Chinese ooth question

[Sticky]

Hi, I have a new ooth laid by my female tenodera. I don't want it to hatch untill next spring or maybe over the winter. I live on the coast of maine, our winter temps at worst get down to -12 F. I have tried keeping things in the fridge but they have died alot of the time.

Any help is welcome! Thanks.

 

[aNisip]

It can handle the cold temps....they have been known to go -40... keep it outside like in a net cube or something if you are worried....I have never diapaused t sinensis before so I dont kno much abt this specie in that respect...

 

[Rick]

Just put it outside if they occur in your area.

 

[Sticky]

Just put it outside if they occur in your area.

They seem to have dissapeared from this area.I have not heard of anyone finding any for a long time.

 

[ismart]

Even if you don't see them often there. They probably still exist. I would leave the ooth outside so it can diapause naturally. Putting them in the fridge is iffy.