Hello from North Carolina! (I have a question)

[NCMantis]

Hey! I’m new to mantises and bought my first mantis a week or two ago from USMantis.com, but instead of getting a ghost mantis like I ordered, I got a ghost mantis Ootheca. I’ve prepared many deli cups for the babies and put the Ootheca in a deli cup with paper towels to keep the humidity (it’s on my light so it’s warm). I’m still concerned about the shape though and if it will hatch or not. Any suggestions?

 

[BlobfishBoy]

Make sure to spray the paper towel periodically to make sure it stays humid.

 

[NCMantis]

Make sure to spray the paper towel periodically to make sure it stays humid.

Thanks!

 

[NCMantis]

I’m kind of concerned about the shape. Will it still hatch with that kind of shape?

 

[happy1892]

Welcome. I am also from North Carolina. Those are two Ghost mantis oothecas.

 

[NCMantis]

Welcome. I am also from North Carolina. Those are two Ghost mantis oothecas.

Thanks, I hope they hatch all right. Also it’s nice to meet someone from the same area.

 

[hibiscusmile]

Did he say how old they were or when they should hatch? Why did he not send the ghost? Those ooths are not fresh. Is why I wonder.
Also take out the towel, mist them 3 times a week with distilled or rain water. In winter I shovel clean snow into
my water bucket and bring into the Bugatorium © to melt. Been watering them and plants for years this way. Do you have a little excelsior or raffia to put in cup for them to run around on, being it hatches.

 

[NCMantis]

Did he say how old they were or when they should hatch? Why did he not send the ghost? Those ooths are not fresh. Is why I wonder.
Also take out the towel, mist them 3 times a week with distilled or rain water. In winter I shovel clean snow into
my water bucket and bring into the Bugatorium © to melt. Been watering them and plants for years this way. Do you have a little excelsior or raffia to put in cup for them to run around on, being it hatches.

He didn’t say anything about them. I think he accidentally mixed up packages or something. Also what do you mean by they aren’t fresh. Will they still hatch? Also I have coconut fiber, but I have deli cups for each of them when they hatch.

 

[NCMantis]

Is this fine for the nymphs/ooth?

 

[hibiscusmile]

New ghost ooths are light green and age a they get older. As for the cup, I wouldn't use it. Someone else may, but for nymphs i use excelsior. droplets of water can drown new hatchings so I use a clear cup and excelsior so i can see them. They do not need the substrate in there. Someone got a pic they can show for them?

 

[NCMantis]

New ghost ooths are light green and age a they get older. As for the cup, I wouldn't use it. Someone else may, but for nymphs i use excelsior. droplets of water can drown new hatchings so I use a clear cup and excelsior so i can see them. They do not need the substrate in there. Someone got a pic they can show for them?

What does the excelsior do besides let them climb on it? Also I’ll transfer it into an empty cup right now.

 

[hibiscusmile]

That's all it does. Spread it out so they have room to move around. yo dont need a lot. Tomorrow I will upload a picture for you.

 

[happy1892]

What does the excelsior do besides let them climb on it? Also I’ll transfer it into an empty cup right now.

It helps to keep them calm. The exelsior helps keep the hatchlings from feeling exposed and start wandering around in their container when they don't have any exelsior.

 

[NCMantis]

It helps to keep them calm. The exelsior helps keep the hatchlings from feeling exposed and start wandering around in their container when they don't have any exelsior.

Okay I’ll try and get some

 

[craigbaker]

Hey! I’m new to mantises and bought my first mantis a week or two ago from USMantis.com, but instead of getting a ghost mantis like I ordered, I got a ghost mantis Ootheca. I’ve prepared many deli cups for the babies and put the Ootheca in a deli cup with paper towels to keep the humidity (it’s on my light so it’s warm). I’m still concerned about the shape though and if it will hatch or not. Any suggestions?

You.we’re supposed to return the ooth. I sent you a return label!

 

[craigbaker]

Why did you pretend that’s you were sending it back. And I told you ooths are not guaranteed. Good luck with that.

 

[agent A]

Why did you pretend that’s you were sending it back. And I told you ooths are not guaranteed. Good luck with that.

people this isn't the place for this

 

[agent A]

@NCMantis I can send you a few free i3/4 ghosts (I only have females to spare though) if your ooths don't hatch. just pay shipping

 

[happy1892]

You.we’re supposed to return the ooth. I sent you a return label!

Hello. Is it in your policy to send refund both for shipping and item if when the wrong item is sent?

 

[NCMantis]

@NCMantis I can send you a few free i3/4 ghosts (I only have females to spare though) if your ooths don't hatch. just pay shipping

Tysm! If they are fertile they should hatch soon, so we’ll see.