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UPDATE: Mysterious Mantis Poisoning?
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<blockquote data-quote="Synapze" data-source="post: 338666" data-attributes="member: 10818"><p>For the longest time I was very skeptical about honey water because I don't understand how mantids process sugars. That being said, my mantids love the stuff and I feel like if nothing else they get better hydration than fly juice and misting. I've had mantids vomiting and not eating, but after I've given honey water, I notice an increase in energy and appetite. If it's a coincidence, it's a coincidence that has occurred on many occasions. Honey does have some antibacterial properties. Perhaps that combined with the extra hydration helps... I don't know, but when a sick and lethargic mantis with no appetite grabs the cotton swab and sucks it until it dry, then regains strength and appetite it does make me think there may be benefits. If nothing else, they definitely enjoy the treat. So, I'll have to agree with [USER=10807]@MantisGirl13[/USER].</p><p></p><p>[USER=11706]@FabioFabiatic[/USER] I'm not doubting your mantis keeping skills by any means, but did you use any type of cleaner on the enclosures or decor before placing them in? I've purchased man-made branches and vines that had a chemical smell that I couldn't seem to wash off the odor. I always clean new enclosures and decor with hot water only. I know some cleaners leave residue that we can't smell or see. I don't even use spray air freshener in the same room as my mantids or close to the air intake vent of my AC because there are vents that lead to my mantid area. </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Synapze, post: 338666, member: 10818"] For the longest time I was very skeptical about honey water because I don't understand how mantids process sugars. That being said, my mantids love the stuff and I feel like if nothing else they get better hydration than fly juice and misting. I've had mantids vomiting and not eating, but after I've given honey water, I notice an increase in energy and appetite. If it's a coincidence, it's a coincidence that has occurred on many occasions. Honey does have some antibacterial properties. Perhaps that combined with the extra hydration helps... I don't know, but when a sick and lethargic mantis with no appetite grabs the cotton swab and sucks it until it dry, then regains strength and appetite it does make me think there may be benefits. If nothing else, they definitely enjoy the treat. So, I'll have to agree with [USER=10807]@MantisGirl13[/USER]. [USER=11706]@FabioFabiatic[/USER] I'm not doubting your mantis keeping skills by any means, but did you use any type of cleaner on the enclosures or decor before placing them in? I've purchased man-made branches and vines that had a chemical smell that I couldn't seem to wash off the odor. I always clean new enclosures and decor with hot water only. I know some cleaners leave residue that we can't smell or see. I don't even use spray air freshener in the same room as my mantids or close to the air intake vent of my AC because there are vents that lead to my mantid area. [/QUOTE]
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