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Old 05-10-2007, 09:41 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default I finally got to see a mantis in person

Me and the hubby went to the LFS and they had a mantis in it's own little home. It looked like a peacock of about 2.5 inches long. This guy was sneaky, and he watched every move we made! Very interesting creature to watch. Just had to share.


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It's still watching you Nemo.

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They are awesome shrimp and though not for my tanks!!!!


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That's funny. Actually the mantis was on hold for one of the employee's or else I was tempted...not for my tank though.
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Great find....what kind of rig would you have to have to get footage like that?


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