Weird stuff coming out from mealworm

[collinchang635]

There was some weird stuff coming out of a mealworm when my mantid bit its head. The substance was very clear and it was very watery. It was like water. First my mantid tried drinking the water-like substance but there was too much. So started to put the water on its mouth and then put its mouth on the top of her container, transfering the substance onto the top of her container. Is this water-like substance harmful or harmless? Is it a defence mechanism of the mealworm?

 

[hibiscusmile]

I don't know what it is called, but it is part of the worm! Harmless to mantis, deadly to me :lol:

 

[collinchang635]

Phew, thats a relief. I was thinking whether or not to take the worm away from my mantid.

 

[idolomantis]

its just worm juice, good snack for your mantis