Glass Jar for Juvenile Centipede

[Poffypoffa]

I am considering acquiring a 3” juvenile Scolopendra sp. White Leg as a first centipede. I’ve searched the forums and intend to keep it largely dry with a water dish. I also understand that the first, second and third rules of centipede keeping is “escape proof”.

I’m considering a jar like this and wonder if I’m on the right track. I would ventilate the lid, and it’s around 7.5” in diameter and 15” high. Figure 5-6” of sub leaves plenty of height to make escape impossible, and I can grow it to perhaps 5 inches before a transfer to something bigger (maybe a 5 gallon version). Wondering if I’m on the right track.

I’d love to use a T Cribs enclosure like the 8” hexagon but I have not found a lot in the forums concerning whether a ‘pede could lift the magnetic lid—seems impossible to me but everyone says they’re extremely strong.

 

[Wolfram1]

i wouldn't use this, because ventilation would likely be bad, no airflow

 

[Poffypoffa]

i wouldn't use this, because ventilation would likely be bad, no airflow

Thank you. I guess the question is, if I ventilate the top, and it’s a dry setup, will it matter as much? I wasn’t sure. I did see others say they use jars like this.

 

[Wolfram1]

well yea, if you get the waterings just right it might work, but to me it's too risky

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Scolopendra are not Ts, but i wouldn't skimp on the ventilation, that's how people get problems with mycosis etc.

 

[Poffypoffa]

OK, I appreciate your thoughts on this, thank you very much. I will continue brainstorming.

 

[Shiverz]

Ditch the jar. Get a cheap soldering iron kit off Amazon. Then you can use basically any plastic tub, deli cup, etc, that's high enough to prevent escape. Melt as many ventilation holes as necessary. I've done this for all my specimens and it works well.

 

[Ratmosphere]

^or if you need to save some money, you can use a lighter and a needle to make numerous small air holes.

 

[Brewser]

Another Option ... may be 'Recycled' Clear Plastic Food Jars.
They come in all sizes & shapes, and are easy to Pierce holes into. Save $$$ as well.
Most Importantly, Keep Critters Safely.
Enjoy,

 

[Charliemum]

Another Option ... may be 'Recycled' Clear Plastic Food Jars.
They come in all sizes & shapes, and are easy to Pierce or holes into. Save $$$ as well.
Most Importantly, Keep Critters Safely.
Enjoy,

Can buy new ones dirt cheap on amazon I got 3 6lt plastic jars for about £10 , use em for Tegenaria they are real tall too no way your cent is getting to the top.

 

[Poffypoffa]

I ended up using an 8x8x12 glass enclosure with a stamped metal top—working great so far.

 

[fcat]

Does it have a front opening door? Ain't pretty but she'll flow

If it's one of those Creature Catacombs with no front door...

 

[Poffypoffa]

Does it have a front opening door? Ain't pretty but she'll flow

If it's one of those Creature Catacombs with no front door...

Only a locking screen on top, no front door. It's the Barbarous Growth one from Amazon. The centipede is 3" long at the moment and there's 8" to the top of the enclosure, so I should get a bit of time out of it.