Deroplatys trigonodera
She is lucky to be alive
It would be an underestimation to say that she had a bad molt. Both of her back legs were bent backwards, the front one missing completely, and she had no claws on all but one limb.
It would be an underestimation to say that she had a bad molt. Both of her back legs were bent backwards, the front one missing completely, and she had no claws on all but one limb.
Funny to watch how his mood changes in a second, when he is unexpectedly disturbed. All of the sudden he is all defensive and stretching his arms upwards, just like he is saying “back off”. I wonder if this pose work in a real jungle environment?
Eats like a machine and has never refused a food in over a year long life. Lives much longer than many other praying mantis species, which is a big plus. Gentle, patient giant. She is confident and intelligent, if you push her, have no doubt’s – she will push back.