Amac box question

Manny · Oct 6, 2015

Hello all, I use amac boxes for everything. The only downside I see is having to remove the whole top
when feeding, watering, or cleaning. I was wondering if anyone has an experience with creating a large
vent hole and using it as an "access door." In this instance, the whole top wouldn't have to be removed and I also wouldn't have to shake their world up. Any ideas on what to use as a plug for this sort of
hole. Thank you

le-thomas · Oct 6, 2015

Vukmir13 said:
Hello all, I use amac boxes for everything. The only downside I see is having to remove the whole top
when feeding, watering, or cleaning. I was wondering if anyone has an experience with creating a large
vent hole and using it as an "access door." In this instance, the whole top wouldn't have to be removed and I also wouldn't have to shake their world up. Any ideas on what to use as a plug for this sort of
hole. Thank you

Ear plug, a sponge, maleable putty, foam, are al viable options. Make sure that the end that goes out is wide enough that it cannot fall in/is bent in a way that prevents it from falling.

I've had some success making holes that are large enough to shove a mealworm through without being large enough for the spider to escape, but I usually just take the lid off at this point.

sdsnybny · Oct 6, 2015

Yes actually seen it done on an inverted deli cup. You can use clean reusable silicone ear plugs (not foam) like they use for industry or firearms shooting.
A couple of holes for feeding/watering strategically placed should do the trick.

http://www.gradysoutdoors.com/prodimages/2797-DEFAULT-l.jpg

Manny · Oct 6, 2015

Ear plugs makes sense, thank you

MikeC · Oct 7, 2015

I've debated about using a cork from a wine bottle as a stopper.
Seems like it would work pretty well.

pyro fiend · Oct 10, 2015

PTX said:
I've debated about using a cork from a wine bottle as a stopper.
Seems like it would work pretty well.

A lady here does that cant remember who..

I myself use a hole that i burn..pretty small but big enough for venting small slings AND to shove my blunt needle through for watering, as for food i love droping it in from the top you have better access to it if its uneaten imo

viper69 · Oct 11, 2015

I use these boxes for Avics- invert the container!

For the few terrestrials I put in these, I don't worry about their silk, they will make more as wanted

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