I'm a nube at this whole T keeping thing and this video was amazingly helpful. You even broke down the substrate constituents by name and percentage. Totally helpful. Thank you.
@SantaPlaysPickleball
7 жыл бұрын
Just made one of these for my B. albo sling using the small car display case. Perfect size. I even used the same glitter canister for the hide. Thank you very much for the instructional video.
@UKPurplePanther
8 жыл бұрын
What brilliant ideas for the hides and drinking bowl...... I also enjoy creating things, so I'll give these a go myself. Being disabled and housebound I have to rely on the Internet for everything, which means I can't handle a product... eg can't see if the bottom is shaped like a small water bowl = so frustrating 😟
@No_Sleep789
7 жыл бұрын
Wow! Dude you got talent. I was looking for a container for a tarantula, but you just solved my problem. Thanks!
@IdleGloomy
4 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! I just bought three Curly Hair slings today and I’m currently making enclosures for them so this is greatly appreciated!
@StickyFeets
7 жыл бұрын
Omg those tiny hides are too cute!!
@UKPurplePanther
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting a really interesting and informative video. The display cases are a great idea ! You're so right about the loud clicking noises the plastic lids make - sound advice 👍🏼 I shall be getting my very first spiderling{s} in 3 to 4 weeks. Before I take this massive step I gathering as much information as I can. They say prevention is better than cure.... I really don't want to be learning from my own mistakes.
@tarantulasam7609
8 жыл бұрын
Glade you found this helpful. I have a micro climate that I have been having good luck with as well. Here is a link to that video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tq2M3mushGunq3o
@kingdwarf8289
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing use of cheap everyday objects! I'm very impressed. thanks for sharing the ideas for some good looking sling homes.
@aquadropandmlp2306
7 жыл бұрын
my mom wont let me get a tarantula but i really enjoy these i just subscribed :)
@JackOfAllTrades0404
7 жыл бұрын
aquadrop and mlp glad you're making sure you learn all you can to ensure you'll be prepared when she finally caved and lets you get one👍🏽
@sneakystepdad6999
7 жыл бұрын
aquadrop and mlp me too
@sneakystepdad6999
7 жыл бұрын
aquadrop and mlp i feel you
@badboybootz8
5 жыл бұрын
Get one anyway, easy to hide
@jekjeklaron7008
5 жыл бұрын
Same here... She promised me that she'll get one after i graduate 6th grade but she never got one for me😢 luckily i have seen dwarf tarantulas here😂👌
@americanbabyhead
8 жыл бұрын
Love your ideas on sling enclosures! Again, thank you.
@tarantulasam7609
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Best of luck with your new B. smithi. I really like mine. I got him/her in May at about .5 inches and it has molted twice and grown to about an inch.
@americanbabyhead
8 жыл бұрын
Went to Hobby Lobby today and found a display case for a model car that I'm going to use. Printed your template (thanks!) and hope my Dremel skills will be adequate. Can't wait to get the little guy/gal into the new enclosure. I found some Coco Fiber to use as a substrate and plan to use your idea shown to make a hide and tiny water dish. THANK YOU!
@marilynnsweb
8 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your creativity and frugality! I'm really enjoying your vids!
@alliemyers6521
4 жыл бұрын
I cant thank you enough! I just got my first spider, and I couldnt for the life of me think of a way to make a hide for it.
@jeffgilbert7302
2 жыл бұрын
So helpful. Especially like the hides. Thanks.
@CombatMedicTM
7 жыл бұрын
this is brilliant, thank you so much. I got my first g. pulchta sling the other day and I hate the current box I hold it in, this is a perfect solution, just ordered a Sixpack!
@heatherdavis7303
7 жыл бұрын
Where did you find your G. Pulchra?
@melaniehall5249
6 жыл бұрын
SO so glad I found this video! I have 2 baby P. Regius jumping spiders and the small enclosure will be perfect. Thank you!
@ericgozur4184
4 жыл бұрын
Came here looking for spiderling hides and you did not disappoint!
@heathen2487
4 жыл бұрын
You can those at The Dollar Tree at 2 for a dollar. You have to drill the holes, but it's really easy. They come in many sizes as well.
