sally
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http://youtu.be/6_cW7G5vSx8i put frankenweenie in with alice and he hopped right on and started drumming. she didn't eat him (yet) i am so nervous never mated mantids before. i hope they connect i need valium! :helpsmilie:
hymenopus coronatus drumming my firat ever mating attempt (alice's too)
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Lol nice
How old r they both??
How old r they both??
sally
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alice molted to adult feb.13. frankenweenie was an adult when i received him about 1 1/2 weeks ago so i am not sure with him. he is almost there now.... i keep checking...
sally
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SSimsswiSS
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All hail frankenweenie.
she's only been adult 12 days!! wow!! the male is likely at least 3 weeks old
careful not to overfeed her now...
Digger
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Fly wanted in on the action! Pervert. He'll get action alright when she tears into is tummy :devil:
What is "drumming?"
What is "drumming?"
sally
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i just learned this from watching orchid mating vids.. it is when he taps on her back to( i think it was) lift her abdomen. i am sooooo super excited
aNisip
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Congrats! :clap:
Drumming is when a male uses his raptorials or antennae to quickly tap the females back (with the raptorials) or head (with the antennae) in quick succession (it sounds like he is drumming ) to tell the female he is there and to get her to raise her abdomen so he can connect, you're right
Drumming is when a male uses his raptorials or antennae to quickly tap the females back (with the raptorials) or head (with the antennae) in quick succession (it sounds like he is drumming ) to tell the female he is there and to get her to raise her abdomen so he can connect, you're right
sally
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he just disconnected @5:15 so 3hrs.... he is now safe in his house. i hope it worked!
May of worked, but females need to be 6 weeks adult before being mated, congrats anyhoo!
Malakyoma
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If she wasn't ready she should've flapped her wings to kick him off and wouldnt have connected.
aNisip
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Regardless, mate again after 3 more weeks and then after an ooth or two mate once more (just in case) and if u want to..I'm really excited and happy for you Sally! your first mantid mating! (And with this species too! ) all the better! You're getting the hang of this stuff!
your first mantid mating! (And with this species too! ) all the better! You're getting the hang of this stuff!
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sally
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Yes I will try again after 3 weeks I hope the little male lives that long I don't know how old he is, he was an adult when I received him
I hope the little male lives that long I don't know how old he is, he was an adult when I received him
Paradoxica
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Congrats
It's interesting that your female was receptive at just two weeks. Congrats! I hope she lays fertile ooths for you. As others said, it's still a good idea to re-mate this species. A pair of mine are mating right now. On my first two attempts, I put the male on her back and he hopped off and ran away. I wait a few days in between. So, I was happy when they connected tonight. Keep us posted.
ismart
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He is only three weeks as an adult. He should last a few months. I would say remate them as often as possible. Congrats!
sally
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oh good! he did so well alreadyHe is only three weeks as an adult. He should last a few months. I would say remate them as often as possible. Congrats!
