Is my enclosure good for shedding and does it have enough air?

[Mantidkid]

Here is my enclosure would my mantis be able to easily shed in here and is there enough air holes? Also is fine vermiculite a good substrate? e

 

[Serle]

Having a good screen on the top is the best start , good luck .... S

 

[Mantidkid]

Having a good screen on the top is the best start , good luck .... S

Having a good screen on the top is the best start , good luck .... S

Ummmm what's a screen? Is it like mesh?

 

[Serle]

Yes , thats what it looks like you have on the lid.. S

 

[Kermit]

Air flo could be improved. You could drill small holes up and down the 4 edges. Air would flow through and up through the top. 

Substrate, size and screen is  nice.

 

[Mantidkid]

Yes , thats what it looks like you have on the lid.. S

Ok thanks!

 

[Mantidkid]

Air flo could be improved. You could drill small holes up and down the 4 edges. Air would flow through and up through the top. 

Substrate, size and screen is  nice.

Ok I'll try and drill some holes

 

[Zeppy44]

I would think droppings and left over uneaten food will cause the substrate to become a health problem. Unless there is something about vermiculite I do not know about (could well be). Agree with more air holes small enough the food doesn't get out.

 

[Kermit]

@Zeppy44 agreed... I prefer the ease of  sanatary upkeep and the simplicity of paper towels vs bioactive set up.

So easy to fold and replace!?