I Made A Tree Trunk Terrarium For a Praying Mantis, Here’s How!

In this video I’m going to show you how to make a tree trunk terrarium ecosystem that is home to a giant Asian praying mantis! I’ll take you through the step by step process & explain everything as I go so you can make something like this yourself! I hope you enjoy the video:)
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Plants:
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Solanum Ecuador
Solanum green
Marcgravia umbellata
Marcgravia calcicola
Marcgravia small round
Ficus quercifolia (oak leaf creeping fig)
Tri colour fern
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[@TerrariumDesigns]

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[@coreymitchell7563]

Name her puchrisha

[@InvertMSM]

Pip?

[@kingplant4631]

REGINA

[@stevenwu19891125]

Where to buy the aquarium grade silicone

[@um_from_umbridge7285]

Name her Clawdia

[@Furyheart]

One of the most beautiful terrarium builds I've seen, and so unique in the fact that it's arboreal and so narrow, but works perfect for your mantis. A think a great name would be Jade.

[@user-si9zu1eb7o]

Sather is the name for it

[@charizardfan5887]

Scyther would be a fitting name.

[@colinunderwood345]

OMG YES

[@syranicolealivio3212]

Scyther sounds like a boy name and the mantis is a female

[@charizardfan5887]

@syranicolealivio3212 I don't see that as a problem. Many boy and girl names are used for the opposite gender or other genders as well. Besides, Scyther is based on a pokemon. (Which can be male or female). Its ridiculous that people think names should be gender associated.

[@charizardfan5887]

@krampuskills Wouldn't your comment that make you a Karen? Cause you're complaining about mycomplainig?

[@charizardfan5887]

It sounds like you're the one getting frustrated here. Name-calling isn't going to get you anywhere. BTW you're still complaining.

[@TheSithApprentice]

OMG FACE REVEAL how i have waited for this day for so long. nice job on the terrarium too it looks so cool and that praying mantis. Also thank you all for over 100 likes.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed it!😃

[@CapturedByKen]

meanwhile, this is my first video ever so it’s all I know haha

[@poedah3875]

So handsome omg! 😍

[@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvw]

@@poedah3875wha-

[@magesticwafl]

@@CapturedByKensame

[@TripleHeadedSheep]

This became a really nice piece! Well done! Overgrown tree trunks are always so interesting to look at :)

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you like it😃

[@blitzFN100]

get closer to God pls there is gonna be many people who arnt going to make it to the kingdom of heaven🙏✝️k😊

[@I-Like-every-animal]

“Cricketkiller69” is the best name

[@Maxo792]

Lol

[@user-dn3pp1vg5u]

Agree

[@Minegamer5793]

Lmao

[@MushiokaDaiki]

I was very impressed when I saw the wonderful breeding environment. I also raise praying mantises in Japan, but they are kept in simple environments. This video made me want to try making a terrarium as well. I would also be happy if you could upload videos of insect breeding.

[@ganjalfcreamcorn8438]

🤔

[@minihali]

Obviously, the terrarium looks very nice I don't need to comment on that, so from an experienced keeper: Mantids don't really care for vertical space once they've reached the top, they will hang there 99% of the time. So the netting at the top is great (metal mesh is an absolute no go, as they can lose a leg if it gets stuck in the mesh), I'd presonally stick a bit more onto the top for good messure so it has plenty of space to molt from. And put a few more vertical sticks along the bark would be nice so the mantis can pick a molting if it feels like the top isn't sufficient. As mantids are arboreal, isopods isn't something it would normally eat. The only time I've seen any of the ones I've kept on the ground has been when they were dead. Flies are probably the best you could feed them, followed by roaches. Crickets are pretty infamous, as they are strong enough to hurt a mantis. And an ongoing rumor is that mantids can't digest crickets and can die from impaction. This is very touch'n'go, with no real proof, but I'd rather be on the safe side just in case it turns out to be true. Happy keeping!

[@plantlady1557]

Beautiful terrarium!!! Not sure why but as soon as I saw her, the name Hazel popped into my head without even thinking. 😊

[@space_fwog]

I think something like Opal or Moon (for moonstone) would be a nice name based on the color + transparency of her eyes! I think Misty would also suit her well! Amazing video btw, super happy to have found you today! :)

[@rbu2136]

Fluffy! We like fluffy

[@MaraHug]

I love opal!

[@SirKingHoff]

I was thinking "Miss Just want hugs"

[@LeafBoiGeckoGT]

I like misty

[@blitzFN100]

get closer to God pls there is gonna be many people who arnt going to make it to the kingdom of heaven🙏✝️k

[@thatshiv2710]

Juliet would be a lovely name for her, just make sure Romeo stays clear~!

[@rmreagle]

This is one of my fav builds I've ever seen...now I wanna do a vertical tank too

[@givetanks]

Just secure it as they can fall over pretty ez if your not paying attention - ask me how I know lol

[@hoodwatcher8665]

very cool, really love the design. really well done, would love to see an update over the next time

[@pandugofast]

Wow, excellent planting selection and arrangement.

