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May 2 2013 09:52pm


What It needs:
To be clear from all sides
Small enough for 2 half inch slings *either when I get them or when they grow*, 36 squareinches should be fine for each. (Feel free to debate)
To be latched.
To have Vents and not holes.
Ships to Canada.


Any and all help will help.

This post was edited by Shiki on May 2 2013 09:53pm
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May 3 2013 11:02pm
My best friend has a tarantula, and we actually cheated a little. We took a decent size glass tank(the kind you would find for reptiles) and made a custom tank out of that for hers. We took a sheet of plexyglass and made a custom little shelf and everything in there. Her tarantula loves it, turned out just the right size, has an easy time hunting but still big enough that it could make itself at home and move about freely.

Meets all the requirements you are looking for just in a slightly different way, and you can pick up everything you need from the local petstore/home improvement store.
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May 4 2013 01:07am
I managed to get small tupperware containers for now.


Biggest issue for me, is most things are simply too big, so this new set up should be fine :D


I amgetting 2 chilean roses *one red one normal*

And a Versicolor!
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I am getting two G. Rosea Half inch Slings.


The containers I have set up for them, fairly sizeable hole cut in the top and screened with fabric screen.
Dimensions (LxWxD): 137x104x70mm
http://i.imgur.com/Xi65BXJ.jpg
I know these are probably not ideal, but its all I have. Will these work, or will they die in there. *There is plenty of ventilation*

My Versicolor half inch spider ling.

Roughly 137mm tall 70mm wide, cylinder.
http://i.imgur.com/DIknkOa.jpg


Both of these enclosures will be fine until they out grow them.

How will I know when they out grow them?
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May 4 2013 11:23am
http://www.zilla-rules.com/products/critter-cages.htm
Critter Cage 16.4" x 8.5" x 10.8"

Thats the perfect size for one till it dies. Has mesh top and Lockable front latch. Plus they only run like 15$.
Just need to be sure to fill the gaps where the cords are meant to run in through I just used some hot glue.
fill bottom with some nice black earth add some corkbark for it to hide/burrow under and he/she will be fine.
Provide a water dish but with a sponge in it to avoid drowning.

Your biggest issue will be feeding the spiderlings, do you have fruit fly cultures ready or they large enough for pinhead crickets.

Most avid breeders though use pill bottles they do fine.
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