Is my mantis healthy

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redarira

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Hi all! This is my first post on this forum:
I got a mantis a little over a month ago, but it still has not molted and I am worried about it.

+ it is in an 'alternative' enclosure right now, because the other enclosure is too big for it (it makes it easier for me to see that it's actually eating and I can observe it more easily without having to disturb it. It's what I believe you would call L2 (forgive me if im wrong).

since I cant figure out how to upload a picture, here's a link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/zP6vNUiZynGtga2T7
 
Is it possible that it molted and you just didn't see the exuviate?

I can't make out the species from the photo. Some species are very sensitive to too much humidity. Is there plenty of ventilation in the temporary enclosure? Judging by the photo, it looks well fed. I don't know if you just misted the enclosure or if that's condensation on the glass. If it's condensation, you definitely need more ventilation. :)

Hopefully someone with more experience will chime in. Good luck! :)
 
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