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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Combat Advantage" data-source="post: 183503" data-attributes="member: 33095">Glad that they are sending you a replacement!  That's very good service. They will have long term repeat customers.Here's my favorite small setup that I copied from another thread. Difference is that she was a first timer and you are experienced. It is bigger than you need, but is an optional idea with the following benefits. This is not intended for some of our sellers or for a breeder with 200 slings. It's intended for typical pet slings.1.  Large top for easy access.2.  Large top provides excellent ventilation.3.  Flat sides make it an easy to clean viewable display enclosure.4.  Weight and base make it more stable and less likely to knock over.5.  Enough room to place a hygrometer if consistent humidity is a concern.6.  Space to avoid feeders if not hungry. My opinion is that this lowers potential stress."If you clean the container and decide to replace the bedding, use vinegar to wipe it down real well. Use a rag that has been washed and not used for furniture polish or anything else. Rinse thoroughly inside and out. Vinegar works good to get rid of most chemicals and mold. Smell the inside of the container. It's usually not an issue , but on the rare occasion some plastic containers have serious chemicals that can not be washed off. They all have plasticizers that are chemicals that make plastic flexible. If you can smell it, it's probably bad for Momo. If you can't smell it, I don't worry about it. Replace with a good one accordingly. It wouldn't hurt and might help. If so, glass is good, IF a screen escape proof top can be fastened. I've used rimmed fish bowls before. Round side, flat front with a flared lip opening. Cut a Piece of white "sheer" curtain material draped on top held in place with three rubber bands (or cord + rubber band).... because rubber bands will eventually break. You can buy a one foot piece of sheer at any fabric store. It's also what a bride's wedding veil is made of. This works very well and your Momo's hide place, bottle cap water dish..... You're doing the best that you can."Let me know if you want the rest of the post. It's covers the topic of considerations to avoiding stressful setup and environmental challenges. There's a point or two that some of us with experience raising exotics may not always consider and might benefit from.</blockquote>

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