Escape proof bin and enclosures- ultimate feeder container and tips on silicon for tank

[jamest0o0]

All the silks have actually taken over my house and are the ruling authority here... They're that good

 

[jamest0o0]

And I need more! Get on it @Andee !

 

[Andee]

XD lmao you gotta wait like another generation this gen has to hatch so I can have around 5000+ eggs if my girls produce well out of this batch ^^

 

[jamest0o0]

Okay well when I go to tell my chams why there's no silkworms on the fridge, they'll know who's responsible.

 

[Andee]

lmao XD I am ok with this

 

[Scottsquatch]

Sorry Andee. I re read your message and it says 40 gallons. I must have confused your post with a different person. Sorry.

 

[Andee]

Oh no it's ok, I just wanted to make sure XD. I don't have the space for that size so seperating into two different colonies is what I will be doing ^^

 

[nick barta]

Regarding the boxes for roaches that are truly escape-proof, my colonies are all in Sterlite Gasket Boxes found at Target. I use the 20 quart for small species and starter colonies, and the 54 quart for larger colonies. They cost about $15-$19 each and have a blue gasket in the rim of the lid. The tops are not ridged, so cutting the kole for the screen is easy with a Rotozip tool.

The small containers fit 2-deep on a 2-foot deep shelf, and the larger ones fit the long ways.

I did a tutorial on how to cut the lid called "My favorite roach container," use the search feature.

The only negative is the handles can break, but a small nut and bolt fixes the problem.

CHEERS!

Nick

 

[Scottsquatch]

I ordered some zip lock gasket containers before I saw Nick's post recommending the sterlite brand. I will use strips of plastic like Nick used the wood to bolt down the screen. I'll let you know how it works.
I also decided on my starter list for my colonies. The insects that made first string are crickets, OH roaches, GBR's, And Kenyan roaches. I will also be getting some hornworms cups. The reason for the Kenyans is that I want some small roaches for when my cham eggs hatch. I'll also probably get some bean beetle cups and FF cups too. I am so darn excited to start my colonies you'd think they were actually chameleons and not feeders. I am gonna order some supplies from Nick as well. I am totally obsessed with all things cham!

 

[Franquixote]

how did you know he had pinworms could you see them wiggling in the feces?

 

[Andee]

Pinworms cannot be visually seen without a microscope, they are a microscopic species of nematode.

 

[Franquixote]

update, been asking the company that sells the roach proof container absolute zero getting back to me on dimensions of it.I'll try again tomorow but customer service stinks- 3-4 days can't answer a simple question?!
http://www.pritchettssmallpets.com/products.php?product=Escape-Proof-Roach-Breeding-Kit

 

[Scottsquatch]

So I went with the zip-loc containers because they were a little better priced than the iris brand that I was gonna go with. It turns out (I read the label) they are made by Iris anyway. The only downfall I can see is that they will require a touch of work to vent them due to the support ribs on the underside of the lid. However, its nothing a dremmel tool or roto-zip couldn't make short work of. Overall, I'm really pleased with the quality of these bins.

 

[Franquixote]

WOW THANK YOU!!!
Just saved me a lot of money!!!!

 

[artgecko]

Franquixote- The bin you linked to looks too shallow. If you are going to keep roaches or crickets in it, I would go with a taller one, one that can accomodate cardboard egg flats turned vertically (so the frass falls out).

I've been using a large bin from walmart for a couple years. I have cut a rectangular hole in the top of the bin and glued (silicone) screen to the inside to cover it. I use clear packing tape about 3" from the top all the way around and have had no escapes. I keep dubia roaches in it. With crickets, it's more about the jumping and you want something tall enough to prevent that when you open the bin up.