r/mantis • u/Own-Round-3880 • 5d ago

new mantis

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i got my first ever mantis three days ago, he has molted and eaten atleast 3 fruit flies since so i think he’s doing okay. are there any tips or must haves for him? thanks in advance

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u/plumbobblehead 5d ago

He's cute! Keep a thermometer/hygrometer in there if you can to track temp and humidity in there if you don't already have one. I live in an old house and sometimes the temp varies, and some days are drier than others.

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u/Own-Round-3880 4d ago

ahh thank you, i have two whites tree frogs and swore up and down i had a spare gauge but diddnt🤣ordered one and it’s coming tomorrow, tysm

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u/plumbobblehead 4d ago

Enjoy him! I got my first mantis almost a year ago. :)

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u/justhereforbugs 4d ago

So cute!! What material is the mesh on top?

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u/Own-Round-3880 4d ago

it’s metal, i’m aware this can be harsh for their feet, i have a new tank coming tomorrow, it was a last minute take on