[@Kelann08]

That's a gorgeous piece. The climbing plants and spider wood give it a really unique look, but I'm a sucker for those pockets of moss. Amazing work.

[@blitzFN100]

get closer to God pls there is gonna be many people who arnt going to make it to the kingdom of heaven🙏✝️ku😊😊

[@vincenzosparks2516]

This was absolutely amazing! Great job and perfect execution of the build.

[@richardking9442]

Mantis' has always been one of my favorite insects, right up there with dragonflies. Really enjoyed the video.

[@RavenQ5]

Amazing! It’s so beautiful!

[@igorgilza]

Really well done! I like how you wait for a new terrarium to establish a bit before adding the mantis. Any additional tips for keeping ferns alive in a terrarium?

[@GummieLindsays]

This is absolutely beautiful.

[@morneschaap2944]

The tank looks amazing! You make it seem so easy. 😊 Awesome work! I vote for Cadence as a name.

[@bradenwarren4874]

That name is ass

[@karan_karan_karan]

Candance?

[@notw333]

SO IMPRESSIVE and BEAUTIFUL! Mad Skills.

[@aydintheaviator777]

Name suggestion: KIWI

[@Natchel100]

He used a terrarium to hold the door open this guy is committed.

[@blacklightbennett]

Its just like a mini forest you can have near you and have something to love about natural.❤

[@blacklightbennett]

I meant to say nature if you read this.

[@Mr.Pufferfish.]

Looks so amazing 🤩

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@lynniewood]

First time coming across your channel and i think this is a great introduction, i loved this so much!

[@russellvonastel7111]

Two minutes and I'm already hooked

[@briankeithlinville6202]

This is an absolute masterpiece.

[@mafiqa.h5430]

😮its so cool, nice artworks. As a tropical lovers, I'm so amazed

[@AndrewL-em9vu]

I've encountered 3 mantises this week at work and now this video. It's a sign! I need another terrarium 😂 Wonderful setup thank you

[@givetanks]

some would say we have a problem :)

[@_Radiator_]

Really cool, good work!

[@LemonCitrusLime]

always love a notif from your channel keep it up

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!😃

[@duanwenzheng5761]

Great job! I like it so much 🎉🎉🎉🎉💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯💯💯💯💯💯👍

[@ceciliaohanlon5977]

Wow. This is incredible.

[@stephenw.6588]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@noahnoah4541]

your so good and i feel inspired

[@ryannale1882]

I will definitely watch more videos. This guy is an absolute artist

[@steveboutcher80]

Wow! I've been keeping Mantids for 30 years, and this has to be one of the most beautiful enclosures I've ever seen for a Mantis. Awesome job buddy. Her enclosure is fit for a queen... So I vote for the name "Zenobia" after the 3rd century warrior queen of Syria.

[@ArsMcArs]

Love your videos mate

[@virusgem6281]

Finally got to see the face behind these amazing builds!!!!

[@TheReptileNetwork-xe3ru]

...and that cage is sick dude!! Good job!!

[@nighthawk3045]

Loved the build. :)

[@dmc3489]

Great video! So I've watched more terrarium building videos than I care to admit and this is the first time I've seen the "silicone door hinge" technique. Very innovative! What's the longevity like? I would suspect longevity depends on a few factors, being weight of the door, frequency of usage as well as the range of motion.... Keep up the good work! Subbed.

[@givetanks]

Small doors it can last for years - big one you need a thicker bead and it can last for a decent amount of time. Just depend how well you clean it before application n such

[@blitzFN100]

get closer to God pls there is gonna be many people who arnt going to make it to the kingdom of heaven🙏✝️k❤

[@blitzFN100]

get closer to God pls there is gonna be many people who arnt going to make it to the kingdom of heaven🙏✝️k

[@eldraine5184]

Thank you for share! Maybe that's my next Project for my Mantis :D

[@lewisbriggs7868]

great build!

[@wrightcarl1181]

I don't say this likely, but this is one of most enjoyable videos I've ever seen. I'm absolutely going to attempt this next year

[@rambo410]

Just awesome. Think I am going to start one of these

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Beautiful❤

[@thomassiebenburgen6464]

wonderful, thanks!

[@straps-of-skin]

This is the only video that asked me to subscribe and I actually did. This is so cool, I would love some shorts of some of the interesting clips of the mantis. Maybe you can set up a camera like that one ant colony KZbinr.

[@Mrtigeragent]

Very well done

[@shadetreader]

This artist fully approves of your design! 💚

[@vinnievega9843]

Bolo from enter the dragon, awesome build btw it was oddly soothing, but you gave me some great ideas,thanks

[@shannonkemp5411]

I made my own today October12th 2023 and I like the Terrarium it is so cool!!😀

[@TheReptileNetwork-xe3ru]

My, all time favorite insect!! I used to catch them when I was a kid...

[@riversideguy2356]

i liked the video and that is the best way to do it! Have bugs living in the soil because most Preying Mantids in terrariums hang out on the top most of the time. Bugs will lure it down into the terrarium.

