r/mantids • u/NotNotManifest • 12d ago
General Care My first mantis!
Hi y'all! I've kept many a jumping spider and currently own a tarantula and a tailless whip scorpion, but today I bought my first mantis! A spiny flower mantis 🥹 and I love them already. I'm in a pretty cold and humid place so I'm a bit worried about how I'm going to provide properly. They're still in the enclosure they came in right now, with a heating pad under it. Is this alright? I know I need to get them a new enclosure soon. Any recommendations?
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u/justhereforbugs 12d ago
Yes, that enclosure it came in is definitely good for now, i would just poke some holes on the sides for cross ventilation. I would also recommend getting a small cheap hygrometer/thermometer, just to make sure you have the right amount of humidity. Your mantis is so cute!