Are fans ok?

[bluesox68]

I just made a chameleon room but I do keep some feeders in there so I'd like to have a fan in the room just so the air doesn't get stagnant it would most likely be on the floor. Its a small room so think big closet with a sink. My concerns are for RI's, I've never had one with my chams but I like to be cautious. I do notice I get irritation from roaches in my nose and throat when i'm very close to them so I'm hoping the moving air will help. Any thoughts?

 

[Graves923]

Air flow around the room shouldn't be an issue.

What kind of roaches? I know with dubia, some people can develop a slight allergy to them with regular contact. You may need to where a face mask to keep the irritation away or switch feeders.

I need to wear gloves when dealing with dubia roaches now because i break out with hives on my hands when handling them.

 

[bluesox68]

I don't actually touch the colony yet. I've had them 6 months and its small maybe 15 adults and lots of small ones. Other then feeding and cleaning I don't contact them. That will change in a few months though. No hives but it makes the inside of my nose burn! i'll look into the masks but I do hope a fan helps.

 

[Sloppysponge]

I have used a small house fan with no problem. always make sure not to point the stream at the cages and it will be fine.