Exo Terra Cricket Pen Large
- Comprehensive cricket maintenance system
- Detachable lid with excellent ventilation
- Convenient cricket release mechanism
- Comes with food and water containers for crickets
- Ensures a clean and organized feeding process
The Exo Terra Cricket Pen offers a perfect solution for storing, maintaining, and dispensing live crickets. Crickets naturally seek dark hiding spots, and the included tubes serve as ideal shelters, doubling as easy dispensing tools. When the lid is off, the tubes stay in place, providing simple access while minimizing the risk of crickets escaping.
Helpful Hint:
For extended cricket vitality, consider "gut loading" or adding a piece of apple as a food source!
Capacity for PT2285
| Cricket Size | Holds (approx.) |
|---|---|
| < 0.5” (2-4) | 100 |
| 0.5” (5-6) | 50 |
| Adult (7-8) | 20 |
Capacity for PT2287
| Cricket Size | Holds (approx.) |
|---|---|
| < 0.5” (2-4) | 250 |
| 0.5” (5-6) | 100 |
| Adult (7-8) | 50 |
- Can store up to 50 full-grown crickets
- For feeding, take out a single dispenser tube
- Gently tap the tube to release crickets
- Features self-closing holes on dispensers
- Top access for easy handling
- Includes dishes for feeding and hydration
Usage Instructions
Use the Exo Terra Cricket Pen as a storage or transport container for crickets. Slide a tube out, lower the flapper to block escapes, and if necessary, cover the tube opening with your hand while moving to the terrarium. Uncover and tap lightly to dispense the desired number of crickets. Remove only one tube at a time to prevent escapes.
Cricket Maintenance
Keep crickets in a well-aired space at 21-23°C (70-75°F) with low humidity levels. Avoid placing the pen in direct sunlight or chilly drafts. Ensure the pen remains clean and dry. Provide high-quality cricket food and water (gel) constantly using the provided shallow dishes. If gel isn’t available, a moist sponge can substitute, but avoid plain water to prevent drowning.
Cleaning Guidelines
Regular cleaning of the unit is essential. Clear out debris and waste, then rinse the entire pen with hot water. Avoid using soap or detergents, as residues could harm or kill the crickets.