Sad update here, but Lief has passed on. I came home to find him lifeless in a corner. He completed his lifespan and lived a good life, I hope.
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ANTdrew's Mantis Journal - New Nymphs!
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, Jun 9 2022 8:08 AM
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Posted March 1 2023 - 2:40 PM
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"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
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My condolences, you did well to keep him so long. Is there one thing that you learned from the experience that we can all benefit from?
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Posted March 2 2023 - 3:23 AM
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Thank you!
Two important things I learned are:
1) Never use metal mesh for mantis enclosures because it can cut their feet.
2) How to easily trap flies with the funnel trap I made out of a water bottle.
Two important things I learned are:
1) Never use metal mesh for mantis enclosures because it can cut their feet.
2) How to easily trap flies with the funnel trap I made out of a water bottle.
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"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
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Posted June 5 2023 - 6:02 AM
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Update 6-5-2023
While exploring a meadow on February 8th this year, I found several mantis oothecas on small trees and bushes. I took one home and kept it in a jar under a roof on my patio the rest of the winter. I misted a few times over the winter, but otherwise I just ignored it. Near record heat at the end of last week triggered them to hatch on June 1st. I released most of them in my yard, but I'm keeping several nymphs in small jars to see which will be the best ones to try to keep. I'll narrow it down to one or two. These are really fun pets.
While exploring a meadow on February 8th this year, I found several mantis oothecas on small trees and bushes. I took one home and kept it in a jar under a roof on my patio the rest of the winter. I misted a few times over the winter, but otherwise I just ignored it. Near record heat at the end of last week triggered them to hatch on June 1st. I released most of them in my yard, but I'm keeping several nymphs in small jars to see which will be the best ones to try to keep. I'll narrow it down to one or two. These are really fun pets.
Edited by ANTdrew, June 13 2023 - 2:14 AM.
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"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
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Posted June 5 2023 - 1:26 PM
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Are these legal to ship to Florida? I want some so bad!!!!
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Posted June 7 2023 - 7:49 AM
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yes i would be interested in one
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Posted June 7 2023 - 8:23 AM
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Do the research, and if it's legal, I can sell some. I'm fairly certain these are Stagmomantis carolina.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
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Posted June 7 2023 - 8:27 AM
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did a tad bit of research and they are native to florida
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Posted June 7 2023 - 8:29 AM
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i was wondering your prices and ship time as well if i can get a fruit fly culture with them
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Posted June 7 2023 - 11:07 AM
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I would sell one for $10 plus shipping. Fruit fly culture would be an additional $6.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
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Posted June 7 2023 - 11:18 AM
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I'm not in a position to get one this moment, ANTdrew, however I MAY be in one fairly soon.
If I am able to, that is a fair price and I will message you.
If I am able to, that is a fair price and I will message you.
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Posted June 10 2023 - 6:19 AM
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same here
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Posted June 13 2023 - 6:51 AM
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Update 6-13-2023
A majority of the mantis nymphs had their first molt yesterday. That is about 12 days since they hatched. They are all doing well so far.
Edited by ANTdrew, June 13 2023 - 6:54 AM.
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"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.
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