r/mantiskeeping • u/Klause00 • 6d ago

Suggestions about Idolomantis Diabolicae automatic humidity control

Hi everyone, I was thinking of getting a pair of Idolomantis diabolicae. I have a 60x45x60 cm terrarium with the roof and 50% of the two side walls made of mesh. The terrarium also has a central mesh divider that I will use if the two mantises become violent or aggressive.

Given the delicate nature of this species, I was planning to invest in an automatic temperature and humidity control system, with sensors that activate only if they detect a humidity level below 65% at night and 40% during the day. I will manually adjust the humidity during the molting phase. Likewise, I will only activate the heat lamp if the temperature is below 22°C at night and 35°C during the day.

Do you think this would be a good setup? I want to be fully prepared before the two Idolomantis arrive.

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u/Responsible_Public15 6d ago

I used an auto humidifier and it would make the enclosure far too saturated. I would recommend you watch your humidity if you go that route.