--- product_id: 326431188 title: "Exo Terra Cricket Pen, Black, Large" brand: "exo terra" price: "R1278" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/326431188-exo-terra-cricket-pen-black-large store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Includes moisture-retaining water tray 30x20.5x19.5 cm compact footprint Durable high-quality black plastic Exo Terra Cricket Pen, Black, Large **Brand:** exo terra **Price:** R1278 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦗 Keep your crickets contained, your gecko happy, and your setup sleek! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Exo Terra Cricket Pen, Black, Large by exo terra - **How much does it cost?** R1278 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/326431188-exo-terra-cricket-pen-black-large) ## Best For - exo terra enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted exo terra brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Spacious yet compact:** Large size fits up to 50 adult crickets without bulk - • **Premium build quality:** Thicker plastic and sleek black finish for lasting durability - • **Stable, removable tubes:** Square tubes stay put when lid is removed for hassle-free feeding - • **All-in-one cricket care kit:** Comes with food & water bowls designed for all cricket sizes - • **Escape-proof dispensing system:** Innovative flapper door prevents cricket escapes effortlessly ## Overview The Exo Terra Cricket Pen is a premium, large-capacity cricket habitat and dispenser featuring a unique flapper door system to prevent escapes, removable square tubes for easy feeding, and included cricket food and water trays with moisture retention. Its durable black plastic design and compact footprint make it the go-to choice for reptile enthusiasts seeking neat, efficient cricket care. ## Description Product Description The Exo Terra cricket pen is ideal for housing, keeping and dispensing live crickets. Crickets prefer dark spaces and will readily crawl into the tubes which provide hiding places for them, making it easy to use the tubes as dispensing tools. The tubes remain in position when the lid is removed, allowing easy access and less chance of cricket escape. Measures. 30 cm length by 20.5 cm width by 19.5 cm height. Set Contains: Each order comes with 1 x Exo Terra Cricket Pen, Large Review: I own various sizes of Lee's Kricket Keepers and they don't even come close to the quality of this Exo Terra Cricket Pen. Both have the same identical removable ventilated lids with one major exception. Lee's feeder tubes slide into the TOP sides of the LID rather then the body of the Keeper / Pen like Exo's does. A BIG minus when removing the entire top off and handling three items / parts. Exo's tubes stay put, inside, leaving any Hobo cricks remaining inside the tube(s) with no way to escape. Another BIG difference between the two styles are the "Cricket (tubes) dispensers themselves, Lee's are round while the Exo's is square, which makes the EXO'S more stable all the way around and keeps pressure on the trays at their "bottoms" from moving out of place. Here are the BIG differences though: Lee's has these "Lame" round flaps that (suppose) to cover the tube opening when pulled out and almost all of the time they (the flaps) fall off! The Exo Terra Cricket Pen has a drop down "Flapper door" built into the the inside of the pen's sides NOT IN THE LID (like Lee's) that will never fail. Simply slide the tube out of the Exo Terra Cricket Pen and the flapper drops down very fast and automatically to prevent escapes and easily reopens when the tubes are reinserted. The Exo Includes both a cricket food tray, and a water tray, both with tapered steps for even the smallest "Pinheads" to scale, the "Lee's" does not provide any Gut Loading trays. EXO also included a black sponge to retain moisture in the water tray. Each tray slides in neatly on the opposite ends of the pen held in place by the (inserted) square tubes that keep the trays from sliding around. The trays can easily be removed for refilling and cleaning. A very nice touch! At the time of this review both where eligible for "Prime" with the Exo costing ONLY 22 CENTS MORE than the Lee's, it's easily worth even a few dollars more! Also the Exo has a nice shinny Black top cover and is manufactured with a thicker, higher quality plastic, than the Lee's. I'm going to purchase the Large Exo Cricket Pen next. P.S. I removed the sponge from the water tray and fill it with Fluker's Cricket Quencher Review: I needed to house and dispense live crickets to my gecko. The Cricket Pen does both very well. I am on my first batch of 40 crickets and after a week, everyone is healthy and no one has escaped. The large pen is appropriate for 50 adult or 100 small crickets. I have had a small Cricket Pen for months. It showed itself to be durable, but too small. Unless you enjoy a couple trips a week to the pet shop, I would go