Quote Originally Posted by kueluck View Post
Hmmmm, that would give me plenty of time for research & setup. You Temptress you!!

Gail, They are simple, simple, simple to keep !
Imis are adorable---up all day - busy as little bees !
I'm sitting in my kitchen - I can hear them calling and calling from the basement !

The most challenging part of taking care of them ----is they will escape---- if give any split second to do so.
I have posted 2 horror stories - with happy endings - thank goodness ! I never go in their tank with out taking inventory. They hitch rides on the doors! I could swear they wait for the opportunity

They do need some space ( height !)---- they love to climb.
An enclosure should be a minimum of 18" high ( not including substrate)
I have mine in an * 18 x 18 wide x 24 high exo terra ( screen on top replaced with glass- easy ! ) just rip out the screen and silicone the glass into the frame (there is a thread with instructions / and photos here on FF somewhere )
4 imitators are kept in this size enclosure; they use every speck of space !

I believe pet smart has them for * 109.00 $
3 bags of ABG 25.00
I have plenty of poly screening and substrate barrier ( happy to share) ( I use screen and quilting poly )
I use small gravel instead of hydro on the very bottom-it goes on sale at pet smart
I drill my tanks 25.00 ( so worth it )
glass for the top 20.00 ( I buy real cheap plastic frames w/ glass at michaels, and use the glass. It's perfect-- no UV protection !)
frogs free

plus plants -- EASY !!! we could bring you cuttings ! Heath has the most !!!! Like a nursery
I'm hoping Bill can make it ! We could twist his arm for some cuttings. He has great plants !
They can and should remain in a QT set-up for a while - mostly so you can get to know them and their sweet little habits !!!

Oh.. of course .....food ...... FF culture supplies

You could do a vertical conversion ? You want a door that can close quickly and safely !

Amazon.com: Exo Terra Glass Terrarium Small/Tall, 18 x 18 x 24 Inches: Pet Supplies

food for thought keep me posted