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Now, Im positive a centipde could escape a sterilite storage container, but how about a rubbermaid?
I doubt that. I keep all 5 of my pedes in sterlite containers, and they couldnt escape if their lives depended on it. Plus, each container is at LEAST twice the length of each pede.tyrel said:Now, Im positive a centipde could escape a sterilite storage container, but how about a rubbermaid?
Really? I thought that sterilite lids were kinda flimsy. I use one for my vinnegaroon, just because it's quieter to open. I'm not sure I would trust a Big pede in one.Scorp guy said:I doubt that. I keep all 5 of my pedes in sterlite containers, and they couldnt escape if their lives depended on it. Plus, each container is at LEAST twice the length of each pede.
I doubt that, really. My two 6 and 7" yellowlegs are in them, and the containers have locking lids on them, tell me how it could escape? they cant. They snap on, and are just as fine and dandy as rubbermaid. Like i said, i keep all 18 (soon to be 22 by the end of the week ) in sterlite containers, never had a single escape, and they lock easy, and the lids are easy to make holes for ventalation.cacoseraph said:unless you stack something on the lid or take other measures a centipede can for sure escape from a sterilite.
a S. polymorpha escaped on my brother and iirc there have been a few ppl on here
the lids don't lock in grooves, there is a seperate kind of locking tab. i suspect the cents wedge their head under and work any leverage they can get until they've pushed themselves thru
i think jars and jugs are even more secure than rubbermaid, but i use both
what is there to doubt? the centipede escaped.Scorp guy said:I doubt that, really. My two 6 and 7" yellowlegs are in them, and the containers have locking lids on them, tell me how it could escape? they cant. They snap on, and are just as fine and dandy as rubbermaid. Like i said, i keep all 18 (soon to be 22 by the end of the week ) in sterlite containers, never had a single escape, and they lock easy, and the lids are easy to make holes for ventalation.
i have used glass jars, but prefer plastic onesSpike said:Since i will be getting my first pede soon this thread intrests me as well. When you say jars do you mean like glass jars with the metal lids? (ex. pickle jar)If so how do you drill holes on the lid if not what do you have?
http://venomlist.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1850ShadowSpectrum said:I would think a plastic jar, such as http://www.aspenweaver.com/geocache/geocache_build/part_jar.jpg so you can drill/melt ventilation holes.
<edit>Caco, my birthday is coming up so I'll be getting some money and I want to buy my first pedes. Could you show me what you keep yours in? I know "jars and jugs" but could you supply a picture? Or explain.
no, as long as they can burrow down they will do well with relatively little floor spaceSpike said:They dont need more floor space?
I guess you dont read, do you. I have never had a centipede escape, period. Like i said, there is no way, if kept right, a centipede could escape from a sterlite container. NO, IT CAN-NOT wedge its head in between the gap, there is no real gap, and it would definately die trying, if it could, that is. They lock into small grooves, and lock just fine. I dont see what the huge debate is, they work fine, and until one of my 18 tarantulas, or 5 centipedes escape form there, ill stick with them.what is there to doubt? the centipede escaped.
If you read what Wade said, you'll see he says he doesn't use the Sterlites for pedes because they don't snap down. He said the clear carbonite restaurant food storage containers that you can buy at specialty stores are what he thinks are great, NOT the Sterlites, but they are expensive and hard to find.Scorp guy said:also, did you read what wade said:
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i see. I use sterlites,because they are $2.50 for the ones i use, and for my bigger t's like my 6" parahybana, they are only about $5.00 or less, and they snap into a groove under the lid. So far, i've had no escapees, and they stack well and are easy to store.ShadowSpectrum said:If you read what Wade said, you'll see he says he doesn't use the Sterlites for pedes because they don't snap down. He said the clear carbonite restaurant food storage containers that you can buy at specialty stores are what he thinks are great, NOT the Sterlites, but they are expensive and hard to find.
I'm not saying they are good or not, I was just pointing out that you misinterpreted Wade's comment.Scorp guy said:i see. I use sterlites,because they are $2.50 for the ones i use, and for my bigger t's like my 6" parahybana, they are only about $5.00 or less, and they snap into a groove under the lid. So far, i've had no escapees, and they stack well and are easy to store.
dGr8-1 said:Hello everyone.
I'm currently new to this hobby and is seriously considering of getting a centipede.
How would a "Pet Home" or "Kritter Keeper" do for centipedes?
Hope to hear from you guys.