Milk carton feeder

[javsto]

I remember once reading about how someone used an old plastic milk container as a feeder type thing inside their cham cage but don't remember how they constructed it. I was hoping that someone here can redirect me to that article or tell/show me how to do so. Can the feeders (crickets/roaches) climb out of there or not?

 

[ReptiGeek]

I believe I remember what you are talking about. I searched the forums but couldn't find it, however I do remember how it was constructed. Turn the milk jug upside down, remove the cap, and glue some mesh over top of the opening. Then they cut off the side where the handle was, leaving about 2-3" of that side where the opening is, so that the feeders couldn't crawl/hop out. Then on the side opposite to the side you just cut out they glued a plastic mesh all the way down to the jugs opening. This is to allow the feeders to crawl vertically, which is thought to attract a chameleons attention more than a regular horizontal feeding cup. It is also believed that crickets are discouraged to hop when they are facing vertically (up/down), like jedi mind-tricks. I actually have given this cup a go and it worked for when my chameleons were babies and it served its purpose, but then I started to strictly hand-feed/ free range. I may give it another go.