They certainly do, I think they actually seem to work better. I have since picked one up and won't be using anymore traditional drill bits when making holes in enclosures. Night and day difference.
it is definitely a personal preference. I had a bad experience with my very old Grammastola rosea getting a foot a caught. She was hanging by one leg when I found her, luckily she was ok. Surprisingly she had never had an issue for about the first 20 years.
I just bought a 10 gallon Zilla enclosure I intend for a T. It also has a screen mesh top. I'm actually thinking about replacing the mesh screen with something with way bigger "squares" like chicken wire because I want optimal airflow. I was just going to silicone it on. Well...airflow AND I don't think I have the tools to drill clean holes in plexiglass and I'm very OCD in my perfectionism. Do you think the wider millimeter mesh would work? (Since their claws getting stuck in the fine mesh is the issue)
I think the wider spaced wire would be a much better choice then the screen mesh. Just keep in mind that having to much airflow could lower the humidity and cause the substrate to dry out to quickly. Easy fix if it does though, you can just spray the substrate more often or put some plastic on the lid to block off some airflow.
@Pat's Creature Cave Thanks! I actually went yesterday and looked at quarter inch hardware cloth, looked like it'd work great but the price was RIDICULOUS! I'd have to buy a whole 8 ft spool for $30 just for a 12" × 8" piece, so I went with plexiglass that was free because the awesome man at Lowes had a leftover that was the perfect size when they were out of the thickness of plexiglass that I wanted😁 Eventually I will get a spool of the hardware cloth and replace the plexiglass, because this was the first plexiglass I ever drilled and it's definitely less than perfect! But it will do for now. Thanks for answering tho, the T community are awesome with answering questions!
Instead of all of this work and destroying its original form, then just glue or use silicone to attach the Lexan or Acrylic to the underside, while keeping the mesh intact. No one will notice any difference and the spider sure wont either and the end result, which is to protect the spider from getting stuck and retain humidity will be just the same. Then simply remove if you ever want to sell it in its original form and you saved a ton of work to begin with.
Thank you for the info. I had considered this but opted to still removed the screen. One of the reasons is that I was experimenting with different size holes at the time and was still worried about the T reaching is paws through the holes and still getting to the screen.
Hi Paul I love your show i was wondering do you know anyone who could make a new lid for my Curly Hair, Paul? I have a 6 gallon Zoo Med w/screen inclosure. I don’t have a drill or tools to do the job myself. 10.5x 20.5 x by 8h inches
Hi There, I would check on Etsy. There are many shops on there that create custom enclosures or lids that would fit your enclosure. You can also ask vendors at your local reptile expos if they know of anyone local that can help.
So helpful! I had bought the wrong acrylic, was trying to use silicone to attach it, huge mess. Thank you so much.
You're welcome, I am glad I was able to help you out.
Very useful! I was scared of this process, but now I learned! My T will be safer Thaks to you
Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words and that I was able to help you with this process.
Dude you are a life saver thank you for the walk through.
Your welcome, I am glad I was able to help.
1:00 A step bit also works well.
They certainly do, I think they actually seem to work better. I have since picked one up and won't be using anymore traditional drill bits when making holes in enclosures. Night and day difference.
Well done !
Thank you, hopefully it was able to help a bit.
Awesome video! :)
Thanks! 😀
@@PatsCreatureCave no problem!
Great video, personally I keep the mesh but its personal preference.
it is definitely a personal preference. I had a bad experience with my very old Grammastola rosea getting a foot a caught. She was hanging by one leg when I found her, luckily she was ok. Surprisingly she had never had an issue for about the first 20 years.
I just get scared they'll make a hole and escape😂
Great vid really helped. I'm about to do it and hope it all goes well😅🤞🏻
You've got this! Try not to overthink it. Thank you for the kind words.
I just bought a 10 gallon Zilla enclosure I intend for a T. It also has a screen mesh top. I'm actually thinking about replacing the mesh screen with something with way bigger "squares" like chicken wire because I want optimal airflow. I was just going to silicone it on. Well...airflow AND I don't think I have the tools to drill clean holes in plexiglass and I'm very OCD in my perfectionism. Do you think the wider millimeter mesh would work? (Since their claws getting stuck in the fine mesh is the issue)
I think the wider spaced wire would be a much better choice then the screen mesh. Just keep in mind that having to much airflow could lower the humidity and cause the substrate to dry out to quickly. Easy fix if it does though, you can just spray the substrate more often or put some plastic on the lid to block off some airflow.
@Pat's Creature Cave Thanks! I actually went yesterday and looked at quarter inch hardware cloth, looked like it'd work great but the price was RIDICULOUS! I'd have to buy a whole 8 ft spool for $30 just for a 12" × 8" piece, so I went with plexiglass that was free because the awesome man at Lowes had a leftover that was the perfect size when they were out of the thickness of plexiglass that I wanted😁
Eventually I will get a spool of the hardware cloth and replace the plexiglass, because this was the first plexiglass I ever drilled and it's definitely less than perfect! But it will do for now. Thanks for answering tho, the T community are awesome with answering questions!
@@PatsCreatureCave that's a really good idea about putting something on top to help reduce the amount of evaporation
For mesh you removed, is it medal mesh or a finer material?
The mesh is a metal screen type material.
Why not use silicone?
The strong smell and having to wait for it to cure. Silicone would be a stronger adhesive and more secure.
Instead of all of this work and destroying its original form, then just glue or use silicone to attach the Lexan or Acrylic to the underside, while keeping the mesh intact. No one will notice any difference and the spider sure wont either and the end result, which is to protect the spider from getting stuck and retain humidity will be just the same. Then simply remove if you ever want to sell it in its original form and you saved a ton of work to begin with.
Thank you for the info. I had considered this but opted to still removed the screen. One of the reasons is that I was experimenting with different size holes at the time and was still worried about the T reaching is paws through the holes and still getting to the screen.
What thickness on the Lexan please?
.030 I bought a pack of 12 x 12 inch sheets.
Hi Paul I love your show i was wondering do you know anyone who could make a new lid for my Curly Hair, Paul? I have a 6 gallon Zoo Med w/screen inclosure. I don’t have a drill or tools to do the job myself. 10.5x 20.5 x by 8h inches
Hi There, I would check on Etsy. There are many shops on there that create custom enclosures or lids that would fit your enclosure. You can also ask vendors at your local reptile expos if they know of anyone local that can help.