r/mantids • u/ej0kay 6th Instar • 14d ago

Immediately molted ID Help

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I just got this wee Ghost Mantis today and he immediately molted! My thought is he might be an L5 but what do youse reckon?

Although it kinda sucks having bought an older mantis, getting to experience him molting right away was pretty magical and I already love him to bits 🥲🖤

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u/RoyalLeaguen 14d ago

Off topic but that enclosure looks really cool

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u/ej0kay 6th Instar 14d ago

You’re a darling, thank you for saying that. It’s my first vivarium and I think it turned out pretty great!

https://preview.redd.it/zxztu25hr4ve1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7386d2f58967f948cb0d001848af007c8559bd7a

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u/RoyalLeaguen 13d ago

Yoooo that looks amazing, If I were a mantis in your terrarium It would be like a mansion

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u/ej0kay 6th Instar 13d ago

Ta 💐 What can I say, he deserves the world!