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Friday while I was working, I work at a local pet clinic doing kennel work, I went out a door I usually don't, the one that opens from the breakroom by chance, and when I walked out onto the small patio I found a baby praying mantis.
Well I love bugs, and I thought I'd bring him home with me and raise him into adulthood then release him, its what i've done in previous years with species of butterflies and moths, (still looking for catipillers!)
He's maybe just over an inch in length and I'm feeding him a single pantry moth a day and a few flightless fruitflies, which I don't like, cause they get out.
I'm just asking for tips and ideas for raising him, he's a fast little guy!
Here he is:
Well I love bugs, and I thought I'd bring him home with me and raise him into adulthood then release him, its what i've done in previous years with species of butterflies and moths, (still looking for catipillers!)
He's maybe just over an inch in length and I'm feeding him a single pantry moth a day and a few flightless fruitflies, which I don't like, cause they get out.
I'm just asking for tips and ideas for raising him, he's a fast little guy!
Here he is:
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