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macromatt

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Hi all,

I've noticed a few times my mantis seems to hang upside sticking her legs out at one side, and then alternates to the other side?

Is this normal behaviour ?

Matt

 
I just had my male viridis (Fritz) out for some roaming time on a house plant, he also has done this all morning. He's not the first, a large portion of mantises ive owned so far ive witness do it. Usually after grooming...

 
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Maybe she is trying to hail a cab?

It sounds like normal behavior unless she is constantly doing it.

 
As with most of the other viewers who didn't respond, I have no idea without seeing a photo of the mantis and the particular poses to have an idea what you are referring to. ;)

I will say though you can see all mantises breathing at any stage by watching the spiracles (small holes) in a line on their abdomen - it appears to pulse as they contract and expand to breathe. Read more about it here. So perhaps they will answer one of your inquiries.

 
macromatt said:
sticking her legs out at one side, and then alternates to the other side?

Is this normal behaviour ?
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If she follows that up with shaking it all about, that's what we call in the states the Hokey Pokey.

But, as a total newbie, my bet would be she is about to molt.

 
Does seem rather strange. Typically they will secure all legs to molt so I doubt if it molting. Perhaps it is being like a kid and playing around with it's legs and arms, testing it's limits. I'd say just keep an eye on your orchid keep us updated. ;)

 
Well I woke this morning to find she had moulted again. So now she is 6th instar. I'm still shocked at how fast she is doing this. I took everyone's advice of cooling down the tank but it seems there is no stopping her lol.

Pics in a few days :)

 

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