@crystalwolf2006
7 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome, I love your creativity! I would never have thought to use displays like that for slings. If I ever get into Ts I will definitely go this route for housing them. Thank you so much for making this! :)
@tarantulasam7609
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, these display cases work great.
@Liz-ym8sc
6 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this video. These are cute.
@stevenA44
7 жыл бұрын
Interesting video on making spider-ling housing. I'll have to keep this in mind if I get any. Thanks.
@andreawalker8573
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you so much!! Very helpful...I have been looking 🕷🕸
@CT-34789
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this idea I used it for my baby Scorpion 🦂
@abbyxxxx7976
6 жыл бұрын
“I don’t have THAT many, only 6.” 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@tarantulasam7609
6 жыл бұрын
Abby Wouters well, I still don’t have very many and I now have 28 Tarantulas, 4 Scorpions, and 2 true Spiders 😜
@FearfulbladePs
7 жыл бұрын
hey Steve thank you just did this today and work out great
@tuna1803
6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff you gave me some inspiration towards my new enclosure
@xenotron1138
4 жыл бұрын
OMG these are perfect looking.
@UKPurplePanther
8 жыл бұрын
The vent holes look perfect, thanks for the template. What size drill bit did you use and any advice on how Not to crack the acrylic ?
@natethegreat141990
5 жыл бұрын
His other video says he uses 7/64
@reign2566
5 жыл бұрын
Going to have some slings soon these will look way better thank you!!
@galenighting9150
7 жыл бұрын
OMG Those hides are so adorable
@rolandocaballero352
4 жыл бұрын
Nice & neat enclosures nice tips too👍😎cool
@ScreaminGreenMachine
8 жыл бұрын
Love these. Have 2 slings coming in later this week. Birthday present to me and will definitely set their enclosures up like this
@tarantulasam7609
8 жыл бұрын
Sweet! What are you getting? Oh, and here is a 40% off coupon for hobby lobby if you are interested. ads.hobbylobby.com/coupons/20160724/hlweekly_07_24_2016.jpg?SilverpopMailing&HLWeekly_07_24_2016%20(1) And here is a link to the small enclosures. www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Model-Kits/Display-Cases/6-Piece-Display-Case-Pack/p/903
@ScreaminGreenMachine
8 жыл бұрын
+TarantulaSam right on! Thanks for the link. I'll be heading to Hobby Lobby today to grab the cases. I've got a green bottle blue and brazilian giant white knee coming in. Cannot wait!
@Virtual_Vinsanity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, you're awesome. Grabbed two baseball cases myself.
@thomaspiercejr4483
8 жыл бұрын
Wow you are very creative and those look very nice!!
@cerise_galaxy6738
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much very helpful
@kimperdue
5 жыл бұрын
great video, I'm about to buy some of the baseball enclosures of my growing slings.
@gissellevelazco5579
7 жыл бұрын
I just found you on KZitem and I LOVE your videos, new subscriber :)
@aappaapp6627
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Great info here thank you! :)
@mikomistar1423
5 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful
@futzfn
6 жыл бұрын
I’m think about getting a Euathlus sp red sling and this helped me a lot
@AnarchAngel1
6 жыл бұрын
Great idea man, will be taking a trip to hobby lobby.
@Youwhatnowhuh
4 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful, thank you so much!
@spikeyG
7 жыл бұрын
Nice video, good voice and picture. You gave me a good idea for my B. smitthi juvi that will come soon.
@tarantulasam7609
7 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help :)
@BOOGiNS
Жыл бұрын
Great ideas. I actually just went to my local hardware store on a whim and they had a bunch of scrapped cuts of acrylic sheet and they sold me like five 48"x "6 strips for $5. Figure I spend $20 on a cutter And some cement. Bam. 5-6 enclosures for $25 ! (Just need to find hinges
@hufflepuffpride2910
7 жыл бұрын
right as he said pop a firework out side went off
@RisingFromTheAshes97
3 жыл бұрын
I love these cases and have made several enclosures with them. It was a very sad day when they stopped doing the 40% off coupons.
@tonypomponio3172
7 жыл бұрын
Very nice, if they did not grow like weeds, but otherwise, good for a whole two molts!
