ghost hanging to low for molt?

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Elo500

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My L5 Ghost is due for another molt but is hanging from a low stick with his head about an inch about the bottom of the enclosure. I'm worried he does not have enough height to molt correctly. He is overdue and has been sedentary for 2 days. Should I try to move him to the lid where he normally molts?

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Can You Move The Stick With Him On It And Glue It To The Top Real carfull

 
Move him to the top of the enclosure and make sure there's something good for him to grip (in other words, not plastic - cloth mesh or paper towel works) - also keep the humidity up.

Ghost mantises, or at least the ones I have, tend to be sedentary for quite a while before they molt. But it's key to make sure he has plenty of room to molt!

 

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