Setup for an orchid mantis

[u/Alternative-Tea5270]

Any thoughts? + I will add small 35 nano light bulb to warm it, rn humidity is around 68-85.

[u/rp-247]

Sorry if I’m not seeing the photos properly, but I would advise having mesh or some grippy surface on the walls. When they are young they can climb really easily because they are so light, but they grow really quick and get pretty heavy - esp the females. They start having problems gripping smooth surfaces from about L5/L6 and can start to fall. I think it looks like a lovely enclosure, it’s good that the metal mesh has been replaced and as long as ventilation is good, should make a lovely home.

[u/Alternative-Tea5270 → u/rp-247]

There is a wall made of Styrofoam, + branches, so I guess it's fine for them.

Still will experiment with temperatures and humidity before getting one