Cool Tip For Stopping Mantis Bleeding!

[Mantis Man13]

One time I had an accident that involved one of my mantises getting cut. I panicked but then I realized that in a care sheet I recieved from pet co actually had an EXTREMELY USEFUL TIP(surprisingly since it is just a general guide). It said that if a manits is bleeding to gently apply nail polish to the wound to close it up and stop the bleeding. It actually worked to perfection and I was very stunned that a general mantis guide made by a pet store knew this! Just telling everyone about this since accidents can happen as mantises are very delicate and the slightest mistake can be quite detrimental. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[CosbyArt]

I would suggest clear polish though, not sure what hot pink would look like on a mantid

I thought I read about nail polish, and I did, turns out it was a post you did. Interesting to see where that tip came from though, thanks for sharing it.

 

[Ranitomeya]

Nail polish and superglue have commonly been used as a liquid bandage for inverts in the past. It's been recommended for use in repairing ruptures on the abdomens of tarantulas that were dropped.
Superglue is also sold as a liquid bandage for humans and is frequently used in hospitals in the ER for sealing wounds.

 

[Mantis Man13]

Thanks CosbyArt. You sure about superglue Ranitomeya? That seems a little too strong for a buggy... :blink:

 

[CosbyArt]

Thanks CosbyArt. You sure about superglue Ranitomeya? That seems a little too strong for a buggy... :blink:

Superglue is the original method, and mentioned dating back to the 1990s in articles I've read online - likely earlier too (it's also the only method given in the mantis book I have Praying Mantis Ultimate Care Guide).

 

[Mantis Man13]

So which method is better and less harsh in your opinion?

 

[Krissim Klaw]

So which method is better and less harsh in your opinion?

How long does it take nail polish to dry? One of the pros about superglue is it locks into place almost instantly.

 

[CosbyArt]

How long does it take nail polish to dry? One of the pros about superglue is it locks into place almost instantly.

When I've used clear polish on chigger bites and such, so I don't itch as bad, it usually dries in about 20 seconds or so depending on the applied thickness. Of course though blowing air on it dries it quicker too, so if a mantid is bad enough to need it, I doubt the air or dry time would affect anything.

 

[mantisman 230]

Depending on severity, sometimes a wound will stop bleeding very quickly on its own. But a deep abdominal puncture I would suggest superglue. I have not needed to use this method yet. But it has been proven in the past.