handling L1 african mantid nymph

[chrisboy101]

is it a good idea?

 

[robo mantis]

Its fine just keep it under controle

 

[Butterfly]

Be careful! I handle mine (much to the opposition of Rick and a few others) But one of mine wouldnt let go when I was putting her away and somehow in the shuffle she lost a back leg! I felt SO bad that I rarely hold her anymore. It's grown back but isnt as long as it should be!

So be careful and dont handle it too much!

 

[Rick]

IMO mantids are look don't touch type of "pets". They can easily jump and get away when they're small.

 

[randyardvark]

if it jumps youll never find it..wait a couple of moults so if it jumps you can actaully see where it actually lands

 

[Asa]

Don't bother. There is no point in handling anything that small anyway, and it might get lost. They are much better to handle when large.

 

[OGIGA]

I accidentally smashed an L1 on my face after photographing it.

 

[Asa]

I accidentally smashed an L1 on my face after photographing it.

How?!

 

[colddigger]

I accidentally smashed an L1 on my face after photographing it.

that acually made me laugh out loud

i would keep the whole "touchy touchy" idea down until it's atleast an L3

 

[OGIGA]

Well, after I photographed it, it jumped somewhere and I couldn't find it. Then, I wiped my face as I gave up and noticed I'm wiping a bug on my face. Yes, it was a green bug. Half a minute later, I decided that I found it. It had jumped on my hand...

 

[Asa]

Well, after I photographed it, it jumped somewhere and I couldn't find it. Then, I wiped my face as I gave up and noticed I'm wiping a bug on my face. Yes, it was a green bug. Half a minute later, I decided that I found it. It had jumped on my hand...

Maybe this will sound insentive, but,

Ha ha! That's hilarious! Man, what a stupid thing to do! Ha ha, I can't believe it! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I am insensitive :shock:

 

[OGIGA]

Uhhh yeah... Now, don't forget about all the accidents that you had.

By the way, can we have a mod remove all that white space?

 

[Asa]

Uhhh yeah... Now, don't forget about all the accidents that you had.By the way, can we have a mod remove all that white space?

Tell me about it... :roll:

I have often squished mantids. Worst was when one got on my dinner plate somhow. :lol:

 

[buddhistsoldier88]

Uhhh yeah... Now, don't forget about all the accidents that you had.By the way, can we have a mod remove all that white space?

Tell me about it... :roll:

I have often squished mantids. Worst was when one got on my dinner plate somhow. :lol:

Never heard of mantis sushi til now :lol:

 

[OGIGA]

I've seen videos of people eating adult mantises. :evil:

 

[Asa]

Gross.

Some people think they taste quite nice.