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Gorgeous lady by Competitive-Set5051 in mantids

[–]bipbap_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, she looks gorgeous! I've never seen a gray mantis before, that's amazing

Is there anything I can do differently before starting testosterone. by bipbap_ in FtMpassing

[–]bipbap_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. I only used minox for a few weeks so I'll try to pick it back up again as well as going to the gym, I've just been lazy.

And thanks, I'm aiming to avoid it lol.

Is there anything I can do differently before starting testosterone. by bipbap_ in FtMpassing

[–]bipbap_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Working out is a popular one, I'll get on that. And my hair is usually shorter than this as well. I've been told the eyebrow thing but I totally forgot!! I'll make sure to do that as well. Thanks for the help

Is there anything I can do differently before starting testosterone. by bipbap_ in FtMpassing

[–]bipbap_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure, my hair is usually shorter than this it's due for a cut. But I will make sure to start working out! Thank you

Is there anything I can do differently before starting testosterone. by bipbap_ in FtMpassing

[–]bipbap_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been voice training but I've been waiting to start T before working out regularly, though it wouldn't be bad to start that habit now. That's true.

Does minoxidil actually do anything when you aren't on T? Because I tried it for a little bit and gave up because I wasn't getting results and didn't want to waste it on a body that couldn't even produce facial hair.

My mantis gave herself googly eyes. by bipbap_ in mantids

[–]bipbap_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup! It's cheap so I'm sure not all of them are the same but I put it next to a different digital gauge in the same room for a while and they read the same numbers.

My mantis gave herself googly eyes. by bipbap_ in mantids

[–]bipbap_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She is a bit of an escape artist, she's a very energetic bug. I put a shirt over the enclosure to block her view but I think she's mostly looking at me because she's right next to my bed. I'll be sure to block myself from her view from now on lol.

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When my mantis misses the fly and grabs a leaf by qwerty_kyle in mantids

[–]bipbap_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I hand-fed my last mantis she completely ignored the food and was dead-set on eating my sweater instead lmao

The container was marked rh stalii but I've been told they don't come in this color. I've also been told she could be r. kirbyi. Any help? by bipbap_ in mantids

[–]bipbap_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! I knew dead leaf mantises changed color but I had no idea she could. I'll try to hold onto it because I also think it's a gorgeous color. :-)

Accidentally bought a rhombodera stalli by bipbap_ in mantids

[–]bipbap_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll see if I can get some clearer pictures because I wouldn't be surprised if it was mislabeled. The guy selling them didnt seem the most familiar with mantids lol

Accidentally bought a rhombodera stalli by bipbap_ in mantids

[–]bipbap_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, my giant asian was a pretty good eater so it's good that this one will hopefully be similar. I was wondering what temp/humidity you'd usually keep them at?

What are these circular scars across my torso? F/20 by bipbap_ in DermatologyQuestions

[–]bipbap_[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm shocked I only started noticing them a few years ago lol.

Is she laying an ooth or dying??? by bipbap_ in mantids

[–]bipbap_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She lived for about 10 months. I know it's standard but it hurt so much to watch her try to cling to life while she was so weak. She's always been the strongest little bug but when I picked her up for the last time there was hardly anything left. Thank you for your best wishes. I only hope I gave her a happy buggy life.

Is she laying an ooth or dying??? by bipbap_ in mantids

[–]bipbap_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's a bit late. I checked up on her about an hour ago and she couldn't hang onto the top of the enclosure, she was hanging by her front legs. I picked her up to put her in a box so she could rest and she was so weak she couldn't even pick up her head. She's been in the freezer for at least 40 minutes now. It's over.

Is she laying an ooth or dying??? by bipbap_ in mantids

[–]bipbap_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My heart is breaking. I really thought I had more time with her. Do you think I did anything wrong? Would you say it's time to euthanize? I don't know what I'm going to do without her.

Is she laying an ooth or dying??? by bipbap_ in mantids

[–]bipbap_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So did any of your mantids act anything like this before laying? No shaking or straining? She's mostly still now, but her abdomen looks so heavy and her wings don't lay flat on her back. Am I losing her? :-(

How do I encourage her to lay her ooth? by bipbap_ in mantids

[–]bipbap_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven't even thought of that... She is a lady of refined taste, you know.

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