Orchid Mantis Holding raptorial arm at odd angle

[mantisfu]

One of my female orchids just molted into an adult. She did not fall, but she is holding one of her raptorial arms at a wierd angle, and she seems to be babying a rear leg as if it is injured. Has anyone seen anything like this before?

 

[OGIGA]

I haven't seen this, but I think she may have molted wrong so she's stuck like that. I hope she'll be fine like that because she's not going to molt any more...

 

[mantisfu]

I assumed it was from the molt, but she is moving it around fairly easily. The legg won't be an issue, I jus thope she can still catch prey.

 

[bubforever]

It might be harder but she should be able to. If not you could help her out.

 

[Asa]

My European had that before it turned into an adult. There was no problem.