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Violin Mantises - Gongylus gongylodes.
Got a new species recently. Loving them, only problem I'm finding is balancing HIGH temps (95*F) with mid-level humidity (50%). Lost one already due to a bad shed, hoping to not repeat that process ever, it was one of the most heartbreaking things I've ever seen.
Nonetheless, got pics and a vid, enjoy!
Gongylus gongylodes - "Dancing" Violin mantis - YouTube


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Wow, those are AWESOME!!
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Re: Violin Mantises - Gongylus gongylodes.
Beauty! I just LOVE the personality of mantids, my favorite bugs!
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Re: Violin Mantises - Gongylus gongylodes.
Thank you. They have been a pleasure to keep, I'm hoping to get a breeding colony going so I can continue to enjoy them for years to come.

I love their personalities, too, easily one of the most naturally tame creatures out there. Love 'em!
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Re: Violin Mantises - Gongylus gongylodes.
I've always had a fondness for Mantids. I wish they lived longer or I would keep the more exotic looking species.
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those photos make me smile ! awesomely cool guys !
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Very interesting creatures
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Re: Violin Mantises - Gongylus gongylodes.
No way! They look like twigs and dried leaves! I've probably seen dozens of them but just thought they were twigs and leaves. Great camouflage. I've never known anyone who keeps them. What are their habits?
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Awesome pics! I've never seen mantids like that before. Research frenzy: engage :P
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Re: Violin Mantises - Gongylus gongylodes.
Beautiful the shorter lifespans are a drawback but I have never been dissapointed keeping mantids! Their personalities and beauty make it well worth it. If you get a breeding colony started that's even better and the babies are so cute!
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