How fine is the mesh on this tank? Crickets keep escaping from my other cover and I think they are crawling through the mesh.
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Adult crickets can't get through the mesh. Young, tiny ones could I guess. I never had any problem with the adult ones.
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I have an approximately silver dollar sized red-eared slider that eats only the smallest of crickets and I have yet to see one escape. This mesh should be fine.
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It's pretty fine, I feed my scorpions the pinhead crickets and have not had any escape. I use this on a 10 gallon aquarium I converted for my Emperor Scorpions.
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Over the metal cover. It is always a good rule of thumb to keep all heating/light devices outside the tank. You don't want the reptile to accidentally burn themselves.
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Yes, it is small enough mesh. I took them camping with us and they were very helpful. No flies......as long as everyone remembers to put the cover back on.
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Its very fine and keeps small debris out as well. The screens are light weight, but very akward to manipulate, especially when wet. I have not figured out how to re-fold them to the size of the package they came in, so I have to store them in their "unfolded" format... Not exactly what I had in mind, but they keep the lizards out of the Jacuzzi.
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Mine is loose too. I guess the thing is to make sure the zipper is closed properly. They can't eat through the material. And it's not to kill the bugs really, it's more protection against them. Because Bed bugs can go up to 6 months without feeding and still live.
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You can try more bedding material (deeper). I have three in the habitat and never had an issue with any leakage. Check for holes or cracks in the material too.
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Actual humidity inside your tank I have one on both sides of my ball python cage
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Any cheap glass cover will keep it safe but I built my own plexiglass cover on the 20 gallon long breeder tank that sit under the main tank but then I also tricked out the back to have a background on the inside of the tank and a mirror on the backside to keep any light from leaking in the tank from other light sources. It takes a precise cut (within 1/32nd inch and perfectly straight) but you just need a the prefect score glass cutter and a good straight edge, $8 48" Empire at HD in my weapon of choice. Then it just take mineral oil, silicone and skill.
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my first suggestion for you is to move immediately! As for this mesh it is tight like a screen. If anchored reasonably taught and embedded in the dirt consistently across the bottom, I se no reaso it wouldnt keep out snakes. I do not however know the strength or diameter of such reptiles as "babies" and I assume if they are persistent enough they might be able to nose though the fabric's weave. My suggestion is to double up the fabric, pull it taught and bury the bottom a few inches in the ground. Good luck.
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My tank was a mess. I've only used it once so far and it is spotless. It's been about 2 months at least. I'm glad I bought it!
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I have the smaller one personally (same brand), I have not had problems with crickets getting out. As far as locking it- there are latches on the door. If you want to put something like an actual lock on it (IE with a key), I am not sure that this product would be the best. The frame is plastic (on the smaller one). You might want to look into building one out of wood and wire screen in that case. Check out chameleonforums.com, many people there have built their own cages- I am sure someone could give you pointers.
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My turtle has escaped from every tank I have had her in. When she was about to lay eggs, she got especially aggressive and knocked off the entire top with the heat lamp and jumped out, causing a huge mess and burned my wood floor. After I taped the clear top to the base, no more problem. : ) Watch out, though, she once used the side of the platform as a kickstand to propel herself off the side of the tank, doing pull ups.
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Not one problem. Your tank was not installed properly and you should discontinue use until the tank is properly secured!
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We just returned from another camping trip with the "Clam". As previous comments that were made, as long as you close the zippered door behind you each time, the bugs should be minimal. There is a flap at the bottom of each panel, including the door, that helps to keep bugs out as well. We are thrilled with the ease of set up! Also, we ordered the wind/privacy panels...they work very well. The mesh screening seems very sturdy and is fine enough to keep bugs out.
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It's a finer mesh than on a screen door. I've had mine for a couple of months and since it just sits on top of the Hot Tub it's hard to say how durable it is. It just keeps leaves, bugs and birds out of the Hot Tub. I do wish they made a square Leaf Net that would work better for my Hot Tub.
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The mesh is about 2" square, so it would keep out larger birds like Jays and Robins. Maybe a small finch could squeak through. I use it as netting to protect my chickens from hawks. I have tried cheaper netting, but this stuff is much better quality and lasts much longer in the sun.
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Yes, definitely. Not even a mosquito or ant can fit through the mesh holes...they are truly minute. The only entry point is the zippered entrance OR if there is a tear somewhere. The mesh is pretty tight.