Found an injured mantid URGENT!

[Chickie1]

Todya i found an injured mantid on my porch, her abdomen was bleeding and is hyperactive. What should i do with her? Will she bleed to death?

 

[psyconiko]

Ok let it calm down...Try to make it hang down.But basically there is nothing to do but wait.Is it cloating or still bleeding(blue/green blood?).Hard to tell.Picture?

 

[Rick]

Nothing you can do except hope it clots and the injury isn't too bad.

 

[Mantismaniac]

Same thing happened to me. The poor mantis died shortly later

 

[kmsgameboy]

I wonder how liquid bandage would effect a mantis.

 

[Krissim Klaw]

I would have suggested trying some super glue over the wound. I know people use it for tarantulas with good results but never heard of anyone trying that method on a praying mantis. I always figured if I had a mantis that injured I would just go for it at that point.

 

[PhilinYuma]

I would have suggested trying some super glue over the wound. I know people use it for tarantulas with good results but never heard of anyone trying that method on a praying mantis. I always figured if I had a mantis that injured I would just go for it at that point.

Yeah, it's probably the best "dressing" for insects, but if the bleeding is due to a crushing injury, like a bird's beak, it will probably die.

 

[wrenae]

How about an update:

What did you decide to do?

Did it survive?

Interesting idea about superglue! I have recently discovered Bee Propolis Tincture works great for human wounds! Might be something to try with a mantid! Mine is 45% propolis in honey and glycerine. I used it on a deep cut at the base of my little toe. It healed up overnight practically! Weird!

Todya i found an injured mantid on my porch, her abdomen was bleeding and is hyperactive. What should i do with her? Will she bleed to death?

 

[Chickie1]

Whew, after the hastle of coating the wound with nail polish the little guy pulled through! Glad he is ok, finding him a habitat at the moment.would post pics but my camera is really bad at pictures, tried to take one and it looked like I was looking at a big blur. Oh well, guess I'll try later

 

[ismart]

Thats cool!

 

[Bugsy911]

is there a particular kind of nail Hardner or just regular clear nail polish? Does it have to be nontoxic? And once it hardens, is there a chance that it could get stuck to its body, making it harder for it to molt?

 

[hibiscusmile]

Probably just clear and get a cheap one. I would think if it is not coated to thick it should not stick thru, but you never know until u try it.

 

[Pelidnota Punctata]

Thanks for being kind! Hope he/she pulls thru. What kind of Mantid? Female or male?

 

[Bugsy911]

Probably just clear and get a cheap one. I would think if it is not coated to thick it should not stick thru, but you never know until u try it.

Ya but the fumes on that stuff is really strong and toxic even just a tiny bit on a little insect would poison it if it accidentally got it in its mouth because I’ve seen them liking/bathing themselves, idk? I guess I’d have to watch how someone with experience do it first, I tried to find a YouTube video or something online but I couldn’t find one, anyway thank you for you advice and taking the time to respond back promptly

 

[Dimity]

You can use corn starch to help with clotting.