@tarantulasam7609
7 жыл бұрын
Haha! Well I have some Grammostolas, Brachypelmas and an Aphonopelma so they are lasting me for a while.
@ballpython324
7 жыл бұрын
Good video. One thing with plants from Michaels or hobby stores is some of the fake plants have paint that will run off when wet. It may be better to get fake plants from a pet shop or animal safe ones online.
@jules1618
6 жыл бұрын
Mind blowing. Great job
@JJ-pj7wn
7 жыл бұрын
You are incredibly creative
@quadboss4.032
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you I'm subscribed now
@negronjr7853
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your ideas! ✌🏻
@glennlauer4087
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome ideas I use amac containers myself!
@UKPurplePanther
8 жыл бұрын
Glenn Lauer can't find anything similar to these boxes here in U.K. Think I could order Amac containers from USA, but I expect the postage would be huge 🙄 Have you any advice please ?
@aaronwotring5617
7 жыл бұрын
very creative and impressive
@Tony-vl5gc
4 жыл бұрын
Your a really nice person, start making vids again. Your awesome😄
@drixirna1943
7 жыл бұрын
This is very nice video, might be using this idea for my spiderlings. :)
@dandilionexoskeleton2387
7 жыл бұрын
this vid was extremely helpful! thnx for the info!
@Schaff79
5 жыл бұрын
Great idea on the cases
@juliannavarro8400
7 жыл бұрын
that's awesome! thanks for the ideas!
@devongrover2991
7 жыл бұрын
this is great. I'm going to do this. what do you use for a drill to make the air holes?
@r114
4 жыл бұрын
❤❤
@SpiritofPoison
8 жыл бұрын
i put my OBT spiderling in the smallest one shes doing great
@mmsolo5107
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thanks.
@Cpt.Phenom
7 жыл бұрын
Can I just buy these from you?
@babbagegreenough8330
7 жыл бұрын
CptPhenom I was going to ask the same lol
@Schaff79
5 жыл бұрын
CptPhenom why they’re super easy to make
@amandahigh630
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea...I hate the idea of deli cups!!
@chaotic_Mischief
6 жыл бұрын
What drill bit did you use for the holes
@heatherstickler3520
6 жыл бұрын
that's what u want to know. also, are the holes small enough to prevent fruit flies from escaping?
@chestersykes5124
5 жыл бұрын
Nice. A 1:2 mix of salt:sugar provides a stunning wintery, cheap, and nutritious substrate for display Ts. Add a custom egg poacher for an elegant water dish. A coconut makes a great object for your T to hide behind or burrow beneath. An old casserole dish makes for a unique enclosure, use a placemat as a lid and apply a potted plant to weigh it down. A crowd pleaser if nothing else. Spray the whole enclosure down once a week with a standard garden pesticide.
@StoryOfPain
6 жыл бұрын
Really Creative!
@steelwarrior105
7 жыл бұрын
could you half the substrate and add some branches and house a small jumping spider in the softball case
@OhMyGoth333
7 жыл бұрын
omg so cute you are very creative!!
@alin_n_aa
4 жыл бұрын
😍👍👍👍
@john8062
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes its hard to get the lid off without making a disturbance.
@john8062
2 жыл бұрын
What about the tarantula opening the lid.ive had scorpions and tarantulas move wire lids back in the day.
@tarantulasam7609
2 жыл бұрын
There has been enough friction on mine that that have not been able to move the lids.
@irenemessina
4 жыл бұрын
What do you use to cut the plastic Glitter containers?
@SkullChildForever
7 жыл бұрын
This might be a dumb question but is the hot glue really ok for the slings? New to taking care of these little guys so I'm a little paranoid!
@tarantulasam7609
7 жыл бұрын
SkullChild I have many times as well as many others. Just make sure it cools all the way before letting your T near it.
@SkullChildForever
7 жыл бұрын
TarantulaSam Thank you so much for replying and so quickly too!
@AnarchAngel1
6 жыл бұрын
Being paranoid about things like that with slings isn't a bad thing. They can be very sensitive to chemicals and what not so it's good to think about what they are coming in contact with. I always wash my hands and anything the sling will come in contact with very well to avoid any problems. I've also been hesitant to use hot glue but it seems like it's probably OK, I know some very experienced keepers who use it but sometimes less is better for slings.
