My Mantids

[MantisGirl13]

Nice collection! I thought about trying unicorn mantids, they are cool and native  

Thanks! I can't wait to get them!

- MantisGirl13

 

[hysteresis]

WOW @MantisGirl13! 

Now I want some violins!

 

[Mantis Lady]

Wow, you have a lot of mantids

 

[MantisGirl13]

WOW @MantisGirl13! 

Now I want some violins!

I know! I love mine! 

- MantisGirl13

 

[MantisGirl13]

Wow, you have a lot of mantids

Ya, I guess I do! I also have plenty of spare time to care for them, I guess that is why I have so many!

- MantisGirl13

 

[hysteresis]

I know! I love mine! 

- MantisGirl13

Id like an idolo or two, but my guy doesnt get those. Maybe he can get me violins.

 

[MantisGirl13]

Id like an idolo or two, but my guy doesnt get those. Maybe he can get me violins.

I haven't even gotten enough courage to try idolos yet! Violins are a lot easier in my opinion, but still difficult to care for. I hope you can get some someday!

- MantisGirl13

 

[hysteresis]

Hey @MantisGirl13, can violins be tweezer-fed BSF larvae in place of adult flies? I've read everywhere that they get sick eating crickets.

I found a reputable feeder insect breeder here in Ontario with excellent reviews.

If all goes according to plan, I'll have a pair of violin nymphs to feed (and a few additional sp.) And, I can wean them ALL off crickets as their main staple.

I also ordered a bin of wax worms. No more buying any larvae from reptile stores.

 

[MantisGirl13]

Hey @MantisGirl13, can violins be tweezer-fed BSF larvae in place of adult flies? I've read everywhere that they get sick eating crickets.

I found a reputable feeder insect breeder here in Ontario with excellent reviews.

If all goes according to plan, I'll have a pair of violin nymphs to feed (and a few additional sp.) And, I can wean them ALL off crickets as their main staple.

I also ordered a bin of wax worms. No more buying any larvae from reptile stores.

Um, I don't know! I would assume so. Are you able to get Violins?!

- MantisGirl13

 

[MantisGirl13]

News:

I lost the adult female ghost a few days ago to old age, so she is now pinned. I lost a subadult male spiny yesterday. He got himself trapped between the flower and the wall in his cage (how?!) and struggled until he was too weak to survive when I found him. The six L3 unicorn mantids arrived safe and sound yesterday, and I got three G. amoena ooths instead of the ONE I ordered! I expect babies soon!

- MantisGirl13

 

[hysteresis]

Um, I don't know! I would assume so. Are you able to get Violins?!

- MantisGirl13

Well, if shipments go well, I just puchased a substantial addition to my collection. 

And yeh, it includes a sexed pair of violin nymphs. That's just the start.

Im hyperventilating rn. Bear with me. LoL.

 

[MantisGirl13]

Well, if shipments go well, I just puchased a substantial addition to my collection. 

And yeh, it includes a sexed pair of violin nymphs. That's just the start.

Im hyperventilating rn. Bear with me. LoL.

YAY!!!   That is so exciting! Violins are awesome, you will love them! What instar are they? What else did you order? 

- MantisGirl13

 

[hysteresis]

The six L3 unicorn mantids arrived safe and sound yesterday, and I got three G. amoena ooths instead of the ONE I ordered! I expect babies soon!

Congratulations on your new additions. 

 

[MantisGirl13]

Congratulations on your new additions. 

Thanks! 

- MantisGirl13

 

[hysteresis]

YAY!!!   That is so exciting! Violins are awesome, you will love them! What instar are they? What else did you order? 

- MantisGirl13

The violins are L5. We'll pick this up in my feed so we don't hijack yours.

This one is a super fancy deal to me.

 

[MantisGirl13]

The violins are L5. We'll pick this up in my feed so we don't hijack yours.

This one is a super fancy deal to me.

Ok  

- MantisGirl13

 

[Mantis Lady]

gratz on your new arivals.

I got three G. amoena ooths instead of the ONE I ordered! I expect babies soon!

Cool. they will keep you busy when they hatch

 

[MantisGirl13]

I'm sure they will keep me busy!

- MantisGirl13

 

[MantisGirl13]

New molt! I am so happy that my female spiny finally molted. She is stunning! 

During the molt last night:



Molt is done! Look at those wings! My dad took this pic while holding her.



- MantisGirl13

 

[Graceface]

Oh wow! She is beautiful!!!

That is a crazy looking shot of her molting; the colors and spiny shapes are so interesting.

Congrats on the molt!