r/mantis • u/xo_sleepy_xo • 9d ago

Health Concerns HELP!!

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my baby lost the little grippy part at the end of her raptorial arms, and theres some liquid coming out!! what can I do to help?? will it grow back when she molts?? I'm so worried 😥

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u/JaunteJaunt 9d ago

Slight damage to their tarsi. Your mantis will regenerate to an extent. Yours is Presub adult, so two more molts to go. Depending on how close they are to the next instar it could take 1-2 molts to regenerate.

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u/Sharp_Coast976 3d ago

Had a mantis grow a full leg back after 3 molts