Pre-sub to Sub-adult Idolomantises

[paddythemic]

I think it's possible that the wire screen is slippery when they weigh more, no?

Does anyone use mosquito netting, or any kind of fabric net? It's worked for me up to pre-sub so far...

Also - can they successfully do the last molt without flipping upright, ie can they complete the molt from hanging upside down?

 

[Precarious]

Also - can they successfully do the last molt without flipping upright, ie can they complete the molt from hanging upside down?

I don't see how you could prevent instinctual drives. Mantids use gravity to assist in the entire process. Flipping upright enables the blood to flow more easily into the wings to form properly. I've been told that adult Idolos with imperfect wings seldom mate.

 

[sporeworld]

I don't see how they could. They need to inflate the wings properly.

 

[lion]

Has anyone thought of using hessian. It should give them some awesome grip.

Just dont put it into the washing machine if you haven't stiched the sides over.

 

[lion]

It will look like this after a wash.

 

[hibiscusmile]

Is that burlap? It looks like what we call burlap in the United States of America!

 

[lion]

Yes you're right.

I'm gonna post some pics of a cage later to convince you guys that it looks cool.

 

[Precarious]

Yes you're right.

I'm gonna post some pics of a cage later to convince you guys that it looks cool.

Tattered pieces hanging would probably even look cool. Like hanging moss or something.

My only concern would be how well it holds up in high humidity and whether it will grow mold in those conditions.