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male orchid mantis sitting on female
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<blockquote data-quote="DeShawn" data-source="post: 10906" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>What I do....</p><p></p><p>1. Set the ooth in an airtight container (plastic 32oz cup or a jar).</p><p></p><p>2. Set it in my closet.</p><p></p><p>3. Every 3 days or so, open the container for a couple seconds for an exchange of air. (Not sure this is needed, but it makes me feel like ive done something useful)</p><p></p><p>4. Jump up and down and run around the house yelling "YEA BABY!" once they hatch. (This step is important)</p><p></p><p>Do not, I repeat, DO NOT spray water into the container if you plan on using this method unless you want a mold colony instead of a mantid colony. Room temperature (70-75°F) is the ideal temperature to store them at, so there is no need to add any heating lamps.</p><p></p><p>I have had nearly 100% hatch rate using this method.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.mantiskingdom.com/pictures/budwinghatching.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Be sure to add something for the nymphs to climb on once they hatch, like a piece of paper towel. Some species have a hard time climbing the plastic or jars.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and congrats! I will add pics of my orchid pairs soon.</p><p></p><p>DeShawn</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DeShawn, post: 10906, member: 5"] What I do.... 1. Set the ooth in an airtight container (plastic 32oz cup or a jar). 2. Set it in my closet. 3. Every 3 days or so, open the container for a couple seconds for an exchange of air. (Not sure this is needed, but it makes me feel like ive done something useful) 4. Jump up and down and run around the house yelling "YEA BABY!" once they hatch. (This step is important) Do not, I repeat, DO NOT spray water into the container if you plan on using this method unless you want a mold colony instead of a mantid colony. Room temperature (70-75°F) is the ideal temperature to store them at, so there is no need to add any heating lamps. I have had nearly 100% hatch rate using this method. [IMG]http://www.mantiskingdom.com/pictures/budwinghatching.jpg[/IMG] Be sure to add something for the nymphs to climb on once they hatch, like a piece of paper towel. Some species have a hard time climbing the plastic or jars. Good luck and congrats! I will add pics of my orchid pairs soon. DeShawn [/QUOTE]
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