@clay-r15
6 жыл бұрын
Would the small hotwheels display cases be good for slings between 1/4-3/4 inch? I have quite a few slings between those sizes in deli cups and would like to put them in containers that would actually look nice displayed on a shelf or what not.
@tarantulasam7609
6 жыл бұрын
I am currently using the hotwheels size for six of my slings. 3 of them are at the .25 to .5 mark. The others are starting to come close to an inch.
@christopher1195
2 жыл бұрын
How big should the air holes be, I have a hero cult and the air holes are maybe an eighth of an inch or so, my T is a 1 inch long gbb. I’m wondering if he can get through the holes. He looks big enough but his abdominal area is a little bigger than the holes. And the body is around the same size if not a little bigger! What do you think?
@tarantulasam7609
2 жыл бұрын
If it can fit it’s cephalothorax through, it can escape. If the holes are smaller than the cephalothorax you should be good.
@tarantulasam7609
2 жыл бұрын
The abdomen can contort, so never judge the holes by the abdomen.
@christopher1195
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So far so good! My little baby is happy in his new enclosure! He has been there for over 24 hours now. I think he is just a little bigger, it’s by a small amount!
@moniquebaby36
7 жыл бұрын
omg I love that enclosure !! can you make me a few? I will pay for it.. I don't know how to drill holes in it.. the only one thing I worry about is that the lid com off so easy my t would push it up and climb out..It's it safe? Please let me know I need 3 of that one on the front
@moniquebaby36
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, Yep I got it for my slings.. :) the top come off very easily so I put a heavy object on top just in case but it's a nice enclosure.. I got some more acrylic ones in Walmart and it comes with a lid lock, I wish I can show you on pics, KZitem doesn't allow post pics in comments.. Add me on Facebook if you can , Monique Dee (Mo)
@timmarkowski9395
8 жыл бұрын
Ever worry about the lids being knocked off or just overall coming off case?
@tarantulasam7609
8 жыл бұрын
For slings no. But I do plan on using larger containers like these for juveniles and sub-adults, and for those I plan on drilling a hole for a locking pin so the lid cannot be pushed.
@timmarkowski9395
8 жыл бұрын
Oh ok. I have 2 slings (Greenbottle & Brazilian Salmon) and I have them in the smallest critter keepers sold in stores and never observed them try and climb the sides of them as of yet.
@tarantulasam7609
8 жыл бұрын
There is a 1/4ish inch lip on these containers that would accommodate a lock system. I have used the lip to lock my arboreal enclosures I have made. kzitem.info/news/bejne/mJiC3XV3s4ach6A kzitem.info/news/bejne/jnmt32ewgpR-npw
@Ilovesmesomeketchup
5 жыл бұрын
You can always have a 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby, just look for it in their website on your phone. They will scan the coupon right off you phone.
@Wolfprincess90
6 жыл бұрын
What do you use to make the holes, how big is it?
@imbritt4645
7 жыл бұрын
How big is that one in the far right ? How big of a T could you fit in there ?
@badboybootz8
5 жыл бұрын
One that fits
@negronjr7853
5 жыл бұрын
imbrittnieG 🤦🏻♂️
@mychannel-tc9wy
5 жыл бұрын
what did you use to drill holes?? thanks!
@tarantulasam7609
5 жыл бұрын
my channel I used a rotary tool.
@gatx-1057
7 жыл бұрын
is it ok to put a "sphagnum moss" as a bedding?
@Quotate
7 жыл бұрын
could the case have any harmful chemicals in them? I don't want my sling to get hurt
@tarantulasam7609
7 жыл бұрын
syfyraptor rex I have twelve in them and they are all doing great. Some have been in them now for 9 months.
@Quotate
7 жыл бұрын
TarantulaSam good to know. The cages look really cool. Thanks for the cool idea.
@Quotate
7 жыл бұрын
TarantulaSam do you have a link to where you bought these?
@CT-34789
7 жыл бұрын
What do I do for slings that don't use the hide but are always in the upper corners
@tarantulasam7609
7 жыл бұрын
I just let them hang out. I have one that just did this. It filled is hid with dirt and is always up near the top. It's a G. portari.
