[liverock]

Originally posted by Frostyeel
He can smack you in the finger and it will hurt and probably bleed.

http://www.blueboard.com/mantis/pest/catch.htm

There is some information about trapping them. You probably want to get him out before you recieve part two as he will love to eat some of your hermit crabs and snails.

The local shrimpers here call them "Thumb-splitters" for good reason!
Never handle a mantis without thick gloves!

TBS