Exo Terra Breeding Box
The Exo Terra Breeding Box is a compact, stackable and cost-efficient portable quarantine solution prized for secure lids and clear walls that make short-term isolation and observation simple. It holds a best-in-class position for small-scale quarantine because it balances affordability and escape resistance better than mesh-based options, though it offers less volume and humidity control than larger faunariums or acrylic enclosures like the HerpCult unit.
Crystal-clear view
Pancake-stackable
Crystal-clear view
Pancake-stackable
Review Summary
"Users appreciate the Exo Terra Breeding Box for its clear plastic, stackable design and reliable ventilation, making it convenient for breeding and temporary housing; some report the lid can be fiddly and very small species may escape through vents. Overall buyers find it durable and practical for repeated use."
Humidity-friendly hide
Clear rigid plastic body for easy visual monitoring of insects.
Humidity-friendly hide
Clear rigid plastic body for easy visual monitoring of insects.
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
The Exo Terra Breeding Box is a compact, stackable and cost-efficient portable quarantine solution prized for secure lids and clear walls that make short-term isolation and observation simple. It holds a best-in-class position for small-scale quarantine because it balances affordability and escape resistance better than mesh-based options, though it offers less volume and humidity control than larger faunariums or acrylic enclosures like the HerpCult unit.
Crystal-clear view
Pancake-stackable
Humidity-friendly hide
Clear rigid plastic body for easy visual monitoring of insects.
Snap-fit ventilated lid provides secure containment and airflow.
Crystal-clear view
Pancake-stackable
Humidity-friendly hide
Clear rigid plastic body for easy visual monitoring of insects.
Snap-fit ventilated lid provides secure containment and airflow.
Exo Terra Faunarium
The Exo Terra Faunarium is a versatile, mid‑sized portable quarantine container designed for longer-term observation and mixed-specimen staging, offering greater internal volume and modular features than the Breeding Box. It outperforms simple plastic boxes on airflow and accessibility while remaining more affordable and lighter than premium acrylic enclosures, though it sacrifices the superior airtight/humidity retention of a HerpCult acrylic unit and the lab-grade ventilation of a BugDorm mesh cage.
Tall arboreal space
Front-access door
Tall arboreal space
Front-access door
Review Summary
"The Exo Terra Faunarium is praised for its excellent visibility and compact, secure design suited to small invertebrates, though long-term keepers note humidity control and ventilation can be imperfect for certain species. Most users find it a solid, attractive quarantine/display option but not ideal for all husbandry needs."
Treehouse vibes
Durable plastic terrarium suitable for arachnids and small insects.
Treehouse vibes
Durable plastic terrarium suitable for arachnids and small insects.
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
The Exo Terra Faunarium is a versatile, mid‑sized portable quarantine container designed for longer-term observation and mixed-specimen staging, offering greater internal volume and modular features than the Breeding Box. It outperforms simple plastic boxes on airflow and accessibility while remaining more affordable and lighter than premium acrylic enclosures, though it sacrifices the superior airtight/humidity retention of a HerpCult acrylic unit and the lab-grade ventilation of a BugDorm mesh cage.
Tall arboreal space
Front-access door
Treehouse vibes
Durable plastic terrarium suitable for arachnids and small insects.
Integrated ventilation panels reduce humidity buildup while maintaining containment.
Tall arboreal space
Front-access door
Treehouse vibes
Durable plastic terrarium suitable for arachnids and small insects.
Integrated ventilation panels reduce humidity buildup while maintaining containment.
HerpCult Acrylic Enclosure 6x6x6 Top Opening
The HerpCult Acrylic Enclosure 6x6x6 Top Opening is a premium, rigid quarantine solution that excels at biosecurity, cleaning, and humidity retention—making it ideal for valuable or delicate specimens. Its solid acrylic construction and secure top access set it apart technically from budget plastic faunariums and mesh cages by offering better escape-proofing and environmental control, though it carries a higher price tag compared with Exo Terra and Zilla consumer options.
Peekaboo clarity
Top-access hatch
Peekaboo clarity
Top-access hatch
Review Summary
"HerpCult's 6x6x6 acrylic top-opening enclosure is consistently rated highly for its sturdy, easy-to-clean construction and tight-sealing top access that simplifies handling and quarantine; a few buyers mention higher cost and occasional condensation in humid setups. Overall it's viewed as a premium, long-lasting quarantine option."
Secure latch
Thick clear acrylic construction resists scratching and provides excellent visibility.
