That size crate should be fine for him but since he is such an escape atrist I would sorry about the structure of that crate. It doesn't seem that sturdy at all, and the price worries me even more about the quality of the crate, gosh you can't even find an old, dented, rusty crate that size for that price.

Since you don't how he'd re-act I think you'd be better off getting a drop pin one (one that has drop pins to hold the corners in place... it can still fold up if you remove the pins). They are more sturdy then just the fold & store ones. Or the plastic ones like Pem. Corgi mentioned.

I *think* it is Dr Foster & Smith that offers escape proof crates, and if remember right they are resonably priced & shipping was even free or at least no extra charge for oversized, over-weight items.


Midwest offers a wide selection of crates, I have one myself (and a couple midwest ferret cages). http://www.midwesthomes4pets.com/

As far as getting him used to it, yes it is best to slowly adjust him to the crate. Start off by keeping him in there for only 5-15 minutes at a time, but frequently. Feed him his meals in the crate if he seems nervous about it, it will help ease him into it better. ALWAYS make the crate a happy, fun, safe place to be, NEVER use the crate for punishment of any kind.
Slowly increase the amount of time you leave him in the crate.
NEVER let him out of the crate if he is whinning, acting wild & crazy, etc... Make sure he is quiet & calm, even if it is only for 15 seconds or so.