Size differences?

[tnienhaus]

Ok I know that mantids grow at different rates but this seems rediculous...

These are both from the same ooth...any ideas about the growth difference?

 

[Rick]

I had that happen once:

 

[jacksun]

Ok I know that mantids grow at different rates but this seems rediculous...These are both from the same ooth...any ideas about the growth difference?

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I would guess the larger of the two is a female, the smaller a male. Females have 8 abdominal segments, males 6.

Wayne

 

[Rick]

I would guess the larger of the two is a female, the smaller a male. Females have 8 abdominal segments, males 6.Wayne

Even males and females are not normally that far apart in my experience.

 

[jacksun]

Even males and females are not normally that far apart in my experience.

That's good to know. based on adult size differences I just assumed it would be a sex thing

Also, I think I got my segments backwards, males have 8, females 6.

Wayne

 

[tnienhaus]

Thanks for the reply Rick it makes me feel better knowing im not alone

 

[tnienhaus]

That's good to know. based on adult size differences I just assumed it would be a sex thing Also, I think I got my segments backwards, males have 8, females 6.

Wayne

I knew the thing about the body segments but can i actually sex them before they're adults?

 

[whamslam3]

I knew the thing about the body segments but can i actually sex them before they're adults?

ya i think so as long as u can see them to count them

 

[Rick]

I knew the thing about the body segments but can i actually sex them before they're adults?

Yes. In your other thread I posted a how to.

 

[lectricblueyes]

They come in all different shapes and sizes. Don't worry, yours isn't too small! It's not about the size, it's about the way it hunts and eats!

 

[hibiscusmile]

I usually find this happens when one is not going to make it, how many molts have they both had?

 

[tnienhaus]

actually most of them have molted twice...(at least i think its twice...they molted once since i've had them and I dont think they were still L1s when i got them)so yeah i think it might just be a timing thing cause Thor (the big one) seems to just be growing faster than the rest...

 

[Katnapper]

They come in all different shapes and sizes. Don't worry, yours isn't too small! It's not about the size, it's about the way it hunts and eats!

I can't help it... this just reminds me of another analogy. :lol: I bet Lectric did that on purpose!!!

 

[tnienhaus]

Lol! Now, now lets keep this family friendly

 

[lectricblueyes]

I can't help it... this just reminds me of another analogy. :lol: I bet Lectric did that on purpose!!!

Me? Noooooooo! I'd NEVER! ; )