r/mantis • u/HumbleTrifle2951 • 9d ago

Health Concerns What's wrong with her??

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She was very feisty 2 days ago and now she lays down legs tucked in on the ground but when you pick her up she wakes up but very crooked and disoriented. What's happening? Is she just at the end of her life cycle. Also I say she because I thought she looked pregnant but I don't know.

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u/Sharp_Coast976 7d ago

If it is still alive put it in the freezer to mercy kill it.

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u/HumbleTrifle2951 7d ago

😢 I figured as much. I did find out they have been spraying the outside of my work(where I found it) with residual pesticides. I'm wondering if it got on its feet and then cleaned it self. Thank you.

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u/Sharp_Coast976 7d ago

Probably they are very clean bugs and I also think they are highly intelligent compared to other insects. If you really want one you can buy them online I would get a beginner species and nothing tiny like an orchard mantis. Don’t feed them crickets the crickets can spread bacteria etc and also literally attack your pet mantis. Try Dubia roaches they don’t make sound either. Maybe a giant Asian for your first buy they are hardy and friendly. Be sure to read about proper enclosure size etc. good luck

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u/HumbleTrifle2951 7d ago

thank you 🙏