Has any of you got experience with Tenodera Aridifolia? I recently purchased 5 babies. I have also bought a few interesting lamps. They're basically light bulbs in a glass bell jar with an open underside, 30 cms high and about 15 in diameter. Something like this: http://www.dargate.com/231_auction/231_images/2665.jpg but with a light bulb in it.
I was wondering, I you could 'hang' a little mesh enclosure underneah it, would it be ok to keep the mantids in? I would of course use one of those economic lamps that produce very little heat and provide enough shade for them.
Do you think the mesh underneath would provide enough ventilation? There would be very little air flow, wouldn't there? And would there be a hot air 'buildup' in the top (there's no opening there)?
I'm also still doubting about whether it is 'right' to keep them in such an enclosure, if you know what I mean. It would be a beautiful sight though. And I would probably only be able to keep them for a short while, as they grow to about 10 cm (4 inch?).

Thanks