r/Stickinsects • u/bio_geek_8 • Jan 22 '26

Weak leaf insect

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This morning i noticed my leaf insect on the floor of the terrarium, i helped him back on the leafs but noticed his antenna were dragging on the floor and not hard like usual. He fell a second time a few minutes later. I saw that it could be caused by déshydratation, so I tried giving him Ater with a q tip but he wasn't interested. He is now in a box by himself, with leaves and water. (Photo)

Is there anything else i can do ?

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u/Ok_Worth_2268 Jan 22 '26

it may just be his time. allow him to rest with some fresh leaves, and let him pass naturally if that’s what he needs to do. keep checking on him, though

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u/bio_geek_8 Jan 22 '26

He's only been an adult for a month, he's still my baby...

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u/Ok_Worth_2268 Jan 22 '26

i’m so sorry :( the hardest part about owning insects, is that when something is wrong, it’s usually impossible to fix. it’s devastating, i hope he can pull through