Okay. So the package from Flukerfarms full of 250, 3/4" crickets just packed in there without separate containers or any thing to keep them from just jumping out and running off. I put the box on the counter and cut it open lift the flap and "CRICKETS" jump out of the box nearly in my face and run for it all over my living room. What the..... were they thinking? I have been ordering flies and when I did pick up a few crickets from my local pet shop they came in theses long plastic bags. At least there is a measure of Control. Now I am trying to figure out how to get them out without them escaping throughout my apartment and maybe the entire complex. What to house them in, feed them and most of all HOW TO GET THEM OUT OF THE BOX AND INTO SOME ENCLOSURE!!!! All I have tonight at my disposal are a few boxes my nephew was about to throw out from his junk food sales at school, one large Repti-tank or in the UK I believe they are called Wilko tanks of two sizes. Small about 6 or 8x4 or so and the other is the larger maybe 9x12 or so. I also have a few of those water bottles that i return for credit with my filtered water dispenser. But, the latter has a steep incline and they will never be able to climb back out unless I totally tilt the thing an then they will all be free. What to do?
Anyone have ideas for cricket enclosures something simple and affordable I could just run out and grab tomorrow. Also, something that it will be pretty easy to get to them with out them hopping out all over the place when I open it and is easy to keep clean. The only thing I hate about this complex is the darn inspections and their No pets allowed rule. They do announce themselves a day or so in advance but still annoying and if these little guys get out all over the place again but to a worse event, well can you spell homeless. " Young woman now homeless due to the accidental freeing of 250 crickets encompassing her former apartment complex..." yeah, the headlines in our local paper will read!!!!
Joke!! Anyway, any suggestions?
Best regards!!!
Anyone have ideas for cricket enclosures something simple and affordable I could just run out and grab tomorrow. Also, something that it will be pretty easy to get to them with out them hopping out all over the place when I open it and is easy to keep clean. The only thing I hate about this complex is the darn inspections and their No pets allowed rule. They do announce themselves a day or so in advance but still annoying and if these little guys get out all over the place again but to a worse event, well can you spell homeless. " Young woman now homeless due to the accidental freeing of 250 crickets encompassing her former apartment complex..." yeah, the headlines in our local paper will read!!!!
Joke!! Anyway, any suggestions?
Best regards!!!