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LAME's Collection Thread.
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mantisman 230
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I will be breeding those guys in a couple of weeks actually xD, lemme know if you want any baby membranacea or griffins when they show up xD
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
I think I'm good on the griffins, ive actually got breeding attempt #2 set for Monday (and Tuesday if need be...) and have a pretty good feeling about it. 
But ill definitely let you know about the other, I'm all about trying each one out atleast once...
But ill definitely let you know about the other, I'm all about trying each one out atleast once...
Lol!LMAO
Yes.... Its true, I have relapsed. My addiction is to strong to withstand any longer, I'm disgusting. ^_^
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
I wanted to drop in and update the thread, again not really much has happened. However I said I'd update after Crowley's molt... Which was a successful one! ^_^
After molt:
And another!
A photo of the double shield, she's due for her molt.
Spiney had molted, and then passed two days later...
Found a pair of Stagmomantis carolina (Carolina mantis)
Budwings have started molting.
The status of breeding session #2 was a bust... McQueen is a complete idiot and was trying to have his way with sticks and my finger rather than Ivy... -_-
As violated as I feel... I'll try again when Ivy loses some weight.
After molt:
And another!
A photo of the double shield, she's due for her molt.
Spiney had molted, and then passed two days later...
Found a pair of Stagmomantis carolina (Carolina mantis)
Budwings have started molting.
The status of breeding session #2 was a bust... McQueen is a complete idiot and was trying to have his way with sticks and my finger rather than Ivy... -_-
As violated as I feel... I'll try again when Ivy loses some weight.
Great updates, well except Spiney. Nice to see Crowley is doing so well, congrats. Very nice find on the Carolina's! I'm jealous of those finds.
I went to the park yesterday, got a plastic grocery bag filled with 2 types of moss, and my first millipede - but of course I'm covered in chigger bites today (and no mantids or walking sticks anywhere). I did try out my new diy sweeper net that worked great, at least for spiders and ants.
Best of luck with McQueen and watch those fingers.
I went to the park yesterday, got a plastic grocery bag filled with 2 types of moss, and my first millipede - but of course I'm covered in chigger bites today (and no mantids or walking sticks anywhere). I did try out my new diy sweeper net that worked great, at least for spiders and ants.
Best of luck with McQueen and watch those fingers.
Crowley is wicked cool, so white!I wanted to drop in and update the thread, again not really much has happened. However I said I'd update after Crowley's molt... Which was a successful one! ^_^
After molt:
And another!
A photo of the double shield, she's due for her molt.
Spiney had molted, and then passed two days later...
Found a pair of Stagmomantis carolina (Carolina mantis)
Budwings have started molting.
The status of breeding session #2 was a bust... McQueen is a complete idiot and was trying to have his way with sticks and my finger rather than Ivy... -_-
As violated as I feel... I'll try again when Ivy loses some weight.
Lol! Dude the religiosa have been tryna get it on with my finger too!! Man i swear, if my finger were a female itd all be so easy!
Sticky
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Its too bad the Diabolica dont become other colors, like Crowly is right now, and the beautiful pale tan I saw of a new adult before it changed to green. I love tans!
mantisman 230
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Haha, I have a new male griffin coming in shortly, fortunately he is about 4 weeks mature, and got some ladies for him
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
08.25.15:
Today was a pretty productive day in LAME's crew, a good number of mateless mantids left us today for their new homes... Among them were the final Heterochaeta and the lone surviving marble.
I did get breeding session #3 for the Griffins kicked off today, which actually went very well.
Even though this was the first successful pairing it does appear the 3.5-4hr window is a correct timeframe for this species.
- Time marked.
06:28pm (Connection made.)
10:36pm (disconnected.)
McQueen walked away, keeping his head.
Today I decided to go out for a walk on the trails, originally looking for a suitable male for a vivid green Tenodera sinensis... Upon finding two, one of which I crowned perfect enough (whom evaded my master mantis hunting skills.) I spotted an even larger female than the one I had at home... She is a MONSTER. The equal of my first babygirl, Echo.
- I Will post her photo tomorrow.
I also have some new photos my girlfriend took of her Orchids i'll add along with the new female's.
