Metallyticus splendidus - Page 7

andy bailey · #61 (**permalink**) 13th February 2010, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Rob Byatt

Sorry mate, second time you've asked

Nice!

I`ve adapted a 4 tier glass cabinet from Ikea to much the same effect, except I`ve had to put individual net doors on each section because there`s only one big door. Is that cork sheet on the walls? I`ve wondered about this for those species that lay ooths on tree trunks but I`ve not yet sourced it.

Gurd · #62 (**permalink**) 13th February 2010, 20:04

Congrats mate

Yes it is cork sheet Andy
Bet the unit was a bit of bugger to get up to the buggery mate

Lethalhayd · #63 (**permalink**) 13th February 2010, 22:30

JEEZ thats one huge set up, well done was the ooth laying taking place? if so good luck with them!

noobsauce · #64 (**permalink**) 17th February 2010, 07:50

So did you get the ooth in the end rob? pics please x)
Ryan

Rob Byatt · #65 (**permalink**) 17th February 2010, 08:49

Yes, one ootheca laid

I'll try to get a picture but it's pretty well hidden

noobsauce · #66 (**permalink**) 17th February 2010, 10:38

great news rob! so how many nymphs does each ooth hatch, do you know? while your at it get some pics of their setup(s) as it now x) pleasee
Ryan

Jakakadave · #67 (**permalink**) 19th February 2010, 16:40

Holy Moley,

This is mighty exciting. I've been harassing Christian about collecting a pair of these from him at Hamm, but I think on balance 160€ per pair is too rich for my blood.

Rob Byatt · #68 (**permalink**) 19th February 2010, 18:40

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Originally Posted by Jakakadave

Holy Moley,

This is mighty exciting. I've been harassing Christian about collecting a pair of these from him at Hamm, but I think on balance 160€ per pair is too rich for my blood.

Thata's probably cheap to be honest

Rob Byatt · #69 (**permalink**) 1st March 2010, 15:23

I have a pair mating now :clap:

Job_rohns · #70 (**permalink**) 2nd March 2010, 13:24

Hope it's successful.