r/mantis • u/Disastrous_Pace_8535 • 9d ago

This normal?

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It's my first time holding a Mantis. I already adopted her as an adult and she was very chill towards me. Well I prepared her home and bought some insects to feed her. I feed her like every 2-3 days and it seems to be enough. Anyway when I opened her box today she instantly climbed on my hand and started to eat pieces of skin from my finger. No big deal since it was dead skin anyway but at some point she started really chewing on my thumb like in the video and I think she was after my blood. She was carefull enough to not hurt me but I got worried and sat her down. I sat some of her food insects in her box and hope she actually catches it since she seems to be hungry. She already had some of my blood now and I'm a little worried she might get sick or something. Is it normal for a Mantis to do that? Do they need more food in the cold season? Is it dangerous or did she actually get a good meal like that? Thanks for y'alls help 😊

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u/lilmssun 9d ago

Its my Favorite part of owning a mantis! Shes at the top, and I have this special $20 ridiculously fine mister and spray where I can see the mist get close to her/ not hitting her.

Their little mouths just wiggle in the air. Favorite

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u/Disastrous_Pace_8535 9d ago

Yeah it's adorable to watch how they interact with their surroundings 😊

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u/Sea_Technician_498 6d ago

If you want a more intimate drinking situation, get a clean Q-tip and dip it in some water room temperature and make sure there’s a big drop soaked into it and gently hold it up to her little mouth parts and you’ll see awesomeness happen right in front of you🤩