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I'm not sure if this is worth posting, but it can't hurt.
I've got a few Tarantula Crib enclosures that have magnetic doors/lids that aggressively snap into place, and require more force to open than I prefer. I've found a little tweak to make them a little more manageable.
For the lid on our large 14" x 10" x 8" large cuboid, I slipped a couple thin magnets in between the extra strong magnets in the front corners of the lid. This gives just enough play to make dealing with the lid more manageable, but doesn't actually compromise the security of the lid - it's still held down plenty tight. It also creates a very thin but continuous unbroken line of extea ventilation right at the front of the enclosure which I like.
The size of the magnets I'm using for this
Set in place, lid open
Lid secured with magnet spacer
I've also used these same magnets for my 6" x 6" x 9" enclosure with the front sliding door. In this case I actually just attach the magnets to the outside of the door magnets, which creates a little stopper that keeps the slider door from closing completely. My jumping spiders do not have the strength to open this door with or without magnets.
Door open, magnets on outside of door, over existing magnets
Door closed with magnets acting as stoppers.
I have no clue if anyone else will find this useful but I do know I'm happy to no longer be fighting against violent snap action with overkill magnet strength on these particular enclosure lids/doors
I've got a few Tarantula Crib enclosures that have magnetic doors/lids that aggressively snap into place, and require more force to open than I prefer. I've found a little tweak to make them a little more manageable.
For the lid on our large 14" x 10" x 8" large cuboid, I slipped a couple thin magnets in between the extra strong magnets in the front corners of the lid. This gives just enough play to make dealing with the lid more manageable, but doesn't actually compromise the security of the lid - it's still held down plenty tight. It also creates a very thin but continuous unbroken line of extea ventilation right at the front of the enclosure which I like.
The size of the magnets I'm using for this
Set in place, lid open
Lid secured with magnet spacer
I've also used these same magnets for my 6" x 6" x 9" enclosure with the front sliding door. In this case I actually just attach the magnets to the outside of the door magnets, which creates a little stopper that keeps the slider door from closing completely. My jumping spiders do not have the strength to open this door with or without magnets.
Door open, magnets on outside of door, over existing magnets
Door closed with magnets acting as stoppers.
I have no clue if anyone else will find this useful but I do know I'm happy to no longer be fighting against violent snap action with overkill magnet strength on these particular enclosure lids/doors
