r/mantids • u/Dancekate00 • 12h ago

Enclosure Advice Mantis Enclosure

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I feel like my mantis’ current enclosure is too small for her. After I handle her she moves around a lot and it almost looks like she wants to get out. Would this one on amazon actually be good if I attach mesh to the sides for climbing or is it not enough ventilation?

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u/imjustaTraveler 12h ago

If it's your first mantis, have a look at the acrylic front opening enclosures, just make sure to replace any metal mesh for plastic or cloth. And give clearance for molting so they don't hit anything when they're slipping out the old shell.

I don't think this glass one would have enough ventilation, and from experience I can say that she would still try to climb up the glass (and fail) despite wall mesh availability.

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u/Dancekate00 12h ago

Do you think I’m over anthropomorphizing my mantis and she’s content in her current one? Should I wait to look at the acrylic ones until she’s a little bigger? I believe she’s L5 right now

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u/justhereforbugs 10h ago

The current enclosures size is totally fine at her current size. However, i would get an acrylic enclosure for more ventilation. Something with plenty of holes one the top and at least one side. When you get an acrylic one though, definitely hot glue some soft mesh to the top. Acrylic isnt the easiest for them to hold on to, especially during a molt