Is this good enough

[loklthecat]

So I plan to let them have the terrarium to them selfs for there first molt or 2 the temp is about 75 and very humid any tips to improve this?
It's about 20in long and 10in wide.

 

[jmantis]

The most important thing with any mantis that is not yet an adult is a good place to molt! I’d recommend adding mesh or tulle to the top to give them a safe and sturdy molting place. The sticks are good, just make sure they have 2-3x the length of their body between any obstacles such as the ground.

 

[loklthecat]

Will paper towels work well? I've seen some people use those.

 

[jmantis]

You can use paper towels at the bottom of your enclosure instead of substrate. The reason mesh is suggested for the top is a mantis needs a good surface to grip and hold onto while they’re molting. If you don’t provide them with the correct molting surface, you risk having them mismolt (falling, getting stuck in their old molt, etc). This is why I’d reccomend mesh and not paper towel. Mesh is easier for them to grip and hold onto while molting. The mesh I used is from a butterfly net from the dollar store, then I hot glued it to the top. Don’t use metal mesh!

 

[loklthecat]

ok thanks