jseng
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EDIT: All Gonypeta and H. majuscala are sold--thanks!
Hi folks,
I have six L5-L6 Gonypeta sp. (Malaysian Bark Mantis, though this is a Mantidae, rather than Liturgusidae, species) nymphs available. The Gonypeta are a very small species, though at this stage, most of the nymphs can take down D. hydei and all can take down D. melanogaster fruit flies. They have cryptic coloration and morphology, and they signal to each other like Boxers, which makes them remind me a lot of little Haania nymphs. The signalling seems to prevent conflict, as I've kept all of them in a single container all of their lives without a single instance of cannibalism occurring.
Additionally, I have 2 L5 Hierodula majuscala (Giant Rainforest Mantis). Whereas majuscala nymphs are typically plain old green, these have unusual coloration in that they're a combo of red, orange, green, yellow, and purple (I selectively bred their parents to each other, as both of them had the same unique coloration). They're really quite stunning.
I would prefer to sell all six of these nymphs as a group for $38 + shipping, which would be either $10 for regular usps priority mail or $40 for express, and includes the cost of an insulated box, and if needed, a cold pack. I offer a LAG only with express mail shipping and with the following conditions:
1. Package must be signed for on first delivery attempt
2. DOAs must be reported within 12 hours of delivery, and I may require that you send me a pic of the dead mantis with a pin through it's body
3. I am not responsible for DOAs caused by carrier delays
4. LAG entitles you to a refund for the cost only of animals, not shipping fees.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July in any case!
Hi folks,
I have six L5-L6 Gonypeta sp. (Malaysian Bark Mantis, though this is a Mantidae, rather than Liturgusidae, species) nymphs available. The Gonypeta are a very small species, though at this stage, most of the nymphs can take down D. hydei and all can take down D. melanogaster fruit flies. They have cryptic coloration and morphology, and they signal to each other like Boxers, which makes them remind me a lot of little Haania nymphs. The signalling seems to prevent conflict, as I've kept all of them in a single container all of their lives without a single instance of cannibalism occurring.
I would prefer to sell all six of these nymphs as a group for $38 + shipping, which would be either $10 for regular usps priority mail or $40 for express, and includes the cost of an insulated box, and if needed, a cold pack. I offer a LAG only with express mail shipping and with the following conditions:
1. Package must be signed for on first delivery attempt
2. DOAs must be reported within 12 hours of delivery, and I may require that you send me a pic of the dead mantis with a pin through it's body
3. I am not responsible for DOAs caused by carrier delays
4. LAG entitles you to a refund for the cost only of animals, not shipping fees.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July in any case!
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