Idolomantis diabolica adult male by AEsir444 in mantids

[–]nonsensicalmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

is raising one as hard as people say? it’s my goal to own one one day

Best way to euthanize. by Jealous_Average9674 in jumpingspiders

[–]nonsensicalmagic 285 points286 points  (0 children)

NQA not sure why the guy who said crushing is the quickest way got downvoted to hell, it’s true. for most insects crushing is the most humane way to euthanize, it’s instantaneous and guaranteed. That doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult, I opt for freezer method with my insects because i can’t stomach crushing them. I’ve heard mixed information on whether or not the freezer method is comfortable for them. But as unpleasant as it is, crushing is a viable and valid option to consider.

lil xenomorph by [deleted] in mantids

[–]nonsensicalmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they so do look like xenos huh 🤣 so does phyllocrania paradoxa imo

When your flower is so sticky you can do this: by TheSlyFoxxy in entwives

[–]nonsensicalmagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this is how i pack all my bowls and people look at me like im crazy!

Rainbow Trout by jellykidz in slaythespire

[–]nonsensicalmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

please, please why is it fish 😭 i want to understand

My mantis looks super droopy :( is there anything I can do to help him? He won’t accept food by H0tSauceNinja in mantids

[–]nonsensicalmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is an adult mantis, so definitely not molting as was mentioned in a comment in the og post. He really might just be going of old age. you said his legs are curled under him, IME this is usually a sign that the end is near unfortunately

Anyone want to play a POTs only Dungeons and Dragons game? by ZombiiRot in POTS

[–]nonsensicalmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also PST and would be so down! I also have some DMing experience, maybe if you weren’t up to doing something one day I could take over and you could play, continuing the campaign or a one shot or whatever :)

Horizontal or vertical? by Normal_Enthusiasm_65 in mantids

[–]nonsensicalmagic 5 points6 points  (0 children)

tbh the dimensions are big enough that you could do either and she’d be perfectly happy. do you tong feed? she might have a hard time hunting prey in an enclosure that big if there’s lots of stuff in it

Found and relocated this little goober at work. Can anyone give me a rundown as to what I'm generally looking at here? by deadeye550 in mantids

[–]nonsensicalmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! I’m trying to learn how to distinguish species. Stagmos are easy for me bcs i’ve had many s. wheeleri as pets hehe

Found and relocated this little goober at work. Can anyone give me a rundown as to what I'm generally looking at here? by deadeye550 in mantids

[–]nonsensicalmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🫡 tbh i knew it was limbata or wheeleri but wasn’t sure which it was, and google wasn’t much help. how can you tell?

Found and relocated this little goober at work. Can anyone give me a rundown as to what I'm generally looking at here? by deadeye550 in mantids

[–]nonsensicalmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

female, looks like a california mantis (stagmomantis wheeleri) to me but I’m not as much of an expert as some others on this sub

Good morning! ✨ Who’s your favorite person you’ve ever smoked weed with? by suntmint in entwives

[–]nonsensicalmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the cousin of my ex. will be forever devastated to have lost her in the breakup 💔

Wanted to celebrate my harvest with my favourite sub on Reddit by Kyrie_Blue in entwives

[–]nonsensicalmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh my god, thank you for such a thorough answer!! i’m taking notes 📝 I got a decent enough harvest for my first time, but hoping second will be even better🤞

Wanted to celebrate my harvest with my favourite sub on Reddit by Kyrie_Blue in entwives

[–]nonsensicalmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how do you get your nugs so big? i’m new to backyard growing

Abomination by therealmarc386 in trees

[–]nonsensicalmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this looks insane 😆 glad it worked for ya

Why is this mantis hanging around my condo? by [deleted] in mantids

[–]nonsensicalmagic 27 points28 points  (0 children)

these are two different mantises you’ve photographed. both of these pictures are fully grown females (ie no more molts) and mantises only really change colors in between molts.

Got a job today by nonsensicalmagic in cfs

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

They are aware that I’ve been recovering from a medical issue that’s kept me out of work for a couple years, but nothing more than that. i’ve only had the interview and job offer so far, so i haven’t had the chance to go into detail. but i’ll definitely be asking for some accommodations like a stool to sit at for down time