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[danniii]

Was an absolutely amazing and drunken weekend! Had a great time!

Hopefully you had a great week as well!

(Not counting the being sick now!!! Feel better! *Hugs*)

Glad you had an amazing time

*hugs back*

 

[Esoterix]

 

[Professor_Oral]

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That looks so cold out!

 

[Esoterix]

That looks so cold out!

I’ll warm up…

 

[ConsciousNobody]

Fml. I'm not prepared for this.

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Does anybody know how to figure out whether a Chinese praying mantis mated and eggs are fertilized? lol

From reading online, seems if she mated it was before you found her.

Chinese PMs mating to fertilization is 3 weeks. Though hasn't it been more than 3 weeks since you have had her.

8 weeks post egg sack (ootheca) detaching from the Female PM in a semi hardened stage.
(these 8 weeks are supposedly crucial, if you are planning to keep the nymps healthy and growing you need to set the temperature to 12 - 15°c or (53.6 - 59° F)

I am not sure if Geroge can reproduce asexually. Though certain breeds can one of which is a South African breed.

You probably need to conduct further research to figure out the time frame. As I see you posted this a while back. GL @Stanthropical

 

[Stanthropical]

That doesn't answer my question at all.

 

[ConsciousNobody]

From reading online, seems if she mated it was before you found her.

Chinese PMs mating to fertilization is 3 weeks. Though hasn't it been more than 3 weeks since you have had her.

8 weeks post egg sack (ootheca) detaching from the Female PM in a semi hardened stage.
(these 8 weeks are supposedly crucial, if you are planning to keep the nymps healthy and growing you need to set the temperature to 12 - 15°c or (53.6 - 59° F)

I am not sure if Geroge can reproduce asexually. Though certain breeds can one of which is a South African breed.

You probably need to conduct further research to figure out the time frame. As I see you posted this a while back. GL @Stanthropical

I am sure if I a dug a little deeper for couple hours, I would find valuable details. Though I am on a time limit.

That doesn't answer my question at all.

Basic info- according to 1 random site no known time frame. I am pretty sure is not very reliable.
https://www.insectstore.com/mantis/is-your-praying-mantis-ootheca-fertile
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Edit-
https://insektenliebe.com/en/everything-you-need-to-know-about-an-ootheca/

Haven't read this. Only quick sharing.
@Stanthropical

 

[Stanthropical]

I'm perfectly capable of doing research, but I was asking whether anybody knows, not how to conduct research.

 

[Esoterix]

This isn’t my cat. I don’t know where this cat came from…

 

[Stanthropical]

Meow

 

[Esoterix]

Made itself at home. I think it’s hungry.

 

[Normalish]

Does he want a friend, this one's a neighbour's

 

[ConsciousNobody]

I'm perfectly capable of doing research, but I was asking whether anybody knows, not how to conduct research.

Umm. Being misread is something I have grown used to... I wasn't trying to be harsh. I shared what I found and knew in a friendly way. I didn't mean anything else by it. I apologize if you misread me.

 

[Esoterix]

Cute. I think I’m front of line as best friend, though.

 

[Harley31]

Fml. I'm not prepared for this.

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Does anybody know how to figure out whether a Chinese praying mantis mated and eggs are fertilized? lol

From what I've read a fertilised egg sack will have a more uniformed shape and dark spots in it. An un-fertilised egg sack will not only harden after 5 days but start to shrivel up.

You can put the sack in the fridge until spring to delay hatching and release them in the garden.
You're gonna be a Grandpa!

 

[Esoterix]

I guess she’s staying the night. Meow.

 

[Stanthropical]

I love my solar string lights.

 

[Esoterix]

^ they really brighten up your prison cell.

 

[Stanthropical]

 

[ConsciousNobody]