Secure latch
Thick clear acrylic construction resists scratching and provides excellent visibility.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The HerpCult Acrylic Enclosure 6x6x6 Top Opening is a premium, rigid quarantine solution that excels at biosecurity, cleaning, and humidity retention—making it ideal for valuable or delicate specimens. Its solid acrylic construction and secure top access set it apart technically from budget plastic faunariums and mesh cages by offering better escape-proofing and environmental control, though it carries a higher price tag compared with Exo Terra and Zilla consumer options.
Peekaboo clarity
Top-access hatch
Secure latch
Thick clear acrylic construction resists scratching and provides excellent visibility.
Top-opening design allows secure, easy access without disturbing occupants.
Peekaboo clarity
Top-access hatch
Secure latch
Thick clear acrylic construction resists scratching and provides excellent visibility.
Top-opening design allows secure, easy access without disturbing occupants.
$60-120 CAD
Zilla Micro Habitat Arboreal
The Zilla Micro Habitat Arboreal is a tall, vertically oriented portable container optimized for climbing insects and arboreal quarantine where height matters more than footprint. It provides a financially attractive option for hobbyists who need vertical space and simple ventilation; however, it is less airtight than acrylic boxes for humidity-sensitive quarantines and not as breathable or scalable for mass rearing as the BugDorm mesh system.
Vertical climbing space
Mesh airflow
Vertical climbing space
Mesh airflow
Review Summary
"The Zilla Micro Habitat Arboreal is appreciated for its low cost and suitability for short-term housing of tiny arboreal critters, but many long-term users criticize the thin plastic, less secure lid, and limited ventilation for ongoing use. It's seen as a budget, temporary solution rather than a durable quarantine container."
Tiny treehouse
Tall, narrow profile designed for climbing insects and arboreal species.
Tiny treehouse
Tall, narrow profile designed for climbing insects and arboreal species.
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
The Zilla Micro Habitat Arboreal is a tall, vertically oriented portable container optimized for climbing insects and arboreal quarantine where height matters more than footprint. It provides a financially attractive option for hobbyists who need vertical space and simple ventilation; however, it is less airtight than acrylic boxes for humidity-sensitive quarantines and not as breathable or scalable for mass rearing as the BugDorm mesh system.
Vertical climbing space
Mesh airflow
Tiny treehouse
Tall, narrow profile designed for climbing insects and arboreal species.
Multiple ventilation panels ensure good air exchange for delicate specimens.
Vertical climbing space
Mesh airflow
Tiny treehouse
Tall, narrow profile designed for climbing insects and arboreal species.
Multiple ventilation panels ensure good air exchange for delicate specimens.
BugDorm-2120 Insect Rearing Cage
The BugDorm-2120 Insect Rearing Cage is a lab-grade, mesh-sided portable quarantine and rearing cage prized for exceptional airflow, modularity and cost efficiency when handling large numbers of insects. It is market-leading for research and mass-rearing applications because it maximizes ventilation and observation at low cost, though its mesh construction makes it less suited to tiny escape-prone species or humidity-dependent quarantines compared with solid-walled exo terra or acrylic enclosures.
Ultra-fine mesh
Fold-flat storage
Ultra-fine mesh
Fold-flat storage
Review Summary
"The BugDorm-2120 insect rearing cage is widely used and valued for excellent airflow, visibility, and suitability for research or repeated rearing cycles, although some users report zipper and mesh wear over extended heavy use. Overall it earns strong marks for practicality and durability in regular insect husbandry."
Pop-up bug hotel
Fine nylon mesh walls provide excellent ventilation while preventing escapes.
Pop-up bug hotel
Fine nylon mesh walls provide excellent ventilation while preventing escapes.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Increased Safety & Security
The BugDorm-2120 Insect Rearing Cage is a lab-grade, mesh-sided portable quarantine and rearing cage prized for exceptional airflow, modularity and cost efficiency when handling large numbers of insects. It is market-leading for research and mass-rearing applications because it maximizes ventilation and observation at low cost, though its mesh construction makes it less suited to tiny escape-prone species or humidity-dependent quarantines compared with solid-walled exo terra or acrylic enclosures.
Ultra-fine mesh
Fold-flat storage
Pop-up bug hotel
Fine nylon mesh walls provide excellent ventilation while preventing escapes.
Lightweight, collapsible frame and zippered access for portability and secure handling.
Ultra-fine mesh
Fold-flat storage
Pop-up bug hotel
Fine nylon mesh walls provide excellent ventilation while preventing escapes.
Lightweight, collapsible frame and zippered access for portability and secure handling.
$50-100 CAD