What to do

[tydeck]

My mantis jumped out of the tank. He hated the glass being cleaned. I pretty sure that he is brain damaged as much as a mantis can be. He lies there upside down. Curled up sometimes. Goes spastic daily would jump if no lid. Hasn’t eaten in days.

Euthanasia sounds like the best idea. Thoughts

 

[Bucs20fan]

How far did he fall, and what kind of surface did it land?

 

[tydeck]

4ft. Laminate flooring. Made a solid thunk when he hit.

 

[tydeck]

He was doing so well. Got along with his mates. Maroon clown and BTA.

Hate when this happens.

 

[Bucs20fan]

Can you send a Pic of the mantis?

 

[tydeck]

Can you send a Pic of the mantis?

I will when comes our again.

 

[Bucs20fan]

If it is hiding all may not be lost. I thought you meant it was like upside down chilling out in the open.

 

[vetteguy53081]

My mantis jumped out of the tank. He hated the glass being cleaned. I pretty sure that he is brain damaged as much as a mantis can be. He lies there upside down. Curled up sometimes. Goes spastic daily would jump if no lid. Hasn’t eaten in days.

Euthanasia sounds like the best idea. Thoughts

They can endure this as they are exoskeleton constructed. Ive seen them fall. They are very tough. Allow it to settle without disturbing it

 

[tydeck]

He is outside upside down frequently. Draped over a rock. Will spazz out if you touch him. Been a week now

 

[tydeck]

Quite aggressive now also. Snaps at the glass frequently when he’s spastic

 

[Stomatopods17]

My o. havanesis jumped 6 feet into hard wood floor, even left a dent in the spot it landed (struck the floor too).

She went back in lethargic, ripped off her own raptorial appendages (happens when damaged/overly stressed), and stayed healthy for many months afterwards.

Let nature take its course, not much else could be suggested.

 

[tydeck]

This is a common position now.

 

[tydeck]

He took some silverside today. A good sign finally.

 

[1epauletteshark]

How is he now? Still kicking?

 

[tydeck]

How is he now? Still kicking?

He’s still not right. Not eating. I’m still hoping

 

[tydeck]

Well after another jump during tank maintenance. I’m sorry to say my mantis has passed. He never recovered from the first jump and this one did him in.