I am very excited to try this experiment!
I picked up a praying mantis egg case today at the Philadelphia Flower Show!
I am going to see if I can get them to hatch, and then I will raise them! This is the first time I am trying this so hopfully it works!
I hung the case from a makeshift branch made from chopsticks and twist-ties.
The enclosure is a deli-cup.
It should take about 4-6 weeks for them to hatch, and I will post an update as things (hopefully) happen!
I will move them once they hatch and get bigger into a larger enclosure.
Stay tuned for more updates!
-jsquirms 😜🕷
Awesome!!!!
I love mantids. Cool stuff!!
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Thanks @lakeshorebrewery!
Have you ever hatched them? I am trying to figure out the best setup for them to hatch in. I havent really found any good resources on proper humidity levels...especially since i have no idea what species this is.
I wet the paper towel a little at the bottom of the cup.
For now I have them next to my bearded dragon’s tank away from the heat lamps at room temp.
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Looks good!
I do not have any experience hatching them, but @customnature does.
Not knowing species is part of the fun!!
Good luck!
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Okay cool, i’ll keep you posted.
“Praying” they don’t escape...lol.
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Hahahaha!
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