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jseng

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Hi folks,

My bug room is getting out of control, so it's time to make space. I've got the following mantids available for sale or trade:

[SIZE=10.0pt]·  [/SIZE]10 x L3 Hierodula majuscala (these all have a unique orange/red/purple coloration, though it may disappear at the final molt) - $8 each - SOLD

[SIZE=10.0pt]·   [/SIZE]4 x L2-L3 Bunneria borealis (Brunner's Stick Mantis) - this is a parthenogenetic species, so as long as you end up with one healthy adult female, you keep a B. borealis culture going indefinitely - $10 each - SOLD

[SIZE=10.0pt]·  [/SIZE]10 x L2 Euchomenella sp. (Southeast Asian Long Neck Mantis) - long, skinny, communal mantis species - $12 each - SOLD

[SIZE=10.0pt]·   [/SIZE]6-7 x L3 Statilia maculata (Asian Jumping Mantis) - $9 each - STILL AVAILABLE 

[SIZE=10.0pt]·  [/SIZE]10 x L3 Gonypeta sp. (Malaysian Bark Mantis) - these develop crytic morphology/coloration as they age and they signal to each other using their raptorials, much like Boxers; they are an extremely small species and will require VERY small prey until L4, so unless you have some older fruit fly cultures at home that are producing super tiny flies, or you have access to springtails or pinhead crickets, it's probably not be a good idea to buy these - $9 each - STILL AVAILABLE 

[SIZE=10.0pt]· [/SIZE]3 x L3 Leptomantella sp. - this is the variety of Leptomantella that has nymphs with pitch black bodies and long, skinny white legs - $8 each - PENDING

[SIZE=10.0pt]·  [/SIZE]1 x adult (last molt on 5/6) female Haania confusa (Asian Moss Mantis) - $15 - SOLD

[SIZE=10.0pt]·   [/SIZE]1 x Pnigomantis medioconstricta (Double Shield Mantis) subadult male/adult female (last molt on 5/22) pair - the female's wings are slightly curled at the end, but she is perfect otherwise - $15 for pair - SOLD

[SIZE=10.0pt]·   [/SIZE]1 x Pseudocreobotra walberghii (Spiny Flowe Mantis) male/female pair - both molted to adult on 4/10, but the female has a deformed back right leg - $7 for the pair - SOLD

[COLOR= rgb(29, 33, 41)][SIZE= 10pt]·[/COLOR] [/SIZE]1 x adult (last molt on 5/18) male Popa spurca (African Twig Mantis) - free with any other purchase! - PENDING

If you like other bugs besides mantids, I also have the following:

[SIZE=10.0pt]·  [/SIZE]Tons of L2-L3 Platymeris biguttatus nymphs (White Spot Assassin Bug) - $5 each

[COLOR= rgb(29, 33, 41)][SIZE= 10pt]·[/COLOR]  [/SIZE]Tons of L2-L3 Platymeris sp. "Mombo" (Orange Spot Assassin Bug) - $6 each

[SIZE=10.0pt]·    [/SIZE]2 x 1" Pasimachus sp. "Texas" (Warrior Beetles) - $8 each - PENDING

[SIZE=10.0pt]·   [/SIZE]1 x 2" Orthoporus ornatus "Texas Gold Millipede" - $5

[SIZE=10.0pt]·  [/SIZE]1 x 3" Orthoporus ornatus "Sonoran Desert Millipede" - $5

Terms of Service

[SIZE=10.0pt]·  [/SIZE]There is a minimum purchase requirement of $25, not including shipping costs.

[SIZE=10.0pt]·  [/SIZE]I can ship as early as Tuesday, May 31 via regular usps priority mail for $10, or express mail for $40, which includes the cost of an insulated box and, if needed, a hot or cold pack.

[SIZE=10.0pt]·   [/SIZE]I offer a LAG only with express mail shipping and with the following conditions:

1.             Package must be signed for on first delivery attempt

2.             DOAs must be reported within 12 hours of delivery, and I may require that you send me a pic of the dead mantis with a pin through it's body

3.             I am not responsible for DOAs caused by carrier delays

4.             LAG entitles you to a refund for the cost only of animals, not shipping fees

Please let me know if you have a trade proposition (I'm open to any invert species not listed here, except for Ts and scorps) or any questions or concerns. Thanks for looking regardless!

 
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