lost a foot

[sally]

my religiosa mantis lost a foot 2 days ago and now has lost the other back foot. is this common? he is eating and seems ok otherwise

 

[sinensispsyched]

I would like to lend a hand, but anatomically that is wrong.

Now it's time to get serious. If he is old, then it is common for feet to dry out, lose traction, or fall off. It can help to keep him well hydrated during his senior weeks/months.

 

[hibiscusmile]

dear Lord Sally, I hope you are alright! :tt2: sure he will be ok, unless like they said and he will keep losing stuff, till nothin is left. :{

 

[sally]

thanks... yes he is old and i have been misting. i think maybe the eyesight is gone as well because i have to hand feed him. he looks comfortable..in that he is still climbing and eating well. thanks again now i know about the feet!

 

[aNisip]

What set up is he in?

 

[Digger]

Sally -- My aging T. sinensis, Nikki, just gave up one of her back feet two days ago. Like, yours, she's slowing down slightly but her eyesight is good for now. Definitely an indication of aging. Checking around for prosthetics, but no luck so far. When I brought her in to CVS for advice the clerks just ran out of the store shrieking. Really weird employees.

 

[sally]

hahaha i'll try cvs. she is in a mesh enclosure. update def. blind. which expains the hand feeding.

 

[MandellaMandy123]

Aww, poor old girl. I'm glad we don't lose feet...