Flower Mantis

[mantiscraze]

Okay, here are some pictures of the red/dark-purple eyes. Both males and females had them. These were taken last night. Could this be their night vision?

 

[patrickfraser]

You got it. It is normal evening "wear".

 

[RevWillie]

I would say yes, that is the typical red-black eyes they get at night or in the dark. You were introducing/breeding them at night? I introduce them during the day so I can watch out for problems.

 

[mantiscraze]

I just left them in there. I have 5 adults all together. I paired Tammy's female with my male; and my female with Tammy's male, plus another male of mine. It's been 4 days and all 5 are present. Anyways, I am not a worrier of the so called mantis sexual cannibalism. If it does happen, it's all part of "natural" selection.

I would say yes, that is the typical red-black eyes they get at night or in the dark. You were introducing/breeding them at night? I introduce them during the day so I can watch out for problems.

 

[mantiscraze]

I'm so proud!

 

[ShieldMantid1997]

That guys got the right idea!

 

[meaganelise9]

Oh my goodness! So beautiful and colorful.

 

[mantiscraze]

more babies on the way

 

[agent A]

creobroter are very prolific breeders

good luck! they really are fun little guys!!!

 

[mantiscraze]

I noticed a marked difference between fresh female and mated ones. Their colors start to darken, and with a increased voracity when they take down a prey.

 

[agent A]

i've seen the colors on the females' abdomens change a bit in C. gemmatus, pictipennis probably do the same thing

keep us posted!!!

 

[mantiscraze]

This marks the beginning of generation 2.