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I wouldn't be too hopeful if its already been in there for 2.5 weeks. Hopefully they aren't damaged, but it's very possible that they are. - MantisGirl13

PM me if interested! They are still hatching now, and I'll start shipping them out once they reach L2.  - MantisGirl13

I have a large amount of wild collected chinese mantis ooths. Selling them for $5 each. PM me if you're interested! - MantisGirl13

I always put mine in the fridge too... - MantisGirl13

She's subadult. So pretty! - MantisGirl13

I agree with @Synapze. Also, for example, a chinese mantis has hundreds of nymphs, which have to disperse quickly to keep from being cannibalized. As those nymphs grow, they wander to find food, and I imagine they could cross very long distances just wandering as they grow. - MantisGirl13

I don't know for sure, but I think it is because they want to keep their antennae out of harm's way while eating, and because they don't need those sensors while they are eating their prey.  - MantisGirl13

I've heard of people having issues with them, plus they are WAY overpriced. I don't believe this mantis is in the hobby much, especially not in America.  - MantisGirl13

Agreed. You can't expect it to molt on or hang on the stick instead of the mesh top. It will go wherever it thinks is a good place to hang out. I also very rarely get molts that are not from the lid. - MantisGirl13

Sorry, didn't notice that! What instar is the mantis? A 10 gal is probably too big for anything smaller than a subadult.

However you end up wetting the substrate, make sure the tank doesn't get too humid for the species. And the minute you see any mold, you might need to rethink the enclosure or completely change the substrate and keep it dryer. - MantisGirl13

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers ❤️ - MantisGirl13

Any updates? - MantisGirl13

What mantis species?  - MantisGirl13

I hope so!  @Mantis Man13 You can mist the dirt every day, but unless your mantis is one that thrives in high humidity I wouldn't mist it too heavily.  - MantisGirl13

Thank you. This is a mantid forum, not a political forum!  @hibiscusmile I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. I'm praying for you!  - MantisGirl13

Sorry for your loss!  - MantisGirl13

Keep being patient. Is the mantid's abdomen swelled up? If so, it's probably not hungry. - MantisGirl13

I can't post photos right now because I'm out of forum space, but here's a link to a pic I took today. https://photos.app.goo.gl/CMrodPecqnhForeX7 - MantisGirl13

Yes, probably. Either way, there's nothing you can really do for her. - MantisGirl13