do assassin bugs make nice pets?

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alex21

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hi,

i have gained a recent interest into assassin bugs. Based on what i have read, it seems as if they feed just like spiders...so are they nice to keep and watch? can they be handled?
 
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alex21 said:
hi,

i have gained a recent interest into assassin bugs. Based on what i have read, it seems as if they feed just like spiders...so are they nice to keep and watch? can they be handled?
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I don't recommend handling, as they can deliver a painful and sometimes necrotic bite. Otherwise they are awesome pets.I have a caresheet here. Another really great person on these boards would be mantidassassins and golden phoenix exotica.
 
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What is the typical lifespan of most Assassin Bugs?
 
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Assassin

I think the name tells you how "nice " they are. them things can really hurt when they bite you.
we have them all over the place around here and i try to not touch them lol i love them tho they are awesome pest control
 
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You can really go to town with the decorations inside their enclosure too since they won't dismantle/eat your hard work like many others. This coupled with their interesting behaviour makes them great display animals.
 
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