ooth trouble

[ant]

well, I have a female mantis that I just noticed is laying an ooth, but she has already connected the container and lid, so if I open it the ooth will be ruined. What should I do? I really want this ooth...

 

[MantidLord]

You could try waiting until the ooth dries, then cut around the ooth? Or you could try to take the female out of the container (and any food), and leave that container for the ooths to hatch in (depending on the size of the holes). Or you could try and slide your hand into the container and gently pry the ooth off, after it dries. Good luck, I know that must suck.

 

[sidewinder]

It sounds like the container is sealed shut so he can't do any of that....

The ooth will dry and shrink with in a few days. Then you should be able to open the container carefully and not damage the ooth. What other choice do you have?

Scott

 

[hibiscusmile]

Yept, Scotts got it, let it dry good and when u go to open it the tougher glued part will hold and the other will let go, it should be fine.

 

[ant]

okay thanks, I don't have it sealed just rested the cover over it a waited it down just in case so I can still feed her. I had a feeling this would happen, but just not so quickly! How long until the ooth will be dry enough?

 

[superfreak]

If you can reach in at all, you could always try using a very sharp razor to pry/slice the ooth off. carefully! so you dont nick the babies. ive done it before with success

 

[sidewinder]

ant,

What species?

Scott

 

[MantidLord]

Yept, Scotts got it, let it dry good and when u go to open it the tougher glued part will hold and the other will let go, it should be fine.

What about me! I'm the one who said let it dry! No acknowledgement. <_< jk.

 

[Rick]

Give it a few days and then carefully open the lid. Done it dozens of times. Not a big deal.