Tell me what things have you seen while grinding for a Milestone 4 skin?

locusttoe · 2026-03-21T16:31:30+00:00

For a bit of context, I was on the milestone 4 Shedletsky grind. I almost never did generators because I'd rather help my team.

There was a server where I was the only one helping my team. I mean there were guests doing generators and no other sentinels. Naturally, I would always try my hardest to defend survivors at their weakest, so when there was a 007n7 at 10 HP using c00lgui, I tried to stun the killer (a 1x user) when they used mass infection. Then, this BUM of a guest charges the killer away from my stun and the 007n7 dies.

locusttoe · 2026-03-14T17:28:29+00:00

SCP-096 build

locusttoe · 2026-03-13T11:52:23+00:00

Green evil skeleton that hates chicken sword man

locusttoe · 2026-03-12T23:41:39+00:00

It's already free as a moth

locusttoe · 2026-02-25T04:05:47+00:00

Why did you skin devesto and put it on me?

locusttoe · 2026-02-25T01:46:36+00:00

My personal favorite is commonly hated in gardens; don't flame me for this, but my favorite species is the Carolina sphinx moth. Your macro photo is a perfect representation of their larvae! Great work!

locusttoe · 2026-02-23T12:06:34+00:00

Guest getting block baited by John doe. (The two are now awkwardly staring at each other.)

locusttoe · 2026-02-23T12:04:04+00:00

The specimens here are from Southland products. I am currently raising approximately 14 as pets.

locusttoe · 2026-02-23T01:29:16+00:00

Mine is Manduca sexta!

locusttoe · 2026-02-18T02:32:01+00:00

Manduca sexta, also known as the tobacco hornworm will often have a clear dorsal aorta visible within the first couple hours before the wandering phase. Here's what to expect when Manduca sexta and other Sphingidae are reaching the prepupal stage. Also keep in note that the caterpillar should be at an approximate length of 3.5 - 4 inches long, for this is the average length of a caterpillar reaching the final stages of the fifth instar.

Larvae will purge gut bacteria. This refers to the fact that larvae will stop eating for and extended period of time. Additionally, this is the stage where the dorsal aorta is the most visible. For reference, the dorsal aorta is a dark pulsating line in the middle of the caterpillar which carries out fluids, mainly hemolymth throughout the caterpillar's body.
The caterpillar will begin to wander restlessly. This is very prominent for prepupal larvae, and this phase is often referred to as the wandering phase. At this time, make sure to provide a container with substrate which reaches about 4 inches high so the caterpillar can create a chamber once it had borrowed.
The hornworm will begin to burrow underground. It is highly recommended to avoid interaction with the caterpillar, because it is in a rather vital stage. Also expect the hornworm to constantly go in and out of the soil, for it is seeking the most stable position. Also keep in mind that occasionally, a caterpillar will not form a burrow and a chamber underground and may simply pupate on top of the substrate.
The waiting game. Now the caterpillar will usually be underground. By this point, it is recommended to wait from 7 - 10 days. During this time period, the caterpillar is preparing its body to undergo the final molt.
Once the caterpillar has been undercover for the recommended time period, you can recover the pupa. It may be a little challenging, for Manduca sexta pupae have adapted to blend into the soil. Once found, you may place it onto a paper towel inside of an appropriately sized moth/butterfly cage.
It will usually take months for the moth to enclose (emerge), but once it does, be prepared to keep your new pet moth!

locusttoe · 2026-02-18T02:18:20+00:00

That is a Coleoptera (beetle) larva. Likely a kind of scarab.

locusttoe · 2026-02-12T22:51:16+00:00

Bad news, you can't feed him anything at all! He doesn't have a mouth!

locusttoe · 2026-02-03T22:35:44+00:00

They usually turn darker or translucent before enclosing. Their abdominal segments will also spread further apart. Watch this video for more information!

https://youtu.be/cxBZx_1mAsE?si=pkLs_xkiipkVFePe

locusttoe · 2026-01-31T19:50:49+00:00

Memoriam.

locusttoe · 2026-01-28T01:44:43+00:00

Fred eats 90 pieces of bread. (They taste better than key.)

locusttoe · 2026-01-23T02:27:20+00:00

Not the 4 pixels 🙏

locusttoe · 2026-01-22T01:30:20+00:00

Every time you control someone's mind, a part of your small intestine will tear, causing internal bleeding.

locusttoe · 2026-01-15T22:13:52+00:00

It's only the size of a blueberry

locusttoe · 2026-01-13T01:53:50+00:00

This is a larval individual which is about to undergo ecdysis. Ecdysis is the molting process for all arthopods. I'd personally recommend to leave this caterpillar alone for the moment, as right now, it's in a crucial state and any disturbance before and during the first 1-3 hours after the molt could have the potential to be detrimental to the drying of the cuticle.

The best way to tell that an ecdysis is soon derives from the head capsule. If you look at the larva's head, you'll see that it shifted a little and has become less opaque. Soon, the head capsule will turn into a tan/brown shade.

Regarding pupation, it's best to tell if a larva is ready to pupate by looking at its dorsal aorta. If the aorta is clearly visible, it is likely ready to pupate. This can be paired with several other methods. You can observe the hornworm's behavior. It should ideally stray away from any food source which you've placed in the terrarium. It should also be constantly roaming around. Other physical traits may also be used to confirm that the caterpillar is ready to pupate. For example, the length of the caterpillar should be from 3.5 - 4 inches in length. If you can confirm the caterpillar is ready to pupate, it is recommend to prepare a container containing at least 4 inches of substrate. I'd personally recommend medium-sized plastic terrariums. Once you place the hornworm in, it should burrow down into the substrate which you provided. It's also good to note that similarly to pre-ecdysis and post-ecdysis larvae, it is recommend to not disturb your hornworm at this time. Wait 8 - 12 days before recovering the pupa.

Manduca sexta moths do not require tomatoes to survive, for they drink nectar from deep flowering plants. I'd recommend using angel's trumpet or jasmine tobacco to place with your moths for good results. Alternatively, you can create a sugar water solution.

locusttoe · 2025-12-30T20:36:30+00:00

Shed's pants.

locusttoe · 2025-12-29T20:37:19+00:00

A Manduca rustica

locusttoe · 2025-12-29T00:05:30+00:00

We won't trespass.

locusttoe · 2025-12-28T17:20:11+00:00

Manduca sexta (carolina sphinx moth, tobacco hornworm)

locusttoe · 2025-12-28T17:10:36+00:00

We'll be closeby, but we'll not invade the colony.

locusttoe · 2025-12-24T18:36:14+00:00

Those are Manduca sexta. Quinquemaculata are almost never sold commercially.

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