123DNA
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Hi Everyone,
This is the second year that I have tried to raise Mantids. Last fall I received 12 nymphs. By mid-spring, only 1 had survived the molt to adulthood. This year, I will raise fewer mantids (5-6), increase their humidity, and hope for better success with that precarious last molt.
I teach high school biology. Last year, I used the mantids as a teaching tool/class pet. The students loved them! However, the main reason I keep these insects is for me. I think they are extremely fascinating and beautiful. They can be the perfect antidote for boredom. Raising mantids (or trying to) was just the hobby I was looking for.
I am very happy that such a wonderful forum like this exists.
This is the second year that I have tried to raise Mantids. Last fall I received 12 nymphs. By mid-spring, only 1 had survived the molt to adulthood. This year, I will raise fewer mantids (5-6), increase their humidity, and hope for better success with that precarious last molt.
I teach high school biology. Last year, I used the mantids as a teaching tool/class pet. The students loved them! However, the main reason I keep these insects is for me. I think they are extremely fascinating and beautiful. They can be the perfect antidote for boredom. Raising mantids (or trying to) was just the hobby I was looking for.
I am very happy that such a wonderful forum like this exists.
