My Improved Arachnobox Enclosures

[NoS]

I made a post before about these enclosures I was having made, and asked everyone for their advice. Most of the responses had to do with ventilation.
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After much debate and design improvements we opted for this new set up. I am extremely happy with these and things have worked out well.

These are simple boxes, and what I love most is that they do not take any attention away from the inside set up as well as the Ts themselves. The wierd shine and scrached look are just from the flash. All of them are very clean.

The Bamboo is working out well. Mosy of the Ts have adopted them as their hides.

I have also started using a food dish that Superworms and crickets can not crawl out of. At first I was worried that the Ts would not use them but I was wrong. They are working out very well. The Ts can sense the vibration and come out to pick the feeders right out of the dish. This cuts down on the feeders getting away and hiding, or the superworms from diging down and disapearing.

All in all they all seem to be settling in very well. They come out and explore and eat and even hang out on the cork bark.

I will be building a book case style shelf with sliding shelves next. Also the aboreal boxes are in the works as well. The shelf I am using now is not the straightest and as you can see in the bamboo pic it is stained from past use.
What I am shooting for is a display set up sort of like what this guy has here...

Thanks for looking.
Rob-

 

[manville]

very nice setups and tarantulas~~~~~

 

[KJE]

Those are really nice! How much does it cost to make them? Looks like you could stack them if necessary. I do think I would have added more air holes all the way around every side, though. I would love to have something like that. I think it looks more organized.

 

[CreepyCrawly]

Those look excellent! Great job. What kind of cup is it that the bugs can not get out of? I would love to put something like that to use in my new spider cubes.

 

[misfitsfiend]

Awsome setup you have going!

 

[Beardo]

Killer set-up Rob!

 

[ink_scorpion]

Those are really nice! How much does it cost to make them? Looks like you could stack them if necessary. I do think I would have added more air holes all the way around every side, though. I would love to have something like that. I think it looks more organized.

I too am interested in the manufacturer and the price. Could you post some info on who is making them and how much they cost? You can even send me a PM if you like.

Also, how you've arranged the inside of the enclosures looks really cool. :worship: Most Excellent :worship:

 

[GotBack]

nice enclosures. what type of substrate do you use?

 

[NoS]

Thanks for the comments. I have been working towards this idea for some time now. J&J Plastic designs is the name of the guys who built these. They are a small company, based here in Kentucky. They fill many orders which include all sorts of set ups. I brought this idea to them and they had no trouble with it. The only thing is that since they are small you must be patient with them, for they can only do so much. They are great guys though and build set ups for snakes and show displays as well. I will send them a link to this page and ask them if he minds if I post his phone number. They do not have a web site, but hopefully they will let me make one for them soon.

The ventilation is more then sufficient. Humidity and airflow was tested and even Michael Jacobi was consulted as to the design.

The little dishes were bought at Walmart. I tried to find them on their site but no luck. They were like .63 cents a piece and are made of clear plastic. They are a tad over 1.5" deep. They are made by a company called Gessner and they are called "Condiment Cups". Here is their site even though there is not much on there. http://www.gessnerproducts.com/
You should be able to find them at Wallmart in the dish/Condiment aisle.
I really do recommend these to everyone. I even use them for my scorpions and they do very well. What started me on these is because I think that Superworms are the absolute best feeders... in my opinion. The only problem was that they would burrow and get away. Now since I have been using these dishes I have had no problems.

The prices on these are around $35 a peice. They measure 12x12x12. You could stack them them but I would not recommend it. I use organic peat moss and I do not wet it down at all. I use cork bark after cleaning them and fake large plant leaves that provide shade and coverage to help the Ts feel more comfortable. Since I have put them in I have noticed an attitude change from being in their Kritter Keepers. They do not seem to be as nervous or skittish, or as defensive. They come out a lot more, to explore or search for food or what ever it is they do.
Once again thanks and all comments are welcome.
Rob-

 

[GQ.]

Excellent setup and great post! I now have a couple more things on my to buy list. Thanks for sharing all your photos.

-G

 

[ScorpZion]

will you build and sell?

hey man great setups will you build and sell for a price mang? ive tried with horrible results lol if you are interested in making some i will deff pay you to do so email me @ dusklust@yahoo.com ohkay read intire post i must lol :wall: well if they have time to make one or two will they and do they ship to eat coast? :drool:

 

[Dephiax]

nice set-up, pretty cool they actually accept the bamboo as a hiding place My compliments!!