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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sporeworld" data-source="post: 146084" data-attributes="member: 2687">I've only heard one report of an Idol mismolting (stuck in it's skin).  Even with no added humidity.  The losses all seem to be from the "switch" - the start of inflating the wings.  Most report fully extended, but wrinkled wings (that was true for all of my adults but two).  My female, who came out perfect, made it by only ONE LEG!  We watched in horror as the other three legs (from the old skin) came unhooked one at a time - from a really solid looking grip on a thin plastic branch.I'm thinking one of those collapsable laundy baskets (cylindrical) turned on it's side might be perfect.  No sides and easy access to climb back up.  Also, if it's suspended, and not on a surface, it might even provide some bounce if they DO fall.  I'll let you know in about 4 months...  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Also, when you DO get adults, don't panic about the color - takes 3 or 4 days to get really vivid.</blockquote>