I thought this was a DMT forum. If you're unaware of the significance of a mantis sitting in a dish of spice then this post was never meant for you! I think Strassman's "The Spirit Molecule" might be a good place to start if you're after an explanation.

She's still doing fine but I think I might release her soon as I'm running out of animals to feed her.

Will try and get a pic but she's a surly mistress and I don't have an awesome macro lens.