too all the experienced mantis keepers.

[JmLee]

i know ive posted like a billion threads on this forum lately. But this is because ive been preparing for a peacock mantis tank. And now hes in hes new home. My question is, He spend alot of time with hes raptorial apendages kinda hanging a bit. I dont think they are damaged because when he cruises around they are completely tucked in. Now is this normal?. I also notice that he spends alot of time cleaning him self . Thanks fellas for all ur help.

 

[Hutton]

the raptoral thing i think is normal, is he he near his burrow when he does this? my g.smithii does this when he is just relaxing outside his home watching over the tank. any pics?

 

[JmLee]

ill have pics tonight. Yes, he only does this when hes in hes home. And when hes cleaning him self. Other then that its always tucked in. Im just being overly concerned.

 

[JmLee]

one more thing, i also noticed that he picks or scratchs at hes swimmerets(sp) quiet often. Is this normal as well?.