well its time to switch from fiberglass screen to metal!!!

codykrr · 11-03-2009, 07:59 PM

haha. well like the title says i am going to have to switch over! i currently have been using plastic coated fiberglass window screen as vents in all my micheal cube setups. well not no more! i went to check on my Ts a bit ago and this is what i found!

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these are only my pokies that are doing it..the first pic is my P. ornata's lid and the second is the lid from my P. regalis's enclosure.

they seem to like chewing on it!

JimM · 11-03-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by codykrr

they seem to like chewing on it!

You've ruled out heat vision then?

codykrr · 11-03-2009, 08:02 PM

yes. but maybe they have super acidic webbing!

dougle · 11-03-2009, 08:04 PM

Man , the power of Ts are so under estimated , I wouldnt want to be its prey ,no wonder they can rip through the toughest bug out there

codykrr · 11-03-2009, 08:06 PM

also note. on the second pic(my regalis's lid) she has tried to get the top right corner loose as well!

bholmes · 11-03-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JimM

You've ruled out heat vision then?

hahahaha

I have always used metal, I was afraid of waking up with my P. Irminia on my face lol

Mattyb · 11-03-2009, 08:10 PM

Yeah, I'd switch to metal as well.

codykrr · 11-03-2009, 08:28 PM

so how many of you all have had this happen? and is there any reason to why they may be doing this?

**Nerri1029** · 11-03-2009, 08:37 PM

Before you do PLEASE read this thread:

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/show...ht=can+openers

WARPIG · 11-03-2009, 08:43 PM

I switched from plastic to metal two weeks ago. IME its not the T's chewing through the screen but crix.

Yesterday I saw a crix run up the corkbark and start chewing its way out.

I have most of my screens converted now.

PIG-

codykrr · 11-03-2009, 09:12 PM

holy crap!(no pun intended) thats just crazy!

Nerri, so what did you end up doing?

so far its just my two pokies doing all the chewing. and there not going to be in these enclosures for too long but in the mean time i need to figure something out. given some though im not sure i want to switch to metal screen because of the potential for it stabbing my Ts.

i may try t start misting from the top so my Ts may be discouraged from even getting near the screen in the first place.

billopelma · 11-03-2009, 09:29 PM

I usually use drilled holes but was thinking of trying what is sold as 'dog proof' screen, obviously made to resist dog scratching damage. Feels more like it's fiberglass than metal but it has a very heavy coating of urethane, pretty tough and resilient stuff. Looks like the coating cuts down on the % of opening a bit but like the soldered/galvi stuff TKG recommends would serve to cover the intersections that on non coated mesh that can snag claws. I've seen a couple legs left hanging on screen...

Bill

Smitty78 · 11-04-2009, 12:16 AM

I would suggest melting holes with a soldering iron http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053. You can get them at Home Depot for $18. Once you get good with it, you will be able to produce really clean looking holes.

Teal · 11-04-2009, 01:41 AM

I just drill holes... though a few of mine had little screens in the lids... but I've never seen any of the Ts get near 'em.

Fonjo · 11-04-2009, 07:56 PM

I have to agree with the hole suggestions. Yeah it can take time to get the amount of holes you need for good ventilation, but at least your Ts won't be gnawing their way out. I have drilled several arboreal enclosures up, I usually use some medium sized holes with lots of small holes clustered around them.

11-03-2009, 07:59 PM	#1
codykrr Arachnoprince Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: marshfield ,missouri Posts: 1,978	well its time to switch from fiberglass screen to metal!!! haha. well like the title says i am going to have to switch over! i currently have been using plastic coated fiberglass window screen as vents in all my micheal cube setups. well not no more! i went to check on my Ts a bit ago and this is what i found! these are only my pokies that are doing it..the first pic is my P. ornata's lid and the second is the lid from my P. regalis's enclosure. they seem to like chewing on it! __________________ Cody Kerr my pics:here "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." -Albert Einstein

11-03-2009, 08:02 PM	#3
codykrr Arachnoprince Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: marshfield ,missouri Posts: 1,978	yes. but maybe they have super acidic webbing! __________________ Cody Kerr my pics:here "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." -Albert Einstein

11-03-2009, 08:04 PM	#4
dougle Arachnosquire Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha Posts: 111	dougle Man , the power of Ts are so under estimated , I wouldnt want to be its prey ,no wonder they can rip through the toughest bug out there

11-03-2009, 08:06 PM	#5
codykrr Arachnoprince Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: marshfield ,missouri Posts: 1,978	also note. on the second pic(my regalis's lid) she has tried to get the top right corner loose as well! __________________ Cody Kerr my pics:here "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." -Albert Einstein

11-03-2009, 08:28 PM	#8
codykrr Arachnoprince Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: marshfield ,missouri Posts: 1,978	so how many of you all have had this happen? and is there any reason to why they may be doing this? __________________ Cody Kerr my pics:here "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." -Albert Einstein

11-03-2009, 08:37 PM	#9
Nerri1029 Chief Cook n Bottlewasher Arachnomoderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY - VT - CAN border Posts: 1,605 My Mood:	Before you do PLEASE read this thread: http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/show...ht=can+openers __________________ "Show me, show me, show me how you do that trick The one that makes me scream" she said "The one that makes me laugh" she said. And threw her arms around my neck "Show me how you do it And I promise you I promise that I'll run away with you..."

11-03-2009, 08:43 PM	#10
WARPIG Notorious P.I.G. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jersey City NJ Posts: 688	I switched from plastic to metal two weeks ago. IME its not the T's chewing through the screen but crix. Yesterday I saw a crix run up the corkbark and start chewing its way out. I have most of my screens converted now. PIG-

11-03-2009, 09:12 PM	#11
codykrr Arachnoprince Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: marshfield ,missouri Posts: 1,978	holy crap!(no pun intended) thats just crazy! Nerri, so what did you end up doing? so far its just my two pokies doing all the chewing. and there not going to be in these enclosures for too long but in the mean time i need to figure something out. given some though im not sure i want to switch to metal screen because of the potential for it stabbing my Ts. i may try t start misting from the top so my Ts may be discouraged from even getting near the screen in the first place. __________________ Cody Kerr my pics:here "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." -Albert Einstein

11-03-2009, 09:29 PM	#12
billopelma Arachnobaron Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ma usa Posts: 459	I usually use drilled holes but was thinking of trying what is sold as 'dog proof' screen, obviously made to resist dog scratching damage. Feels more like it's fiberglass than metal but it has a very heavy coating of urethane, pretty tough and resilient stuff. Looks like the coating cuts down on the % of opening a bit but like the soldered/galvi stuff TKG recommends would serve to cover the intersections that on non coated mesh that can snag claws. I've seen a couple legs left hanging on screen... Bill

11-04-2009, 12:16 AM	#13
Smitty78 Arachnofreak Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 142	I would suggest melting holes with a soldering iron http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053. You can get them at Home Depot for $18. Once you get good with it, you will be able to produce really clean looking holes. __________________ Reviews: Click Here Bred and awaiting sacks: P. regalis, P. ornata, P. fasciata. P. antinous, P. fortis, H. maculata, N. colortavillosus, P. cambridgei, H. lividum

11-04-2009, 07:56 PM	#15
Fonjo Arachnopeon Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 9	I have to agree with the hole suggestions. Yeah it can take time to get the amount of holes you need for good ventilation, but at least your Ts won't be gnawing their way out. I have drilled several arboreal enclosures up, I usually use some medium sized holes with lots of small holes clustered around them.

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