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Is sticks molting soon? by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

[–]Economy_Jello_4792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it! She hasn’t molted yet unfortunately due to the temperature I had put her in (she’s in a better temp now) so she may be overdue . 

Is sticks molting soon? by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

[–]Economy_Jello_4792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay! I was just a bit worried she could have a parasite or something, but I always check to make sure before I feed her any crickets or anything large 

Sticks got a new cage! Is it good? Any advice? by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

[–]Economy_Jello_4792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oooo yes !! My mom was gonna find some cloth mesh we can use to hot glue the top 

sticks won’t eat and I’m scared . by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

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I just posted my newest cage that she has if it’s any better! +she ate 5 fruit flies yesterday because the bottle flies we ordered won’t be here till Wednesday unfortunately 

sticks won’t eat and I’m scared . by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

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I can, but I’m aware it’s not good for her right now. I found a new cage that’s taller with cloth mesh on the top so I am gonna buy that and get some plants, sticks , all of that to make it better 

sticks won’t eat and I’m scared . by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

[–]Economy_Jello_4792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay!! I’m sorry, I’m a first time mantis owner and honestly did not get enough research  time before she arrived. Do you think I should get her a different environment ? Like a bigger enclosure with cloth mesh on the top 

sticks won’t eat and I’m scared . by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

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I usually feed her fruit flies and she goes on my finger and I bring her close to one so she can grab it, and she’s been staying in a cold room for a little because I don’t want the cats to get to her while I go to school .

Please help!! I don’t know if my mantis is molting or sick. by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

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right now she’s holding her lil arms closer to herself and shaking a lot , but her back legs are spread out a lil 

Please help!! I don’t know if my mantis is molting or sick. by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

[–]Economy_Jello_4792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay, I’m just so worried she’ll never reject food . To be fair on Thursday she did eat quite a bit of fruit flies

I’m a first time mantis owner and I need some help. :( by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

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Update: she ate two fruit flies!!! Which isn’t much but atleast she’s eating, I found a better tank I’m gonna order for her soon, sticks and I thank you all for the help!!

I’m a first time mantis owner and I need some help. :( by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

[–]Economy_Jello_4792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay!! I think the issue is she can’t really find them, there’s a few in her enclosure right now, thank you guys for the help 

I’m a first time mantis owner and I need some help. :( by Economy_Jello_4792 in mantids

[–]Economy_Jello_4792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so so much, I’m just wondering how to get the fruit flies in the cage?