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Night Star
Awesome thread! My great nephew caught a mantis a couple of weeks ago and we watched it for a while before releasing it. They look so cool and creepy at the same time. They kind of look like a weird alien or something. LOL
Funny thing is, that's probably the same conversation aliens have when abducting humans. "We caught one and observed it. It was so cool and creepy at the same time and kind of looked like a weird human or something"
DeadSnow
reply to post by cheesy
It was probably trying to slice the toads belly open, "damn it! Skins too tough!". I'm not and will never be a fan of certain insects, like Locust, Mantis and anything bigger than 4 inches with an exoskeleton and the ability to stick to ones clothing relentlessly.
When I was around 8 this massive locust jumped on my t-shirt, I hit it and tried pulling it off but it just stuck there. Grabbed and stick and started hitting it but it didn't even flinch. Ran down the street screaming like a little girl and this old man just grabbed it and pulled it off, one problem, it's legs were still stuck to my T-shirt.
cheesy
Night Star
Awesome thread! My great nephew caught a mantis a couple of weeks ago and we watched it for a while before releasing it. They look so cool and creepy at the same time. They kind of look like a weird alien or something. LOL
Yeah They were Creepy If A size Of Eifel Tower
Georgeus avatar ms!
Shiloh7
Cheesy,
Only you could come up with a tummy tickle on ATS - Wonderful! Great thread to make one smile. Thanks.
jacygirl
reply to post by cheesy
Good morning cheesy,
This is the first thread I opened. I love your threads, and I find you just delightful!
When I was about 8 or 9 I was sitting on the grass blowing bubbles from some bubble gum. A praying mantis landed on the bubble, and we were eye to eye, lol. My mother freaked out...I didn't...just carefully released it and let it go. They have never scared me. Very cool pics, thank you.
By the way, my son went to school with some kids from Indonesia. They were ALL genius level. Even though English is your second language, I find you highly intelligent...and adorable. *hugs* from Canada!
jacygirl
cheesy
reply to post by Night Star
Tqx Ms..have a great day!
So Ms.Night Star you from Rhode Island? I wonder its a beautiful place..like your beautiful avatar..and your beautiful mind and heart with gentle comment..
cheesy
A playful insect approaches the toad, which is lying on its back, and gives it a tummy rub using its tiny legs.
The mantis then tries to climb over the toad, but appears to tickle the amphibian before making its way across the obstacle..then..
Fahmi Bhs, a director for a medical device company from Jakarta, Indonesia, captured the funny moment in his hometown.
The 39-year-old said: 'The toad was on top of my car and I tried to remove it using a small fish net.
'It was funny to see this kind of encounter with small animals and I found their unexpected behaviour amusing.
'Both the praying mantis and toad were not hurt during the photographs and at the end they both peacefully left.
i am proud to bring this to you all my frends! its A nature earth Gentle From My Country!
edit on 22-10-2013 by cheesy because: (no reason given)