New cage I built

[Davedood]

I used Bamboo for the structure, and a lot of hot glue

 

[mkayum]

NICE! How long did it take you to complete this cage?

I think your mantids will love you for it!

Cheap way to make a cage like that. I might try....

 

[Bryce08]

very nice

 

[Davedood]

The cage setup

 

[sinensispsyched]

What species are you housing?

 

[agent A]

I made something similar to that

How'd u get the zipper like that??

 

[dlemmings]

looks like home made zipper magic!...very sweet

 

[Davedood]

NICE! How long did it take you to complete this cage?

I think your mantids will love you for it!

Cheap way to make a cage like that. I might try....

It took several hours, but turned out nice.

 

[Davedood]

What species are you housing?

This cage is for Idolomantis Diabolica

 

[angelofdeathzz]

They should feel quite at home in there!

Always good when people are willing to put the work into it.

 

[hibiscusmile]

just wonderful! did u sew the zipper?

 

[agent A]

I made a 6x6x6 inch net cage but I'm having a problem gettin a zipper on it

 

[angelofdeathzz]

If I had to guess the zipper looks to be hot glued?

 

[sporeworld]

I saw a few off-the shelf items, which are comparable, or might be a head start for people without the skill or initiative you've shown (kudos). Hope this helps someone.

Lee's Net Breeder (Very small, and cheap)

http://www.wag.com/fish/p/lees-net-breeder-226716

Repti-Breeze - Aluminum 16x16x30

I still use these for caterpillars, but the aluminum mesh puts you at risk of broken tarsi.

http://www.thatpetplace.com/repti-breeze-aluminum-screen-cage-16in-16in-30in

Zilla - CAGE FRESH AIR SCREEN HABITAT 30X18X30H

I haven't used this brand, but looks reliable.

http://www.uspetproducts.net/CAGE_FRESH_AIR_SCREEN_HABITAT_30X18X30H-P141191.html

Flexarium - Nylon Mesh Screen Terrarium - 175 Gallon

Removable and washable. Easy on the tarsus, but not great viewing.

http://www.canberraexotics.com.au/productcloseup.toy?animalnid=15192&categorynid=28978&itemnid=281514

 

[Davedood]

angelofdeathzz was right, I hot glued the zipper too. It seemed to be the easiest way. The zipper was prolly the fastest part of the cage lol.

just wonderful! did u sew the zipper?

 

[dlemmings]

I saw a few off-the shelf items, which are comparable, or might be a head start for people without the skill or initiative you've shown (kudos). Hope this helps someone.

Lee's Net Breeder (Very small, and cheap)

http://www.wag.com/f...-breeder-226716

Repti-Breeze - Aluminum 16x16x30

I still use these for caterpillars, but the aluminum mesh puts you at risk of broken tarsi.

http://www.thatpetpl...-16in-16in-30in

Zilla - CAGE FRESH AIR SCREEN HABITAT 30X18X30H

I haven't used this brand, but looks reliable.

http://www.uspetprod...0H-P141191.html

Flexarium - Nylon Mesh Screen Terrarium - 175 Gallon

Removable and washable. Easy on the tarsus, but not great viewing.

http://www.canberrae...&itemnid=281514

I have not seen the lees net breeder...loks like an economical alt to the more expensive reptibreeze...I have seen the Zillas on ebay.

I saw somewhere a mesh cube with an internal frame of plastic tubes like pvc but the thickness of a pencil...someone seen these?

seems like smaller (8 inch cubed or 10 inch cubed) mesh square enclosures with thinner fiberglass or graphite "hoop" frame would be a plus to this hobby...maybe a bit of velco at the corners so they are stackable and stable?

 

[CoolMantid]

Are the mantids in there yet?

 

[Davedood]

I have 10 Idolo's in my other cage. I will put some in there soon and post a pic.

Are the mantids in there yet?

 

[CoolMantid]

Yay!