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P. metallica's new enclosure

Therasoid

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Nice enclosure.
Did you purchase that enclosure? Reason I ask is the dust bath containers I buy look very similar. They measure 5"X5"X7", might have to save them for future slings. Save money and keep them out a landfills. [emoji1]
 

tcrave

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Nice enclosure.
Did you purchase that enclosure? Reason I ask is the dust bath containers I buy look very similar. They measure 5"X5"X7", might have to save them for future slings. Save money and keep them out a landfills. [emoji1]
i bought the container from walmart. they have two sizes. and i just put the screen vents in
 

Denny Dee

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Love the enclosure. Very inexpensive way to go and fully functional. The vents can be purchased from a variety of suppliers out there for all the DIY keepers.
 

tcrave

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the vent size are 1'' I have been putting all screen vents in my plastic tub containers much easier and better ventilation
 

Poec54

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Nice job. Is there a water bowl in there? It's much better than misting, which can make a cage too moist.

With screw-on lids you have to be careful their legs don't get caught in them.

BTW, at this point it looks like a female.
 

tcrave

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Nice job. Is there a water bowl in there? It's much better than misting, which can make a cage too moist.

With screw-on lids you have to be careful their legs don't get caught in them.

BTW, at this point it looks like a female.
there is a small bottle cap temporarly im trying to come up with a small dish that i can suction cup to the side to elevate the dish, I really suck at vent sexting but the more i look and compare the better im getting its a slow learning process for me. i posted the vent pic in hopes you would give it a shot ;) and ty
 

tcrave

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All of my water bowls are disposable, as feces and boluses frequently end up in them. Pretty gross.
at the local reptile show here there is a booth that sells removable cups from a holder that has suction cups to the sides. i was thinking of trying something like that. the ones at the show were just to big
 

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