r/mantids

So, I got her around L4 in maybe late June. She's grown to adulthood and is still beautiful, but I fear she is likely dying soon. Persephone had been very lethargic and she doesn't hold up her abdomen anymore. At the time on writing this, I think she may be trying to lay an unfertile ooth, as I haven't mated her. (always wanted to) Or that she's pheremoning for males.

Her movement has also been very off, aside from being lethargic, as her raptorials get very twitchy.

Regardless of what happens, I want to try and let her pass naturally; letting nature take it's course, but here are some of the last photos I took of her because I never took enough unfortunately.

I think this guys just here for a good time now, been on her and 'connected' since yesterday. Its safe to say there will be nymphs in the coming months (Rhombodera Kirybi)

we are about 56ish hours post-molt, and wanted to take a few cute pictures of my girl. sweetie!!!

do you all know when she’ll express interest in food again after molting? i waited to offer her food until 36 hours after she completed molting. she hasn’t really had an issue with turning down food ever, but 3 days prior to this molt all the way until now she has been rejecting food.

im sorry, its not a great picture because he wanted to escape, which i dont blame him for. (Note i also never hold him like this dont worry i just needed to make the picture) But his abdomen looks open?? what is it? When i first saw this it was a bit more open and it was dark red and black. I just got this little guy so ill be sad if he dies :( Please lmk if theres anything to do

L3 male Ghost mantis

lmk if you need a better pic

I know people get this a lot this is a new mantis for me in a very large enclosure and it's hard for me to see him eat. is he hungry or full, should I move him to a smaller enclosure to watch him feed. he is very active at the top of the enclosure.

had 3 days have not seen him eat

Can anyone tell if my giant asian mantis is male or female please?

Thank you!

Sorry for the bad quality, I’ll try to get better pictures if it’s hard to tell from this one! I’m pretty sure it’s a female but I wanna know what you all think

Hey!

I recently got my first mantis, she’s a giant asian.

Unsure on humidity levels as she’s only very small atm. I’ve read online 40-60% is this the same for nymphs?

I got a hygrometer and it’s showing on 80% so i’ve took the lid off for a little bit.