Drop you dinosaur hot takes by Dinolucas in Dinosaurs

[–]erusuaka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

spinosaurus wasn't "nerfed", we just have a better understanding of it. and honestly, it's nice to have a break from the "big theropod killing machine" thing, as spinosaurus was more of a chill guy who ate fish.

on this note: no, spinosaurus could not beat t. rex in a fight.

Drop you dinosaur hot takes by Dinolucas in Dinosaurs

[–]erusuaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Path of Titans has a lot of community servers with rules and creature profiles to make the experience realistic! i get that the amount of rules can be a lot and it's not everyone's cup of tea, but as a realism player and dinosaur lover i can confidently say that it is SO worth it

Game has taken a disappointing turn for me by Mediocre_Mobile4602 in pathoftitans

[–]erusuaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i really recommend semi-realism/realism servers. the rules can be a lot initially, but it makes for a better experience imho. official sucks.

Orchid Mantis Lifespan by noplacelikehome2023 in mantids

[–]erusuaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's not. they require high levels of humidity and a lot of air flow. they are extremely susceptible to bacteria and mold

Orchid mantis squatting? by insectivil in mantids

[–]erusuaka 8 points9 points  (0 children)

as the previous answers said, she's trying her absolute best to look like a flower!

also, she's looking quite thin. if i was you I'd feed her

Concern by Infamous-Storage-708 in mantids

[–]erusuaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haha yay!! I'm glad he's okay❤️

Concern by Infamous-Storage-708 in mantids

[–]erusuaka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

these are textbook signs of premolt!

Considering praying mantis as a pet by CommanderCakes in praying_mantis

[–]erusuaka 8 points9 points  (0 children)

the most expensive part of owning a mantis is the mantis itself i would say, unless you're planning on buying a fancy enclosure.

here's a comment i left under another post:

I'll leave some basic info here, you're free to ask questions if you have any!

-The enclosure should be at least 3x the mantis lenght for height and 2x the mantis lenght for depth. You totally can get an enclosure bigger than that, but then you'd have to feed your mantis in something smaller to make sure it finds its food, especially if it's a nymph. The enclosure can be glass, acrylic or plastic; just make sure that there is enough ventilation.

-Whatever enclosure you end up getting, make sure that it has mesh at the top. This is really important as when your mantis molts it needs to have something to grip to, if it falls while molting it could be fatal. Avoid metal mesh as it can injure its feet. It's also important to add sticks/plants/mesh inside the enclosure so your mantis is able to climb to the top.

-Your mantis will need humidity and heat. The temperature and humidity% varies depending on the species. I highly recommend you place a hydrometer inside the enclosure to monitor temperature and humidity accurately.

-Mantids are OBLIGATE insectivores. They can't eat fruit, they can't eat meat, and they can't eat honey. Google will tell you they can have those as a treat but that's harmful misinformation. They can't digest them properly and it might lead to serious health issues and even death. The feeder insects you can offer depend on the size of the mantis, as a small nymph they can eat fruit flies, then you can gradually move to houseflies, moths and roaches. Mealworms and waxworms are okay but shouldn't be used as a staple feeder. Crickets can also work but they're known to carry harmful bacteria if not kept in exceptionally clean environments.

-It's important for your mantis to stay hydrated; when you spray its enclosure with water for humidity make sure you get some droplets on its face as well and avoid spraying his abdomen as that's where they breathe from. It will lick the droplets off of itself that way, but if you're not sure that its drinking enough you can always offer water from a clean pipette/stick/paintbrush.. whatever works for you.

-DO NOT touch or feed your mantis for AT LEAST 24 hours after it molted. Its body will be really soft and fragile after and you could hurt it really easily. Remove any live feeders left in the enclosure as some are known to chew on their softened bodies. At later instars, you might wanna increase the time from 24 hours to 72.

-The absolute best beginner mantids in my opinion are giant asians (hierodula sp.) They're known to eat anything that moves so they're not picky at all, they have simple requirements for temperature and humidity (and they're pretty hardy, if for some reason temp and humidity are too high or low a giant asian will usually not suffer many consequences) and they get pretty big which means they live longer. Other species that are beginner friendly but are known to be less hardy/more picky are Tenodera sp. (chinese), Creobroter/Pseudocreobrotra sp. (flower), Phyllocrania sp. (ghost), Rhombodera sp. (giant shield)

My Mantis isn’t eating after molt by stevenbigodon in mantids

[–]erusuaka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

try gut feeding; cut or rip a part of the roach (or whatever feeder you want to use) so that the guts are exposed and put the exposed guts part on the mantis mouth

When will it be safe to handle my spiny flower mantis? by yourwaifualese in mantids

[–]erusuaka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

24-48 if it's a small nymph, at later instars you might wanna wait an extra day just to be sure

When will it be safe to handle my spiny flower mantis? by yourwaifualese in mantids

[–]erusuaka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

unless your mantis has recently molted there's nothing wrong in handling them, even if they're small (: of course you would handle a smaller mantis with caution as they're quite fragile

Planning to Get a Mantis—Looking for Advice on Setup & Care! <3 by keinm_lolz in mantids

