well my A. purpurea is about to arrive and i'm so excited about it's color and rarity that i forgot to make its new home. should i just punch a lot of pin holes on the top, or should i go along the sides of the deli container as well? is there even a thing as too much?
what does "well ventilated" mean for an avic sling?
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I did both. I have several holes in the lid and several down the sides. I placed the holes on the side opposite each other to allow for cross-ventilation. That's what everyone seemed to recommend on similar posts for Avic. versicolor. I'm not sure about Avic. purpurea.
well i just bent my safety pin trying to push a hole thru the side of a deli container, lol.
asked mom if her b/f had a sodering iron i could use....she seems to be under the impression sodering irons only connect things, but havent i read that people use them also to put holes thru plastic?
asked mom if her b/f had a sodering iron i could use....she seems to be under the impression sodering irons only connect things, but havent i read that people use them also to put holes thru plastic?
Hi Chuck,
Soldering irons are GREAT for melting holes into platic and even plexiglass.
I used one to make my Avic enclosure and had absolutely no problems at all. It gets a bit smelly, so you may want to do it in a well-ventilated area.
As for ventilation, I soldered holes all over the backside of my Avic's enclosure, the top, and then 2 rows on the top parts of the side and 1 row on the bottom of the sides. :? (did that just sound confusing?) I left the front alone, but altogether I must have soldered around 100 holes in an enclosure where the base is 8" square and 18" tall.
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Soldering irons are GREAT for melting holes into platic and even plexiglass.
I used one to make my Avic enclosure and had absolutely no problems at all. It gets a bit smelly, so you may want to do it in a well-ventilated area. As for ventilation, I soldered holes all over the backside of my Avic's enclosure, the top, and then 2 rows on the top parts of the side and 1 row on the bottom of the sides. :? (did that just sound confusing?) I left the front alone, but altogether I must have soldered around 100 holes in an enclosure where the base is 8" square and 18" tall.
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Wendy
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if you dont want to get melted plastic on your iron take a long nail put it through a piece of wood and hold the nail over a propane tourch.
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If you have a drill with a very small bit, try that. Good luck with your new T.
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Yes... and be aware that a 1/2" sling can fit through a 1/8" hole... I found that out the hard wayZoo Keeper said:
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"Well ventilated" should mean that the substrate does not remain excessively damp. Many new keepers, especially of arboreal species, overestimate the level of humidity required. Stagnant air is the enemy - not only because of excess moisture, but because of the pests - both fauna and flora - that dampness facilitates. Err on the side of caution. I recommend a gentle misting of the enclosure - never spraying at the spider, preferably on the opposite side and so that the substrate gets dampened - but the substrate should dry sufficiently within a day.
Cross ventilation is preferable than just having "holes" in the top, but each type of enclosure presents its own problems. Drilled, hot knife cut, melted with a soldering iron; whatever. Just ensure that there is sufficient ventilation without providing any means of escape. Cheers, Michael
Cross ventilation is preferable than just having "holes" in the top, but each type of enclosure presents its own problems. Drilled, hot knife cut, melted with a soldering iron; whatever. Just ensure that there is sufficient ventilation without providing any means of escape. Cheers, Michael
how long can it survive in its shipping container? a film container with four holes, and cotton. i cant get the tools till later tonight, will she be ok?
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how about if i put a safety pin over the oven, would that be like using a nail and blowtorch?
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how about if i put a safety pin over the oven, would that be like using a nail and blowtorch?
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chuck said:
It should be just fine over night in the shipping container. If you want to use a pin, I would recommend holding the pin or a small nail in a pair of needle nose pliars and heating the pin only over a gas flame of some sort (gas stove, barbeque lighter etc.) just don't try to do too much at a time. Allow enough time for the pliars to remain cool soi you don not burn yourself.
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You could also get a pinning vise (it's actually a really small drill) from a hobby store. The bits are a bit expensive, but they are incredibly small.
What size container would be ideal for .5" slings? I was thinking about getting some of these: 8.5 oz. FreshDate Tall Food Storage 3-1/8" x 4-1/4" x 2-1/8 from here: http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=178&PRODID=66160
What size container would be ideal for .5" slings? I was thinking about getting some of these: 8.5 oz. FreshDate Tall Food Storage 3-1/8" x 4-1/4" x 2-1/8 from here: http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=178&PRODID=66160
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For a 0.5" legspan Avic I would recommend a minimum of a 50 dram vial and a maximum of a 32 oz. deli cup. (Click for more info).DracosBana said:
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That particular container is 2-1/8 high - the last number is the height. It is not oriented for an arboreal spider.DracosBana said:
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This: 710 ml. Modular Square 4-1/4" sq. x 4-3/4" h should be good then right? The container store is close by my job, so they would be the most convenient place for me to go.
http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=178&PRODID=67307
At what size should the slings be rehoused?
http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=178&PRODID=67307
At what size should the slings be rehoused?