Mantis Shrimp - Can anyone ID this specific one?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by spivver, Oct 1, 2009.

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  1. zjpeter

    zjpeter Ritteri Anemone

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    i would LOVE to take this guy! problems is, i live in Chicago. any clue as to what shipping would cost?
     
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  2. spivver

    spivver Astrea Snail

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    I can't imagine it would be too expensive. PM me your zip code, I can figure out the cost and we can work something out.
     
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  3. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Can you tell what color the meral spot is? On the inside of his raptorial appendages. Most likely a N. Wennerae since it is from florida assuming it has a white meral spot.

    Could also be oerstedii if the meral spot is purple, which is another common species from florida.

    They change colors based on their habitat. Also "lime green mantis" is a generic term live aquaria uses. They don't bother trying to identify exact species, unless it is a peacock.
     
    stepho, Oct 3, 2009
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  4. zjpeter

    zjpeter Ritteri Anemone

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    pssh, the lazies.
     
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