Sling enclosures

[Jennifer Duncan]

So here are my containers for the two slings that are coming tomorrow. I bought some balsa wood material at the craft store and was thinking about making a hole in the top of and making a cork of the balsa wood. I'm nervous about removing the entire lid to feed. I'm wondering if this would be escape proof or isf anyone has tried this?

 

[Jennifer Duncan]

 

[AceTRetreat]

That looks like a 32 ounce deli container ... without knowing what kind of slings you are getting I would say it would be most secure with the standard lid not altered in any way. I have used them and not lost anyone or had anyone escape while tending to them. Then again .... most of my slings in this size containers are for me burrowing or just move into their hide. Hope this helps you!

 

[Jennifer Duncan]

Thanks. The corks seem to be pretty secure. I'm getting a Cyriopagopus sp. Sumatra and P. Murinus

 

[Jennifer Duncan]

 

[Therasoid]

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If memory serves correctly, similar enclosures, were posted a couple years ago on another forum. The OP never did give feedback on how well they performed.
My question is, do you plan on using the hole for doing enclosure maintenance? Centered would give equal access for this task, IMO.

 

[Jennifer Duncan]

I plan on using it to drop their food in and to mist them. It makes me a bit nervous to think about taking the entire top off every time.

 

[Therasoid]

Lol! I know that feeling all too well. [emoji4]
Its the main reason I use these for arboreal slings. These are 4"X7-1/2" and serves as home until they are about 2-1/2" to 3" in size. Easy to make and does minimal, if any, web damage.

 

[Jennifer Duncan]

Nice....so far my enclosures are holding up well

 

[Jennifer Duncan]

Nice....so far my enclosures are holding up well

I'm so upset!!! My enclosures have some kind of mold.. I'm rehousing my Sumatran tiger tonight in a kritter keeper with new substrate....the Obt Hillsborough so I'm more worried about rehousing him I did replace of cover with mesh so he can get dried out

 

[MatthewM1]

Your substrate is far too moist. Also some vent holes around the sides should help. Mold itself generally isn't harmful to T's though, just unpleasant for the keeper to look at. You can introduce microfauna like isopods and springtails to help keep it under control.