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How big should my dragon be prior to offering adult male dubia (I don't know dragons age but is NOT an adult) I've got way too many adult male dubia so I'd would ld like to use them but don't want to put my beardie at any risk Thanks for your thoughts!

CooperDragon, thank you for this helpful "breakdown" on how the heat projector works. Sounds like it really needs to be mounted high to keep it from being just a spot heater Cant remember if you mentioned trying it with a thermostat? Also, curious to know how quick you feel the heat projector...

Thanks for your take so far! Look forward to any updates! Thanks CooperDragon!

CooperDragon, thank you for the update! Do hope Bob is okay! Look forward to hearing your review, so please do post it! Thank you, CooperDragon for remembering our heat projector conversation! Midwestmom

Taterbug, great post! Thank you for directing me here (from the gutloading topic) I'm kind of excited about trying this. In all honesty, I kind of like my dubias and I think they will have a happier short life as a feeder insect in a set up like the one you are using- I can't wait to give this...

Taterbug, Thank you for your great information... I really would love to know more about how you keep your insects in a soil mix? What do you use for a soil mix? I think you use a glass enclosure for your insects (dubia?) if I remember right... could I use a plastic tub with a soil bedding? I...

I'd love to hear what gut loading means to you Who do you gut load How do you gut load Are there specific gut loading commercial products you use and like? I'm set to receive another 1000 1/2 inch dubia. I think I'd like to try really fortifying/gut loading a weeks worth of roaches at a time...

Anyone have hands on experience with a Mega-Ray heat projector? I am trying to avoid a CHE I am posting this in this forum because I think it has more viewers, but I am looking to provide supplemental heat to a small gecko terrarium (12x12x18). Can I use a heat projector with a thermostat? Do I...

Yes, CooperDragon, please do let me/boards know what you think of your heat projector! What kind of fixture will you use? Will you use a stand? I'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts once you have a chance to try it out! Thank you again for suggesting this product Midwestmom

Taterbug, thanks for your thoughts on a heat mat- makes sense- we'd have a warm wall and that's it... not a good solution. Have you used a heat projector? Would love to hear some first hand comments on this product- sure sounds promising! thanks! midwestmom

CooperDragon, have you used/tried this product? midwestmom

CooperDragon, thanks for the reply! I contacted them to get their thoughts on our situation/needs. Sounds a lot safer for everyone! I'll let you know what I find out Miswestmom

We will be getting a young gargoyle gecko once we get our set-up ready. Keeping the little guy in a basement room off of our furnace room. When the furnace runs more frequently, the room is a warm mid 70's. When the furnace doesn't run as often (weather warms up keeping it's use down) it can...

We have been using this deal we found on Amazon and have been *very* happy with how long we can keep greens fresh. It has closable vents (I leave vent on for greens) and holes in bottom to allow for moisture to drain but any moisture is caught in a second sealed bottom. We're feeding a baby, so...

Cooper dragon, thanks for the suggestion! How hot does this mat get? Can you explain further why you like to use a cooling rack? So does your set up go: roach enclosure, heat mat then cooling rack? GoBigGuy, good question! Cooper Dragon, what are you using? I'm planning to use a plastic bin by...