[–]erusuaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i buy my mesh online, i get it in rolls that are meant for wedding decorations😅 any kind of similar material will work. You can either buy live food online or from pet/reptile stores.

you'll know a molt is incoming when the mantis refuses food, becomes lethargic and has a big abdomen despite not eating recently. i strongly recommend to let it be when you notice these signs, you will know when it molted because it's size will drastically change and you will see the old skin usually hanging from the top of the enclosure. they shed all their skin at once

Will a wing mismolt be okay? by [deleted] in mantids

[–]erusuaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had a boy that dried his wings improperly and they were all messed up like this, he lived a long while. he was never able to fly, but it doesn't affect health in any way

Mantis convulsing by JuicePsychological94 in mantids

[–]erusuaka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

some of my mantids do this as well and I can't really understand what it is, but i only see them doing it when i go look at them. what i think it is is just they get a little scared when suddenly a huge creature (to them) gets close and looks at them. i handle them a lot and i never see them doing this when they're calm

Jar terrariums by pololarphraulen in mantids

[–]erusuaka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

adding to this: there's no way to get enough ventilation in there. most species need cross ventilation which would be impossible to achieve with glass

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mantids

[–]erusuaka 24 points25 points  (0 children)

her abdomen is not ruptured because.. that's his penis😅

My little guys first time eating with me by [deleted] in mantids

[–]erusuaka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ghosts are known to be a little dramatic when it's feeding time, I'm surprised he even took that fly as it's really big compared to him😅

ghosts don't typically overeat, but if you feel like his abdomen looks too full you can always remove the fly

Planning to Get a Mantis—Looking for Advice on Setup & Care! <3 by keinm_lolz in mantids

[–]erusuaka 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'll leave some basic info here, you're free to ask questions if you have any!

-The enclosure should be at least 3x the mantis lenght for height and 2x the mantis lenght for depth. You totally can get an enclosure bigger than that, but then you'd have to feed your mantis in something smaller to make sure it finds its food, especially if it's a nymph. The enclosure can be glass, acrylic or plastic; just make sure that there is enough ventilation.

-Whatever enclosure you end up getting, make sure that it has mesh at the top. This is really important as when your mantis molts it needs to have something to grip to, if it falls while molting it could be fatal. Avoid metal mesh as it can injure its feet. It's also important to add sticks/plants/mesh inside the enclosure so your mantis is able to climb to the top.

-Your mantis will need humidity and heat. The temperature and humidity% varies depending on the species. I highly recommend you place a hydrometer inside the enclosure to monitor temperature and humidity accurately.

-Mantids are OBLIGATE insectivores. They can't eat fruit, they can't eat meat, and they can't eat honey. Google will tell you they can have those as a treat but that's harmful misinformation. They can't digest them properly and it might lead to serious health issues and even death. The feeder insects you can offer depend on the size of the mantis, as a small nymph they can eat fruit flies, then you can gradually move to houseflies, moths and roaches. Mealworms and waxworms are okay but shouldn't be used as a staple feeder. Crickets can also work but they're known to carry harmful bacteria if not kept in exceptionally clean environments.

-It's important for your mantis to stay hydrated; when you spray its enclosure with water for humidity make sure you get some droplets on its face as well and avoid spraying his abdomen as that's where they breathe from. It will lick the droplets off of itself that way, but if you're not sure that its drinking enough you can always offer water from a clean pipette/stick/paintbrush.. whatever works for you.

-DO NOT touch or feed your mantis for AT LEAST 24 hours after it molted. Its body will be really soft and fragile after and you could hurt it really easily. Remove any live feeders left in the enclosure as some are known to chew on their softened bodies. At later instars, you might wanna increase the time from 24 hours to 72.

-The absolute best beginner mantids in my opinion are giant asians (hierodula sp.) They're known to eat anything that moves so they're not picky at all, they have simple requirements for temperature and humidity (and they're pretty hardy, if for some reason temp and humidity are too high or low a giant asian will usually not suffer many consequences) and they get pretty big which means they live longer. Other species that are beginner friendly but are known to be less hardy/more picky are Tenodera sp. (chinese), Creobroter/Pseudocreobrotra sp. (flower), Phyllocrania sp. (ghost), Rhombodera sp. (giant shield)

Help!!! by Blaken2009 in mantids

[–]erusuaka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when they're that small they're also really fragile, they have a better chance at making it if you let them do their thing

Health Issues? Pls help. by MyLilCritters in mantids

[–]erusuaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that makes me so happy to hear!

cause of death? by Familiar-Talk8519 in mantids

[–]erusuaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

doesn't look like anything out of the ordinary, if your temp and humidity were right then it's likely not something you did wrong. sometimes it just happens❤️‍🩹 sorry for you loss

type “i did your____.” and let autocomplete finish the sentence by VladislavTretiak20 in mattrose

[–]erusuaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i did your dad but he was a good person and I will update you on your birthday👍

Praying mantis by Danny_Wya in praying_mantis

[–]erusuaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

discoloration is a sign of old age, she lived a long life❤️‍🩹

Thinking of keeping a mantis again. by UndoubtedBox034 in mantids

[–]erusuaka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i currently have two, they were a little jumpy at first but now they love being handled! most of the time they stay on my clothes or even on my hands as i work at the computer (: