idolo help please!!!

[Crazy4mantis]

hi guys,

One of my idolos has gone kinda funny lately. first I noticed that both front feet (the gripping part of the forearm) have gone black and no longer seem to function. I'm guessing they got damaged somehow. it is always trying to wedge itself into the corner of the glass and keeps falling. it hasn't eaten in a week. It is due to molt but is always active. I see none of this in my other idolo. Any theories on what is happening and how to get him eating or molting?

thanks

ps. One of the legs is slightly broken from getting stuck in the door but that is just a normal injury. I don't know what is causing the rest of this to happen.

 

[Crazy4mantis]

they are both l6

 

[agent A]

Did he get attacked by the other? What surfaces do u have him climbing on?

 

[angelofdeathzz]

If you use a screen top that is most likely the problem, the tarsi get stuck in the mesh and break off leading to further damage, Idolo are a clumsy bunch as it is so foot damage is never a good thing and makes molting a greater challenge than it was to begin with.

 

[Crazy4mantis]

Ok

What about the eating problem? He seems to want to catch the feeders but can't; he never notices when food is right in front of him but tries to chase food that is farther away. Farsightedness? :lol:

 

[agent A]

OkWhat about the eating problem? He seems to want to catch the feeders but can't; he never notices when food is right in front of him but tries to chase food that is farther away. Farsightedness? :lol:

Mine did that too, spritz, heat up, give him a few days and he will get hungry again

 

[Crazy4mantis]

still not eating. now that i think about it he has been at L6 for over 2.5 months! Maybe I'll crank up the RH.

 

[hierodula]

some mantids have done these before. heck moult eventually.

Edit: GRRR that "heck" is supposed to be he'll. I edit it but it doesnt change

 

[gripen]

I had an idolo stuck at pre sub for over 6 months. She then died. If yours has not moulted yet it is likely it never will.

 

[angelofdeathzz]

If over 2 months between(spare sub-adult) it never ends up well.

 

[Crazy4mantis]

I don't think he's going to make it. He hasn't eaten in 2 weeks, his abdomen is paper-thin, there is a few drops of the dreaded brown liquid on the enclosure walls, and he seems to have lost awareness to his surroundings.

 

[aNisip]

Nick and Will: I understand that once and Idolo hasnt molted in awhile that it usually won't make it, but also some mantids won't molt until things are just right...like a new enclosure with different "accessories" such as plants and REAL sticks...could that happen even after the dreaded two months...or long period of time...

 

[sally]

sorry .... I hope he does perk up though

 

[Reptiliatus]

I don't think he's going to make it. He hasn't eaten in 2 weeks, his abdomen is paper-thin, there is a few drops of the dreaded brown liquid on the enclosure walls, and he seems to have lost awareness to his surroundings.

Have you ever tried hand feeding him? Just an idea

 

[Mr. Hyde]

Have you ever tried hand feeding him? Just an idea

I always say, as long as they get something​. Try all the usual's, honey, sweet treats, bugs you've caught, anything. Just get him to consume something.

 

[Crazy4mantis]

He's dead. RIP

:no:

At least I have my other healthy idolo.

His arm is stuck out from his body like he's petrified and he is hanging from his elbows, though. He's definitely dead, but I've never seen one die like this.

May he rest in peace. he had a good life.

 

[Mr. Hyde]

;(

 

[Crazy4mantis]

My other one hasn't molted for 2.5 months too.

 

[fleurdejoo]

Is your other one a male as well?