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Stuart Forum Clown
Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 16835 Location: Hertfordshire
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 12:47 am Post subject: Giant asian mantis |
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Well after thinking about getting one for a while saw one in local shop and decided to get it. Pretty sure its female as can only count six segments on its abdomen and told males have eight. Taken couple of small locusts and seems quite settled. Took some snaps but can't post as pc has died so using ipod to post this. They had a real nice flower mantis in but was tiny, are they quite easy to keep also? _________________
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Lynne ___________
Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 8265 Location: Kincardine-on-Forth
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 12:52 am Post subject: |
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the one karen got me is. he eats like a bucket, and is really quite tame. you can see his head turn when he is watching you out his tub. i give him a wee spray every day, and offer him food. if he wants it he takes it, if he doesnt he wont. am in love, and i want more. they are fascinating. does anyone know where to get them. any websites etc. cant wait to see your pics stuart. _________________
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Stuart Forum Clown
Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 16835 Location: Hertfordshire
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 12:59 am Post subject: |
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cheers lynne, must admit I am looking to get lots more! Hopefully see some nice ones in houten in couple of weeks. Gutted about pc as got some good feeding pics. Taking it to computer whizz friend in morning so hopefully sorted in day or two _________________
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Lynne ___________
Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 8265 Location: Kincardine-on-Forth
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 1:01 am Post subject: |
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let me know if you get any and what you get. _________________
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Stuart Forum Clown
Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 16835 Location: Hertfordshire
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 1:05 am Post subject: |
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Will do, should be getting some nice ones _________________
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Lynne ___________
Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 8265 Location: Kincardine-on-Forth
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 1:14 am Post subject: |
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aw am jealous. they are same as snakes. ones never enough!!! _________________
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Stuart Forum Clown
Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 16835 Location: Hertfordshire
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 1:17 am Post subject: |
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your not wrong! They also make great subjects for macro photography! _________________
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James CaptiveBred Addict!
Joined: 16 Sep 2007 Posts: 933
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:45 am Post subject: |
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I bet its very nice, hope you get the PC working soon cant wait to see the pics. |
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Lynne ___________
Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 8265 Location: Kincardine-on-Forth
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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was browsing last night trying to find places that sell these, and i found a peacock mantis. they are so gorgeous. _________________
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