Mesh lids

[x_raphael_xx]

Hi all

Came down to find Emberthe b.hamorri dangling from a single claw from the exoterra mesh.
I've released her and she luckily doesn't seem to be the worse for wear, but of course immeditely started climbing again.
Does anyone have a link for someone in the UK who switches out the mesh on exoterra lids?

 

[Ditch crawler]

Hi all

Came down to find Emberthe b.hamorri dangling from a single claw from the exoterra mesh.
I've released her and she luckily doesn't seem to be the worse for wear, but of course immeditely started climbing again.
Does anyone have a link for someone in the UK who switches out the mesh on exoterra lids?

I bought some plexiglas from eBay, they cut it to size then I drilled some holes and stuck it in with a hot melt glue gun, the seller was marlin-plastics, I sent them a message with the sizes and they did a custom listing for me.

 

[octanejunkie]

Exo Terra screen lid mod

Trying this out for my larger arboreals starting with a nano tall It's 4.5mm open weave stainless wire cloth from Amazon. I cut it to size with tin snips and shoved it into the channel on the kid similarly to how the original lid is made. I got glued it in just to be safe. We shall see how it...

tarantulaforum.com

 

[Konstantin]

Hi
I change mine myself.
As suggested acrylic sheet cut to size from Ebay.Pick closest size from listing and request cutting it to size.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-XT-Acrylic-PLEXIGLAS-Perspex-Acrylic-Sheet-Material-Panel-Cut-to-Size-/112389315549?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Sizes.
Exo terra nano tall - 161mm x 169mm
Exo terra 30cm cube - 267mm x 261mm
Exo terra 45x45x30Hcm- 410mm x 416mm
Black silicone and its just rip mesh out and fit the sheet.I use soldering iron for the holes.
Another option is this metal sheet cut to same sizes but works fir dry species only as too many holes.

The Mesh Company 3mm Hole Perforated Stainless Steel Sheet | 5mm Pitch 1mm Thick | eBay UK

Explore the versatility and robust quality of The Mesh Company's Perforated Stainless Steel Sheet, meticulously crafted to meet diverse project demands. Whether for large-scale industrial applications or precise architectural accents, these sheets are designed for both functionality and...

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Use this brand silicone as no additives in it.

HA6 Silicone Sealant - RTV Marine Aquarium Safe Fish Tank Salt Water Seal | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for HA6 Silicone Sealant - RTV Marine Aquarium Safe Fish Tank Salt Water Seal at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

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Regards Konstantin

 

[x_raphael_xx]

Thanks all. Bf picked up an acrylic sheet from B&Q (yay for staff discount) gunna cut it and attempt to fit it myself.
Will post the results!

 

[x_raphael_xx]

Sent bf out into the rain to cut up the acrylic today. Im away next week and was worried she’d get stuck again while I was away.
Mind eased.

 

[m0lsx]

The following link is a page advising on how to drill Acrylic & is on a website for a company who sell Acrylic sheets.

https://www.theplasticpeople.co.uk/blog/how-to-drill-acrylic/

Now, there are a few steps you need to take to ensure your acrylic is ready to be drilled. By following this advice, you are less likely to cause damage to or break your acrylic sheet during the drilling process.

Do not use a brand-new drill bit: It may sound slightly counterproductive, but you want to ensure your drill bit has been worn down slightly before use on plastic. You can do this by drilling a few holes into a scrap piece of wood or aluminium. Brand new drill bits are too sharp to cut plastic, and so the teeth may tear at and crack your acrylic.

Once you have decided where to drill on the acrylic, you should mark the area with masking tape, so you do not drill directly onto the plastic. By applying masking tape, you create an extra layer of resistance that will help prevent the drill bit and teeth from tearing at your material.