30 x 10 x 10cm Small Maxi Terrestrial Critter Keeper Enclosure - Isopod, Beetles
The ultimate space-saver for the serious collector.
Handmade in the UK from our signature 3mm high-impact acrylic, the Small Maxi Critter Keeper is designed for those who need to maximize their shelf space. With its elongated 30cm footprint and slim 10cm profile, this enclosure allows you to line up multiple colonies side-by-side in narrow spaces where standard tanks simply won't fit. It offers the perfect balance of horizontal roaming space and crystal-clear visibility for smaller terrestrial species.
This is an elongated version of our 'Mini Critter Keeper' with double the length, ideal for keeping isopod colonies and smaller invertebrates that prefer the extra floor space.
NOTE: as these are made to order, we plan to get these produced and dispatched within 10-15 working days but there is only two of us running the entire business and sometimes we get swamped!
When housing sensitive species, the quality of the habitat directly impacts the health and longevity of the inhabitant. Our bespoke builds are engineered to solve the common failures of mass-produced, flat-pack alternatives.
This section compares our UK-handmade builds against mass-produced alternatives to help you make an informed choice for your livestock.
Features EntoScapes Bespoke (Handmade) Standard Flat pack (Mass produced) Material Quality - 3mm Clear Cast Perspex Acrylic.
- Strong.
- Lightweight.
- Clearer than glass (>90% light transmission).
- 2mm thin plastic or styrene.
- Bendy.
- Unreliable.
- Becomes cloudy and warped over time.
Ventilation - Precision Drilled, Cross Flow Ventilation.
- Variety of Options to suit your exact needs.
- Pre-determined ventilation holes.
- Often insufficient.
Set-up time - Arrives assembled, cleaned and Polished (Ready to use straight out the box)
- Requires time-consuming fiddly set up putting the flat pack panels together, sometimes including rubber bands
Cleaning - Seamless interior (Easy wipe)
- Dirt and dust trapping joints.
- Absorbent rubber bands become mouldy and break.
- Absorbent, low quality acrylic is hard to clean satisfactorily.
Stackability - Reinforced, load-bearing design with non-slip rubber feet
- Structural risks if stacked on top of each other.
- Often uneven surface on top.
Visibility - 360° Seamless Clarity
- Visible seams and unsightly connection points.
- Clouding and discolouration common due to low quality absorbent plastic and poor ventilation.
Door System - Clear Hinge & Secure Latch System.
- Polycarbonate to prevent un-secured edges from warping, ensuring maximum security and longevity
- Friction-fit or simple tabs.
- Doors often fall inwards allowing critters to escape.
- Doors often warp over time
Durability - Majority of edges secured with strong, non-toxic acrylic-weld cement which prevents warping and fuses the panels together at an atomic level.
- Extremely strong, clear cast acrylic for high impact resistance.
- Non-porous and UV resistant.
- Prone to bowing, warping and yellowing.
- Total structural failure likely from small a small impact.
Bioactive ready? - Yes - Deep-base water-tight seal
- No - Will leak at every seam
- External Dimensions: 30 x 10 x 10cm
- Material: All crystal clear polished cast acrylic for great 360° viewing. Polycarbonate door for reduced warping.
- Drilled Air Holes: Ventilation on sides and and lid to provide perfect cross-ventilation. Also an option to swap for a large vent hole if you prefer a 3D printed vent or feeding apparatus.
- Access: Top opening hinged lid with a precision-fit acrylic latch to prevent escapes and provide easy access for maintenance and feeding.
- Barriers: Features a stationary barrier around the door covering each corner . This is to prevent warping and to avoid web breakage and disturbance if keeping spiders that like to web corners around a lid
- Extras: Non-slip silicone corner covers for safe and compact enclosures that can easily stack and still be aesthetically pleasing.
- Stoppers on the hinges of top opening door to prevent over-rotating the latches
- Ventilation: We offer two precision-drilled ventilation profiles. Our Standard Ventilation for this size is 2 rows on the sides. The Increased Ventilation is 4 rows and is specifically designed for critters that require more airflow and higher humidity.
- Hole Diameter: Choose between 1mm or 2mm ventilation holes based on your invertebrate's needs and personal preference.
- Bore Holes: We also offer the ability to drill larger bore holes for fitting in a 3D printed vent or feeding apparatus if you do not want our precision drilled lines of ventilation.
- Colours: Personalise and stylise your enclosure with a coloured acrylic background! Choose from something funky to fit your preferred colour palette, or choose a naturalistic colour to make enclosure decoration even more seamless
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Small Isopod Colonies: The perfect size for starter cultures or smaller species like Panda Kings or Rubber Duckies. The 30cm length allows for a precise moisture gradient in a compact footprint, ensuring your isopods have both a "wet" and "dry" zone.
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Terrestrial Spiderling Grow-Out: An excellent step-up for terrestrial tarantula slings that have outgrown their vials. It provides plenty of room for a shallow burrow and a hunting track, while the 3mm acrylic offers 360° clarity for monitoring health.
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Small Millipede Species: Ideally suited for smaller millipedes like Bumblebees or Scarlet Millipedes. Despite its slim profile, the top opening 10cm height ensures you can still provide a rich, nutritious substrate for burrowing and feeding.
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Young Scorpion Display: A secure and clear habitat for juvenile forest or desert scorpions. The elongated floor space encourages natural foraging behaviors while keeping the inhabitant easily visible for observation.
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"Nano" Beetle Habitats: A great choice for smaller beetle species or for displaying beautiful "Jewel Beetles." The horizontal orientation is perfect for active species that prefer to stay on the move.
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Laboratory & Research Micro-Arenas: Due to its uniform 10cm width, these are popular for side-by-side behavioural studies or "choice tests" in research settings, allowing for consistent conditions across multiple units.
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Desktop Nature Strips: A beautiful way to display a slice of nature on a desk or narrow windowsill. It’s the perfect size for a minimalist terrestrial landscape featuring low-growing mosses and interesting hardscape.
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More in depth info on shipping and returns can be found on the shipping and T&Cs, and FAQ page
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Our shipping rates are determined by the total weight of your cart at checkout.
The shipping bands are:
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0-1kg - £4.99
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1-2kg - £5.99
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2-10kg - £7.99
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10kg+ - £9.99
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Live orders and dry goods will be posted every TUESDAY. We will contact you if anything changes due to bad weather or delays.
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LIVE ORDERS- sent with Royal Mail Tracked 24 and usually arrive next day after dispatch
- DRY GOODS & ENCLOSURES- sent with Royal Mail Tracked 48 and usually arrive 2 working days after dispatch. We will contact you regarding a dispatch day for enclosure orders.
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