Ghost dying

[Mystymantis]

Do male ghosts live shorter then females? My male ghost mantis seems to be dying, and I am not sure why. He was on the bottom of his cage which scared me, but now he is back on his stick. But not looking so good.

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[Zeppy44]

My understanding is yes the males are shorter lived than females. Someone else may know the time better but I remember something like 2-3 months versus 6-9 months for females.  You did not mention how old your male is.

 

[Mystymantis]

He molted into an adult near the end of March. So that is that is 2 months. So maybe it is age? He isn't looking good though, poor Dusk is just hanging on his stick rather weakly. But he seemed fine a few days ago. So possibly it is age then?

 

[Mystymantis]

Rip Dusk.

I don't know why he suddenly became lethargic and weak and now has died. He was fine a few days ago. Could it have been something he ate? Or would it be more likely age related?  He ate 2 moths a few days ago.

 

[hibiscusmile]

yes, he was old, sorry, but that was a long time for him to live as an adult, consider you did well with him.

 

[crabbypatty]

 Yeah, old age. You gave him a nice long life for a mantis. I still miss my own ghost who died not too long ago. 

 

[Kermit]

Right... 2 months is very good for a male Ghost... 6 weeks is usually what I seem to witness.

Ghosts are great! You provided him a great life.

Any other mantis?

 

[Mystymantis]

Thanks, yes he was old then, and had a happy life . I do miss him though.

 

[MajorManny]

My ghost male lived about a month and a half after adulthood, so you definitely gave him a good life. So sorry about your loss.