These are great for FF cultures too.

Guys have a look at
Plastic Smoothie Cups and Lids

I just ordered the 8 oz cups (needed to order 50), but will get lids with them.

Shipping is a bit steep for such a small order (twas more than the cups+lids) but it works out at about 22p per cup and lid.

I will let you know if I have spares (more than likely) and I do know that I will prolly be ordering the 12 oz in the new year.

Vaz

Hi I'm a beginner and will soon be buying my first mantis. What do you recommend and what size container to get? thanks

Hi and welcome. What species are you thinking of getting. Most nymphs will do fine in a plastic 1/2 pint pot and many adults will thrive in pint pots. Its really up to you how elaborate you make the enclosure providing that it is at least 3 times the height of your mantis so it will be able to molt properly and that there is not to much decoration to restrict its movement. Simple is quite often better.