L3 mantis leg bented

[TEAM BUGS]

I am wondering if the bent leg can eventually molt back to normal

Thanks

 

[CosbyArt]

@TEAM BUGS It depends on the bend of the leg itself.

If the bend is at a strange or extreme angle it can lead to a molting problem, and in some cases the mantid will amputate the leg in order to get itself free from the shed exuviae. If however it is just a slight bend then the mantid will straighten the leg during the next molt.

 

[TEAM BUGS]

That is good to hear because it is not bent badly

and always nice when is heal able

 

[CosbyArt]

@TEAM BUGS Good, I wish you both the best with the molt then. It is a blessing for sure the repairable nature of a molt.

 

[hymenopus]

If it's not bent badly that should be fine