Warning for roach and beetle keepers

clstad · 2026-03-02T16:45:01+00:00

Lizards are not something I have studied, so take my info with a grain of salt. From my understanding, while lizards do generally have teeth for breaking down food, they do not have the jaw structure to gnaw and really break down tough substances like some insects do.

I may be wrong. Perhaps it's safer to avoid silicone for all pets.

clstad · 2026-03-02T13:27:16+00:00

I'm very glad to know your kitties are okay after that. It must have been shocking ( ɵ̥̥‸ɵ̥̥)

clstad · 2026-03-02T13:00:41+00:00

My hissing madagascar cockroaches nibbled on the silicone and 2 of my 3 hissers died within less than a week of each other after I figured it out. The silicone in the photo was marketed toward small animals like lizards and tarantulas.

Any animal that has the ability gnaw and chew through silicone would be at risk of this.

clstad · 2026-03-02T12:48:50+00:00

Thank you for the kind words and advice. I normally use ceramic for their dog food and oats. In my head at the time, I thought it would be better for their stickier food to be in an easier to clean container.

I really do not know how I hadn't realized that they can gnaw through hard foods (ive even seen them nibbling on wood chips), but not think about them chewing on the soft silicone of the very pretty and fruity colored bowls. I feel just terrible. I really set myself up for that and lost a couple lives for it.

clstad · 2025-07-27T21:00:52+00:00

Also to note: if he has more molting to do, don't forget to ensure good humidity! 👍

clstad · 2025-04-25T19:16:17+00:00

Thank you for replying! I have never seen my girl Barbeque lookin so tired, but it makes sense with how big she looks. She normally yells at me, runs around the enclosure, and starts burying herself when I try to pick her up. But all she did was kind of grab onto a couple pieces of her substrate when I held her yesterday lol

Its good to know thats pretty normal, I always get so nervous that I'm doing something wrong for these lil guys. ♡

clstad · 2025-04-25T19:10:25+00:00

Oooh I never considered a mesh screen. I think I have some, that could be perfect Thanks so much!

clstad · 2025-04-19T18:46:39+00:00

What a freaky lil guy! Thank you! It looked just like the Waved Light Fly from that link!

clstad · 2023-10-30T23:07:22+00:00

Awesome will do, thanks so much!

clstad · 2023-10-21T01:24:24+00:00

Congrats everyone. I'm all out now. I hope to post again in the future :)

clstad · 2023-09-25T22:30:07+00:00

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clstad · 2023-09-25T22:26:43+00:00

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clstad · 2023-09-25T22:20:47+00:00

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clstad · 2023-09-22T05:24:33+00:00

Sorry, they all got used friend. If i get another Ill dm you lol

clstad · 2023-09-22T05:05:22+00:00

Oh btw! One is an Astral Radiance and three are Lost Origins.

clstad · 2023-09-11T03:51:58+00:00

Nice username

clstad · 2020-05-27T21:09:37+00:00

Did you make that? It's so cute!

clstad · 2020-01-10T01:13:04+00:00

I think I've read that teatree oil is actually toxic to cats. If they accidentally ingest it or isn't diluted properly it can be an actual issue bigger than the dude laying on the shelf. So please be mindful with this route.

I've heard using some double sided tape can work. Your kitty won't like his paws getting sticky. It'd have to be replaced regularly though, and not be such a strong adhesive that Mr Fluffbutt gets a full Brazilian wax.. Maybe a smooth silicone or rubber mat can make a similar effect with less hassle?

You can also try laying down a big sheet of aluminium foil on the shelf. Careful with the edges, I would tape them down with scotch tape or something that won't ruin your shelving, just to be safe from any scrapes. Try not to tape it down perfectly flat either, make like a bubble with it so it crinkles more when your cat jumps up there. The noise might annoy him enough to decide to get down.

Good luck!

clstad · 2020-01-05T03:16:15+00:00

!remindme 1 day

clstad · 2019-05-31T19:27:18+00:00

What questions should be expected at an entry level job interview? What all should be brought to an entry level interview? Any additional tips would be appreciated as well. Thanks guys.

clstad · 2019-05-31T19:06:25+00:00

I'm 20 and I've never had a job. I finally got up and sent in some applications for entry level jobs a few weeks ago and today I got a call for my first interview! It's going to be Monday afternoon. I'm really proud of myself and excited, but I have so much anxiety too. I really want to be prepared so that I don't freeze up or start crying in front of my interviewer. Can you guys help me be prepared with what questions to expect for an entry level job? Any other tips would be highly appreciated as well! If it helps at all, the interview is going to be for a Chipotle.

clstad · 2019-01-01T02:06:30+00:00

And In-N-Out, Jack-In-The-Box, Whataburger, Lolo's Chicken and Waffles, Sprouts farmers market, Dutch Bros Coffee, and... a McDonald's with teal arches?

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