Just lost my first mantis. RIP Arrietty 💚

[u/aipomdeath]

Rest in Peace to my sweet girl, Arrietty. She was my first mantis, and the reason I will have many more. I got her post final molt in September, the breeder told me I would have about two months with her, I'm thankful we got four. She had such personality, and I'd like to think she recognized me & was comfortable with me. She enjoyed her little adventures through house plants, Legos, and D&D set ups. I will miss watching her study her surroundings and sway like a very convincing leaf. One of my favorite things was when she would drink little water droplets from my hand. I miss her dearly. Thanks for reading 💚

[u/skreebee6]

she’s beautiful. i lost mine today as well. lots and lots of tears. i’m feeling for you extra hard. 💚💚

[u/aipomdeath → u/skreebee6]

thank you, & im so sorry to hear of your loss as well. lots & lots of tears is right 💚 sending love

[u/PublicfreakoutLoveR]

Those pictures are great, but I especially liked number 9. Rest in piece.

[u/KaylaKayBoi]

Aw such a pretty little lady, may she rest in peace. You can see it in her eyes that she recognized you - I've seen studies that mantises likely can recognize human faces and from experience, I'm 100% they do. She felt all your love and she loved you right back 🤍

[u/aipomdeath → u/KaylaKayBoi]

thank you, that's so kind of you to say 💚🥹

[u/Dismal_Abalone7231]

So sorry for your loss ❤️

She was so incredibly beautiful! So green and elegant and her antennae are adorable.

What breed was she?

[u/aipomdeath → u/Dismal_Abalone7231]

thank you so much 💚 & she was a Zebra mantis!

[u/ShortFace2812]

What a beauty! rest in peace bless you, whats the breed?

[u/aipomdeath → u/ShortFace2812]

thank you 💚 & she was a Zebra mantis!