Mantis Area L – an acrylic terrarium for mantises and insects

This acrylic enclosure is designed for keeping praying mantises, stick insects, leaf insects and other phasmids, as well as arboreal and burrowing spiders. The 12 x 12 x 20 cm footprint and the deep base suit keepers who want a compact tank with room for substrate.

Why it matters

• Micro-ventilation: the lid and back wall have micro-perforations with 0.9 mm holes, which keep air circulating while preventing even the smallest insects, such as young stick insects, from escaping.
• Deep base: the design accommodates a substrate layer of up to 5 cm.
• Removable lid: the heavy lid lifts off for access and cannot be pushed open from inside by the occupant.
• Acrylic panels: the walls are made of acrylic, which is more impact-resistant and lighter than glass, and clearer than low-grade glass or plastic.
• Disassembly: the enclosure ships flat and is assembled by hand; rubber bands included in the set hold the panels together, and the walls can be separated again for cleaning.

Specifications

• Average dimensions: 12 x 12 x 20 cm
• Overall dimensions: 12.7 x 13.2 x 20 cm
• Weight: 0.872 kg
• Ventilation holes: 0.9 mm micro-perforations in the lid and back wall
• Maximum substrate depth: 5 cm
• Material: acrylic, laser-cut walls and vent openings
• Delivery: unassembled, protected with film
• Interior decor shown in photos is not included

What it works with

The enclosure is intended for mantises, stick insects, leaf insects and similar insects, as well as arboreal and burrowing spiders. Its 12 x 12 x 20 cm size makes it suitable for a single small specimen or a few juveniles, and the deep base allows a substrate layer for burrowing species. Decorations such as branches or plants need to be purchased separately.