My Dead Leaf female is about to molt to adulthood! How long will it take?

[Domanating]

How do you know she will die when you are gone? If she's still fat, then she has enough reserves to survive for a while (idk how long you're gone for thanksgiving). Heed the advise that's been given: stop worrying. Even if there was something wrong with her, there's little you could do anyway.

+1 to that

No matter how perfectly you treat them, there will always be mismolts or unexplainable deaths. Anyway, I've had mantids fasting for almost 2 weeks. They refused food days before and after molting. Of course I was troubled by this too but hey, if they don't want to eat, it's their problem.

 

[Mantis Man13]

So when should I try to feed her again? Her abdomen is now only half full and kind of plump, almost not plump. I am leaving Wednesday and coming back Friday for Thanksgiving. Her wings are still bulged and I didn't try to feed her today and it has now been 47 days since she last molted.

 

[mantiseater]

Can I see a picture of her and the container?

 

[Mantis Man13]

I will try to get a picture tomorrow.

 

[Domanating]

Just leave some food in her enclosure before you leave. It's that simple

 

[dmina]

Just out of curiosity... what temp are you keeping her at? with our weather changing... is it too cool for her?

 

[Mantis Man13]

I am keeping her at 69 degrees. She is not getting slower or anything.

 

[Crazy4mantis]

that is a tiny bit cool...maybe try a low heat desk lamp?

 

[Mantis Man13]

Okay I have a reading lamp will that do? Also my mantis molted! Check out my new thread for info about the mantis and questions!