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Zilla Critter Cage, 5.5 Gallon
Description
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This terrarium is the top choice for reptile and small animal enthusiasts, and for good reason! The sliding top screen adds extra strength and makes it a breeze to access your pet. Plus, it's designed with safety in mind, with an escape-resistant mesh that locks securely into place. Your critter's comfort and health are also taken care of thanks to a recessed hanging space for water bottles, and wiring ports to keep heater cords neat and tidy. And best of all, this cage is proudly made in the USA!
- - Sliding screen cover makes it easy-peasy to access your pet
- - Escape-resistant mesh top keeps your critter safe from harm
- - Recessed space inside the terrarium is perfect for hanging water bottles or drippers
- - Wiring ports make it easy to keep heater cords organized
- - Proudly made in the USA!
- - Lockable screen top adds extra security for your peace of mind
This product can expose you to Styrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications
| SKU | 220043 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Zilla |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Item Dimensions
| Volume | 5.5 GAL |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.19 IN |
| Height | 10.5 IN |
| Width | 8.38 IN |
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Angela B
5 years ago
Love it! It is the perfect size for my growing tarantula! I also got one for m...
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Rusting after 2 weeks.
Meli S
5 years ago
After only 2 weeks the screen top is rusting. My tank humifity is kept high and ...
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Great terrarium by Zilla
pscanlan
Yes, I recommend this product.
PERFECT
Apee
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great enclosure for Trantulas
SHAWNSMITH
Yes, I recommend this product.
Extra Glue
Cassidyt
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great for Budding Herpetologist or Baby Snake
Broom62
Yes, I recommend this product.
Rusting after 2 weeks.
Meli S
No, I do not recommend this product.
Great T enclosure
SHAWNSMITH
No, I do not recommend this product.
Heat-Trapping, Travel friendly tank
Andres R
Yes, I recommend this product.
Questions
Can I use a heater that attaches to the bottom of the 5.5 gal critter cage? It says it can’t be used on plastic. What material is this made of?
- It is made of glass and you could easily put an under cage heater. I have used it for a snake and a toad no problems. It is a great little size and very sturdy.
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will this work for Russian tortise? I will be getting a large cave for it that may not fit and maybe the creature would feel crushed or too spaced
- I would say this would be too small. I had one hermit crab in it and I didn't feel he had enough room.
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Would this be good for a Vietnamese Centipede?
- I would say yes. I keep tarantulas in this size, one thing I would be concerned about, is making sure they cannot reach the screen top. Centipedes can chomp through a lot, wouldn’t want an escapee.
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What would be good for a banded water snake? In gallons, please (I can't find anything).
- Being semi-aquatic, water snakes can get about 3-5 ft long and should be housed in nothing smaller than a 20L by adulthood. If the snake is still young, you can start with a 10G and then upgrade to the 20L.
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Would this tank be good to use temporarily as a home to 2 female mice or rats?
- We would actually recommend taking a look at our sister company Kaytee for this purpose!
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Is this watertight to hold 5 gallons of water?
- We do not recommend using our Critter Cages with any amount of water.
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could i get this for a leopard gecko?
- No. Even for juveniles this would be too small. Leopard geckos need temperature gradients and hides that reflect those specific fluctuations, plus "clutter" to feel safe and secure since they are prey animals, so really with everything they require a 20 gallon long is the minimum housing requirement that can accommodate all of this. A lot of people are learning that a 40 gallon is a more appropriate size for adults though, so I'd say a 20 long is the bare bones minimum, but would look into a 40 gallon front opening tank for an adult :).
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Would this be good for a baby hognose snake?
- Hi there! Yes, but we would suggest going to a 10 Gallon because it will last a little longer and still be small enough for the hognose to feel secure.
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Would this be too big for an L5 Chinese praying mantis?
- We'd suggest something larger as that mantis will grow much larger than that terrarium. A small Zilla Fresh Air Screen Habitat with a lot of vines and plants would be excellent!
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What is cage be good for 2 forest snails
- Hi there! Yes, this would work great!
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