Bubble Wrap - as a substrate

[hopefoot]

Brilliant or not so brilliant? This is for my lone female Chinese Mantid.

 

[hierodula]

Well, it cushions, and its soft. The only problem i can think of is possible fumes. But otherwise, very original.

 

[Bug Trader]

How will you support the needed humidity, sphagnum moss would go alot further as well as add a more natural look.

 

[angelofdeathzz]

As above, and/or you can get small pet bedding(basically paper mulch) at a pet store which is anti-fungal.

 

[Precarious]

You also want something the mantis can grip in case they fall.

 

[Krissim Klaw]

Good in theory but all the cushion will be lost in a matter of days when you feel the need to compulsively pop a few bubbles every time you do something with the mantis.

 

[Rick]

Can't see any reason to do that.

 

[ismart]

Bubble wrap is so not necessary. Mantids don't normally hurt themselves if they fall.

 

[Bug Trader]

Anyways the mantis would still feel like it hit a hard surface falling on bubble wrap it has no give to it like moss or small pet bedding.

 

[slytle90]

I would have to agree with everyone and say that moss sounds like a better idea. Interesting idea though.

 

[hopefoot]

Okay, bubble wrap is out. Thanks all.

 

[brancsikia339]

Wouldn't do it. it wont hold enough humidity and it could give off fumes

 

[angelofdeathzz]

Wait, I thought bubble wrap was intended for wrapping your whole body in from head to toe, and then letting a couple of your friends beat the heck out of you with a whiffle ball bat till they were all popped? I've been doing it wrong then. :blink:

 

[Termite48]

That sounds about right, Nick! What else can you use it for?

 

[hopefoot]

I like the way you think.