chrisboy101 Well-known member Joined Jul 6, 2007 Messages 405 Reaction score 0 Location uk,huddersfield Aug 22, 2007 #2 hi, i know u can use a yogurt pot/deli cup but what to u put inside it? substrate etc. :?:
OGIGA Dead Leaf Mantis Joined Oct 7, 2006 Messages 2,943 Reaction score 0 Location Northern California Aug 22, 2007 #3 The most basic thing is just something for the mantis to climb to the top. Lot of people use napkins for that. Substrate is optional although a lot of people use it.
The most basic thing is just something for the mantis to climb to the top. Lot of people use napkins for that. Substrate is optional although a lot of people use it.
J joossa Well-known member Joined Oct 17, 2006 Messages 488 Reaction score 7 Location Palmdale, California, USA Aug 22, 2007 #4 I use pure dead Sphagnum Moss for substrate (for humidity) and one or two long sticks in all of my deli cups. Works every time.
I use pure dead Sphagnum Moss for substrate (for humidity) and one or two long sticks in all of my deli cups. Works every time.
chrisboy101 Well-known member Joined Jul 6, 2007 Messages 405 Reaction score 0 Location uk,huddersfield Aug 22, 2007 #5 can i use soil/barkchips?
Ben.M Well-known member Joined Feb 21, 2007 Messages 572 Reaction score 0 Location Suffolk, United Kingdom Aug 22, 2007 #6 Yup
chrisboy101 Well-known member Joined Jul 6, 2007 Messages 405 Reaction score 0 Location uk,huddersfield Aug 22, 2007 #7 great thanks ben!