lNSECTOID
Arachnopeon
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is hand sanitizer ok before i touch them? or will it damage them? is soap and water better? thanks!
i need to hand feed my female peacock mantis i bought her cheap cause she had a twisted raptor, mismolted wing, and a missing leg, she has trouble eating unless i hand feed herI'd use soap and water. The alcohol in hand sanitizer evaporates quickly, but it leaves a sticky residue behind. Now that you mention it, I wouldn't be touching insects anyway.
Nah the sticky residue was already on there, it's hard to get off, I think we all know where it comes from smoking/vaping etc. As long as you clean things with pure alcohol anyhow. Get it all the way off before a rehouse, I'd imagine over a long enough time frame the critters will get sticky too, but they get to molt. It reminds me I'm horrible, but this is the only room I have sometimes, especially in the winter. And still I have windows open then. If it is from nicotine, I'd even be careful spraying the sides as it can accumulate in the droplets and if they get a big enough dose, there's your DKS and it will either clear with time or be fatal...The alcohol in hand sanitizer evaporates quickly, but it leaves a sticky residue behind.
What are you doing with your hands that leaves a sticky residue?Nah the sticky residue was already on there, it's hard to get off, I think we all know where it comes from l...
What !!!Nah the sticky residue was already on there, it's hard to get off, I think we all know where it comes from smoking/vaping etc. As long as you clean things with pure alcohol anyhow. Get it all the way off before a rehouse, I'd imagine over a long enough time frame the critters will get sticky too, but they get to molt. It reminds me I'm horrible, but this is the only room I have sometimes, especially in the winter. And still I have windows open then. If it is from nicotine, I'd even be careful spraying the sides as it can accumulate in the droplets and if they get a big enough dose, there's your DKS and it will either clear with time or be fatal...
What are you doing with your hands that leaves a sticky residue?
next time sure, she refuses to eat without help, and has struck me before and broke my skin ! it was surprising. i have to cut the waxworm and get the juice in her mouth then she starts chewing and sometimes will hold it herself afterCan we get a video of you hand feeding this mantis haha sounds interesting!
I’ve held a roach to take a picture but never hand fed a mantis.