Help my praying mantis is not feeling good

[Conor10]

My mantis (unknown spicie) had fallen ad not moveing. She is now moving a little after some honey and water, I do not know what to do she is about a year old so I hope this is not the end of the line for her. Please help!!! She is also now dragging her big abdomen around which seems to be a bad sign for me.

 

[Poonjab]

Sounds like end of the line.,

 

[MrGhostMantis]

She’s on her way out. I recommend euthanization.

 

[Conor10]

Ok... that’s sad but how do I euthanize a praying mantis?

 

[Conor10]

I have put her in a plastic box with paper towels and some low branches with leaves, is this ok for her?

 

[HeartBum]

Sorry OP, sounds like she’s on her way out. Mantis are expected to live about a year in captivity so you’ve done well with her. Is why I wouldn’t get any... would get too attached and their lifespan is too short for me personally.
You know what to do if you miss her

 

[MrGhostMantis]

Ok... that’s sad but how do I euthanize a praying mantis?

Set her in the freezer for 30 minutes.

 

[HeartBum]

Set her in the freezer for 30 minutes.

And here’s one I made earlier!

 

[Conor10]

She is now feeling a little better and climbing around so I will give her a few days and keep you guys updated. Here is a pic of her a month ago

 

[MrGhostMantis]

She is now feeling a little better and climbing around so I will give her a few days and keep you guys updated. Here is a pic of her a month ago

That is an S. limbata (just to give you a sp.)

 

[Conor10]

I think she is passing... not crawling but still responsive

 

[Conor10]

Update she has passed away

 

[HeartBum]

Sorry for your loss, she lived a good life thanks to you.

 

[Conor10]

Thank you

 

[RoachCoach]

Just to piggyback off @MrGhostMantis, putting them in the freezer they don't feel cold the same way we do. They get sluggish like we do in the cold but don't feel cold pain. The least violent way to euthanize them.