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Brought these two yesterday, so I’m on the way! 😎  I was going to put the heat mat on the back so it’s out of sight behind the background, but as this is polystyrene, I’m wondering if it might insulate the enclosure from the heat, and even if it might melt. Plus, what’s the most effective way...

Thanks, are they Ok to go without misting for a few days then if you’re away?

Are these worthwhile bits of equipment for mantis keeping, particularly in the U.K. where it’s often cold and wet? And are automatic misters are useful, especially if you’re away for a few days? Thanks!

Thanks! Aw, the orchids look so striking. Suppose I could start with the ghost or similar to get some experience and then go for an orchid afterwards, particularly given their short lifespan. And I’ve had a quick look and the mealworms look promising. Are they OK for regular food though, I...

Hi, I’m thinking of getting a mantis (Probably an orchid) and am doing my homework to see what’s involved. The main issue seems to be with the needing live food. From reading up, the recommendation seems to be to mainly give them flies (houseflies or fruit flies depending on mantis’s age), and...

I’m considering the practicalities of keeping a mantis, with the main complication looking like their food (I’ll be posting in the relevant forum).