phasmids

[hibiscusmile]

I tried buying some phasmids eggs from the UK , but no one wants to send to the US. We ship other eggs back and forth, what could be the problem?

 

[chunyee]

Phasmid are considered VERY INVASIVE PESTS. They can breed with and without a male. Soon after maturation, a female phasmid can drop 10 - 20 eggs evey week and they hatch several months later. If accidentally released into the wild, it will cause agricultural industries a lot of trouble.

 

[hibiscusmile]

OH!, But we have them here don't we? And if you buy them for a pet, like say a mantis, don't you have the same risk (also, say b o y and g i r l) of them being let loose? But really I do not think that is why they won't sell. I think it's the price of shipping, which I believe the buyer pays anyway, even though they quote shipping charges (but for their areas).

 

[Asa]

If you live in Ohio, you should be able to find them easily enough. The problem is that many species in the UK are not in the US.

 

[colddigger]

Phasmid are considered VERY INVASIVE PESTS. They can breed with and without a male. Soon after maturation, a female phasmid can drop 10 - 20 eggs evey week and they hatch several months later. If accidentally released into the wild, it will cause agricultural industries a lot of trouble.

that's why everyone loves then so much!!

 

[robo mantis]

Yes and if mine lays eggs :twisted:

 

[jarek]

my macley specter already layed