rockpython Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 She is cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkie14 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Love her spots, very beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I'd say "thanks" but I didn't make her with my chemistry set! Lol. She really is a nice bug. Loves to keep my dubia numbers "in check"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I got 3 carolinas today and they all ate except one... she seems very dodgy and hasnt eaten anything... the other 2 ate instantly! yes she is a BEAUTIFUL little one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Is she an adult female? She looks think in the rear like she's going to make an ooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'm hoping! She has six abdomen segments and she is chunky, livin' large on dubia nymphs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 did you find her in MN? I have looked everywhere possible and have not even found a chinese mantis... very disappointing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 No. She was caught in southern Illinois. She was laying her ootheca when went to get her and put her in her feeding enclosure, I hope I didn't mess it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 I have found walking sticks here (in north branch) but I've never seen a mantid here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Huh I havent found either of them here in Hastings.... We are supposed to have both in Minnesota... Maybe we are looking in the wrong areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Masters of camouflage too.... Probably looking right past them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I always lose my phone in my hand so probably lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadstar Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I've got a few of those hanging out in my Mimosa pudica flower pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Where are you Toadstar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Yes... We all want to know where you live... LOL jk thats too creepy for me, but in all seriousness what state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Yes... We all want to know where you live... LOL jk thats too creepy for me, but in all seriousness what state? This forum should show user location it would make life so much easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannaking22 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Great looking Carolina mantid! She'll likely give you an ootheca in captivity if you give her a nice spot to lay it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 She has laid one already, Pannaking! Here is breakfast at the mantid mansion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Nice! Are you going to keep the nymphs or sell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 If I can, I will keep them. If they make it to any size, I'll give you a couple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Time grows short for an awesome mantid and a beautiful flower. She has laid 2 ooth! May her babies be successful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Well, rip, mildred may... you were a fantastic bug. May your babies live long and prosper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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