Trev 53 Report post Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) Largest Dionaea Trap Competition 2011 It's time again for the Biggest Trap Competition Prize for the winner this year is a Dionaea "Dentate X Piranha" The competition is open to anyone worldwide but the prize can only be sent within Europe. The rules are: The trap must be closed and photographed parallel to the camera, with a clear plastic ruler (in millimetres) in front of the trap, the trap is to be measured across the side just below the teeth, the teeth are NOT included in the measurement. Like this: Post your pictures here. You can enter as many times as you like. Pictures must be taken this year. Competition ends September 31st. Please keep discussion to a minimum, so the thread does not get flooded. May the biggest trap win! Trev :) Edited May 9, 2011 by Trev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trev 53 Report post Posted May 14, 2011 Here my first big trap of the year - on a "Giant Form", about 45mm, just finished developing and about to open. Trev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carniben 2 Report post Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) hello, Here is my Dionaea muscipula type : it is 3.7 cm Edited May 19, 2011 by carniben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amar 39 Report post Posted May 19, 2011 Here my first big trap of the year - on a "Giant Form", about 45mm, just finished developing and about to open. Trev Do you get the prize if you win? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mantrid 124 Report post Posted May 19, 2011 Do you get the prize if you win? I think by the way things are going he might just win himself, 45mm is going to be hard to beat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trev 53 Report post Posted May 19, 2011 Do you get the prize if you win? I get to keep it if I win, so I guess so. I've had a 45mm trap the last 2 years and been beaten by a 52mm trap both times. Trev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInactiveMoth 14 Report post Posted May 19, 2011 I think you'll win because no-one's really competing! No, I'm not either, I don't even have a VFT. Yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James O'Neill 42 Report post Posted May 19, 2011 I think you'll win because no-one's really competing! Give it time! There is the rest of the year and the biggest traps are yet to emerge... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guillaume 66 Report post Posted July 17, 2011 Here is my 5 cm trap from vft "Darwin". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trev 53 Report post Posted July 18, 2011 Looks like your going to win again Guillaume Trev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prized 36 Report post Posted July 18, 2011 That's not fair Guillaume ihihihihih Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guillaume 66 Report post Posted July 18, 2011 We have time to have bigger traps before september! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petesredtraps 68 Report post Posted July 18, 2011 Here is my 5 cm trap from vft "Darwin". Is that from the division I gave you? It's bigger than my own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milos Sula 4 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Here is my 5 cm trap from vft "Darwin". Wow, please do you have small division of this clone for sale/swap ? I can offer nepenthes. If you are interested i can send you the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesse 13 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Here is my 5 cm trap from vft "Darwin". Where are all the B52 traps in this thread? From the B52 official cultivar description: " traps that are up to 5.7 cm (2.25 inches) long" So where are all the B52 traps, length 50 to 57 mm? Really nobody has a single B52 with traps sized like in the official cultivar description? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trev 53 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 B-52 was the 2008 winner of this competition, but the clone never really lived up to the hype. photo courtesy of keehns Carnivores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mantrid 124 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Many cultivars are like this. People are too quick to label something as special. I think B52 should have been observed for a number of years before declaring it as having unusually large traps. Its should only then be a selling point if it consistently produces them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popespliff 17 Report post Posted July 25, 2011 Hi Fine looking Darwin. Is this the plant raised and named by myself at Southwest Carnivorous Plants. Regards Alistair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guillaume 66 Report post Posted July 25, 2011 I don't know it's Petesredtraps who send it to me last year, if it's coming from you it's a great typical vft. I really love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petesredtraps 68 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 That clears it up Alistair-you sent me the plant after I won it in a forum auction. I eventually gave a division to Guillaume from that very plant. So, this plant has been on TV,and now it's the strongest contender for this competition-you could say it's making a name for itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomasL 29 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 I can't belive it thats so bib traps are in Culture. Guillaume i think you are the winner. My biggest trap is this, but only 3,7cm. I think i must make something wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iminei 1 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 having trouble with the capabilities of my camera (or should that be the capabilities of the camera woman...me) but try this one... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trev 53 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 Picture looks good, but for future reference the ruler should be in front of trap so there can be no claims of optical illusion by perspective. Trev. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dino Belvedere Report post Posted August 18, 2011 Mine are rubbish this year. I think I've put them outside too early and it's been too cold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trev 53 Report post Posted September 22, 2011 Looks like Guillaume's going to win again... unless someone has a last minute 5cm+ traps out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
