...
  18. animalexplorer

    I need both House Flies & BB Flies ASAP

    House Flies & BB Flies ASAP I need somebody who can send me 1000 pupae of each. I can pay through paypal. Thanks Paul Thank you all for your PM replies, I have some being shipped. Thanks to all who replied. :D
  19. animalexplorer

    Hello from Washington :)

    All right, I never posted in the 'Introduce Yourself' section, how rude of me especially knowing that I joined way back in 2007. Anyway, I live in Washington state I have 4 incredible kids. I've owned a textile print shop(mostly t-shirts) for 12 years. I eventually joined Microsoft as a software...
  20. animalexplorer

    My Beautiful ###### Dog Bug

    Secret word of the day ##### rhymes with itch. Well, here is one of the girls never to procreate, I wish I could rent a male from someone. Although the molting process is nerve wrecking, I would have to say it was one of the best experiences I have had with mantid husbandry. When friends come...
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