Couple shots of my new Mantis

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Absolutely amazing creature. We call him:

KIMBO

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Great photos! I can't get over these mantis shrimp -- they look like aliens. Awesome little guy!
 
justonemoretank;3741010; said:
Great photos! I can't get over these mantis shrimp -- they look like aliens. Awesome little guy!

Ive always been fascinated by them but had never seen one in person untill he arrived today. They are incredible!
 
Had a friend that kept one in college. Awesome to watch predators, and very colorful to boot. Great name btw.
 
FLESHY;3741977; said:
Had a friend that kept one in college. Awesome to watch predators, and very colorful to boot. Great name btw.

mr.reef24;3743725; said:
great mantis shrimp

Thanks guys! He doesnt seem to be a very picky eater as some members have said they can be. Broke him off a claw from one of my large feeder crayfish and he took it from my hand. Also killed and ate 2 small snails. Finding affordable crustaceans to feed him may prove to be a challenge but I will get them no matter the hoops that have to be jumped through.
 
Awesome mantis. I'd be careful hand feeding, though.
 
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