18 x 18 x 25cm Large Arboreal Enclosure - Mantis, Spiders etc
The gold standard for adult arboreal mantids.
Handmade in the UK from premium 3mm clear-cast acrylic, this 25cm tall habitat is engineered to support the specific biological needs of climbing invertebrates. Striking the perfect balance between an expansive vertical climbing column and a space-saving footprint, it replaces unreliable plastic tubs with a crystalline, display-grade showcase that looks stunning on any shelf.
The EntoScapes' Medium Arboreal Enclosure 18x18x25cm is the perfect habitat for mantids, arboreal tarantulas or young leaf and stick insect nymphs as it has good height, perfect for arboreal inverts!
NOTE: as these are made to order, all enclosures have a lead time of 10-15 working days as there is only two of us running the entire business, and sometimes we get swamped!
We encourage you to plan accordingly and to order/ acquire any live inhabitants after the enclosure has arrived.
When housing sensitive species, the quality of the habitat directly impacts the health and longevity of the inhabitant. Our bespoke builds are engineered to solve the common failures of mass-produced, flat-pack alternatives.
This section compares our UK-handmade builds against mass-produced alternatives to help you make an informed choice for your livestock.
Features EntoScapes Bespoke (Handmade) Standard Flat pack (Mass produced) Material Quality - 3mm Clear Cast Perspex Acrylic.
- Strong.
- Lightweight.
- Clearer than glass (>90% light transmission).
- 2mm thin plastic or styrene.
- Bendy.
- Unreliable.
- Becomes cloudy and warped over time.
Ventilation - Precision Drilled, Cross Flow Ventilation.
- Variety of Options to suit your exact needs.
- Pre-determined ventilation holes.
- Often insufficient.
Set-up time - Arrives assembled, cleaned and Polished (Ready to use straight out the box)
- Requires time-consuming fiddly set up putting the flat pack panels together, sometimes including rubber bands
Cleaning - Seamless interior (Easy wipe)
- Dirt and dust trapping joints.
- Absorbent rubber bands become mouldy and break.
- Absorbent, low quality acrylic is hard to clean satisfactorily.
Stackability - Reinforced, load-bearing design with non-slip rubber feet
- Structural risks if stacked on top of each other.
- Often uneven surface on top.
Visibility - 360° Seamless Clarity
- Visible seams and unsightly connection points.
- Clouding and discolouration common due to low quality absorbent plastic and poor ventilation.
Door System - Clear Hinge & Secure Latch System.
- Polycarbonate to prevent un-secured edges from warping, ensuring maximum security and longevity
- Friction-fit or simple tabs.
- Doors often fall inwards allowing critters to escape.
- Doors often warp over time
Durability - Majority of edges secured with strong, non-toxic acrylic-weld cement which prevents warping and fuses the panels together at an atomic level.
- Extremely strong, clear cast acrylic for high impact resistance.
- Non-porous and UV resistant.
- Prone to bowing, warping and yellowing.
- Total structural failure likely from small a small impact.
Bioactive ready? - Yes - Deep-base water-tight seal
- No - Will leak at every seam
- External Dimensions: 18 x 18 x 25cm
- Material: All crystal clear polished cast acrylic for great 360° viewing. Polycarbonate door for reduced warping.
- Drilled Air Holes: Ventilation on sides and back, door and lid to provide perfect cross-ventilation. Also an option to swap for a large vent hole if you prefer a 3D printed vent or feeding apparatus.
- Access: Front-opening hinged door with a precision-fit acrylic latch to prevent escapes and provide easy access for maintenance and feeding.
- Substrate Barriers: Features a 6cm deep-base seal, allowing for bioactive layers, drainage, and moisture retention without the risk of leaks. Also a 2cm barrier above door to avoid web breakage and disturbance if keeping spiders.
- Extras: Non-slip silicone corner covers for safe and compact enclosures that can easily stack and still be aesthetically pleasing
- Ventilation: We offer two precision-drilled ventilation profiles. Our Standard Ventilation is 8 rows on the side and back and provides maximum airflow for larger invertebrates and critters that prefer high ventilation, while our Reduced Ventilation is 3 rows on the back and sides, specifically designed for critters that require less airflow and higher humidity.
- Hole Diameter: Choose between 1mm or 2mm ventilation holes based on your invertebrate's needs and personal preference.
- Bore Holes: We also offer the ability to drill one large hole on each face for fitting in a 3D printed vent or feeding apparatus if you do not want our precision drilled lines of ventilation.
- Door Direction: Choice of side opening (R-L) door or a downwards opening door, depending on what invert you are keeping and how likely their are to try and escape. This may also be useful depending on what type of feeder insect you need to drop into the enclosure.
- Colours: Personalise and stylise your enclosure with a coloured acrylic background! Choose from something funky to fit your preferred colour palette, or choose a naturalistic colour to make enclosure decoration even more seamless
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Adult & Sub-Adult Praying Mantids: Specifically designed for medium to large mantis species, including Ghost Mantids, Flower Mantids, Orchid Mantids, and Giant Asian Mantids. The 25cm height provides the crucial vertical clearance required for a mantis to securely suspend itself and shed its skin during a moult.
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Adult Jumping Spiders: A luxury, sprawling palace for large Phidippus species, such as the Regal Jumping Spider (P. regius). The generous vertical volume allows you to craft an intricate canopy layout with abundant branching and foliage, encouraging natural hunting and exploring behaviours.
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Small Phasmids & Stick Insects: An exceptional rearing environment for smaller stick insect species, such as Peruvian Fern Stick Insects, or juvenile nymphs of larger phasmids. The height effortlessly accommodates fresh food plant cuttings, like bramble or ivy, keeping them upright and accessible.
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Small - Medium Arboreal Tarantulas: A premium, secure home for iconic tree-dwelling species, including Pink Toes (Avicularia sp.) or Caribena versicolor. The advanced airflow design supports their delicate early life stages.
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Climbing/Arboreal Cockroach Species: Perfectly suited for fascinating display roaches that love to climb, such as Dominican Roaches or juvenile Green Banana Roaches.
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Small Exotic Land Snails: A beautiful vertical nursery for young or smaller species of tree snails. The non-porous 3mm acrylic stands up perfectly to high humidity and misting, making it simple to wipe clean.
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More in depth info on shipping and returns can be found on the shipping and T&Cs, and FAQ page
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Our shipping rates are determined by the total weight of your cart at checkout.
The shipping bands are:
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0-1kg - £4.99
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1-2kg - £5.99
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2-10kg - £7.99
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10kg+ - £9.99
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Live orders and dry goods will be posted every TUESDAY. We will contact you if anything changes due to bad weather or delays.
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LIVE ORDERS- sent with Royal Mail Tracked 24 and usually arrive next day after dispatch
- DRY GOODS & ENCLOSURES- sent with Royal Mail Tracked 48 and usually arrive 2 working days after dispatch. We will contact you regarding a dispatch day for enclosure orders.
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