[@garettvernon339]

Love the set up. Sawing in black socks hilarious!

[@justessa98]

you're giving me the best ideas for my mantis

[@wildlife8]

sooo awesome 🐸

[@um_from_umbridge7285]

Really beautiful I can’t wait to make my own. For the mantis I vote Clawdia

[@givetanks]

I was literally just thinking about doing a orchid or ghost tank setup ! Great stuff man.

[@timonc6302]

I suggest the name Ophelia !

[@Poeticfloetic]

Ah yes. Perfect Sunday viewing 👌🤩🔥👑

[@jasminetownsend6621]

Mindy the mantis Amazing set up 🎉

[@kerrybanks7740]

Name her Artemis. as Praying Mantis are skillful hunters. Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt.

[@TheSurvivalGameYTChannel]

I FOUND THE EXACT SAME MANTIS AT SCHOOL?! LOVE THE VIDEOS! ❤❤❤

[@JaePeaTV]

a bark mantis would best for this terrarium :) awesome set up 😊

[@TDuySculptures]

Beautifull design and the plant is suits to the tank

[@doors899]

YAAAA LET'S GO!!!!

[@movieclipsvideos1781]

Ive been binge watching all day and "porus" has became really funny

[@bigslimm7]

It's good to know that springtails are helpful. I had those in my terrarium somehow and was wondering how they got in there 👌🏽 And that mantis is definitely over than 2 inches 🥴

[@bigsky445]

I AM BINGE WATCHUNG YOUR VIDEOS & EVERY TIME I TELL MYSELF, IT CANT GER BETTER THAN THIS & IT DOES!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING ALL YOUR BEAUTIFUL BUILDS!! SO INSPIRING! I AM ABOUT TO SET UP A 40G PALUDARIUM FOR VAMPIRE CRABS!! SO EXCITING!! SEE IN A MONTH OR SO HOW IT DOES BEDORE I ORDER THE CRABS! THANKS AGAIN!!!

[@DABADMANOG]

I just got some praying mantis two weeks ago want to get them a home like this 👍

[@pikzzi]

New to this channel and the glue hindged door 🤯. I would of never thought to try that

[@ForWorkPurposesOnly]

I have been wanting to make a tank like this for a particular piece of drift wood I have but couldn't figure out the door. I know how now, thanks!

[@user-to3px5gt8h]

So cool I like this videos

[@user-fp3yc2ek3r]

Why is this video relax and satisfy me😢?

[@bourgeoisradical8646]

I love your videos. The mantis looks like a Harriet.

[@blemmyaes3734]

Marcgravia would be so cool going up the spiderwood, like a little staircase

[@tracyrhoades6420]

I really like that terrarium, and your mantis looks like a Sheila to me.

[@kimberlyayala7551]

Thumbalina also nice terrium its really good keep up the good work

[@moldy13]

very cool. looks similar to an enclosure i'm doing for my anole. i may steal some of your ideas.

[@LuluJinx1111]

I really love this terrarium and wish I could have a praying mantis ❤

[@shane006]

Greet build👍🏽💯

[@b.r.v.8609]

The mantis is beautiful, I love those eyes

[@laurageldard6033]

Looks fantastic, do you keep all your builds in your house??

[@lewispickett3306]

I think Milly would be nice for her 👍🏻 looks great by the way!

[@imjustabee]

I just found this video and I must say as a mantis keeper for many years you have SPOILED this beautiful girl! This is a stunning terrarium and a beautiful enclosure, amazing work!

[@elizekapteijn7906]

Very beautiful! So youre just using the aquarium glue for the door? Does that hold well as you open the door more often?

[@brianwaterman8185]

Thats soo cool! every time I've tried to do a terrarium of sorts i always end up failing. What are some precautions you take to help minimize the growth of mold? Cant wait to see updates on this setup and your new mantis.

[@nellc9550]

Springtails and isopods will eat the mould. it should pass in a couple of weeks.

[@WaveLordLuis]

Great job! I had a few baby mantis show up in my 4 O’clock garden at work but I didn’t keep ‘em smh. You should name her Mandy 👽

[@Pleasedgibbo]

cool vid😁

[@MannyDer]

I'd say she's "Lucky". That tank is awesome

[@Aztecs911]

Beautiful build. Question. Do/can the springtails escape the edges or vent ? Would not want them all over the room.

[@kennedyrickert1717]

This channel is very similar to Boylei Hobby Time. The commentary, the music, the natural skill. I would love to see some kind of cross over or collaboration. You both are incredibly talented!😃

[@MRCaboom]

I love this if I start a new video I will want to do something like this 😮

[@thecrafterslab4505]

You can use U type staples to save some time :) come with that bend and a tiny tip for penetrating. As always, great work! I’m working on my first paludarium right now.

[@givetanks]

You and me both!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

I didn’t know that, thanks for the tip! Good luck with your paludarium😃

[@TylerInTrouble]

We need to see a tour of where you keep all your terrariums.

[@jamespike5161]

Mantids are the BEST. ❤❤❤

[@debemerich213]

Thanks!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video😃