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    Chinese Mantis in 2nd Instar suddenly acting skittish

    So if that's the case (she still acts up when I go near, falling around as if scared to death), how long can she go without food or water, as she doesn't seem interested in either?
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    Chinese Mantis in 2nd Instar suddenly acting skittish

    The cricket was aprox a 3rd the length of the mantis, and about 1/2 bulk, maybe a little larger than others she has devoured, but I didn't think a cricket could do such damage to an active nymph twice molted and a good 2 inches in body length, could it? As for the blind suggestion, she does seem...
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    Chinese Mantis in 2nd Instar suddenly acting skittish

    Captive bred Chinese had been doing just fine after it's second molt, feeded well 2 nights ago. On the morning after it's last feed (Yesterday) I moved towards the tank and she was jumping around nervously as if striking out, completely random actions falling on her back, lying on her side as if...
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