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Old 06-15-2003, 12:00 AM
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well, he won't sit still long enuf for a pic so I took a movie.

http://members.shaw.ca/steve-sherri/mantus_eat.avi

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Old 06-15-2003, 12:20 AM
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those things are freaky. reminds me of a facehugger from aliens

why would you want on of those try putting your finger by the hole


nice video steve. i've never actually seen a mantis eat
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try putting your finger by the hole
you know, I probably could with this one.. he has never wacked at the feeding stick at all nor has he nailed any of the snails or hermits in the tank.. been a gentle mantis all around. but I would need a few more bottles of courage befor I could try that

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but I would need a few more bottles of courage befor I could try that
HAHA. understood...
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Great Video. He looked hugry. Did you want to come over and find mine you can keep him if you find and catch him




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been a gentle mantis all around.
Sounds like an oxymoron to me, Steve
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cool vid!
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Imagine that in your swimtrunks!
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Have you seen your swim around yet?. Surprisingly they are awesome swimmers .
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Hey very cool Steve. Highlite of my day. Hey it wasn't that boring. Love to see more anytime.

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