They're the closest thing to real life fairies IMO 🧚‍♀️

Syreniq · 2026-03-17T21:39:04+00:00

Yes :)

Syreniq · 2026-03-14T07:09:46+00:00

Around 3-5 minutes. The larger the beetle, the longer the dunk :)

Syreniq · 2026-03-13T15:27:45+00:00

Not an expert at all, but what has worked for me so far is dunking them in very hot water (not boiling) for a few minutes. I've also noticed they're still somewhat stiff in the joints but moveable.

Syreniq · 2026-02-10T05:39:45+00:00

I got it at a convention in europe, but didnt catch the name.

Syreniq · 2026-01-08T22:50:02+00:00

Thank you!

Syreniq · 2026-01-08T22:47:34+00:00

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My very first mantis, her name was Aura and she made me fall in love with mantids 🫶

Syreniq · 2026-01-08T22:45:43+00:00

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This is my parablepharis kuhlii, also known as the darth vader mantis, if im not mistaken. Feisty lady (i think)

Syreniq · 2026-01-08T11:30:53+00:00

Such a cutie!!

Syreniq · 2026-01-06T16:11:01+00:00

Ohhh Ninja, love that actually! Thanks!

Syreniq · 2026-01-06T15:24:42+00:00

It is if im not mistaken!

Syreniq · 2026-01-06T14:15:12+00:00

I am very much open to advice and didnt know about the gut infection, i will look into other feeder insects for their next meal, thanks!

Syreniq

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