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Escape-Proof Glazed Ceramic Live Feeder Dish
Escape-Proof Glazed Ceramic Live Feeder Dish
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Keep live feeder insects securely contained and out of your substrate with a heavy-duty, tip-proof feeding dish engineered to support stress-free foraging and clean vivarium maintenance. Featuring a specialized inward-curved perimeter rim, this feeder prevents active prey—such as mealworms, dubia roach nymphs, and superworms—from climbing over the edges and escaping into your enclosure.
Loose feeder insects often burrow into bioactive drainage layers, perish in damp bedding, or harass resting animals after dark. The ultra-smooth, high-fired ceramic surface eliminates traction, keeping live, vitamin-dusted prey safely contained in plain sight so your pet can hunt naturally without ingesting loose substrate.
Key Husbandry & Welfare Benefits
- Escape-Resistant Inward Lip: The smooth, rounded upper rim arches inward to create an insurmountable barrier that turns climbing worms and roaches back into the bowl.
- Zero-Traction Glazed Finish: Non-porous, high-fired ceramic leaves insects with zero surface grip, rendering escape attempts virtually impossible.
- Heavy, Tip-Resistant Base: Solid, weighted ceramic construction prevents active foragers, burrowing skinks, or heavy-bodied lizards from knocking the dish over.
- Hygienic & Dishwasher-Safe: The non-porous glaze resists supplement buildup and bacterial growth, wiping clean under warm water or running through standard dishwasher cycles.
- Versatile Profile Options: Available in classic round profiles for open terrarium floors, as well as space-saving right-angle corner wedges that sit flush against enclosure walls.
Specifications & Sizing Guide
| Model / Size | Imperial Dimensions | Metric Dimensions | Shape Profile |
| Small Round (Trumpet) | 2.75" Dia. × 0.78" H | 7 cm Dia. × 2 cm H | Circular |
| Medium Round | 3.93" Dia. × 1.18" H | 10 cm Dia. × 3 cm H | Circular |
| Large Round | 5.11" Dia. × 1.53" H | 13 cm Dia. × 3.9 cm H | Circular |
| Medium Corner Wedge | 2.75" Sides × 0.80" H | 7 cm Sides × 2 cm H | 90° Right Angle |
| Large Corner Wedge | 3.93" Sides × 1.18" H | 10 cm Sides × 3 cm H | 90° Right Angle |
Keeper Care & Setup Tips
- Supplement Retention: Add your calcium or multivitamin powder directly into the dish before adding insects; the slick glazed surface keeps powders concentrated on the feeders rather than lost in bedding.
- Space Maximization: Position the right-angle corner models flush into a front or rear vivarium corner to free up open basking space and unobstructed running corridors.
- Daily Sanitization: Empty any leftover feeder casings daily. Wash with warm water or place on the top rack of your dishwasher to prevent bacteria and residue buildup.
