Padre Having a Mantis Snack

[jannb]

Padre absolutely loved his mantis.

 

[Justin Ward]

i love Padre, he is gorgeous jann

 

[Texas Panther Man]

Hey Jann what variety of feeders are you using for the big guy? Ive always wanted a parsons but the feeder issues are what have scared me away more than anything.

 

[jannb]

Thanks Justin!!!!

Scott, he mostly eats large roaches. He'll also eat large hornworms, crickets and sometimes a few other snacks.

 

[Texas Panther Man]

I was wondering if theyd see a cricket as being big enuff to bother with. Thanks Jann...

 

[laurie]

He is delightful no matter what he is eating. But I do love pictures of him eating, they are just fun.

 

[jannb]

I was wondering if theyd see a cricket as being big enuff to bother with. Thanks Jann...

He sees me feeding crickets to the other chams so I just take the cup over to him and he helps himself....usually gets 3 or 4 at the time with one shooting.

Thank you Laurie!

 

[Thompson]

Absolute perfection Jann I love seeing pics of padre.

 

[PeriTanz]

CHECK out his yellow eyes!! Padre your the man!

 

[clarkrw3]

He sees me feeding crickets to the other chams so I just take the cup over to him and he helps himself....usually gets 3 or 4 at the time with one shooting.

Thank you Laurie!

This made me LOL....stick your tongue in the cup and see what jumps on.


Great pictures as usual Jann!

 

[jannb]

Thank you guys for the kind words!

Here's a few more head shots from this evening.

 

[lindseymeder16]

he is beautiful. how big is he?

 

[jannb]

he is beautiful. how big is he?

Thank you! He's 482 grams, 10 inches S to V and 20 inches overall. He's 2 years old and still has some growing to do.

 

[SSimsswiSS]

What mantis, I did'nt see a mantis.

 

[lindseymeder16]

Thank you! He's 482 grams, 10 inches S to V and 20 inches overall. He's 2 years old and still has some growing to do.

That is huge, wow. But he is awesome. You're lucky!

 

[melric]

He always looks so peaceful. Great shots! That mantis had no chance. lol.

 

[lisagr07]

oh my gosh Jann, what a gorgeous guy!!!!!!!!!

 

[Justin Ward]

that second picture you just posted is absolutely stunning...i love Padre

 

[DavidBuchan]

I was thinking 'What mantis?' too, lol. Total beast of a Cham and superb photos as usual more than makes up for the disappointment

 

[jannb]

I was thinking 'What mantis?' too, lol. Total beast of a Cham and superb photos as usual more than makes up for the disappointment

Thanks for the comments everyone!

There was a mantis. Here he it on the lid of his deli cup right before he got zapped.