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12. Grasshoppers are way more twitchy than mantises, I think.

Wed Aug 13, 2025, 06:34 PM

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Hi, my first time here. Met Mr. Mantis outside, he hitched a ride inside. Nice fellow. [View all] George McGovern Aug 13 OP

like . welcome. AllaN01Bear Aug 13 #1

Hello young fella, fancy meeting you here. Thank You! George McGovern Aug 13 #3

lol AllaN01Bear Aug 13 #6

Welcome! SheltieLover Aug 13 #2

Ty SL! Yw! George McGovern Aug 13 #8

When a critter like this gets in the house, usonian Aug 13 #4

A whole new slant on catch & release usonian!! Great compassionate idea! George McGovern Aug 13 #9

Grasshoppers are way more twitchy than mantises, I think. usonian Aug 13 #12

sometimes they will take a drink of water from your finger Kali Aug 13 #5

That sounds so neat Kali -- Thanks! George McGovern Aug 13 #10

Not venomous, but have been known to bite humans. Emile Aug 13 #7

Not unlike our cat KC Emile. Thank You! George McGovern Aug 13 #11