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Post by greentrixiepixie on Jun 24, 2009 8:29:20 GMT
Really great photos Val ;D They are totally weird and groovy critters  The perfect pet for boys  Lisa  |
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Post by sindylicious on Jul 3, 2009 9:13:54 GMT
Aww just to let you know that one of my Son's Praying Mantis Boris has died  he couldn't shed his skin properly as they do this quite often to become larger and he had snapped one of his arms and antenors  and my son found him on the floor of his container My son is quite upset really as he had grown quite attached to them. So he only has Peter now. Val x |
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Post by greentrixiepixie on Jul 3, 2009 9:54:01 GMT
Poor little thing
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Post by lorlor on Jul 3, 2009 10:28:36 GMT
Oh Val terrible news,  give your son a big hug from me, I'm sure he must be upset as losing any kind of pet can be so sad. Lorlor.x. |
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Post by sindylicious on Jul 3, 2009 11:32:29 GMT
Thanks Lisa and i certainly will Lorlor  x yes he got so attached to them He may get another called a Rainbow one and if he does i will post some pics Val x |
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Post by sindylicious on Oct 8, 2009 22:28:21 GMT
This is Peter and as you can see he has got so much bigger now and my son has another funny little one he calls Vader ;D he is so tiny at the mo.   Val x |
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Post by susan68 on Oct 8, 2009 22:46:45 GMT
I didn't think I'd ever be saying this, but Peter looks kinda cute in a creepy, insecty sort of way...he looks like he's got a little smile on his face!  Definately posing for the camera! |
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Post by sindylicious on Oct 9, 2009 9:46:11 GMT
 Thanks Susan x Yes they are kinda cute!! and soooo fascinating to watch as well but sadly they only live for about a year The other one is a different kind of PM and he sways to and fro like he is dancing ;D I will keep updating from time to time Val x
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Post by greentrixiepixie on Oct 9, 2009 19:57:38 GMT
Fantastic photo Lisa |
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Post by wiveygirl on Oct 10, 2009 10:25:05 GMT
Say cheese! It looks so much as though he is posing for his pic!
I love this thread, what amazing little creatures. Do they become bright green when they are grown? Just thinking about the one on "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here" who pounces on an unsuspecting insect ... and the insect just seems to carry on eating as though he is not about to be eaten himself! Now that is cool as a cucumber!
Great pics, keep them coming!
Lisa xxx
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Post by sindylicious on Oct 10, 2009 11:02:54 GMT
Thanks Lisa x Thanks Lisa x Not sure if he will go green  but they are funny little things and here is another pic of Peter  Val x |
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Post by susan68 on Oct 10, 2009 14:04:51 GMT
Another great pic...he's so photogenic! But it is sad that these (and other small pets) have such short life cycles. I'm not a lover of insects in general but I reckon I could tolerate one of these. Am I right in thinking they don't tend to move very fast? |
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Post by sindylicious on Oct 10, 2009 14:41:33 GMT
Thanks Susan x Yes they do move quite fast when they want to especially if their prey is close at hand they feed on live crickets and small spiders which i am not keen on as i like spiders They shed their skin alot which makes them larger Val x |
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Post by sindylicious on Oct 27, 2009 15:26:30 GMT
Just a update x Peter the praying mantis has died my son said he looked quite poorly and by the morning he was gone . My son was so sad as he had got so attached to Peter Val x |
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Post by susan68 on Oct 27, 2009 19:00:43 GMT
Ah, sorry to hear the sad news Val. I loved that picture you posted of Peter . . . I'm sure I could see a little smile on his face! At least he had a good home and was cared for. Good bye Peter. |
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