{"id":1120578600996,"title":"One Carolina Mantis Egg ... Fresh For This Season","handle":"copy-of-carolina-praying-mantis-adult-male-and-female-educational-fun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eNow Available.  Fresh for this Season One Carolina Mantis Egg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e     Carolina Mantis Egg (OOTHECA) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e     Included: One 32 oz. clear cup, coconut fiber and vented lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e     The hatching process starts once we ship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAll Carolina Egg Cases Are FRESH For The Season and they hatch out a lot of mantis!   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTop Educational Project For The Classroom or At Home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCarolina Praying Mantis help to Control pest insects in the green house or garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Carolina Mantis Egg (Ootheca) comes attached to a stick with coconut fiber to help maintain a proper moisture level.   It will come packed in its own hatching container.  Simply remove the packing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Carolina \u003cspan\u003eOotheca\u003c\/span\u003e should be lightly misted every other day as they need some moisture to hatch.  Do not place near a heat source that is over 80 degrees F.  Do not keep the Mantis Egg under 65 degrees F.  Ideally the temperature should be between 75 and 80 degrees F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe mantis nymphs will be very small when they hatch.  If you plan on raising any to adult size, we suggest you visit our store and purchase the Melanogaster fruit fly starter culture kit.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eShipping:   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eYour Carolina Mantis Egg Kit will be well insulated from damage with our premium packing and shipping process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSafe arrival:  If there is any damage in shipping, please contact us within one day with photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGuarantee:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWE DO GUARANTEE HATCHING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe do what others don't do.....that is we do guarantee hatching of one egg.  Even though we have no control over the hatching process, we want all of our customers to be happy with their purchase.  Therefore, if after the allotted time; your egg case does not hatch, all we ask is that you send us a photo of the mantis egg cases cut in half so we can see inside the mantis eggs. This will help us with quality control.  We will send one replacement.  As you can appreciate, \u003cstrong\u003ewe cannot cover the postage on egg case replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e because of the extra costs incurred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eYour replacement will be for the egg only, so please keep your hatching cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThings to keep in mind when hatching your egg case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf the egg dries out it will not hatch.  If it is placed in direct sunlight and gets too hot it will not hatch.   If it is kept too wet it will not hatch.  Some have put the egg case in a freezer thinking this would be the best way to store them until they hatch; that will destroy the mantis nymphs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAs you can appreciate many variables can affect the hatching process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhat we can assure you is that these egg cases are fresh for this season and if looked after properly, it should hatch within the allotted time frame which can be anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe mantis babies will be very small when they hatch.  It is best to separate them into a larger container or release them within 2 to 3 days.  Please contact us for suggestions.   The smaller fruit fly Drosophila Melanogaster the best starter food item for your baby mantis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen your mantis are at the L-3 stage they will need a larger fruit fly item.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Drosophila Hydei is a good choice for a larger food item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe suggest you purchase the fruit flies or fruit fly kits at the same time you purchase your praying mantis egg kit.  This way you will have fruit flies on hand when the mantis hatch.  This will give you enough time to re-culture the fruit flies giving you 3 to 4 times the amount you started with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2025-01-30T11:39:36-05:00","created_at":"2019-02-03T23:27:52-05:00","vendor":"Insect Sales.com","type":"Carolina Praying Mantis","tags":["Caralonia mantis","Carolina mantis","Mantis","Praying Mantis"],"price":1595,"price_min":1595,"price_max":1595,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":10157623377956,"title":"Shipped USPS or Click Here for Options","option1":"Shipped USPS or Click Here for Options","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"One Carolina Mantis Egg ... 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  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTop Educational Project For The Classroom or At Home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCarolina Praying Mantis help to Control pest insects in the green house or garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Carolina Mantis Egg (Ootheca) comes attached to a stick with coconut fiber to help maintain a proper moisture level.   It will come packed in its own hatching container.  Simply remove the packing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Carolina \u003cspan\u003eOotheca\u003c\/span\u003e should be lightly misted every other day as they need some moisture to hatch.  Do not place near a heat source that is over 80 degrees F.  Do not keep the Mantis Egg under 65 degrees F.  Ideally the temperature should be between 75 and 80 degrees F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe mantis nymphs will be very small when they hatch.  If you plan on raising any to adult size, we suggest you visit our store and purchase the Melanogaster fruit fly starter culture kit.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eShipping:   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eYour Carolina Mantis Egg Kit will be well insulated from damage with our premium packing and shipping process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSafe arrival:  If there is any damage in shipping, please contact us within one day with photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGuarantee:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWE DO GUARANTEE HATCHING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe do what others don't do.....that is we do guarantee hatching of one egg.  Even though we have no control over the hatching process, we want all of our customers to be happy with their purchase.  Therefore, if after the allotted time; your egg case does not hatch, all we ask is that you send us a photo of the mantis egg cases cut in half so we can see inside the mantis eggs. This will help us with quality control.  We will send one replacement.  As you can appreciate, \u003cstrong\u003ewe cannot cover the postage on egg case replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e because of the extra costs incurred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eYour replacement will be for the egg only, so please keep your hatching cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThings to keep in mind when hatching your egg case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf the egg dries out it will not hatch.  If it is placed in direct sunlight and gets too hot it will not hatch.   If it is kept too wet it will not hatch.  Some have put the egg case in a freezer thinking this would be the best way to store them until they hatch; that will destroy the mantis nymphs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAs you can appreciate many variables can affect the hatching process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhat we can assure you is that these egg cases are fresh for this season and if looked after properly, it should hatch within the allotted time frame which can be anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe mantis babies will be very small when they hatch.  It is best to separate them into a larger container or release them within 2 to 3 days.  Please contact us for suggestions.   The smaller fruit fly Drosophila Melanogaster the best starter food item for your baby mantis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen your mantis are at the L-3 stage they will need a larger fruit fly item.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Drosophila Hydei is a good choice for a larger food item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe suggest you purchase the fruit flies or fruit fly kits at the same time you purchase your praying mantis egg kit.  This way you will have fruit flies on hand when the mantis hatch.  This will give you enough time to re-culture the fruit flies giving you 3 to 4 times the amount you started with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}