Today was a pretty productive day in LAME's crew, a good number of mateless mantids left us today for their new homes... Among them were the final Heterochaeta and the lone surviving marble.
I did get breeding session #3 for the Griffins kicked off today, which actually went very well.
Even though this was the first successful pairing it does appear the 3.5-4hr window is a correct timeframe for this species.
- Time marked.
06:28pm (Connection made.)
10:36pm (disconnected.)
McQueen walked away, keeping his head.
Today I decided to go out for a walk on the trails, originally looking for a suitable male for a vivid green Tenodera sinensis... Upon finding two, one of which I crowned perfect enough (whom evaded my master mantis hunting skills.) I spotted an even larger female than the one I had at home... She is a MONSTER. The equal of my first babygirl, Echo.
- I Will post her photo tomorrow.
I also have some new photos my girlfriend took of her Orchids i'll add along with the new female's.
mantisman 230
Well-known member
nice work man, mated my sinensis sunday night, and the male did an awesome job, but now I have to attempt to breed my griffins and membranacea xD
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
Yes, thank you my friend! ... Can't lie though, I was getting a little disappointed with the male after attempts #1 & 2... But he definitely pulled through on this round, So kudos to McQueen for putting his big boy boots on today! ^_^
Good luck to those shipped off!08.25.15:
Today was a pretty productive day in LAME's crew, a good number of mateless mantids left us today for their new homes... Among them were the final Heterochaeta and the lone surviving marble.
I did get breeding session #3 for the Griffins kicked off today, which actually went very well.
Even though this was the first successful pairing it does appear the 3.5-4hr window is a correct timeframe for this species.
- Time marked.
06:28pm (Connection made.)
10:36pm (disconnected.)
McQueen walked away, keeping his head.
Today I decided to go out for a walk on the trails, originally looking for a suitable male for a vivid green Tenodera sinensis... Upon finding two, one of which I crowned perfect enough (whom evaded my master mantis hunting skills.) I spotted an even larger female than the one I had at home... She is a MONSTER. The equal of my first babygirl, Echo.
- I Will post her photo tomorrow.
I also have some new photos my girlfriend took of her Orchids i'll add along with the new female's.
And i cant wait til ya got some griffin nymphies, im glad it worked out for ya!
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
For sure! I'm looking forward to Ivy/McQueen generation 1 to show their faces already!
Lol.... No but seriously, when they show I'll send you some... You must experience the species for yourself. They're pretty wicked especially the females... I've seen Ivy put such a squeeze force on a roach that the eggsack came out, she practically rips her food in half... Ive been feeding her medium Dubai roaches and Madagascar hissers lately. Even with the hard shell, doesn't stand a chance... She puts the clincher on them and it's game over.
Me too!For sure! I'm looking forward to Ivy/McQueen generation 1 to show their faces already!
Lol.... No but seriously, when they show I'll send you some... You must experience the species for yourself. They're pretty wicked especially the females... I've seen Ivy put such a squeeze force on a roach that the eggsack came out, she practically rips her food in half... Ive been feeding her medium Dubai roaches and Madagascar hissers lately. Even with the hard shell, doesn't stand a chance... She puts the clincher on them and it's game over.
Yeah?? thatd be awesome dude, thanks! Ill always have stuff to give back for the generosities lol
for sure sounds like my kinda mantid, especially the females!Lol i asked earlier if you fed her for the mating... How did i miss that humungous roach?! xD
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
Heres the female I found yesterday:
Size compared to my hand:
The Orchids I bought for the girlfriend. (I forgot their names...)
Size compared to my hand:
The Orchids I bought for the girlfriend. (I forgot their names...)
Sticky
Well-known member
I love your big green female! She is handsome indeed! She is very stocky, is she a tenodera? Except for her face, she reminds me of a Hierodula.
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
Lol isn't she?! I couldn't pass up such a big beauty.
She's indeed a Chinese, just.... Huge. Lol
Sticky
Well-known member
Will you breed her? If so, I would love an ooth!
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
With the massive size of her abdominal section, she very well may have already mated in the wild. However I can acquire a suitable male easily, so I just may breed her just to be sure.
If I do, I'll definitely keep you in the loop!
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