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Just attempted to cut the wings, I had to get several snips in to get them off. No blood, and I left stubs. He seems to be happier, he's stopped clawing at his backside.

He has dried completely. They seem to be bothering him though, he's wriggling and "clawing" at his backside. Thanks for the input. :D

Just joined today, this forum is very nice indeed. :D I'm a breeder of about 30 chinese mantises and 15 orchid mantises. I enjoy spending time with my mantises too much, I procrastinate my school work for it. :wink:

Just registered to get this cleared up - I have about thirty chinese mantises, so I guess one could expect a deformity or two. My favorite Chinese mantis just recently had a bad molt, I suspect it was earlier today. This was the molt that introduced the wings. His outer wings formed perfectly...