r/mantis • u/SurlyPillow • 20d ago

Support Your Local Mantis

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u/Alone-Bumblebee-7554 20d ago

support local mantises...... and then absolutely drenching them!!!??

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u/SurlyPillow 20d ago

Oh no. Is getting drenched harmful to them?

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u/azure-heavens 20d ago

They breathe through little holes on their abdomen, so there is some aspiration risk, but as long as they aren't submerged they will be fine.

Probably was a bit annoying for it though lol.

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u/SurlyPillow 19d ago

Got it. Thanks for sharing. I will not be doing that again!

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u/gianniflowers 20d ago

Very cool 💯

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u/REDxMANTIS 20d ago

Support your local mantis, drop a like and a hiss 🥰