LLCoolJew
Well-known member
Greetings, Earthlings!
So, my Cilnia, Ant Jemima, is due later this week, and I'm hoping you can help me understand a few things.
My last mantid, Floyd (may he rest in peace), lived on my porch in a potted plant, and never once strayed. So, creating a habitat was not neccesary.
For Ant Jemima, I ordered a "Net Cube," but I'm really not certain how that is going to work out, and I'm beginning to plan for an alternative solution.
I've really enjoyed reading through some of your posts on enclosures and such, and really loved the ones I've seen made out of clear lucite pails and acyrilic cubes, then tastefully decorated with silk flowers, etc. I would like to possibly fashion something similar for my mantis, that can sit on my desk, which is near a window and gets plenty of sun.
My confusion, however, is as follows: I don't understand, exactly, what foam plugs are used for, sponges (moisture?), glue guns, and other random items that I've read about in the forums. Yeah, I know. I'm a rookie!
Might someone be kind enough to explain to me how I can take something like a clear, acrylic cube or bucket, and make it into a stylish, pimped out crib for my girl?
To what extent do I need to integrate screens for ventilation? I want to make sure she has plenty of air! But do I also need to put a light on her, as well, to keep her warm?
Hope you don't mind the questions. There are many, so please address only those you would like, and leave the rest
Muchas Gracias!!
LL
So, my Cilnia, Ant Jemima, is due later this week, and I'm hoping you can help me understand a few things.
My last mantid, Floyd (may he rest in peace), lived on my porch in a potted plant, and never once strayed. So, creating a habitat was not neccesary.
For Ant Jemima, I ordered a "Net Cube," but I'm really not certain how that is going to work out, and I'm beginning to plan for an alternative solution.
I've really enjoyed reading through some of your posts on enclosures and such, and really loved the ones I've seen made out of clear lucite pails and acyrilic cubes, then tastefully decorated with silk flowers, etc. I would like to possibly fashion something similar for my mantis, that can sit on my desk, which is near a window and gets plenty of sun.
My confusion, however, is as follows: I don't understand, exactly, what foam plugs are used for, sponges (moisture?), glue guns, and other random items that I've read about in the forums. Yeah, I know. I'm a rookie!
Might someone be kind enough to explain to me how I can take something like a clear, acrylic cube or bucket, and make it into a stylish, pimped out crib for my girl?
To what extent do I need to integrate screens for ventilation? I want to make sure she has plenty of air! But do I also need to put a light on her, as well, to keep her warm?
Hope you don't mind the questions. There are many, so please address only those you would like, and leave the rest
Muchas Gracias!!
LL
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