Hysteresis' Mantis Stream - 2019
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hysteresis
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Thank you @Little Mantis.
One of the sp. I'd like to keep in culture.
Not too much around in this country.
hysteresis
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How long should let this little dummy play "horsey"? 
Its been hours since he climbed on. He actively chased after her and climbed on. While I did sleep a few hours and he's been on there for hours, I have not witnessed a connection.
Its been hours since he climbed on. He actively chased after her and climbed on. While I did sleep a few hours and he's been on there for hours, I have not witnessed a connection.
hysteresis
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Dude doesn't seem to be in any hurry. Should I leave them like this? Temps are 70 and humidity around 60pct with a humidifier. I don't see any of that famous drumming.
MantisGirl13
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It's your choice. Risk your male and leave him on, or take him off, separate them for a day, and try again. The latter may give you more success, but it doesn't much matter what you choose.
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hysteresis
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I could give him a break. Feed her up. The other dude is warming. Maybe see if he knows what to do? That's the smaller, older female.
The way this guy tracked her I figured he'd go for it.
So far no loss (other than poor sleep), and experience gained.
MantisGirl13
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That sounds good! As long as the female is being docile, you might as well try her with your other male.
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hysteresis
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No need. Just added heat and he started drumming. (thanks @yen_saw)
@MantisGirl13 thank you for your guidance and support.
Looks like a success. I need an exit strategy.
(sorry in advance for the explicit images
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@MantisGirl13 thank you for your guidance and support.
Looks like a success. I need an exit strategy.
(sorry in advance for the explicit images
)
MantisGirl13
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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must be thrilled.
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hysteresis
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I'm blown away. Yup. AND THANK YOU!
He's still connected so I can't intervene.
He'll disconnect on his own? Will it take long? He's been plugged in for a good hour.
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MantisGirl13
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Just be patient. It could take a few hours, and the longer they are connected the larger your chance of fertile ooths is. It's probably safe to leave them be for a while if you don't want to watch them until they are done.
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hysteresis
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hysteresis
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Peeled him off her after he disconnected. Little guy seemed afraid. With good reason! Maybe I should've let him hop off on his own. Seems no worse for the wear though.
So, next question... do orchids like vertical sticks, or horizontal sticks for producing oothecae?
So, next question... do orchids like vertical sticks, or horizontal sticks for producing oothecae?
MantisGirl13
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hysteresis
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Do larger species mate more decidedly, and quickly? Maybe I can squeeze the megas in tonight?
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hysteresis
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I'd best get the glue gun and mod a bin for ooth production then. I have 1/4" dowel on-hand.
MantisGirl13
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A 1/4 inch dowel might be too thin. Get your boys to go find some sticks in the yard!
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hysteresis
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I'll have to source something. What about popsicle sticks?
Noël laid on this dowel though. She's big.
