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Old 26-03-2008, 01:51 PM
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I know that everyone seems to have them at the moment but if anybody is interested I have some Chinese Mantids available. I will probably hold on to them for atleast another week or so - to ensure their health (if anyone knows how long I should keep them before they can be given away/sold then please tell me?) - but they were hatched on Easter Sunday and are now feeding on micro crix and flies.

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Old 26-03-2008, 01:53 PM
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how many moults have they had ?

how much you wanting for them ?
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Old 26-03-2008, 03:20 PM
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if anyone knows how long I should keep them before they can be given away/sold then please tell me?)
I have read that they shouldnt be sold until after L2 minimum, L3 is better because of the high death rate of them below these stages.

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Old 26-03-2008, 03:25 PM
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after l3 there near enoguh in the clear. l2 theres a chance a few will die. l1 a lot will probably die
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Ooths for this species at the moment are so cheap. I don't keep any at the moment but I might pick up 1 or 2 and maybe use as feeder insects for my cresties as a change from crickets.
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Old 26-03-2008, 03:41 PM
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yer there about everywhere at the moment. im tempted to get some just because there so cheap and because my marbled is on her way out. DEpending on what prices you want for them i may have some off you.
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Old 26-03-2008, 04:28 PM
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L1 - Before first shed.
L2 - After first shed.
L3 - After second shed.

Etc, etc.

So yours will likely be L1.

They sell for about 10-20p each.
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L1 - Before first shed.
L2 - After first shed.
L3 - After second shed.

Etc, etc.

So yours will likely be L1.

They sell for about 10-20p each.
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Or Larven
If you're German

The intervals between the ecdyses are known as stages or stadia, and the form assumed by an insect during a particular stadium is termed an instar. (Imms, A.D. 1964. A general Textbook af Entomology. London: Methuen & Co. inc.. p.222.)

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