Praying mantis on our patio door! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

mistyinca · 10-30-2007, 09:40 AM

Look what was hanging out on our patio door yesterday...

mantis.jpg mantis2.jpg

...and video of the creepy crawley!

YouTube - Praying Mantis

girlybella · 10-30-2007, 09:45 AM

oh my those things are so big and creepy looking, I have not seen one in years!

Rudys Mom · 10-30-2007, 09:47 AM

I know Praying mantis's are "good" bugs because they eat other bugs.

But I don't like them. They are WAY too big for a bug's size for me.

P.S. I couldn't watch your video. But I'm sure everyone who likes bugs will enjoy it. Are you listening, Debra, Highland Yorkies.

BubblPopElectrc · 10-30-2007, 09:49 AM

I love Praying Mantis! I have very fond memories of them.

One time I caught one in 5th grade and took it to science class. I kept it in a nice size critter keeper with Astroturf and a branch. It lived almost the entire year- one of my parents would bring crickets and/or meal worms from the pet store every Friday. She even laid egg sacks that hatched!

Sorry that this story's so long! It just reminded me of that.

mistyinca · 10-30-2007, 10:44 AM

I know they are good bugs, but they are so huge and alien looking! LOL. If one were crawling on me, I'd probably die of a heart attack for sure, even though I know it can't hurt me.

Something creepy about it sitting down like at a picnic eating a bug with two hands they way we'd eat a sandwich!!

ARCHIE · 10-30-2007, 10:51 AM

Praying manthis's mean good luck. Also it is suppose to be illegall to kill one.
(how would anyone know anyhow but it is).

Did you know that the female beheads her lover when they are done mating

Jenn218 · 10-30-2007, 11:01 AM

I love them too!

That one is a female isn't it?
The females are the big green ones and the males are the smaller brown?
I think???

Yorkiedaze · 10-30-2007, 11:03 AM

He brought you good luck!! Aren't they just the greatest little guys!!! Wish we had some here. I didn't even know there were any in CA. I grew up playing with those guys. Love um!!

mistyinca · 10-30-2007, 11:20 AM

I didn't know they were good luck. LOL, I could sure use some right now! He disappeared as mysteriously as he appeared.

Jenn, I thought of you when taking the picture...thought of you and your spiders! LOL

Jenn218 · 10-30-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mistyinca

I didn't know they were good luck. LOL, I could sure use some right now! He disappeared as mysteriously as he appeared.

Jenn, I thought of you when taking the picture...thought of you and your spiders! LOL

Ha!

I would MUCH rather have that than the spiders!!! YUCK! I bet those would eat my spiders, huh? I haven't seen many around.....maybe my spiders are eating them!

hee,hee!

Connie · 10-30-2007, 12:13 PM

I think those are such neat bugs. We don't have them around here, but one year I ordered some, so got to see them for the first time. I can't remember why I ordered them...probably to eat mosquitos!

gutu28 · 10-30-2007, 12:42 PM

Eww eww eww gross gross gross yuck yuck yuck!

YorkieMom55 · 10-30-2007, 01:00 PM

They sure can BITE !!!!!!!
I'll take a walking stick over them anyday.

For My Coby · 10-30-2007, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistyinca

.............Something creepy about it sitting down like at a picnic eating a bug with two hands they way we'd eat a sandwich!!

I think they're fascinating, but now you've put that bizarre thought/picture in my head............................

BamaFan121s · 10-30-2007, 02:52 PM

Ha ha ha! OK, WHO was doing the commentary for the video. I have to know, who encouraged it to "go be beneficial somewhere."

10-30-2007, 09:47 AM	#3
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	I know Praying mantis's are "good" bugs because they eat other bugs. But I don't like them. They are WAY too big for a bug's size for me. P.S. I couldn't watch your video. But I'm sure everyone who likes bugs will enjoy it. Are you listening, Debra, Highland Yorkies. __________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

10-30-2007, 11:01 AM	#7
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I love them too! That one is a female isn't it? The females are the big green ones and the males are the smaller brown? I think??? __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

10-30-2007, 12:13 PM	#11
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I think those are such neat bugs. We don't have them around here, but one year I ordered some, so got to see them for the first time. I can't remember why I ordered them...probably to eat mosquitos! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

10-30-2007, 12:42 PM	#12
gutu28 Lovin' the Cali kisses! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 2,990	Eww eww eww gross gross gross yuck yuck yuck! __________________ Larissa and Cali Let's go Georgia Bulldogs!

10-30-2007, 01:00 PM	#13
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake Posts: 2,727	They sure can BITE !!!!!!! I'll take a walking stick over them anyday. __________________ Jeanie I am @ the Lake Jackson, Maggie, Sunshine, Bailey, Rocky, Emmie & Jack

10-30-2007, 09:45 AM	#2
girlybella YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,091	oh my those things are so big and creepy looking, I have not seen one in years!

10-30-2007, 09:49 AM	#4
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	I love Praying Mantis! I have very fond memories of them. One time I caught one in 5th grade and took it to science class. I kept it in a nice size critter keeper with Astroturf and a branch. It lived almost the entire year- one of my parents would bring crickets and/or meal worms from the pet store every Friday. She even laid egg sacks that hatched! Sorry that this story's so long! It just reminded me of that.

10-30-2007, 10:44 AM	#5
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	I know they are good bugs, but they are so huge and alien looking! LOL. If one were crawling on me, I'd probably die of a heart attack for sure, even though I know it can't hurt me. Something creepy about it sitting down like at a picnic eating a bug with two hands they way we'd eat a sandwich!!

10-30-2007, 10:51 AM	#6
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Praying manthis's mean good luck. Also it is suppose to be illegall to kill one. (how would anyone know anyhow but it is). Did you know that the female beheads her lover when they are done mating

10-30-2007, 11:03 AM	#8
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	He brought you good luck!! Aren't they just the greatest little guys!!! Wish we had some here. I didn't even know there were any in CA. I grew up playing with those guys. Love um!!

10-30-2007, 11:20 AM	#9
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	I didn't know they were good luck. LOL, I could sure use some right now! He disappeared as mysteriously as he appeared. Jenn, I thought of you when taking the picture...thought of you and your spiders! LOL

10-30-2007, 02:52 PM	#15
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Ha ha ha! OK, WHO was doing the commentary for the video. I have to know, who encouraged it to "go be beneficial somewhere."