First Time Mating (Chinese Mantis)

[Teamonger]

@Serle I think I might start using my "fruitfly" fabric for every habitat from now on. It seems to be far more forgiving on mantis feet and better to molt from. Its harder to see through but that's what a glass front is for. I know some mantises might chew their way through such fabric but I haven't had it happen yet so might as well give it a try. Might be a good middle ground between that ugly spongy self liner and window screen.

 

[crabbypatty]

I've only heard of wild caught mantids chewing thru fabric. I have had several captive bred ones and never had that problem. 

 

[Teamonger]

Well no fear of that then as I'm not about to find any wild ones round these parts  Good to know!

 

[bug lady]

@Serle What fruitfly fabric do you recommend?

 

[Zeppy44]

I found some small open weave cloth that works great. Think it is called "thulle"? I use for tops and sides area to lid. Few sticks and done. Learing to love the hot glue gun.

@Serle Give them options and hope for the best, my way of dealing with this. Did have 2 successful molts from side of habitats. Guess I lucked out on those.

 

[crabbypatty]

@bug lady I use organza for fruit flies

 

[Teamonger]

She did it! And is looking way smaller and better climbing about her cage more now. A bit of humidity and she finally popped. Her neighbor decided to join her as well so it was ooths all around yesterday! 

 

[Ocelotbren]

Great news!  Glad to hear she's doing well.

 

[Serle]

Wow , you'll be able to repopulate Eastern Canada ... S