One of the baby shield mantids I got, unfortunately, didn't make it. Wondering if the container I made was the reason it died or if it was just unlucky. Examining it, it looks like the little guys stomach was pretty flat so I think it just failed to hunt the fruit flies I put in there with it but wanted opinions on the jar anyway because I have two more and my cousin has one. All three other babies are doing well so far *knock on wood*
Here's a pic of the jar. I used a 1/2 pint canning jar, removed the center piece of metal and cut out lids made from cross stitch fabric and 100% cotton fabric. I hot-glued the two pieces of fabric to create a semi-rigid top they could hang from and used the cotton fabric to make sure the flies couldn't escape. I've been misting every other day for humidity and water.
Here's a pic of the jar. I used a 1/2 pint canning jar, removed the center piece of metal and cut out lids made from cross stitch fabric and 100% cotton fabric. I hot-glued the two pieces of fabric to create a semi-rigid top they could hang from and used the cotton fabric to make sure the flies couldn't escape. I've been misting every other day for humidity and water.
