Idolomantis diabolica

[twolfe]

I have one of those reptile screen cages that I used outdoors in the summer of 2012 and 2013. I put some mantids outdoors to give them some natural sunlight but I brought them in at night because I was worried about critters trying to break into the screen. (Have had an issue with chipmunks.) Anyway, it did work great but I thought the older mantids (especially Idolos) had more issues with their tarsus getting stuck in the net than the ones kept in terrariums with special netting added to the top.

Good luck with yours Danny. Your ooth looks great.

 

[sally]

I can't wait !! My female should molt this week

 

[Danny.]

I can't wait !! My female should molt this week

Hope she does. How's the male doing?

 

[Danny.]

I have one of those reptile screen cages that I used outdoors in the summer of 2012 and 2013. I put some mantids outdoors to give them some natural sunlight but I brought them in at night because I was worried about critters trying to break into the screen. (Have had an issue with chipmunks.) Anyway, it did work great but I thought the older mantids (especially Idolos) had more issues with their tarsus getting stuck in the net than the ones kept in terrariums with special netting added to the top.

Good luck with yours Danny. Your ooth looks great.

Thanks Tammy I'll keep that in mind when she's older and add netting or branches.

 

[sally]

Hope she does. How's the male doing?

He is great. Just waiting

 

[dmina]

How exciting!

 

[Danny.]

Third time mating 9/23/14

 

[Precarious]

Woowzerz! You've got the magic touch. :sorcerer:

 

[Danny.]

Fourth time mating 9/24/14

Close up using flash.

 

[sally]

That is fantastic

 

[Danny.]

One of the oothecas hatched this morning. 40+ nymphs! Seperated into two net cages. 3 stuck but one managed to break free. All are eating and doing great. No losses either.

 

[Danny.]

Can't really get a good picture.

 

[Danny.]

Caught this little guy walking around the floor in my room!

 

[dmina]

Too cute.. Congrats.. thanks for the update... I'll take 10...

 

[LAME]

oh sweet! You're giving them away?! Yeah ill take 10 as well! Lol

 

[Danny.]

Too cute.. Congrats.. thanks for the update... I'll take 10...

oh sweet! You're giving them away?! Yeah ill take 10 as well! Lol

Sure, just put the $ in my PayPal.

 

[LAME]

Lol yeah?

well, I guess that would have to depend on how much you were talking.

 

[dmina]

Ditto... I just thought you might want to get rid of some... you know, to make it easier for you.. I was only trying to help... hehe

 

[Danny.]

Hope I raise these to adults and get another generation...

Female

Same Female

Male

Same Male

 

[dmina]

Congrats... good luck on the next generation!