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name         Anthony H.
status       student
age          15

Question -   I have a female praying mantis and I have her  in medium
sized card board box because that is where she laid her eggs. I was
wondering, since she has laid them indoors, where should I place the box
so that the climate is suitable for the nymphs to emerge in about 3-6
months? I would also like to know if it is a problem if dust or water gets
on the packs of eggs, and if so where can I put the box to prevent it?


This site has information on life cycle and rearing of praying mantis:
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2154.html

J. Elliott
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