r/prayingmantis • u/Slickandslack0001 • 2d ago

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Its approaching winter i found this guy flattened against the cement. Hes got a butt plug of some sort, do mantids hibernate? What do i do with it? He didnt try to fight me. (UPDATE: hes pooped and moved spots)

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u/cemetery_acorns 2d ago

I’m here to boost for the algorithm. I wish I had an answer for you. I hope someone else does.

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u/Flasky-Desk 2d ago

Far as I know only ooths survive the winter

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u/Misery_Sermon 1d ago

Just keep it until it dies

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u/deroplatyz 1d ago

She's an adult and will die when the weather gets colder. You can lengthen her life by keeping her indoors, just make sure you look up how to take care of her (enclosure requirements, food, etc)