Exo Terra Cricket Pen

Introduction

The Exo Terra Cricket Pen is a professional-quality housing and dispensing solution for live feeder crickets, designed to make insect husbandry easier, more organised, and more hygienic. Available in Small and Large sizes, this pen accommodates different collection needs while minimising escapes and stress. Its functional design encourages natural cricket behaviour and simplifies transfers into feeding stations or insect feeders.

Key Features

• Removable dispensing tubes encourage crickets to seek dark areas and allow easy, escape‑free transfer

• Well‑ventilated lid system provides optimal airflow while securing insects during handling

• Included food and water bowls, with an anti‑drowning foam insert in the water dish for safety

• Durable plastic construction supports long‑term, clean use

• Compact design fits comfortably in reptile maintenance areas

• Easy to clean with hot water — no harsh chemical detergents needed

• Reduces insect injury and escape during feeding routines

Specifications

• Material: High‑grade durable plastic (estimated)

• Sizes Available:

  • Small: Ideal for smaller collections or hatchling crickets

  • Large: Suitable for larger cricket populations or frequent feeding needs

• Ventilation: Removable, well‑ventilated lid

• Inclusions: Dispensing tubes, food bowl, water bowl with foam insert

• Safety Feature: Anti‑drowning foam water insert

• Cleaning: Hot water compatible; no chemical detergents required

• Capacity (Estimated):

  • Small Cricket Pen: Approx. 100 small crickets

  • Large Cricket Pen: Approx. 20 adult crickets

• Recommended Temperature: ~21–23 °C for optimal cricket health

Recommendations

• Choose Small for casual keepers or occasional feeders, Large for frequent feedings or larger reptile collections

• Keep cricket pens in a stable, dry spot out of direct sunlight to maintain temperature

• Refill food and water regularly, and replace water daily to keep insects healthy

• Clean the pen often with hot water to maintain a hygienic environment

• Use dispensing tubes when transferring crickets to minimise escape risk