Bizarre Question of the Day

[VanessaS]

Is it possible for a large cricket to still be alive, a bit, after being partially consumed?

I gave Evelyn a large cricket last night, which she jumped on, but when I checked on her this morning the cricket was in her water dish and still moving around. I thought, at first, that it was just movement caused by the water, but on closer inspection the cricket was still alive. The cricket looked deflated, but the legs and head were still very much intact.
I was really happy that she took him last night, but now I am not so happy. I want to think that she ate some of him, and this is just some gruesome fluke that he was still alive, but I'm not so sure.
Evelyn seems like she has more energy this morning, but I don't know. I just don't want to give up on her yet.

 

[VanessaS]

I think she just punctured the cricket and left them. I'm so frustrated!

 

[kormath]

Doesn't look like she ate any of him, it looks crushed

 

[VanessaS]

Doesn't look like she ate any of him, it looks crushed

That was what I was thinking too, after being able to look more closely at the cricket photo. I'm so heartbroken.

 

[Thistles]

Yes, they can live even after being cut apart. Also, I have a new blue fang female who hasn't eaten since I got her but she has murdered 2 crickets and a roach and left them in her water dish. They look pretty much like the one you posted.

 

[leaveittoweaver]

My smithi has been doing this lately as well. I think she is going into premolt.

Good luck with Evelyn

 

[VanessaS]

Thanks everyone. I hate to be such a pain over this whole Evelyn thing, but I am having difficulty coming to grips with her potentially dying. I just don't want to give up on my little girl just yet.

 

[SpiderDad61]

Thanks everyone. I hate to be such a pain over this whole Evelyn thing, but I am having difficulty coming to grips with her potentially dying. I just don't want to give up on my little girl just yet.

Keep trying n don't give up.
Also, crickets are tough. I cut em in 1/2 with scissors and the head end can still move and try to escape for awhile

 

[Entity]

good luck! not pain thats what we are all here for @VanessaS

 

[Carl Ash]

So sorry to hear this . Do you think there is any chance a superworm may be an easier meal for her as they are likely weaker exoskeleton-wise and easier to digest for the poor girl ;(

 

[VanessaS]

So sorry to hear this . Do you think there is any chance a superworm may be an easier meal for her as they are likely weaker exoskeleton-wise and easier to digest for the poor girl ;(

I have tried everything and the crickets are actually the best because they are fast moving and trigger her prey response. All the soft worm-like prey I have left for her has not even been approached.
I will just keep trying. I have moved her into a smaller enclosure so it is easier for her to catch her prey. Maybe she will actually eat them next time.

 

[Entity]

It the circle of life....unfortunately.

 

[RedCapTrio]

Just don't stress much on it and rather enjoy the time watching her. It would not help if you get sick too due to stress.