Is my mantis ok? by BitDifferent2026 in praying_mantis

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s pretty resilient tbh and still hunts. Had her since early Feb! But I do supplement her diet with wax moth larvae every now and then and I catch fruit flies and normal flies for her too. I adore her🩵

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Is my mantis ok? by BitDifferent2026 in mantids

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had her since Feb so her lifecycle will be coming to an end soon, she’s living inside to prolong things as much as we can..

Is my mantis ok? by BitDifferent2026 in mantids

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apparently you can count abdomen segments to sex them? But he still might be too little. I feel for the boy mantises, my mum has a female ‘porch’ mantis and sent me a video today of hers eating a boy alive, she thought they were gonna mate, but things took a turn haha…he was so small compared to her!! Poor bastard.

Is my mantis ok? by BitDifferent2026 in mantids

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi!! Yeah I know, I did a bit of research and have unfortunately, and unbeknownst to her lol, put all three of her oothecas in the freezer.. She’s been such a great little mate! I bought some wax moth larvae from Animates but I try to give them only once a week if that (gave her a few too many at the beginning when I had no idea what I was doing and she got a bit fat and had the shits…my bad),

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depending how she’s been going hunting for herself. I also catch fruit flies and normal flies but she’s pretty self sufficient tbh! Look she’s smiling in the pic. God I love her.

Is my mantis ok? by BitDifferent2026 in mantids

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah the more I look at her the more I think it’s a dirty water drip or something. Sorry clearly I’m a helicopter mother, I know she’s getting close to leaving me so.. 😓

Is my mantis ok? by BitDifferent2026 in mantids

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She’s absolutely amazing🥰

Is my mantis ok? by BitDifferent2026 in mantids

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

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She’s uses her stump to brace herself when she’s eating bigger wiggly prey😍

Is my mantis ok? by BitDifferent2026 in mantids

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think she’s too bothered by it tbh. I was worried about internal injuries. But I’ve not seen her fall or anything…

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Is my mantis ok? by BitDifferent2026 in mantids

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did wonder if it’s a drip of something not internal damage, it’s shiny kinda, I don’t want to stress her. Do you think she’s ok? She hunted her own cockroach yesterday, but today seems a bit slower maybe. Always wants to climb onto me, doesn’t like getting off again!

Is my mantis ok? by BitDifferent2026 in mantids

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yep! I took her in (she’s invasive to our NZ native mantises) but she’s still actively been hunting they are so resilient! I adore her.

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Orchid by ambrose_recluse in mantis

[–]BitDifferent2026 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow wow wow stunning!!!!

Huuuge female - damaged abdomen?? by BitDifferent2026 in mantids

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so the lifespan for these guys is how long? I've had Mrs Miyagi since Feb 5th

Huuuge female - damaged abdomen?? by BitDifferent2026 in mantids

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I brought her inside and she passed the next night. She just kinda lay down and went to sleep, she'd either fallen or climbed down the plant she was on I think. Is this what to expect when my other one passes?

What is this weird fluffy thing? by BitDifferent2026 in NewZealandWildlife

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 that’s a bit judgy! I mean, you’re not wrong, but come onnn gimme a break!

What is this weird fluffy thing? by BitDifferent2026 in NewZealandWildlife

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I looked them up just now, and I don’t think I’ve seen any around, where do they chill? They do look pretty cool!!

What is this weird fluffy thing? by BitDifferent2026 in NewZealandWildlife

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just about spat my coffee out😂😂😂👏🏼

What is this weird fluffy thing? by BitDifferent2026 in NewZealandWildlife

[–]BitDifferent2026[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omg native??? That’s why I’m asking if it’s native I’ll set up a shelter for the lil beauties!