Nah you're good for 1 or 2 molts. Wich happens fast with incei. So have something ready. The small version of this will be more than enough.
Thankyou! My T doesn’t seem to be much of a burrower in its current tank that has around 6 inches of substrate. It prefers just chilling out in the open. But I still want it to have the option to dig if it wants to. So I reconsidered and ordered this one instead. Which I can fill with a lot more substrate. Thanks for warning me about the lid’s drag but I’m not too worried about my T bolting because for now he seems ridiculously laid back. Hopefully that doesn’t change!
Thanks. I'm fairly new to the hobby, and there doesn't seem to be much of a consensus on enclosures looking online.
The problem with its current setup is that its only 12cm tall, half of which is substrate. It's made itself a burrow under a wooden hide, but I get the sense they might like to dig deeper.
Would this be suitable as a forever home: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00025YVUI/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
In case you can't see it, it's a plastic vivarium whose dimensions are: 37 x 22 x 25 centimetres (L X W H)
I avoid the terrariums with metal because there’s no saying what traces could be in it, and apparently a lot of metal compounds are toxic to snails. Idk what source there is for that, people just told me to stay away from them so I am to be safe. 😭
This is the one I ended up getting: Exo Terra Faunarium, Plastic Reptile Terrarium, Mini https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00025YVUI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_ENTKV33Z8P5HTT4PQ697?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It can fit up to 5 quarter-sized snails. All plastic, really easy to clean. I personally find it more aesthetic than a plastic tub, however plastic storage tubs are VERY convenient and cheap. Exo Terra has other size faunariums that could work too.
As a little extra, I found out that the faunarium above can actually fit this on the lid perfectly: Now Designs 2023022aa Reusable Baking Dish Cover, Onyx Design https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LD792HY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_WAPJA79EANHACG7YCH67?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It’s been a really pretty way to keep in moisture aha.
All good - we were all there once. Read up on dubias. They are a tropical species - even if they all somehow managed to escape (which would never happen because they're clumsy), they cannot ever infest your house unless you keep your home at 90 degrees with 60% humidity. They cannot breed below 85 degrees. They're harmless, odorless, and silent. If you get a critter keeper like this and a flat of egg cartons like this you can keep a couple hundred at a time. They can go in a closet, cupboard, etc. They can be kept at room temp and fed veggies that are good for your beardie. If your parents come from an area that deals with roaches that are a pest they will be revolted at the word "roach". So maybe just call them dubias lol. They kinda look more like a type of beetle anyways. There's thousands of species of roach and only about ten are a pest in the US. They get a bad rap. I LOVE my dubias. I get bummed out any time one gets sick and dies.
Crickets are okayish but they stink and die quickly so they wont help your case much.
Phoenix worms (black soldier fly larvae) come in a little cup and you pick them out. They're harmless odorless and soundless. These work well as a primary feeder for young beardies. But they're small so they work better as supplemental food as your beardie gets bigger. They are super good for your beardie.
Silkworms come in a cup or a pod. Also odorless, silent, and harmless. These little guys require a lot of upkeep so they'd probably be better in small quantities. They're super good for beardies too.
Just giving you info to back up your argument. Good luck!