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  1. Synapze

    Ooth Incubator

    What type of putty do you use? I'm still using a low heat glue gun. Not on the ooth itself of course, but on the stick they laid on.
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    Hello!

    Welcome 👋
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    Tips on mantis preservation

    It's seems they lose some color over time. @Firenkyo is right about the alcohol. Like they said the liquid does evaporate annoyingly fast. I filled one of my specimen jars with alcohol and sealed it with a rubber stopper and dipped the top of the bottle neck with a hard sealing wax... it still...
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    Tips on mantis preservation

    Removing the guts and stuffing with cotton works great.
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    Hello from Alaska

    Welcome 👋
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    Wing problem after final molt..

    I see your post.
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    Well shoot….

    I understand the loss first hand. I was once into salt water reef specimens. I had some beautiful setups. Very expensive specimens of jelly fish and other exotic specimens. I paid $600 for some coral reef fragments. Everything was perfect. However, the apartment I was living at the time sent in...
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    Well shoot….

    What a loss. I'm so sorry this happened to you. 😕
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    Mantis macros!

    These are awesome!
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    Wing problem after final molt..

    Certainly. Use the Attach files option and select the pic you want to share. :) Crumpled wings can happen even if environmental conditions are spot on. Does she have plenty of molting space and adequate hanging areas?
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    Hello from Coquitlam, BC!

    Welcome 👋
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    Hi from So. Calif.!

    Welcome 👋
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    Field trip bust

    I thought it would be a perfect place. Large property with 3 large ponds, a small river with lots of tall grass running along the banks, rotten logs and tons of moss and bamboo. 1 acre was mostly pine. This was all within 4 acres of property. I probably should have waited until more flowers were...
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    Field trip bust

    I was overly optimistic and took 10 32oz cups and other assorted containers and bags. All I forgot was mosquito spray. 😄
  15. Synapze

    Mantids For The Florida Garden

    As long as I have permission or on public property I don't care if someone is watching me. 😂
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