What specific enclosure dimension is paramount to prevent fatal trauma in adult *B. boehmei*?
Answer
Enclosures must be wider than they are tall.
Because a fall can rupture the abdomen, enclosures must be wider than they are tall, providing a short distance for any accidental slip.
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