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<blockquote data-quote="ohaple" data-source="post: 320565" data-attributes="member: 11034"><p>I have read that recommendation, and designed the enclosure around it (I think). <s>My research shows that a male giant rainforest mantis shouldn't get longer than 3" (please correct me if that isn't right). At that length, 9x6x6 should be big enough? </s>UPDATE: I'm not sure where the information originates, but MantidsGalore.com says females reach a maximum 3". It may be a typo. I confirmed with Patricia and some other websites that he will grow closer to 4". When he gets that large we will definitely need a larger enclosure. 12x8x8 minimum. And that is without substrate. 15x9x9 may be more appropriate.</p><p></p><p>Could you elaborate a little about the additional "mesh at the top"? The entire top is mesh, except a 1/8" rim of acrylic for the lid to sit on tightly.</p><p></p><p>I appreciate your kind words. I made the design and then cut it using a laser cutter. Unfortunately they wouldn't be practical to sell. They cost probably $50 in materials and maybe 4 hours in labor. I am open to sharing the design file for anyone that is interested to try it though. It could also be made on a cnc machine (except the vent slits in the side, which are 0.02", unless you have a mill that small).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ohaple, post: 320565, member: 11034"] I have read that recommendation, and designed the enclosure around it (I think). [S]My research shows that a male giant rainforest mantis shouldn't get longer than 3" (please correct me if that isn't right). At that length, 9x6x6 should be big enough? [/S]UPDATE: I'm not sure where the information originates, but MantidsGalore.com says females reach a maximum 3". It may be a typo. I confirmed with Patricia and some other websites that he will grow closer to 4". When he gets that large we will definitely need a larger enclosure. 12x8x8 minimum. And that is without substrate. 15x9x9 may be more appropriate. Could you elaborate a little about the additional "mesh at the top"? The entire top is mesh, except a 1/8" rim of acrylic for the lid to sit on tightly. I appreciate your kind words. I made the design and then cut it using a laser cutter. Unfortunately they wouldn't be practical to sell. They cost probably $50 in materials and maybe 4 hours in labor. I am open to sharing the design file for anyone that is interested to try it though. It could also be made on a cnc machine (except the vent slits in the side, which are 0.02", unless you have a mill that small). [/QUOTE]
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