AboutTracie Kretzschmar Expertise I can answer questions pertaining to health, UVB specifics, overall husbandry care & supplementation, analysis of blood test results, and behavioral problems & handling. I can answer questions pertaining to bearded dragons, leopard geckos, iguanas, uromastyx & ball pythons.
I can answer adeno virus related questions in bearded dragons, & then specifically about the testing methods as well. I am beginning an Pogona Adeno Testing Society in 2008 which will help to begin to start some standardization within the bearded dragon colonies of the breeders who choose to test.
Experience I have been working with bearded dragons for over 5 years now, as well as leopard geckos, too. I am currently doing rescues, as well. I hope to be able to educate people prior to them purchasing an exotic pet in order to avoid any health crisis with them.
Education/Credentials I have a master's degree in sports medicine & physiology, & 1 year of vet tech schooling, & am currently working on a reptile certification through the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.
Question We have started buying cricket in bulk (1000) and it is working out well One problem we have is getting them transfered. We made a cricket keeper out of a good size clear plastic container with and the top cut out with screen hot glued in. But when we get the crickets in boxes, we end up loosing a fair number as they jump and climb up the sides of the box. Do you have any suggestions or ideas on what may work to reduce the escapees? Thank you.
Answer Hello Ken,
When transferring the crickets, definitely don't use any boxes they climb very well! I would use plastic containers when transferring them. Even though they can still jump, they can't jump near as well, because they slide everywhere & can't climb on the plastic. You can get them in the plastic container & quickly put a lid on it until you get them transferred to the larger plastic bin.
That should help reduce the escapees! LOL
