Platinum Mantids
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Hi!
I recently ordered a few extatosoma tiaratum and one of them molted during transit. I have been very lucky and have never had a mismolt before. I will attach images of her for reference. I am wondering how to care for a disabled insect? Since she is an herbivore, I put her food down as bedding (in a separate and smaller enclosure) and gently laid her on top. I mist the leaves regularly. I have had some issues getting the remaining shed on her legs off. I got a fair amount since taking the picture but there's a few very small pieces.
Thank you!
I recently ordered a few extatosoma tiaratum and one of them molted during transit. I have been very lucky and have never had a mismolt before. I will attach images of her for reference. I am wondering how to care for a disabled insect? Since she is an herbivore, I put her food down as bedding (in a separate and smaller enclosure) and gently laid her on top. I mist the leaves regularly. I have had some issues getting the remaining shed on her legs off. I got a fair amount since taking the picture but there's a few very small pieces.
Thank you!
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