Hysteresis' Mantis Stream - 2019

[hysteresis]

So rewarding. Not there yet, but getting closer. 

 

[hysteresis]

Shes devouring flies. 

Ill just keep this in a moist warm cup for a bit.

 

[hysteresis]

My first ever ghost to mature. 

Got them at i2.

 

[hysteresis]

And, still no luck with my spinys or megas! 

@Jaywo, some on MK say I need to throw them in a mesh cube and leave them be.

That would be one huge risk, I imagine.

 

[MantisGirl13]

Congrats on the molt! Isn't it the best feeling when a mantis you have raised from L2 matures?! 

I hope that your mega and spinys decide to behave!

- MantisGirl13

 

[hysteresis]

Congrats on the molt! Isn't it the best feeling when a mantis you have raised from L2 matures?! 

I hope that your mega and spinys decide to behave!

- MantisGirl13

Sure is.

 

[Jaywo]

And, still no luck with my spinys or megas! 

The Spinys seem promising! Patience. If you can gather a few hours or the whole day, it may take that long of a watch to see a mating in the MEgas. lol

I wouldn't risk the leaving them alone method personally, the female megas are aggressive. 

@Jaywo, some on MK say I need to throw them in a mesh cube and leave them be.

That would be one huge risk, I imagine.

 

[hysteresis]

@Jaywo because ive seen him try to mount fairly reliably, I'll continue as I have. No sense to risk him. I do have to give more space though. I noticed the male gets distracted by my presence, and takes 5 minutes or more to move on. 

 

[hysteresis]

My spiny male has been riding on lady's back for a few days. Hes been trying to 'thread the needle' for a couple days but he's always off by a bit. Poor guy. Hope he's pulled through today. I'll have to see when I'm home from work.

 

[MantisGirl13]

I hope he's done the job! If he hasn't, tell him to stop being a chicken and get it over with.

- MantisGirl13

 

[hysteresis]

He's still on there. He could have connected anytime I havent been looking, as well. All day today, all night last night. All night Saturday night. 

Ill still throw another stud in there after. 

I want to throw another male at the orchid too.

 

[hysteresis]

Awkward question, yall. 

Do spiny males like to "ride sidesaddle"? Do they creep way over sideways to be able to connect? My guy is trying that right now. He's shifted his mount way sideways. Looks like he'll have a better line. 

 

[MantisGirl13]

Ya, they do. Mine did that.

- MantisGirl13

 

[hysteresis]

Well snap.

 

[hysteresis]

Phyllocrania illudens male.

 

[hysteresis]

And, momma orchid is small!

 

[MantisGirl13]

Can we see a picture of the face of your Phyllocrania illudens? 

She's a beauty!

- MantisGirl13

 

[Mantis Lady]

He's still on there.

and did they connect?

 

[hysteresis]

and did they connect?

Not as of this morning. I think the male could die on her back.

Maybe ill throw another on there and give him his rest. 

 

[hysteresis]

R. basalis, adult male.