Mantis laying like there is no tomorrow!

[Austin S.]

I found a large mantid at work around a month ago and decided to bring it home. Put it into a 10 gal with a lot of things to climb on and hang out on. Well I was checking out the edges of her aq, and knowticed she had laid 4 egg cases!!! Haha I dont know what to do right now. If I let them all hatch and try and raise them this winter, it would be hell. There are a lot of lil ones that come out am I right? i also heard you can put them into the frig. until it starts warming up outside and they should hatch, but keep the cases somewhat moist, but not too much or they would mold. What do you all think?

 

[Chrysopid]

My professor says to put the egg case in the fridge and take it out in March (I am in ks, I don't know how different OK is.)

I am trying it for the first time this year,
sorry I can't help more!

 

[Farom]

If you put them in the fridge you're going to need to consistently monitor the humidity so they don't dry out. It could be easier to keep them outside.
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