Chinese Mantis Ooths!

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I have plenty of Chinese Mantis Oothecas (egg cases) for sale. They are $7 shipped.
-These can hatch anywhere from 100-400 nymphs give or take.
-They are great for small chameleons as nymphs, and if you grow them they can reach 4 inches.
-They can be released in the U.S and also serve as pest control. I also have fruit flies so that you can feed them.
-Get them before they're gone, its the end of the season and will not be available till next spring.
-PM with questions.

 

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Here are some pictures of how to set them up once you have the ooths and once they hatch.

 

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SOLD OUT. FOR THOSE WHO BOUGHT SOME HERE ARE SOME CARE GUIDELINES.
Praying Mantis Care Sheet

The ootheca (egg case) can be placed on a 32 oz deli cup and will be ready to hatch in a couple of days or weeks. Leave at room temperature (70F-80F) and mist lightly every other day, humidity must be maintained around 60%, too much humidity will kill the egg, and too little will dry it out. You can try to attach it to the lid of the container with a low heat glue gun, although this is not necessary.

Nymph Care

After your ootheca hatches the nymphs (babies) will require a constant humidity of 60-80% in order for them to molt properly. As they molt they will double in size until they reach adulthood measuring up to 4 inches long. You can maintain humidity by placing a damp paper towel at the bottom of their enclosure. The nymphs will also have to be misted lightly every other day. As a recommendation, nymphs should be separated so they can have plenty of space and food otherwise cannibalism will occur. You will also need to provide them with sticks, leaves or other rough surfaces where they can climb on, as the hang upside down most of the time, especially when molting. Keep the nymphs well fed. You can feed them fruit flies, crickets (depending on their size), mealworms, silkworms, and many other insects.