Exo Terra Cricket Pen Small
The Exo Terra Cricket Pen Small is a perfect solution for housing and dispensing live crickets with ease. This all-in-one cricket care system features a secure, ventilated lid that can be removed effortlessly, along with a user-friendly cricket dispensing mechanism. It comes equipped with a food and water dish to ensure the crickets are well-fed and hydrated.
- Comprehensive kit for cricket maintenance
- Lid with excellent ventilation
- Simple cricket release system
- Food and water containers included
- Keeps feeding clean and organized
Designed for convenience, the Exo Terra Cricket Pen provides dark tubes that crickets naturally gravitate towards as hiding spots, making them easy to dispense. The tubes stay in place even when the lid is off, minimizing escapes and simplifying access.
Helpful Hint:
For extended cricket vitality, consider “gut loading” them or offering a small 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 adult crickets
- Remove a single tube for feeding
- Gently tap to dispense crickets
- Features self-closing openings on dispensers
- Convenient top entry design
- Includes dishes for feeding and hydration
Usage Instructions
Use the Exo Terra Cricket Pen as a carrier or storage container. Slide a tube out, lower the flapper to block escapes, and if necessary, cover the tube’s opening during transport to the terrarium. Tap lightly to release the desired number of crickets. Avoid removing multiple tubes at once to prevent escapes.
Caring for Crickets
Maintain crickets in a ventilated space at 21-23 °C (70-75 °F) with low humidity. Avoid direct sunlight and drafts, and keep the pen clean and dry. Provide high-quality cricket food and water gel in the included shallow dishes. If gel isn’t available, use a damp sponge, but avoid plain water to prevent drowning.
How to Clean
Regular cleaning is essential. Clear out debris and waste, then rinse the entire pen with hot water. Avoid soaps or detergents, as residues can be harmful or fatal to crickets.