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It all depends on how long the inside of the package can stay cool after the icepack stops working. 

 I am also interested in the process and specifics of legally selling mantids online. 

I personally have never had issues but such delays, and even delays lasting weeks are too common. I know some breeders like FunSizedZoo are planning on transitioning to a different, more reliable shipping service. 

You can get a heater that automatically keeps the room at a certain temp. I use one in the winter, you just need to make sure there is good circulation in the room. Also probably keep the spinys at the higher degrees of that range and Chinese and giant asians at the lower degrees. 

I completely agree that the media is a problem, not to name names but certain networks spreading borderline conspiracy theories and twisting facts to support a certain person. I also agree the numbers of infected aren't accurate, US tests are inaccurate and low in supply causing many cases to go...

Omg I love it. I wonder what the males look like!!

I was going to update next time I took pictures of the collections so I had a nice picture of her. 

Yours are purple, mine are just different shades of brown.

Has she molted yet?

The 1st and 3rd look male, 2nd is definitely female. 

I believe I have also seen it with Cat Eye mantises.  Also @Alimama how often were they upside down? I imagine a possible cause for this condition is a combination of overfeeding and lack of are to stand upright. You are more experienced than me, what do you think @MantisGirl13 ?

That's probably the biggest thing to worry about. 

May she rest in peace. :( But it definitely looks like an infection with that black coloration. Try BBF or HF and a cleaner environment and update us if you notice fewer fatalities. Good luck and good job at inspecting the care you gave her in such a detailed and analytical way!!

Yeah, that is nice and warm for a giant Asian. 

MantisKingdom has them available. 

I already have. I'm keeping her warm and dry. It's not a sack by the way. 

She isn't acting lethargic at all. I believe she will live if it scabs up quickly enough. Are there any methods to speed up the scabbing process? 

 Her wings haven't developed properly, but I'm worried about all that hemolymph. I have already given her lots of water. What else should I do!

Welcome to the forum! If you have any more questions or just want to obsessively check another mantis group join r/mantiskeeping on Reddit! And ghosts are great beginners!!  :)  

Welcome to the forum! If you have any more question or just want to obsessively check another mantis group join r/mantiskeeping on Reddit!