SUCCESS!!!

[MantisGirl13]

Ok. That's what I thought. He has had some food and water and is looking perky. I guess I'll try mating on Friday.

- MantisGirl13

 

[Mantis Lady]

Good luck with the mating

 

[MantisGirl13]

Thanks!

- MantisGirl13

 

[MantisGirl13]

Trying to mate the male and second female now. Male is trying, but this female is skittish and aggressive so she doesn't want him on her back. Wish me luck!

- MantisGirl13

 

[Graceface]

Uh oh, sounds like a challenging one! Good luck!  

 

[MantisGirl13]

Ya, it didn't work today. I guess female #1 gets a date instead! Female #2 was just too aggressive towards my male. she attacked him and I had to separate them. 

- MantisGirl13

 

[MantisGirl13]

Female #1 laid her first ooth today!!! Hope its fertile!

- MantisGirl13

 

[hysteresis]

Congratulations on the ooth! May you have many babies!

 

[Charoozz520]

Congrats!! Hope its healthy and fertile! 

 

[MantisGirl13]

Thanks! She was only mated once, so I hope that's enough! It's about an inch and a half long and she gives me a threat pose every time I get near it to measure it!

- MantisGirl13

 

[Charoozz520]

@MantisGirl13 how long did it take for your male to notice the female and get on her back? It’s been 30mins and the name haven’t made a move yet. I already fed her two roaches so I really can’t give her more food or she’s gonna explode.

 

[MantisGirl13]

@Charoozz520 He jumped on right away. Nudge the male's wings and guide him onto her back. Distract her with a stick of honey. The honey will keep her busy and not fill her up any.

- MantisGirl13

 

[Charoozz520]

@MantisGirl13 thank you!! I will try again this weekend 

 

[MantisGirl13]

@MantisGirl13 thank you!! I will try again this weekend 

Ok! PM me if you have any questions or difficulties! I'm trying to get my other spiny female to cooperate with the male.

- MantisGirl13