Jeff surprised Bracken with a Praying Mantis Egg that he got at a local garden store. As with the ladybugs, this surprise was very well received by our bug-loving boy. We wondered why it hadn’t hatched yet, but a friend said it can take two to three weeks before it does. It’s a little over two weeks now and Bracken is patiently waiting. We have a sprouting lid on top of the jar for air flow and there could be anywhere from 75 to 200 babies that emerge! We’ll keep you posted if they hatch…
Brilliant! Josh had stick insects for a while and they were fascinating to when they hatched. It is great having a bug loving boy as long you don’t mind all sorts being brought into the house! x
Yes! Do keep us informed. That looks so exiting!!!
Sending love to you all,
From Sita
I wish we had them here. They’re very interesting. I didn’t realize so many babies! That’s a lot of pest-eating potential!