Idolo breeding

[Bug Trader]

I'm just saying there is chance of genetic flaws we can't see that could be an issue, as well as the required needs for breeding are'nt being met. Not every bug breeds well in captivity vs in the wild. Has anyone tried tossing in a second male to the mix?

 

[brancsikia339]

I'm just saying there is chance of genetic flaws we can't see that could be an issue, as well as the required needs for breeding are'nt being met. Not every bug breeds well in captivity vs in the wild. Has anyone tried tossing in a second male to the mix?

That's the problem. We don't have a second male <_<

 

[ShieldMantid1997]

I was having the same problem with my H. multispinas. Took me 2 weeks to get them to mate. I literally put the female in my room upstairs, and put the male in the basement for 3 days. Then i introduced them in a warm spot and they mated.

 

[brancsikia339]

I was having the same problem with my H. multispinas. Took me 2 weeks to get them to mate. I literally put the female in my room upstairs, and put the male in the basement for 3 days. Then i introduced them in a warm spot and they mated.

tried and failed it's looking hopeless

 

[angelofdeathzz]

Just a view on nature here but not every bug gets to breed or does...................When Nick told you to seperate them a few few hrs and heat the male up you barely went an hour before you were back posting nothings working.

+1, your too all in and not holding the cards you do have....

 

[brancsikia339]

+1, your too all in and not holding the cards you do have....

separated them again

 

[angelofdeathzz]

You must be willing to do what I said and then sit there and do nothing, then when he gets close and walks away, still sit there and have hope... No joke.

 

[agent A]

do idolos mount like gongies? just casually walk onto the female then go like "oh goodie!!"

 

[aNisip]

Keep them separated until the weekend...warm him up before you introduce her...

 

[fleurdejoo]

Patience you must have young Skywalker.

 

[angelofdeathzz]

Yeah what she said...

 

[brancsikia339]

I regret to inform everyone that the idolo is dying as I speak

The worst part is he now recognizes the female and wants to mate

He was perfectly fine this morning, but I come home and he is cross legged on the floor of the cage

I don't know if i can mate him. I'm very upset

I'm sorry i didn't get to breed them.

(To AndrewNisip.) Please pm me and I'll arrange a shipment back

I'm very upset right now so i'm not going to say anything more on the subject. I guess my female will remain a virgin for life

 

[Mime454]

That really sucks. These guy's lifespan is really too short. We need some selective breeding to make them live longer! Assuming that any breeding can happen at all!

 

[brancsikia339]

I'm really upset about this and my failure.

 

[agent A]

looks like he was attacked by something

 

[brancsikia339]

looks like he was attacked by something

there was absolutely nothing in the cage.

Anyway, he is trying to fly but he can't lift his wings. He is still moving his arms. Any way to mate them now? I'm at a loss for words

I guess I'll never be as good as you guys.

 

[brancsikia339]

sorry double post

 

[agent A]

if u put him on her and hook his claws gently behind her thorax it might work...

 

[brancsikia339]

if u put him on her and hook his claws gently behind her thorax it might work...

Tried. His legs are crossed and he wont cooperate

 

[agent A]

Tried. His legs are crossed and he wont cooperate

uncross them then rest on his abdomen

i've done it with hierodula and gongies before with almost success