roblack Forum Supporter Supporting Member Joined Apr 18, 2024 Messages 31 Reaction score 20 Location Miami Sep 25, 2024 #1 Mantids are getting quite big now. First time keeping these, are they close to adult/breeding size? Sorry for pic quality, will post better soon. Attachments ShieldMantisFemale924.jpeg 2.8 MB ShieldMantisMale924.jpeg 1.9 MB
Mantids are getting quite big now. First time keeping these, are they close to adult/breeding size? Sorry for pic quality, will post better soon.
hibiscusmile Forum Supporter Supporting Member Joined Dec 28, 2006 Messages 13,685 Reaction score 917 Location Ohio Sep 28, 2024 #2 They will be ready when molts are the last and thye have wings. Wait a few weeks before breeding them.
They will be ready when molts are the last and thye have wings. Wait a few weeks before breeding them.
roblack Forum Supporter Supporting Member Joined Apr 18, 2024 Messages 31 Reaction score 20 Location Miami Sep 28, 2024 #3 hibiscusmile said: They will be ready when molts are the last and thye have wings. Wait a few weeks before breeding them. Click to expand... Thank you. Excited about getting these 2 together, and want to do things right. =)
hibiscusmile said: They will be ready when molts are the last and thye have wings. Wait a few weeks before breeding them. Click to expand... Thank you. Excited about getting these 2 together, and want to do things right. =)
Mantis Lady Well-known member Joined Jan 26, 2018 Messages 3,283 Reaction score 732 Location Netherlands Oct 4, 2024 #4 Good luck on the mating. Hopefully everything goes fine.
roblack Forum Supporter Supporting Member Joined Apr 18, 2024 Messages 31 Reaction score 20 Location Miami Oct 4, 2024 #5 Just moved the female into a larger screened enclosure with plants, which is kept outside. Misting a few times per day. She seems happy, as judged by her looks, energy level, and appetite. Updated pics soon.
Just moved the female into a larger screened enclosure with plants, which is kept outside. Misting a few times per day. She seems happy, as judged by her looks, energy level, and appetite. Updated pics soon.