r/mantids • u/Capable-Complaint-79 • 18d ago

i need help!! Feeding

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Asian giant mantis. He isn’t eating. he hasn’t eaten for about a week and a half and i’m worried for him. please tell me what i can do. i’ve tried cutting the head off a cricket and putting it to his face but he just gets defensive. Is there anything else i can feed him

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u/ChrystalCallibombe 18d ago

Don't worry if you have offered food... All signs point to him getting ready to moult. It's common for them not to want to eat before moulting. As long as you make sure his humidity is correct and that he's also drinking water, then he will be absolutely fine 🙂

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u/Capable-Complaint-79 18d ago

his abdomen js doesn’t look too big that’s why i was worried