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I like to turn them off at night. It's pretty warm in here, and I would rather simulate a real outside environment more by lowering heat and light at night. Plus, that constant heat speeds metabolism (ultimately a shorter life).

Ooh, you know what you should get? Timers.

Ah ok. I guess it makes sense that someone's already thought to develop such a thing.

They are from the rainforest, though it doesn't hurt to be careful. What are Yen's suggestions by the way? I like to get input from various folks.

Maybe at the max, 85-100 by day.

Plus, I think you'd have to think about the material the lamp is touching. If it's some sort of fabric or synthetic fiber, you could start a fire or melt it (and glue). If it's a metal screen, the metal will get extra hot.

Yeah. Certainly some species would be more sensitive to moisture issues than others.

Though isn't humidity more harmful to species like b. mendica that pretty much don't want the moisture?

Oh my god. That's wayy longer than I would have expected.

That's what I'm saying. You'd be surprised how hot it can get without distance. Even a foot away, mine is a good 86 degrees (and a lower wattage).

I wouldn't do it. You may cook them. Mine came with a clip, and I got a big shelving unit, so I have different places to put it.

Heheh yeah, whoever does well in it I guess. It's getting to be a mantis party in this place..

Sometimes I like to go to the craft store or random places and see what I can turn into a mantis house. Today I found some storage containers that look like paint cans and some circular cross-stitching dealies. I trimmed the circles to fit and glued the tag to the side of the can as a hinge...

Yeah, got them today. Cute.

Keep the info comin'! Looks like I may have finally gotten my hands on a pair. Do they prefer flying foods most of their life?

Good point.

Good to know. I'm pretty stoked about these guys. Interesting color changes.

Oh, ok. Thanks! Sounds like I made good guesses.

These are actually my first Hierodulas. What's a good temp. and humidity?

I remember that. Heck of a hatch.