Flowers for mantid enclosures

[AikoAiko]

I'm thinking about adding some silk flowers to the inside of my mantid cages for decoration/ more climbing space. Are the silk flowers I can buy from the local hobby store ok (any chemicals sprayed or anything)? Has anyone had any issues using silk flowers? I thought about using live plants too, but I don't want to add anything potentially poisonous or that may have other insects on/in it. Opinions welcome.

 

[hibiscusmile]

Those plants are fine, always wash them before putting the mantis in with them, some of them have a dye, where may not be dangerous, but why take the chance, also I will have some on my site soon!

 

[Rick]

They are fine to use.