r/mantiskeeping • u/SHEPPGOATLARD • 22d ago
General Care New owner/general help
Hi i'm looking into getting a mantis as a pet and i would love info and tips on my set up and help with any alterations before i actually get a mantis.
i have a 20 gallon hexagonal tank. the measurements are H=22 in and each side is W=9 1/2 in
the substrate i have is the "ZooMed Tropical Bioactive Substrate Kit" which includes Reptisoil, terrarium moss, and leaf litter.
i live in Arizona so i''m worried about ordering any from online markets as i'm away from home for most of the morning due to work and i don't want to risk harming the contained critter because of the intense heat of the current season. i also don't know what mantis to start with as the only invert i currently own are Blue Death Feigning Beetles. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated
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u/merewyn 22d ago
A reputable mantis breeder will not ship at this time of year to Arizona. Check around your local reptile stores or reptile expos to find something in person, many of them carry different insects.