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Black Eyes and Possible Abdomen Collapse: Two Chinese Mantis Nymphs, a Case Study
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<blockquote data-quote="MantisTrainer" data-source="post: 349794" data-attributes="member: 13575"><p>Hello Everyone, </p><p>This is MantisTrainer. For the past couple of months, I've been trying to raise two Chinese mantis nymphs. One of them died a couple of weeks ago, in spite of my best efforts. The second one is still alive, and I'm trying to keep it that way. Here's what happened with the first one (and I will be attaching pictures for reference): </p><p>1. Back in August, one of my mantises fell during a molt, but was able to scamper out of the old exoskeleton with no harm that I could see at the time. The day after it molted, I noticed that its abdomen was very flat and had an odd arch to it. A couple of weeks later, one of the same mantis' eyes had turned silvery-black. Along with this, it became more timid with eating and would just stare at and not eat her food (fruit flies). Soon, it became very weak. I tried to feed it a honey-peanut butter solution, but it refused. A few hours later, it died. </p><p>2. The second mantis, which is still alive, has started exhibiting the same eye problem, but has not, as yet, had the same odd abdomen shape. It doesn't seem to be able to hunt fruit flies on its own (like the first one), so I've hand-fed it mealworms (parts) and a honey/pollen solution. </p><p>Has anyone ever seen this kind of thing before? What kind of problem could this be? And is there any way to treat it? </p><p>Thanks so much! Attaching pictures of the one that died, and the one that is still alive. </p><p>Best!</p><p>MantisTrainer</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MantisTrainer, post: 349794, member: 13575"] Hello Everyone, This is MantisTrainer. For the past couple of months, I've been trying to raise two Chinese mantis nymphs. One of them died a couple of weeks ago, in spite of my best efforts. The second one is still alive, and I'm trying to keep it that way. Here's what happened with the first one (and I will be attaching pictures for reference): 1. Back in August, one of my mantises fell during a molt, but was able to scamper out of the old exoskeleton with no harm that I could see at the time. The day after it molted, I noticed that its abdomen was very flat and had an odd arch to it. A couple of weeks later, one of the same mantis' eyes had turned silvery-black. Along with this, it became more timid with eating and would just stare at and not eat her food (fruit flies). Soon, it became very weak. I tried to feed it a honey-peanut butter solution, but it refused. A few hours later, it died. 2. The second mantis, which is still alive, has started exhibiting the same eye problem, but has not, as yet, had the same odd abdomen shape. It doesn't seem to be able to hunt fruit flies on its own (like the first one), so I've hand-fed it mealworms (parts) and a honey/pollen solution. Has anyone ever seen this kind of thing before? What kind of problem could this be? And is there any way to treat it? Thanks so much! Attaching pictures of the one that died, and the one that is still alive. Best! MantisTrainer [/QUOTE]
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