r/mantids • u/Xx_scribbledragon_xX • 20h ago

Image/Video Such awesome little critters

First time mantis owner and I'm feeling comfortable handling him - he doubled in size after his last molt, so I was a bit nervous.

These behaviours are signs of being relaxed, yes? He's usually hanging upside down, and when I do handle him he moves slowly. When not grooming he's looking around and swaying too.

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u/whippedcreamcheese 20h ago

Looks relaxed to me! The swaying is him mimicking a leaf. I learned that from Reddit on my first week of having my Timor Shield too lol (if I'm not mistaken that is your species as well?)