Orchid mating and a bit of the menagerie

[patrickfraser]

I left these two riding last night and this morning a connection. Unfortunately the male that was paired with another female got munched without a connection. Hopefully this stud can do some double duty soon.

This is one of my wide arms. the arms are getting wider.

These are my mating silkworm moths. They mate as soon as they emerge. I wish mantid were that easy. The males, if unpaired will sense the females before eclosing and wait for them to emerge and BAM! They're connected.

This is my male shield before and after his adult molt. Just waiting on the ladies to mature now.

And last, but definitely NOT least, a grumpy veiled that woke up on the wrong side of the cage. He had a restless night. Maybe he was sleepwalking :lol: , but I heard him moving about on the screening of the cage last night and this morning he seemed a little more grumpy than usual. He might be due for a shed soon.

And...THAT'S ALL FOLKS!

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[agent A]

nice! can i buy silkworm eggs and artificial diet off of u?

thanx

 

[CoolMantid]

Love the shield!!!

 

[Idolofreak]

Wow your chams got big! :blink: Maybe I'm just now noticing cause I haven't been on the forum in FOREVER.

 

[hibiscusmile]

I got ladies, if u run out, and how does the lizard skin feel like?

 

[jcal]

Is that my lady getting deflowered. (angry face)

 

[patrickfraser]

Is that my lady getting deflowered. (angry face)

Nah, but she's next on his agenda. :lol: They disconnected a while ago and I removed him to be sure he didn't get munched.

 

[patrickfraser]

I got ladies, if u run out, and how does the lizard skin feel like?

The chameleon skin feels smooth and bumpy, kinda like stingray skin.

 

[jcal]

Nah, but she's next on his agenda. :lol: They disconnected a while ago and I removed him to be sure he didn't get munched.

Lol. Your guy only lasted through one connect. Then he was dinner. I highly recommend separating after they disconnect. I was too trusting.

 

[Precarious]

Wide Arms are too cute. And that chameleon is awesome!

 

[patrickfraser]

Updates...

The silkmoths have mated, laid eggs, and have made for good meals.

Fattening up a double shield female for mating

But...She's not having it today... :lol:

...And drum-roll, please... :clap:

It's not the biggest, but I know she was mated successfully. The male is with the 3rd female now. He has been riding her since yesterday, but has not made a connection that I've seen. If it goes like the others, he should hook up tonight. Let's just hope I get them incubated right. :helpsmilie:

 

[maybon]

Congratulations mate.

 

[Mvalenz]

AWESOME!!

 

[brancsikia339]

nice!