Female Ghost Mantis molting question

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Viking

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Last night my largest ghost molted and doubled in size. She was hanging in place without enough space. She has 10 degree plus bend in the upper stick of her back And bend her head spike. I am right that finally molt has wings? I am wondering if she has a chance to correct.  I have no picture or a way to get a picture

 
If her exoskeleton has hardened then she will be bent unfortunately. She should be fine even with the bend if she can move and capture prey.

 
Yes, wings mean adult. It sounds like she will be deformed, sorry. If the deformities aren't bad, then she'll still thrive, but if they are so bad to the point that she cannot eat or move, then I'd freeze her.

- MantisGirl13

 
I meant doing the next molt is it possible to improve? Yes she can move and use her arms. I think she is still resting. She ate two blue bottles the day she molted.

 
If she's not adult, then yes, she should improve with the next molt. If she can catch bbs, then she'll be fine.

- MantisGirl13

 

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