Nymph not eating?

[PlasticMonkey]

Hi, I had some chinese mantids hatch about 36 hours ago, and I put one alone in a vial approximately one and a half inch in diameter and three inches tall with a stick to climb on, and three fruit flies to eat. It's been well over 12 hours, and the little guy hasn't eaten a single one! Does it just take them a while to develop an appetite?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[dakota]

i think that they do not eat for a day or so after they hatch. guys correct me if i am wrong

 

[Rick]

They usually don't eat for awhile after hatching. Sometimes a couple days.

 

[PlasticMonkey]

Ah. I was getting a little worried. Thanks!