Orchid nymphs!!!!

[MantisGirl13]

I am getting an orchid ooth from yankeeman1421 on Wednesday! I am really excited. I have never kept orchids before, and I have been wanting to try them out soon. I am looking for advice on how to keep these guys. I know the basics, just want to know if I am missing anything important. I have the containers to house the nymphs in and I will be setting up a hatching container today. The cages have plastic sides and bottoms, and a fine mesh top, so it has a lot of ventilation. I have heat for them, and I was wondering, how do you keep the humidity at proper levels? I have some ideas, but am wanting some suggestions. I have done a lot of research and have looked at every care sheet I can find, but there is nothing like personal experience when you need tips. I am so excited for these babies, and I want to care for them as well as I can.  I will keep you updated! Thanks!

- MantisGirl13

 

[Mantis Lady]

That is nice. I know they need a lot of warmth, that is why I don't have them yet. good luck with your ooth?

 

[MantisGirl13]

Thanks! I have a heat lamp and a heat pad, either of which I can use.

- MantisGirl13

 

[Graceface]

@MantisGirl13 did your ooth hatch? 

 

[Mantid Z.]

What volt heat lamp do you use?

 

[MantisGirl13]

No, it never hatched, sadly  

@Mantid Z. I have no clue, sorry!

- MantisGirl13

 

[Mantis Lady]

No, it never hatched, sadly  

too bad

 

[MantisGirl13]

too bad

Yeah, I am kinda upset, but oh well!

- MantisGirl13