Taumantis too fat? She keeps falling down!

[Mime454]

My gravid female Taumantis cannot hold herself upright. Maybe she is too fat? Should I stop feeding her or is this just the ooth about to come. Worst thing is that she doesn't look that fat compared to other gravid females.

Let this picture speak for itself.

 

[hierodula]

Well, I would wait a little, and then see how she is.

 

[aNisip]

She doesn't look too far....basically she can still eat some more based on her abdomen size, but if she keeps falling, then maybe change gripping surfaces or something, but hold off on anymore feeding until she lays, be sure to give her plenty of water and raise RH a little so she can lay her ooth a little better...

 

[Mime454]

She doesn't look too far....basically she can still eat some more based on her abdomen size, but if she keeps falling, then maybe change gripping surfaces or something, but hold off on anymore feeding until she lays, be sure to give her plenty of water and raise RH a little so she can lay her ooth a little better...

She has sticks to grip onto. What would you recommend that would be better than that? I will spray more, thanks!

 

[hibiscusmile]

She should lay soon, poor little fatty girl!

 

[aNisip]

She should lay soon, poor little fatty girl!

Yeah she is probably getting ready to lay, try giving her a little honey or pollen to give her a little boost of energy so she'll be able to lay without a hitch...

All the best,

Andrew

 

[sinensispsyched]

Drop and do twenty, girl!

 

[fleurdejoo]

I would, and this is just me, I'm no expert but I would make sure she has a a lot of humidity.

Plenty of water.

And I would give her some honey for sure.

If you put it on a skewer and touch her mouth she will start to dig it.