The_Asa
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My Shield mantis has become somehow disabled overnight. It cannot support itself at all, but can still hang from the top of the lid by its legs. It is fat, even though I haven't fed it in a number of days, and I removed a small black "crust" from its back. The crust isn't really a crust though, it just brushed right off :huh: Still alive, able to wave around its raptorial arms and move antenna. I sprayed it with some water, hoping that might help. Has anyone experienced this specific affliction? Nothing is visibly clogged on the mantis and its eyes are clear.
I was so caught up thinking about the black stuff on its back that I didn't notice that it was using all the warning signs of molting...molted last night. Thanks for the input anyway guys 
