Water

[Jackson]

Do you give your mantids water in a container? Or just mist them? Or both?

 

[Oneida]

I mist but mainly because i have 3 inchs of dirt with several planets planeted in the mantis enclosure

 

[Rick]

I use moist sphagnum moss and mist once a day.

 

[allenator]

Leaving a bowl of water in the cage with any insect is just asking for trouble IMO.Misting is the best way they can drink from what collects or by cleaning themselves.

 

[Peekaboo]

I use a combination of misting daily and a moist piece of sea sponge on a dish. I live in a really dry area, so I don't take any chances with humidity. The sponge needs to be rinsed clean every day, but I do suggest putting a fresh one in and letting the old one dry out every so often.

 

[dino]

Leaving a bowl of water in the cage with any insect is just asking for trouble IMO.Misting is the best way they can drink from what collects or by cleaning themselves.

I agree.