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What sort of thing would do for that size? Not too sure I have anything laying around at the moment. 

The first one is the one that is eating, and he is standing on the rim of the lid, I used thread to attach the mesh through the holes last minute instead of glue, so I managed it without chemicals. Was a little rushed but it does the job. What were the warning signs again? The breeder said L2 or...

If you could check out the photos of both of them and see if it gives you an estimate of age, and when I could expect them to molt, I'll keep an eye out for the signs and keep food out of there whilst they molt in peace.  https://anonimage.net/image/swFW8fWMEV...

The one that ate as soon as it was unboxed did leave a small piece of fly. Shall I spray to make sure the towel is damp or will they be fine for water for until tomorrow? One hasn't been eating yet, but did taste some banana. They take some time to adjust after being tossed about in a postbag?

Awesome, guess I really don't need to worry. What would you say are the top 3 things you need to watch out for?  Dead food? Making sure there are 2-3 fruit flies at one time And keeping the towel slightly damp with a spray a day approximately?

Thanks. I've been using a large table, but they haven't strayed off my hand or sticks. One that hasn't moved for a while then my partner said she saw it poop, do they just go off food if they need to go?

Even a slightly damp paper towel? I keep thinking I need to mist it. Warm water misting?

Hi @Orin, excellent guides. I've only just got my nymphs today but have read your guides, very detailed stuff. What other simple things can we have readily producing food? Preferably things suitable for outside, such as wormfarm would be ideal, for when my mantids are larger. I live in the UK so...

Would it be necessary to drop a wet cottonball in there for moisture, or will the daily misting be fine? It looks as though there is only a slightly damp paper towel now, the glass is dry. Also, do you guys use tap or bottled? I've been using bottled with a dash of boiled water to warm slightly. 

Already I'm noticing distinct personalities. The one I haven't seen eat is the friendlier more curious one, and the other who was chomping a fly before I transferred him is way more timid, yet still friendly. 

Hi fellow newcomers awesome Mantid. Which Instar is that?

My bad, just posted a topic on it. I'll bump at that post when it molts again. Number 1 (the one who was housed first) hasnt eaten much but had a taste of banana, but is very tame, had it on my hand for a few minutes without issue. They're just curious little guys, it's awesome watching and...

Hi, I know it's early but I heard if there a clear abdomen shot someone skilled enough in sexing them may be able to identify if the Mantids are male or female. https://anonimage.net/image/8A3s0xGl

Just tried one with a little mashed banana on a chopstick, then my fingertip. Think it had a taste, but not sure if it was enjoying it or washing the stink off by obsessively cleaning itself. Anyone good at sexing them? https://anonimage.net/image/8A3s0xGl

Yeah you're right. They do seem pretty tough. Do you know if they eat any fruit? Gonna stick a bottlecap with a tiny piece of cat food in, one hasn't eaten but I suspect it may be about to molt. 

Yeah I'm a little worried they get loose and my cat gets them. My cat doesn't care about them, but if he sees something on the floor running loose it will be a different story. They seem pretty fast so far. 

Gonna get some silk plants or flowers to wrap around some branches, they'll surely feel more secure when they have some proper hiding spots. 

I didn't want it looking too busy, but I've added extra twigs for variety.  Do you guys use lights or a heatpad? Concerned about humidity, my gauge hasn't arrived and the droplets are disappearing quickly, the paper towel is still a little moist though. Can I put a bottlecap with water or mushed...

My nymph just hopped right on when I heldy finger still for a moment, but he was hesitant to go on to the stick when I held it in front of it.