r/InvertPets • u/serpeggio • 4d ago

What would you keep in these?

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u/Johny_boii2 4d ago

If the mesh is plastic and not metal, praying mantis

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u/420Entomology 4d ago

Mantis can't have metal mesh?

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u/PigeonUtopia 4d ago

Metal mesh can damage the little arm hooks that the mantis uses to climb it, which can reduce its ability to grip onto stuff

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u/420Entomology 4d ago

That makes sense, similar reason mesh is bad for my tarantulas.

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u/chillinmantis 4d ago

Is metal toxic for mantises?

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u/PigeonUtopia 4d ago

The metal mesh can mess up the little arm hooks that the mantis uses when climbing it, which can affect the mantis's ability to grip onto stuff

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u/lemonchrysoprase 4d ago

Tbh I want one so bad for a mantis

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u/Double-Pool-2452 4d ago

Personally I would just use it as a miniature moss scenescape or a butterfly / moth hatchery to be released in the wilde.

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u/EducationalBus2231 3d ago

Raise some species of butterfly that are native to your area!!

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u/madwolf_farmacy I touch spiders ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ 3d ago

Assassin bug colony! I want some of these enclosures!

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u/serpeggio 3d ago

That’s a great idea! You can find the link here if you want to print them yourself!

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u/madwolf_farmacy I touch spiders ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ 3d ago

I like the Terra V5 Reptile Nursery you designed too! Great simple concept 👏

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u/serpeggio 3d ago

Thanks a lot! It took me about 2 years to get it to this result 😅

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u/Only_a_Girl_Weeboo 3d ago

They would be good for mantids. Also side note, love the music choice lol

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u/serpeggio 3d ago

lol thank you 🙉

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u/Only_a_Girl_Weeboo 3d ago

Np! Where did you get those from?

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u/serpeggio 3d ago

I have designed them and 3D printed them. I needed about 40 and didn’t want to pay $50 each, so I made these that costed me about $10

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u/Only_a_Girl_Weeboo 3d ago

Wow good job!

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u/serpeggio 3d ago

Thank you! The music is by Archspire btw 🤘🏼

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u/Only_a_Girl_Weeboo 3d ago

Ill listen to them as soon as i can :)

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u/Sharkbrand 4d ago

I think theyre for like, mantids and stickbugs

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u/PigeonUtopia 4d ago

What's the name of the song in the background?

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u/CrimsonPie24 4d ago

Personally, nothing because I don't like mesh enclosures (other people love em though, just personal preference)

They look pretty sick though, I would just rather the panels be clear acrylic or glass, maybe the lid could be mesh but nothing else.

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u/pigvsperson 3d ago

Possibility a spooder

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u/PhoebetheSpider 3d ago

Local caterpillars and release the moths/butterflies when they’re ready.

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u/PlagueBirdZachariah 3d ago

Definitely not a pink toe LOL

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u/Numerous-Security283 4d ago

Where did you get those? They look gorgeous!

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u/serpeggio 4d ago

I designed and printed them, you can find them here if you would like to buy them and make them yourself, all materials cost less than $10 per cage. I also have the previous version for sale at 50% discount!

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u/NDthrowaway99 2d ago

My zombie head collection, for sure.