Idolomantis diabolica

[guapoalto049]

ARRRRGGGGHHHH! I found my adult male laying on the floor of his enclosure yesterday morning. He had been with an adult female for last two weeks. I did witness him mount her a few days ago, but there was no connection. Unreal! He was perfect! I guess now he will make a perfect pinned specimen! <_< I just have no luck!

What were the environmental conditions in the enclosure? Pics would be great!

 

[Schloaty]

Let's try posting this again - last time that silly forum error messed me all up.

I had another (probubly ill-concieved) idea for an idolo cage....

Why not a wooden bird cage?

The whole thing is MADE of sticks (rungs) after all, so gripping wouldn't be a problem. I think it would have to be wood, unless they have some other material that isn't too slippery.

Only problem would be humidity, but I will be keeping mine in a tropical plant grow chamber most likely, so I don't think that will present a problem. Besides, it will certainly be easy to mist them.

 

[Rick]

Let's try posting this again - last time that silly forum error messed me all up.

I had another (probubly ill-concieved) idea for an idolo cage....

Why not a wooden bird cage?

The whole thing is MADE of sticks (rungs) after all, so gripping wouldn't be a problem. I think it would have to be wood, unless they have some other material that isn't too slippery.

Only problem would be humidity, but I will be keeping mine in a tropical plant grow chamber most likely, so I don't think that will present a problem. Besides, it will certainly be easy to mist them.

Probably not a bad idea. They seem just fine as far as gripping is concerned as long as they are not molting.

 

[Schloaty]

Probably not a bad idea. They seem just fine as far as gripping is concerned as long as they are not molting.

You're going to HATE me for this one....

But what we seem to be getting burned by molting larvae.....

BA-DUMP PISH!

 

[hibiscusmile]

Good! I will ship her out to you this coming week.

Paul, one male down , he died today, 2 left, is she coming?

 

[ismart]

Paul, one male down , he died today, 2 left, is she coming?

I'm sorry, i had not gotten a chance to ship her out this week. I promise i will ship her this coming week. PM me your address again. I just had another female molt to adulthood a few days ago,

 

[paddythemic]

How about something like this? (chinese elm bonsai)

* STICKS jutting out in every possible direction.

* Humidifier nearby to control HUMIDITY.

* non-blocked AIR circulation.

 

[LauraMG]

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How about something like this? (chinese elm bonsai)

* STICKS jutting out in every possible direction.

* Humidifier nearby to control HUMIDITY.

* non-blocked AIR circulation.

That's a great idea! I'd say try it

 

[hibiscusmile]

I had to remove most me sticks. They kept finding their was behind them, even the large ones, so ? :angry: