Mantid cleans rear

[padkison]

This Asian Giant female laid an ooth. Later that day, I see her bent over chewing on her rear. She had reached down, grabbed her abdomen and pulled it to her mouth. I assume she was removing some foam from ooth laying. She pulled her head up when I went to take the picture.

Reminded me of my cat licking himself.

 

[OGIGA]

I always thought it was funny when my nymphs did that. Amazing how flexible they are, even when they're adult!

 

[Rick]

Oh yeah:

 

[robo mantis]

Lol you guys have some messed up mantids lol

 

[OGIGA]

hahaha, yes

 

[AFK]

hot stuff

i have a friend who can do that and he makes me insanely jealous

 

[OGIGA]

I can do that, but not that well anymore. I still make lots of people jealous. :lol:

 

[Ian]

Actaully, I can do it pretty well, I'l get some photos up some time.

I have only ever seen one of my Oxyopsis males doing this...was a little puzzled at the time. However have not seen it happen since.

 

[Jenn]

lol. The first one looks offended that you interrupted it.

 

[Rick]

Actaully, I can do it pretty well, I'l get some photos up some time.I have only ever seen one of my Oxyopsis males doing this...was a little puzzled at the time. However have not seen it happen since.

I don't think we want to see you licking your ***. :lol: Or any of you that say you can do it.

 

[Ian]

You can show yours as well Rick...no need to be shy with your fellow mantis geeks!

 

[robo mantis]

Lol :lol:

 

[AFK]

well, i wasn't really thinking about but something else actually :lol:

 

[robo mantis]

Wow we have some perverted minds lol

 

[the mantinator]

lol :lol:

 

[OGIGA]

Haha, what a hilarious thread. I'll only be able to lick my knee if I lick anything.

 

[hibiscusmile]

:lol: got me beat!

 

[Ian]

Haha, what a hilarious thread. I'll only be able to lick my knee if I lick anything.

At least we have cleared that one up

 

[Chrome]

Oh dear... what have I walked in on...