Quote Originally Posted by SludgeMunkey View Post
Have you tried a microfiber cloth or an artificial chamois type cloth? I use both instead of paper toweling. I find them to be superior and the added bonus of being machine washable and reusable is ideal for me. When washing, use a phosphate free laundry detergent, and rinse by hand once the machine cycle is done. Allow to air dry, and then they are ready for use! Additionally, these can both be easily sterilized by boiling and/or with hydrogen peroxide without destroying the integrity of the fibers.


As for coir, yes it often has a salt content to it, but in the case of frogs and toads I do not sweat the salt much. I have never observed crickets eating it, but then crickets do not live long here, they get devoured far too quickly to get any "cage time". LOL
The tropical soil . I worry more about the mold .

True, the little cricket beasts don't last long in the enclosure! Ha Ha !

I'm really putting the fabric through a tough test leaving in a experimental cricket bin !!!!

The micro fiber cloth did cross my mind. I was thinking it might be a little scratchy. ( you know how it can catch on things ) I even thought about micro fiber kitchen towels. Both $$ . That's how I came up with the idea of the fleece fabric ( very cheap !) - holds just as much water and it's actually softer /washable / does not fray etc. And, buying the fabric by the yard enabled me to cut it to the desired size. Plus it comes in a billion colors !!! MUST be washed thoroughly though to get the bad stuff out - ie seizing and dyes etc.

I viewed my crew a long time last night. They like it. The were lounging around , soaking up nice clean water and grabbing nice gut loaded crickets as they strolled by.
Very spoiled.

Lynn