with the large size. ## Features - Complete cricket care kit - Removable, well-ventilated lid - Easy cricket dispenser - Includes cricket food and water bowl - Makes cricket feeding neat and tidy ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0073KOGOG | | Additional Features | Dispenser tubes | | Best Sellers Rank | #38,105 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #76 in Terrariums | | Brand Name | Exo Terra | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (3,372) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00015561222877 | | Included Components | cricket food and water bowl | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 21L x 30W x 19.5H centimeters | | Item Shape | Rectangular | | Item Weight | 0.73 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Rolf C Hagen UK Ltd | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | PT2287 | | Product Style | Classic | | Specific Uses For Product | Behavior | | Tank Volume | 3 Gallons | | Target Species | Cricket | | UPC | 015561222877 015561223409 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Vivarium Type | Terrarium | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Exo Terra - **Material:** Plastic - **Product dimensions:** 21L x 30W x 19.5H centimeters - **Special features:** Dispenser tubes - **Tank volume:** 3 Gallons ## Images ![Exo Terra Cricket Pen, Black, Large - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bFKyRLXxL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***K on 22 June 2012* I own various sizes of Lee's Kricket Keepers and they don't even come close to the quality of this Exo Terra Cricket Pen. Both have the same identical removable ventilated lids with one major exception. Lee's feeder tubes slide into the TOP sides of the LID rather then the body of the Keeper / Pen like Exo's does. A BIG minus when removing the entire top off and handling three items / parts. Exo's tubes stay put, inside, leaving any Hobo cricks remaining inside the tube(s) with no way to escape. Another BIG difference between the two styles are the "Cricket (tubes) dispensers themselves, Lee's are round while the Exo's is square, which makes the EXO'S more stable all the way around and keeps pressure on the trays at their "bottoms" from moving out of place. Here are the BIG differences though: Lee's has these "Lame" round flaps that (suppose) to cover the tube opening when pulled out and almost all of the time they (the flaps) fall off! The Exo Terra Cricket Pen has a drop down "Flapper door" built into the the inside of the pen's sides NOT IN THE LID (like Lee's) that will never fail. Simply slide the tube out of the Exo Terra Cricket Pen and the flapper drops down very fast and automatically to prevent escapes and easily reopens when the tubes are reinserted. The Exo Includes both a cricket food tray, and a water tray, both with tapered steps for even the smallest "Pinheads" to scale, the "Lee's" does not provide any Gut Loading trays. EXO also included a black sponge to retain moisture in the water tray. Each tray slides in neatly on the opposite ends of the pen held in place by the (inserted) square tubes that keep the trays from sliding around. The trays can easily be removed for refilling and cleaning. A very nice touch! At the time of this review both where eligible for "Prime" with the Exo costing ONLY 22 CENTS MORE than the Lee's, it's easily worth even a few dollars more! Also the Exo has a nice shinny Black top cover and is manufactured with a thicker, higher quality plastic, than the Lee's. I'm going to purchase the Large Exo Cricket Pen next. P.S. I removed the sponge from the water tray and fill it with Fluker's Cricket Quencher ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***L on 14 November 2014* I needed to house and dispense live crickets to my gecko. The Cricket Pen does both very well. I am on my first batch of 40 crickets and after a week, everyone is healthy and no one has escaped. The large pen is appropriate for 50 adult or 100 small crickets. I have had a small Cricket Pen for months. It showed itself to be durable, but too small. Unless you enjoy a couple trips a week to the pet shop, I would go with the large size. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by W***S on 7 December 2018* Se aprecia bien lo único que no me gustó es el tamaño, de resto un excelente producto ## Frequently Bought Together - Exo Terra Cricket Pen Size: Large (12" x 8" x 7.6") - Fluker's Orange Cube Complete Cricket Diet, Gut Load Food for Feeder Insects and Live Crickets, Provides Vitamins, Minerals, and Hydration, 12 oz - Fluker's Cricket Quencher Calcium Fortified, Easy to Use Gel Formula, 8 oz --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/326431188-exo-terra-cricket-pen-black-large](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/326431188-exo-terra-cricket-pen-black-large) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*