Hey guys. This forum has been a great help to me. I might not be able to reply during my school hours but I will reply when I get back. I have about 2 hours until school starts. I have heard a lot of people say not to use the cricket keepers. Does anyone have any ideas of how to build your own keeper? Thanks!
Cricket pen ideas
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ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Get a big storage bin, cut a hole in the top and hot glue screen over it. I’m using this one for my red runner roaches, but it’s the same thing (pardon the mess- I’m rearranging the chameleon room!).
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ERKleRose
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Use egg crate (ones that are brand new!), you shake the egg crate off on the side of the bin either into a dusting container or onto the bin’s floor and grab them (preferably with tweezers) from the bin’s floor or directly off the egg crate.
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Don’t forget to add gutload and a water source (whether it be a cricket waterer, water soaked cotton balls, or water gel/crystals)
Thank you do much. You have been such a big help to me!
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Get a really tall bin because they can jump and also so you can stack the egg crate verticallyThank you do much. You have been such a big help to me!
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
And make sure the lid has a tight fit to the bin, I use gasket-sealed for extra peace of mind
Alright, thanks. Do they have to have a lamp. I saw some people with a lamp over their crickets.
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
If you want them to breed, I don’t breed mine so I wouldn’t know, but I think it’s a ceramic heat emitter or they use a heat pad
Alright. Yea I don't want them to breed. Thank you!
Kali11
Established Member
I use a storage bin. I cut tiny holes in the top, they cant get out. I use toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls for them to get in. when I put the crickets in her tank, I don't have to touch them. I just grab the rolls and shake them in her tank. I have a small lid to a tuberware bowl in there that I put the fruits and veggies on. with a small sponge for water.
i'm no expert obviously lol, but this has worked for me so far
i'm no expert obviously lol, but this has worked for me so far
Nice. I think I have to go to the store now. That's a good idea.I use a storage bin. I cut tiny holes in the top, they cant get out. I use toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls for them to get in. when I put the crickets in her tank, I don't have to touch them. I just grab the rolls and shake them in her tank. I have a small lid to a tuberware bowl in there that I put the fruits and veggies on. with a small sponge for water.
i'm no expert obviously lol, but this has worked for me so far
Nice idea. I have to go to the store now.I use a storage bin. I cut tiny holes in the top, they cant get out. I use toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls for them to get in. when I put the crickets in her tank, I don't have to touch them. I just grab the rolls and shake them in her tank. I have a small lid to a tuberware bowl in there that I put the fruits and veggies on. with a small sponge for water.
i'm no expert obviously lol, but this has worked for me so far
My phone was lagging so it sent it twice. Where do you get the screening from?Nice idea. I have to go to the store now.
Kali11
Established Member
I don't have screen on my cricket thing. I would guess like Home Depot or Lowe's
Alright. Oh yeah, you just poked holes. The other person had the screen. I might do the screen if I have enough time.
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Just window screening mesh, try Walmart, Ace, Lowe’s, Home Depot, possibly Tractor Supply
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
The more ventilation, the better
Alright thanks
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