15 x 10 x 10cm Small Terrestrial Critter Keeper Enclosure - Isopods etc
The professional choice for juvenile terrestrial species. Handmade in the UK from 3mm clear-cast acrylic, the Mini Critter Keeper offers a high-clarity, secure environment for smaller invertebrates.
Its compact footprint makes it an ideal solution for keepers with growing collections, providing a premium alternative to plastic tubs for those who want to observe their animals in a crystal-clear, display-quality habitat.
This is the mini version of our Critter Keeper, which is designed for smaller inverts like juvenile dwarf tarantulas and scorpions. This size is also ideal for smaller isopod species like Cubaris 'White Shark' that don't need as much 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: 15 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 back, door 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
- 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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Isopod Starter Cultures: The perfect volume for establishing new cultures of designer isopods like Rubber Duckies or Thai Spikies. The 15cm length allows for a concentrated moisture gradient, helping small numbers of isopods find each other and breed successfully.
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Juvenile Terrestrial Tarantulas: An excellent "grow-out" enclosure for juvenile tarantulas that have outgrown their vials. It provides enough floor space for a shallow burrow and a hunting area without being so large that the spider struggles to find its prey.
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Small Scorpion Species: Ideally suited for smaller adult scorpions or juveniles of larger species. The 3mm rigid acrylic and secure latches ensure that even the most determined escape artists stay safely contained.
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Miniature Millipedes: Perfect for small millipede species that do not require vast horizontal runs. The water-tight base ensures you can maintain the damp, rich substrate levels these detritivores need to thrive.
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Nursery for Snail Hatchlings: A secure, easy-to-clean environment for raising small groups of land snail hatchlings. The polished acrylic surfaces make it easy to wipe away trails and monitor growth from every angle.
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Feeding Arena: Due to its compact size and 360-degree visibility, this is a favourite for use as a temporary feeding arena for larger invertebrates, allowing for stress-free observation of feeding responses.
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Quarantine for Small Arrivals: A high-visibility "welcome home" for new, small additions to your collection, ensuring they are healthy and eating well before they move into a larger permanent setup.
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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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