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They can hatch up to 200 babies at a time.
Care instructions:
Oothecae (egg cases) can be stored in several ways. If the hatchlings are to be used as feeders, the oothecae can be incubated right away unless otherwise stated. This can be accomplished by attaching the ootheca(e) to the top of a vented deli cup lid. The oothecae usually arrive glued to either a stick or a piece of cardboard. Use this to attach it to the lid. Put twigs or other similar items at the bottom of the deli cup so that the baby mantids have something to climb on once they hatch. The oothecae will need to be misted every couple of days depending on ambient humidity in the tub. The oothecae should not be constantly wet as this will encourage mold to grow. Instead, there should be a humid period and a dry period. Once the container is dry to the touch, it is time to lightly mist the oothecae again. The oothecae will usually hatch within 8 weeks this way when kept at room temperature or a little warmer. To delay hatching, the oothecae can be placed in the refrigerator for up to several months. They need to be misted every few weeks when kept this way.
If the oothecae are to be used in the garden, they can be attached horizontally (to the ground, oothecae face down) in a protected area to hatch when spring arrives. Putting them in a bush or similar place at least a foot off the ground is usually a good place.
If the hatchlings are to be used as feeders, flightless fruit flies will be needed if the babies will not be fed off to your pet right away. If the hatchlings are not fed within a few days of hatching, they will begin to cannibalize.
***Ooths are guaranteed to hatch. If yours does not hatch after a considerable amount of time, contact me! If I am satisfied with the care you have given it I will send another one to you for free or refund your money.***
1 - $5
2 - $9.50
3 - $13
5 - $20
Please email me at [email protected] to order or you can do it off of my website.
Sent through first class mail and shipping is free!
Care instructions:
Oothecae (egg cases) can be stored in several ways. If the hatchlings are to be used as feeders, the oothecae can be incubated right away unless otherwise stated. This can be accomplished by attaching the ootheca(e) to the top of a vented deli cup lid. The oothecae usually arrive glued to either a stick or a piece of cardboard. Use this to attach it to the lid. Put twigs or other similar items at the bottom of the deli cup so that the baby mantids have something to climb on once they hatch. The oothecae will need to be misted every couple of days depending on ambient humidity in the tub. The oothecae should not be constantly wet as this will encourage mold to grow. Instead, there should be a humid period and a dry period. Once the container is dry to the touch, it is time to lightly mist the oothecae again. The oothecae will usually hatch within 8 weeks this way when kept at room temperature or a little warmer. To delay hatching, the oothecae can be placed in the refrigerator for up to several months. They need to be misted every few weeks when kept this way.
If the oothecae are to be used in the garden, they can be attached horizontally (to the ground, oothecae face down) in a protected area to hatch when spring arrives. Putting them in a bush or similar place at least a foot off the ground is usually a good place.
If the hatchlings are to be used as feeders, flightless fruit flies will be needed if the babies will not be fed off to your pet right away. If the hatchlings are not fed within a few days of hatching, they will begin to cannibalize.
***Ooths are guaranteed to hatch. If yours does not hatch after a considerable amount of time, contact me! If I am satisfied with the care you have given it I will send another one to you for free or refund your money.***
1 - $5
2 - $9.50
3 - $13
5 - $20
Please email me at [email protected] to order or you can do it off of my website.
Sent through first class mail and shipping is free!
