Huge Mantis

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  1. ReefDaily

    ReefDaily Skunk Shrimp

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    Came across this picture while browsing the web last night. It's not mine, just thought it deserved to be shared :eek:

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  2. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    That's one massive mantis. Imagine getting hit by that thing when it's hungry! OUCH!
     
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  3. ReefDaily

    ReefDaily Skunk Shrimp

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    If a tiny one strikes with the force of a .22 caliber bullet....
     
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  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Lysiosquillina maculata are spearers and not smashers. However, I would not want to be stabbed. LOL
     
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  5. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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  6. ReefDaily

    ReefDaily Skunk Shrimp

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    Jeeze that seems risky!
     
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  7. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    they wont hurt you as long as you respect them and watch their body language
     
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  8. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    Bob was almost 11" when she died. She was a peacock mantis! She was so awesome and I was not fearful of putting my hand in her tank and even rearranging her den...however holding one is just plan dumb and asking for trouble IMO! Why risk it.....

    You definately need to read their body language and get to know your mantis. I knew when I should not approach Bob. She would get on her back legs and do this stance and I knew not to clean her tank at that time. When she was molting, or when she had her egg brood I knew...other then that she was good
     
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  9. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    i think i may have just peed my pants!!!!
     
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  10. TBELT

    TBELT Ritteri Anemone

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    Her name was Bob??? Just wondering was Bob short for something else
     
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