Roach collector Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 My Chinese mantis egg case that I got in April hatched yesterday! But only 7 came out. The last one on its string died on the string and was just hanging there. This made me think it was clogged so I pulled out the dead one along with the string. It has been a day and no more have come out. Does this mean that the rest still inside the egg case are dead? Or just haven't came out yet? When should I release the ones that have already come out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick barta Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 It is fertilized ooth or you wouldn't get anything. Keep the temperature near 80 degrees, you may get more, but Chinese ooths tend to explode all at once. CHEERS! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roach collector Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 I got it from Peter in April. Ya I've seen videos and they all come out at once which is why I was wondering I only got six. If I get another one how long will it take to hatch do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Do you mist with water once a day and keep it warm? More might emerge later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roach collector Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 I mist the enclosure about once every 4 days or so. Should I do it more often? I keep it at around 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick barta Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Shoot for 80 degrees, they hatch in about 2-3 weeks at 80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roach collector Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'll try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roach collector Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 I did what you said and the rest hatched today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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