misting the mantis

[aje88]

hey if you mist a mantis how long are the water drops sapposed to be there.

 

[superfreak]

half an hour or so. its a good indicator of ambient humidity.

 

[Rick]

In my opinion it doesn't really matter. They should dry up rather soon. I have never had drops dry up in half an hour. I don't think you should really worry about it as long as they don't stay for more than a day.

 

[ABbuggin]

In my opinion it doesn't really matter. They should dry up rather soon. I have never had drops dry up in half an hour. I don't think you should really worry about it as long as they don't stay for more than a day.

I agree with Rick. Misting the mantis is the best way to ensure that your mantis stays hydrated. They have to drink the water in order to get if off of them. B)

 

[revmdn]

I've seen them shake out their fore limbs also, instead of drinking.

 

[ABbuggin]

I've seen them shake out their fore limbs also, instead of drinking.

Well if they do that, it just means that they are properly hydrated.