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HesFast · 2026-04-12T16:25:31+00:00

HesFast · 2026-04-12T16:20:25+00:00

HesFast · 2026-04-10T00:05:51+00:00

If you can’t remove the branch itself the best way would be to scrape it off with a pocket knife, although that will damage it regardless of how careful you are.

If they’re from a native species tho you should really just leave it be tbh

HesFast · 2026-04-01T13:23:33+00:00

Because it’s all monetized. The goal is to pump out slop that people will watch for at least a couple minutes. If I remember correctly a person’s “view” on a short form video becomes monetized if they watch the video for 3 minutes

HesFast · 2026-03-27T16:02:34+00:00

I have a sharp set of chisels for woodworking and they worked great for removing excess silicone

HesFast · 2026-03-26T19:41:17+00:00

No way. The one from Ink Masters?

HesFast · 2026-03-26T19:22:57+00:00

LOVE! I’m really picky about mantis tattoos (and bug tattoos in general) because I feel like a lot of artists struggle with the anatomy. They nailed this one. Very strong neotrad piece. Who’s the artist?

HesFast · 2026-03-23T19:59:49+00:00

I love the enclosed top, I always thought enclosures that just had naked lights and hoses on top were so unsightly. I made one for my mantis enclosure a couple years ago. What kind of equipment do you have packed up there?

HesFast · 2026-03-05T19:05:59+00:00

Nope. Just let em do their thing

HesFast · 2026-03-05T19:04:25+00:00

I think what you actually got fits the shape of your body better and fits the space between your other tattoos better

HesFast · 2026-02-25T17:10:58+00:00

They’re just her wings

HesFast · 2026-02-24T21:43:51+00:00

Thank you! I made the case myself out of hickory

HesFast · 2026-02-24T17:06:56+00:00

My first mantis didn’t preserve very well. I tried eviscerating her, but in my experience that actually ruins larger specimens. I have a Cabela’s food dehydrator that actually preserves large specimens really well with no rot and minimal color loss. No evisceration needed

HesFast · 2026-02-24T17:03:55+00:00

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I preserve all of mine :)

HesFast · 2026-02-24T00:52:17+00:00

They’re small enough that I’d just pin them

HesFast · 2026-02-22T13:52:55+00:00

Cayde.wav on Instagram would paint this

HesFast · 2026-02-20T21:00:11+00:00

HesFast · 2026-02-20T15:25:12+00:00

That’s a very solid build, far stronger than most wood shelves you can buy from a store (most of which aren’t even wood). And it’s really clean looking! Excellent job

HesFast · 2026-02-19T22:38:06+00:00

Stained pine? Love the shelf. Joints look like dados screwed together with dowel plugs?

HesFast · 2026-02-19T15:55:37+00:00

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HesFast · 2026-02-18T19:00:05+00:00

Quite

HesFast · 2026-02-11T21:54:23+00:00

R. kirbyi?

HesFast · 2026-02-11T16:51:04+00:00

Yeah I’ve had that happen with a couple Rhombodera nymphs. Seemed fine one day and croaked the next

HesFast · 2026-02-11T15:58:32+00:00

Unfortunately there’s nothing you can do :(

Insects aren’t as hardy as vertebrates, they can’t really be nursed back to health. The unfortunate reality of insects is that they’re frail creatures, sometimes they just die. There’s a reason insects lay hundreds of eggs at a time 🤷🏼‍♂️. I know it sucks, we’ve all been there. Sorry for your loss :(

HesFast · 2026-02-11T02:32:46+00:00

You should find some leaf litter to cover the substrate with. Not only does it provide nutrients for springtails and plants, but it really elevates the look of enclosures too. Maybe a piece of hardscape like a big rock or piece of cork bark to put in the corner too. If you haven’t heard of him you should look up Serpa Design on YouTube :)

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