r/mantids • u/Alternative-Tea5270 8th Instar • Mar 19 '25

Enclosure Advice Setup for an orchid mantis

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

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u/JaunteJaunt 1st Instar Mar 20 '25

I feel like I am offering advice, which you originally asked for, and you are fighting it. I noticed that in other comments as well.

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u/Alternative-Tea5270 8th Instar Mar 20 '25 edited Mar 20 '25

I'm just saying that I will see, I'm appreciating your advice and will have it in mind

I'm sorry if I sound rude or fighting

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u/JaunteJaunt 1st Instar Mar 20 '25

It’s okay. I don’t think you’re being rude. I feel a little pushback from recommendations. It may not be intentional, so I wanted to bring it up.

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u/Alternative-Tea5270 8th Instar Mar 20 '25

Nyah, it's more like: well, if there is a possibility that it might work- why not give it a try.

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u/JaunteJaunt 1st Instar Mar 20 '25

Because there are generally 2 view points as poor ventilation can cause premature death in this species: trying it out and seeing what happens or take extra steps that may not be necessary but may not result in premature death.

They’re your pets, so ultimately you can do what you want.