{"product_id":"certified-triple-chamber-bat-house-black","title":"Three Chamber Bat House - Premium Black Cedar Bat Box (Black)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThree-Chamber Black Bat Habitat — Large-Capacity Roost for Cool Climates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from premium cedar and finished in black, this three-chamber habitat holds up to 200 bats. The dark finish draws in daytime heat and holds it through the night, which is what a large colony needs in a region with cool evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.readmore-section {\n  margin-top: 10px;\n}\n.readmore-content {\n  max-height: 100px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  transition: max-height 0.5s ease;\n}\n.readmore-toggle {\n  display: none;\n}\n.readmore-toggle:checked ~ .readmore-content {\n  max-height: 2000px;\n}\n.readmore-label {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin-top: 10px;\n  color: #000;\n  border: 1px solid #ccc;\n  padding: 6px 12px;\n  border-radius: 5px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: all 0.3s ease;\n}\n.readmore-label:hover {\n  background: #000;\n  color: #fff;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"readmore-section\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"readmore-toggle\" id=\"readmore11\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"readmore-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree chambers, up to 200 bats.\u003c\/strong\u003e A colony this size needs depth and choice. Three graduated chambers let bats move between warmer and cooler crevices through the day rather than crowding a single space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the black finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Black absorbs solar heat and releases it slowly after sundown. In cooler regions and at elevation, that retained warmth is often the difference between a roost bats adopt and one they pass over. If your summers run hot, choose the natural cedar finish instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRough-sawn throughout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every interior face is grooved so bats can climb and hang securely. A smooth interior is the single most common reason a habitat stays empty — bats cannot grip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid cedar resists rot without chemical treatment and greys down over the seasons. Ventilation slots stop the chambers from overheating in peak summer and keep them dry year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonest about timing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bats scout new roosts in spring and are deliberate about it. Some habitats fill in the first season, others take two. Mounting height, sun exposure and distance to water matter more than anything else you control — all three are covered below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation-certified, built to last.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives fully assembled with mounting hardware and the Bat Conservation International siting guide. No expertise required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"readmore-label\" for=\"readmore11\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wy-mounting\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting your bat house\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–20 ft above the ground — about 15 ft is the usual target. 10 ft is the minimum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirection:\u003c\/strong\u003e facing south or south-east, for 6–8 hours of direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount to:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pole, or high on a wall or barn. \u003cstrong\u003eNever the trunk of a shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep branches, wires and other predator perches 20–25 ft away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e within about a quarter mile of a stream, pond or lake if you can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePole length is not mounting height.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pole needs to be 16 ft or longer, because roughly 3 ft of it goes in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull instructions are in the Bat Conservation International guide included with your bat house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WildYard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39681913552977,"sku":"EB-BB-001","price":159.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/0447\/2339\/files\/wy-certified-triple-chamber-bat-house-black.webp?v=1791910493","url":"https:\/\/www.bigbatbox.com\/products\/certified-triple-chamber-bat-house-black","provider":"Big Bat Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}