SlingMama
Arachnopeon
- Joined
- Feb 25, 2019
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What size Amec box would you recommend for a 3/4 inch sling? Also, where did you get the little air holes in the sides?You don't need that many enclosures to raise a sling from 0.5" to 3.0"; three should be sufficient. The less rehousing you do, the less stress you place on your spider and the less money you spend. For my 5 NW terrestrials, I went from 2"x2"x3" Amec boxes to 4"x4"x5" Amec boxs to large Kritter Keepers (14"x9"x10"). I've had my spiders for 18 months now. After their next molt, I'll need to move them to larger enclosures.
I happen to like the Amec boxes, particularly because they're transparent rather than translucent. The lids are also easier to remove than the deli lids so you don't disturbe your spiders as much when feeding. The plastic is brittle, but I've only cracked one box while drilling holes and that was from the center punch, not the drill (I center punch the plastic before drilling to assure accurate hole location). If the lids become lose, a piece of scotch tape along the lip will snug up the fit. However, if you're on a budget or you have dozens of slings, deli cups are probably the way to go.
I get my Amec boxes from the Container Store. I've got one nearby so I save on shipping.
Below are a few shots of my GBB rehousing. Within a week, the new enclosures were completely webbed up and looked far less pristine.
Small and large Amec boxes:
Large Kritter Keeper: