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Omnius
11/08/2004, 10:03 PM
Is this guy availble yet?

http://www.blueboard.com/mantis/pics/full/caldwell_shining.jpg
Gonodactylus
11/09/2004, 01:23 AM
It is a common species throughout the Caribbean. This one was photographed from Key Largo, FL. They occur from just subtidal down to at least 100 feet living in burrow in sand. I know of no one who collects them for sale, but they are easy to catch. I can usually get a couple on a dive.. The only way I can get them is with bait and a noose inserted into the opening of the burrow.

Roy
Omnius
11/09/2004, 01:18 PM
How much would you charge for them?
Gonodactylus
11/09/2004, 01:56 PM
Sorry, but I can't provide animals. I only collect stomatopods for my own research.

Roy
Omnius
11/09/2004, 02:41 PM
OK *Runs away and weeps bitterly*