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My pet orchid mantis :)

Discussion in 'Pets and Wildlife' started by orchid boy 01, Nov 17, 2015.

  1. Nov 17, 2015 #1
    orchid boy 01

    orchid boy 01 New Member

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    ImageUploadedByOrchidsForum.com1447762871.372027.jpg tricky to see!!:)
     
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    TheKellylove

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    Neat! They have one at our new Bugarium in Albuquerque. How long have you had yours? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1447790905.787194.jpg
     
  3. Nov 17, 2015 #3
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    How long do they live?
     
  4. Nov 17, 2015 #4
    Boytjie

    Boytjie Out hiking Supporting Member

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    Praying mantis lifespan is six months to a year, apparently. Was curious so I Googled.
     
  5. Nov 18, 2015 #5
    orchid boy 01

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    Sorry not to reply. yes and thorough that year Males molt only five times throughout their life span and they live only for 5 or 6 months. Females on the other hand molt seven times and have a longer life span than males, about 8 months. This L6 (molt 6)
     
  6. Feb 4, 2016 #6
    Dave The Scientist

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    Where do you procure these things and what is care like?
     
  7. Feb 4, 2016 #7
    jai

    jai Orchid addict

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    Do you breed them?
     
  8. Sep 27, 2018 #8
    infinity8

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    wow, really nice to see it! as guys in above comments I am also interested in their "cultivation"! tell us more information about how do you breed them and of course where do you keep them! they look amazing so those tips can be really helpful :)