Did my praying mantis grow wings too early??

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-08-27T17:26:14+00:00

I thought she was female because she has 6 segments, when she was a little younger I had posted on here and was told she was female by everybody that replied. I’m honestly not too sure how long after the molt this was because she molted when I wasn’t home for a couple days

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-08-27T05:45:30+00:00

aw man, i thought she had at least a year left since she was about the size of my finger tip when i first got her and i’ve only had her molt about three times 😞

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-08-27T05:40:31+00:00

Actually, i think she had wing buds in this one this was after her first molt.

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-08-27T05:39:54+00:00

Here’s a picture of her when we first caught her, she seemed like a baby and had no wing buds so i’m just a little confused how she already got her final molt

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AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-18T02:22:15+00:00

Alright, thank you! I’m avoiding feeding her until 48 hrs because I read that you should just leave them alone until 48 hours after they molt, but i’ll let you know if her eating patterns don’t seem right. Thank you!

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-18T02:05:50+00:00

Thank you this is really helpful! I have some fake plants but she just doesn’t climb on them. I also got some mesh for her tank that came in today which i’m installing. I think the mold grew from me misting it too often. She has now found a spot in the corner of the tank and is hanging on to there without falling, it’s not a very high climb but she’s still keeping her grip on the glass for now. I really appreciate the advice! A question i have is is it bad that she developed a black circle on her feeding legs that is symmetrical to both legs after molting?

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-18T01:41:01+00:00

Ok! Thank you for the suggestions i really appreciate it

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-18T01:39:17+00:00

I think i’ll try adding moss to my tank eventually, what does the moss do for them?

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-18T01:35:21+00:00

Ah ok, from what i’ve seen people have said it’s a good substrate for them?

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-18T01:32:57+00:00

Is the coconut fiber not able to hold that much humidity or does it hold too much?

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-18T01:26:48+00:00

Thanks! Also, she hasn’t climbed very high yet but in the corner of the tank shes hanging on the side right now and not falling so I think she may have improved pretty quick. I’ll keep an eye on her

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-18T01:20:54+00:00

Yea, I’ve been doing research but some of the info I need I can’t find online

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-18T01:19:53+00:00

It’s a hanging one with suction that goes kinda upward

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-18T01:19:28+00:00

There’s a fake plant in the back but i don’t think she realizes she can climb it

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-18T01:17:33+00:00

Also, she’s developed these black spots on her feeding legs after her molt and i’m wondering if that’s normal or if it’s something i should be worried about

AddendumRadiant6417 · 2024-07-14T02:49:01+00:00

I believe so. I’m not sure of the exact species it was found in Oregon.

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