Video

[valentineluke]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mantis_Hymenopus_coronatus_4_Luc_Viatour.jpg

[Coyly posed orchid mantis appears. White gloved hand reaches into the mantis space. Size comparison shows the insect to be large (7 inches). The visitor's fingers gently stroke the mantis, who responds cat-like in pleasure.]

"Well worth the risk, my dear."

Comments

[sixwinged]

What's that?

[valentineluke]

Not 'what', but 'she'. Celeste is a mantis.

[sixwinged]

Mantis?

[valentineluke]

Surely you've heard of the praying mantis? It's green.

[sixwinged]

Praying mantis?

[valentineluke]

[downloads picture]

Look familiar?

[sixwinged]

[ Have a headshake in response. ]

[valentineluke]

Pet stores sometimes carry them.