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Sep 22, 2019 18:42:23   #
SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
 
Dixie Native wrote:


Thanks Ken...

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Sep 22, 2019 18:43:02   #
SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
 
relbugman wrote:
They will bite if handled roughly and held by the back or in a way they can reach your hand. But, the bite is only a small pinch. Takes time to break the tough skin of a mammal. I don't know about the very large Chinese matid - may be big enough to feel? Don't let them chew on you.



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Sep 24, 2019 21:35:24   #
suci Loc: Texas
 
Cool shots Ron.

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Sep 24, 2019 21:37:55   #
SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
 
suci wrote:
Cool shots Ron.


Thank you Janos...

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Sep 25, 2019 05:24:48   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
SX2002 wrote:
Lorraine was watering the garden and this guy got a sprinkle so he/she popped out so I was able to get a few shots.
I picked him/her up and let him/her run around on me for a while and then popped him/her back where he/she came from.
You might have detected, I have no iea what sex it is..LOL
I was talkng to another friend in the Village last night and she said she was bitten on the heel by one of these and it was very painful...I disputed what she said as I've been handling these guys all my life and have never been bitten or heard of anyone else being bitten..??
Lorraine was watering the garden and this guy got ... (show quote)


Ron, I love the set and like you I have never been bit or stung by one. I understand that female mantis are large and the male is small. May be true. I learned that on the shows that deal with nature on my cable TV. Either way the set is fantastic.

Greg

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Sep 25, 2019 18:34:54   #
SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
 
CLF wrote:
Ron, I love the set and like you I have never been bit or stung by one. I understand that female mantis are large and the male is small. May be true. I learned that on the shows that deal with nature on my cable TV. Either way the set is fantastic.

Greg


Thanks Greg...yes, they aren't the type of inect I'll be living in fear of, they are so gentle...

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