Humbertiella sp. "Ceylonica" Ooth Hatch :D :D :D

[Malakyoma]

These guys apparently dont use the dangle-from-the-ooth method since there isn't any string residue hanging from the ooth. I'm so happy these guys hatched they're so cute . Looks to be 20-30 or so

Now AndrewNisip and I can have bark mantis arguments over which is better

 

[Paradoxica]

Wow, those are tiny! I hope you have springtails or something small to feed em

 

[Ghost Mantis]

They are so adorable :tt1: How cute !!!

 

[D_Hemptress]

wow, those are super small

 

[Bug Trader]

Congrats Mike, I love this species, are they even established in the hobby? I dont think Ive personally seen them.

 

[hierodula]

WOOOHOOOO!!!! So tiny though!

 

[aNisip]

Nice job man! Im happy for you that you got yours to hatch! (Now we can trade ooths and see)! But grisea superior

 

[Precarious]

I'm pretty sure that's just a flea.

:detective:

Here's what to expect later...

 

[aychen222]

First question, how big do they get?

Second question, how fast can you breed them?

 

[Malakyoma]

I'm pretty sure that's just a flea.

:detective:

Here's what to expect later...

I heard you hadn't had these for a little while. Those are some nice pics as usual. Any advice on keeping them?

 

[Precarious]

By the way, LOTS of humidity and good ventilation. Also give them plenty of space even though they are very small or they will stress each other out and die. They will mainly want vertical space.

One more for good measure (L5):

 

[Malakyoma]

By the way, LOTS of humidity and good ventilation. Also give them plenty of space even though they are very small or they will stress each other out and die. They will mainly want vertical space.

One more for good measure (L5):

How about temps?

 

[Precarious]

How about temps?

I don't mess with temps. All my mantids are raised in the mid 70's.

 

[Malakyoma]

I don't mess with temps. All my mantids are raised in the mid 70's.

Alright. I heard these ones like higher temps like low 80s but I'll keep them mid-high 70s

 

[Precarious]

Alright. I heard these ones like higher temps like low 80s but I'll keep them mid-high 70s

I'm not saying higher temps will hurt. I'm just saying I don't bother and it never seems to matter.

 

[psyconiko]

They love high temp jus like Gongies but do not let them under direct light,they live in the shadow.Careful with humidity.I only spray lightly at night but they can grow without a single drop of water.

The best thing would be to cover/close the top of your terra with paper towel and to only spray on top.

Last thing they need tiny fruitflies or springtails all time.