Mantis & Scorpion is that possible?

[Thiscordia]

Hey sup guys i have a pair of emp in a 1o Galon Tank since mantisis are arboreal you think its possible to add a mantis to my scorpions tank? If i put a nice tall plant the mantis should stay up right? cus the scorpions won't climb.

 

[RVS]

Short answer: no.
Please don't try it.

 

[Techuser]

The mantids will attack the scorpions...
and the scorpion gonna win the fight

 

[Bayushi]

funny how they are getting two different answers depending on what forum you are reading.

 

[Thiscordia]

You are right Bayushi but see the mantis guys think i want to get the mantis killed and that's not my point i post this to get advise not as a challenge betweeb scorpions Vrs mantids and there's a guy that has mantids and scorpions together without a problem. But so far it doesn't see like a good idea lets see if i get more messages.

 

[ScorpDude]

If you want a fat scorpion and a dead mantid, go for it

 

[Thiscordia]

Thank for your advise guys... It's not a good idea. I won't do it.

 

[Beardo]

Whats with this current trend of people wanting to mix predatory inverts? Coincidence?

 

[Gigas]

The mantids will attack the scorpions...
and the scorpion gonna win the fight

So true,

 

[Beardo]

Don't underestimate the mantids....I've seen them tackle and consume prey much larger than themselves, including scorpions and spiders before.

 

[Gigas]

yes but an Emp? not many mantids come to mind that could do that

 

[Beardo]

True, but its not entirely impossible....

 

[CustomNature]

Don't underestimate the mantids....I've seen them tackle and consume prey much larger than themselves, including scorpions and spiders before.

Ooo I dont know about that. I've been keeping mantids for a few years now and even the big guys like t. sinensis and h. grandis couldn't put away a large hissing cockroach (i've tried). Both species swatted at it but ultimately kept running away. The grandis did eventually grab the roach in have it in a suspended position but dropped it after failing to eat the head reigion. I do believe the emperors exoskeleton is alot harder than the roach as well, not to mention its claws and telson! I dont know maybe if it was a very young scorpion... but two adults, I'd hate to say it, but that mantis is toast. Could be wrong, but thats my opinion! :}