Franquixote
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The Dragon Stand cages are the largest I can find. The #1 issue is that I need security against insects escaping. I have a custom enclosure now that I have tried reinforcing several times with extra caulk, a second layer of fine screen, etc. but 3-4 times a year a roach gets out and I have no right to put that worry on my wife/kids. One of them found an adult dubia in a blanket and was (rightly) shaken up- I know it hadn't been out more than a few hours, but it made them cry because it's kind of shocking to see a big bug like that.
Is this just a fact of life in your opinion? I am so careful, only 1 at a time, remove them after a few hours if I can find them, etc.
I have tried all sorts of cup feeders but my panther refuses to eat out of one even if he is hungry and it is his favorite prey item. In the summer it seems entirely possible a roach could give birth and survive for at least a few weeks, if not all summer. I have seen them go for weeks without humidity, food, or readily available water in low 60's. Seems possible they could survive indefinitely in the walls even in NJ during the winter.
This is a bit of a "hail Mary" in the hopes someone knows of a setup that is both large and bug proof. Any ideas appreciated, I don't want to re-home my chameleon, but I have to be considerate of everyone else too. I know I have posted this before, but I have yet to get a response. Even a negative response would be appreciated if you don't think it is reasonable to expect that any enclosure can be like 99% effective if given proper attention.
Thanks!
Is this just a fact of life in your opinion? I am so careful, only 1 at a time, remove them after a few hours if I can find them, etc.
I have tried all sorts of cup feeders but my panther refuses to eat out of one even if he is hungry and it is his favorite prey item. In the summer it seems entirely possible a roach could give birth and survive for at least a few weeks, if not all summer. I have seen them go for weeks without humidity, food, or readily available water in low 60's. Seems possible they could survive indefinitely in the walls even in NJ during the winter.
This is a bit of a "hail Mary" in the hopes someone knows of a setup that is both large and bug proof. Any ideas appreciated, I don't want to re-home my chameleon, but I have to be considerate of everyone else too. I know I have posted this before, but I have yet to get a response. Even a negative response would be appreciated if you don't think it is reasonable to expect that any enclosure can be like 99% effective if given proper attention.
Thanks!