First Attempt Going Well

[jmac27]

I am happy to report that my first attempt at raising and breeding a species outside of the natives is going well. This is also the first time I've raised a mantis starting at L1 (Cilnia humeralis). My L4 budwing nymphs are doing great and are currently feeding on small roaches. Some of the wide arms have molted and a few have been very inactive lately. I'm sure they're preparing for a molt. The only thing that worries me is the fruit fly cultures I have are very small and I fear they might run out. Other than that, they are all very healthy and doing well. I am also waiting on a North African grass mantis ooth to hatch out. It's a tiny ooth and I can only imagine how small they'll be when they first peak out and greet the world.

 

[Asa]

Yay! I'm so proud (again)

 

[Rick]

Start new cultures now.

 

[Asa]

To culture them, you just dump some mashed pototatos mixed with yeast and sugar, then throw some fruitflies in. At least, that's what I do.

 

[OGIGA]

To culture them, you just dump some mashed pototatos mixed with yeast and sugar, then throw some fruitflies in. At least, that's what I do.

Just wondering, how long does it take before your mixture gets moldy?

 

[Asa]

About a month >_< any other suggestions cause it's not too good.

 

[RodG]

Congratulations!!!