Brunner's mantis + stick bug?

[rferrera]

Would these two possibly be compatible in a large mesh enclosure? I already have a single annam stick insect in the enclosure. I figure a brunner's mantis might be a good addition since they seek small prey and the stick insect is already 3+ inches long and doesn't move sporadically. Any thoughts?

 

[Krissim Klaw]

I wouldn't underestimate the species. I remember seeing a photo in the past of a wild adult Brunner chowing down on another adult Brunner and seem to remember when one forum member mentioned trying a communal setup running into a lot of cannibalization. Not sure if other's have had better results. If it would bother you having the stick bug eaten however I would suggest against it as mantises will be mantises and even the more docile ones can decide they want to pig out.