accidentally sepperated!!!!!!!!! help

[trevorrook1]

My mantids were seperated abruptly when the houseing got knocked over. They were still mating when it was nocked over and the male flew away suddenly. Her "vagina" is still seperated. Idk what to do. Is she in pain? Will she live? Dont know if it matters but they were hooked together for about 8 hours

 

[patrickfraser]

OMG! Her poor va jay jay! :lol: It may be open, because it's stuffed with his spermataphore. Is there any action going on back there or does it look like something's in there? If he has flown away and seems fine, it's probably ok.

 

[trevorrook1]

I dont see anything like hanging out of her but im not really sure.. Its just spread apart still like it was when they were mating and it hasent closed back up. Would i be able to see if his junk was still in there? if it is what should i do?

 

[patrickfraser]

She will empty the spermataphore and eject it when she's finished. She may eat it or may flick it somewhere.

 

[Rick]

If they were connected for that long most likely the mating is good. If in doubt mate them again in a few days.

 

[hibiscusmile]

She will stay open for a good while, dont fret about it, they are ok.

 

[trevorrook1]

Thx guys! I woke up this morning and she was fine!!!!!!

 

[brancsikia339]

Thx guys! I woke up this morning and she was fine!!!!!!

that's good. it didn't really sound like a problem, as things like this can happen in nature as well as in captivity

 

[fleurdejoo]

Can not stop laughing.