why is the orchid mantis impossible to get in the uk?

[macro junkie]

iv been in contact with every breeder that i know of in the uk...no one has orchid mantis in.I would like to know why..i have always wanted these from the start..and its impossible to get..

 

[Mantida]

iv been in contact with every breeder that i know of in the uk...no one has orchid mantis in.I would like to know why..i have always wanted these from the start..and its impossible to get..

Ian breeds them, but maybe he's got a dud in his stock?

 

[macro junkie]

Ian breeds them, but maybe he's got a dud in his stock?

im not 100% sure but i think ian has stoped breeding mantis for sell.he only deals in ooths and he hasnt got any orhid..he said he wil let me know when he gets some in.i have tryed every one who breeds that i can think off..with no luck..all i want to breed is giant asains - flower mantis and orhid mantis.i have 2 of them..1 to go..but no luck at the mo

 

[Mantida]

im not 100% sure but i think ian has stoped breeding mantis for sell.he only deals in ooths and he hasnt got any orhid..he said he wil let me know when he gets some in.i have tryed every one who breeds that i can think off..with no luck..all i want to breed is giant asains - flower mantis and orhid mantis.i have 2 of them..1 to go..but no luck at the mo

Well, overseas shipping probably won't be very effective and the mantids would probably die because there's no overnight option.

The only thing you can do is keep on a lookout. There must be SOME uk breeders who must have some orchids eventually.

 

[macro junkie]

Well, overseas shipping probably won't be very effective and the mantids would probably die because there's no overnight option.The only thing you can do is keep on a lookout. There must be SOME uk breeders who must have some orchids eventually.

yer graham has some in couple weeks..i guess il wait for them..im very inpatient and want every thing yesterday.i was spoilt when i was a kid..hehehehe

 

[Mantida]

yer graham has some in couple weeks..i guess il wait for them..im very inpatient and want every thing yesterday.i was spoilt when i was a kid..hehehehe

Graham seems to have a lot... I wanted some of his P. pinnapavonis, but overseas shipping would be a killer.

Orchids are nice mantids, are you getting them from him as nymphs, or adults?

 

[macro junkie]

Graham seems to have a lot... I wanted some of his P. pinnapavonis, but overseas shipping would be a killer. Orchids are nice mantids, are you getting them from him as nymphs, or adults?

he dont sell adults.they wil be babys..hey im breeding the ones u want..peacock mantis..there ok..mine are only small..i have 2 pics in my flick gallery..i cant wait to see it as an adult and see its wings

 

[Mantida]

he dont sell adults.they wil be babys..hey im breeding the ones u want..peacock mantis..there ok..mine are only small..i have 2 pics in my flick gallery..i cant wait to see it as an adult and see its wings

Well I am breeding orchids also. If you mate them and your female drops an ooth, I can trade another ooth with you perhaps sometime in the future? I have orchids, and if they mate I'll get ooths, but you'll already have orchids then.

 

[macro junkie]

Well I am breeding orchids also. If you mate them and your female drops an ooth, I can trade another ooth with you perhaps sometime in the future? I have orchids, and if they mate I'll get ooths, but you'll already have orchids then.

wil sort somthig out.. if u dont have them by the time mines ready il send u one any way..but there still small..hey whats the downside to over feeding your mantis before there adult?

 

[Mantida]

wil sort somthig out.. if u dont have them by the time mines ready il send u one any way..but there still small..hey whats the downside to over feeding your mantis before there adult?

Aw, thanks.

Not many, because the more you feed em, the faster they'll grow up. But, the only downside I can think of is that nymphs can't control how much they eat and may get an internal implosion because they ate too much. It's really rare though, and I've never seen it happen. I've heard of vomiting and diarrhea when a mantis eats too much, but again I've only heard of that once.

 

[macro junkie]

Aw, thanks. Not many, because the more you feed em, the faster they'll grow up. But, the only downside I can think of is that nymphs can't control how much they eat and may get an internal implosion because they ate too much. It's really rare though, and I've never seen it happen. I've heard of vomiting and diarrhea when a mantis eats too much, but again I've only heard of that once.

not sure why but my giant asain today pulled a threat pose..im guessing cause the light was by her tank she saw her reflection..this is the only reason i can think of..either way i got a few unreal shots.il post them in a bit.

 

[robo mantis]

HAHAAAAHAA now the UK knows the feeling!!!!!! Like every American wants Idolomantis but only 3 american breeders have them and 2 of the breeders sell the nymphs at $35 a peice. Now the Uk wants orchid mantids (almost every america has them). Now you have a taste of what its like.

 

[macro junkie]

HAHAAAAHAA now the UK knows the feeling!!!!!! Like every American wants Idolomantis but only 3 american breeders have them and 2 of the breeders sell the nymphs at $35 a peice. Now the Uk wants orchid mantids (almost every america has them). Now you have a taste of what its like.

lol

 

[asdsdf]

Lol. I want C. Sausurre and only some breeders in Poland have it.