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  • From: BluebonnetHillMiniaturesRanch AT webtv.net (Elizabeth B.)
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  • Subject: [Market-farming] About Mexican Jumping Beans
  • Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 00:24:00 -0500

http://www.beansthatjump.com

Observe also Metamorphosis (Egg-Caterpillar-PUPA-Butterfly)

The seed of a Mexican shrub. (Spurge family-Euphorbiaceae-Sebastiana
Pavoniana) is famous for its quick jumping movements.

The movements of a jumping bean are actually caused by a caterpillar
that lives inside the seed. Butterflies of the species laspey resia
saltitans deposit their eggs in the shrub's flower.

After the eggs hatch, the caterpillars burrow into the young seeds of
the shrub. The caterpillar eats away the inside of the seed, but it
leaves the seed wall undamaged. The caterpillar then builds a web along
the inner wall.

Apparently, the seed jumps when the caterpillar grasps the web and jerks
its body vigorously. This helps scare away birds and other animals that
might try to eat the seeds.

Warmth - increase the caterpillar activity and jumping. Jumping beans
remain active for several months. The caterpillar makes a circular lid
by cutting through the seed wall.

The caterpillar later forms a cocoon and begins to change into a
butterfly. When the change is completed, the adult butterfly pushes
through the lid and leaves the seed.  

Jumping Beans are only harvested once a year.

Bean Care Making Them Jump Life Cycle 

No batteries, microchips, or programming required. Completely house
trained upon arrival. Fascinating and entertaining for the youngsters.
Bring back a little nostalgia from the good old days.

Mexican Jumping Beans are a seasonal phenomena harvested only once a
year. Jumping Beans mature 21 days after the first Spring rains in May
and must be collected soon after they fall to the ground. By the time
our fresh Jumping beans are imported and packaged, they become available
for adoption around mid-August through December 1st.

Legal Stuff: WARNING - Choking hazard - Contains small parts. Not
recommended for children under 4 years of age. Adult supervision
strongly advised.

We appreciate our customers. If you are happy with our products tell a
friend...IF NOT--Tell Us.

OUR GUARANTEE:
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, simply return the little
guys within 10 days for a full refund. 
 
Thank you for visiting Beans That Jump.
 
Sincerely,
Tom Kramer
Head Bean

World Headquarters:
Beans That Jump
7942 Emerald Bluff Court
Houston, TX 77095

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  • [Market-farming] About Mexican Jumping Beans, Elizabeth B., 05/10/2006

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