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<blockquote data-quote="Digger" data-source="post: 271895" data-attributes="member: 6853"><p>I've used store-bought crickets for years and not had a problem. They must be gut-loaded for a couple of days (which you indicate you've been doing). I did find, however, that feeding the crickets carrots was a bad bad thing for the mantids. Most mantids vomit brown stuff at one time or another. Experience has also taught me if the upchuck has a strong, sharp, vinegary smell, there's trouble ahead. Like humans, offer her water (drop from your finger, or a very light mist on her and the cage side so she might lick it off). I don't like the idea of a cotton ball because of the threads (probably a little too picky here). Otherwise, you just have to wait until she's ready to take a little water or honey.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Digger, post: 271895, member: 6853"] I've used store-bought crickets for years and not had a problem. They must be gut-loaded for a couple of days (which you indicate you've been doing). I did find, however, that feeding the crickets carrots was a bad bad thing for the mantids. Most mantids vomit brown stuff at one time or another. Experience has also taught me if the upchuck has a strong, sharp, vinegary smell, there's trouble ahead. Like humans, offer her water (drop from your finger, or a very light mist on her and the cage side so she might lick it off). I don't like the idea of a cotton ball because of the threads (probably a little too picky here). Otherwise, you just have to wait until she's ready to take a little water or honey. [/QUOTE]
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