@datgamerchick231
4 жыл бұрын
Do they still make these display boxes? I can't find them on hobby lobby's website :(
This is awesome ! Also would you happen to have templates for the other two enclosures elsewhere?
@lifetv7085
5 жыл бұрын
So im a beginner i want 2 get a sling what breed is good for 1st timers maybe something that grows a little faster and hard to kill off lol
@tarantulasam7609
5 жыл бұрын
Life TV First, just fyi, there aren’t really breeds of tarantulas. They are separated by species and genera. Here are four that grow quickly and that are pretty hardy: B. vagans, L. parahybana, G. pulchripes, and A. geniculata. The pulchripes is generally the most calm out of these.
@tarantulasam7609
5 жыл бұрын
Life TV I bought my A. geniculata at 1 inch in June of 2016. She is over 7 inches today. I bought my G. pulchripes in June of 2016 at 3/4 inch and she is over 4 inches today. I bought my B. vagans in August of 2016 at 1/4 inch and she is over 4 inches today. I bought my L. parahybana in sept or oct of 2016 at 1/4 inch and he is over 3 inches today.
@hj20matl
7 жыл бұрын
what are you cutting the holes, hides, and dishes with?
@tarantulasam7609
7 жыл бұрын
I have used both a Dremel to cut the holes and dishes and a drill.
@quadboss4.032
7 жыл бұрын
Where do you get that acrylic container or what is it exactly called like is it 4 x 4 what
@tarantulasam7609
7 жыл бұрын
www.hobbylobby.com/search/?text=display+case The larger one is a the softball case, the medium one is the baseball case, and the small one is the six pack model care cases.
@fishyfishy13xd
7 жыл бұрын
What do you keep them in when the spiders get bigger?
@tarantulasam7609
7 жыл бұрын
I move them to bigger display cases. I am due to upload a new video. I have rehoused 2 of my spiders into larger displace cases. I'll try and have a video soon.
@eyepatch9542
7 жыл бұрын
How old Do you have to be to buy a tarantula? And do you need a caertificate Just for one how much does it cost Im only 13
@tarantulasam7609
7 жыл бұрын
I am sure different pet stores have different polices regarding the minimum age to purchase different animals. If there is a tarantula at a pet shop that you have your eye on, I would just call them up and ask them. I have never been asked about any certificate nor do I have any, so you should be good there.
@eyepatch9542
7 жыл бұрын
Well Halelujah Thanks Kuya I live in the phillipines
@touregarrett
8 жыл бұрын
Could I use a small Solder Iron to melt the holes, or would a drill work better?
@tarantulasam7609
8 жыл бұрын
I have not used a Solder Iron; however, I think the plastic is thick enough that it would make a bit of a mess to try and melt holes. If you want it to look the cleanest, I would probably uses a drill or dremel.
@jeffer2377
8 жыл бұрын
The problem with a soldering iron is that it is very hard to keep the holes consistent and small. I attempted it and it didn't work so well. I do use soldering irons on all of my larger containers. I will try the drill with a small bit for the Hobby Lobby cases. Nice Video
@romsimon4479
6 жыл бұрын
From where you buy that Boxes?
@darkclaw8959
6 жыл бұрын
Kitter keepers also work just fine there's a myth about cross ventilation (along with other myths) that's been going around for years, it's not necessary to have cross ventilation as a terrestrial will burrow far below any ventilation holes and usually they will close all openings to a burrow during molt and sometimes just stay buried all the time, in the wild their burrows do not have cross ventilation, I find it a bad idea, for one it could become messy having to constantly clean outside the cage from bedding falling through and they don't like drafts but they do like humidity and having side holes would cause loss of humidity, I'm sure tarantula experts will show up soon and try to down put what I'm saying but this is how my first tarantula ever which is also a sling has been doing really well, so no need for cross ventilation plus it will make it colder on a T
@AnarchAngel1
6 жыл бұрын
So you have kept one sling this way and concluded that cross ventilation isn't needed simply because your spider isn't dead yet? First of all not all spiders burrow, good ventilation can be very important for arboreal species that are living in the trees. Many Avicularia for example have been killed by stuffy enclosures with too much humidity. Might not matter too much for fossorial species who are pet holes, but even in those situations you will end up with a lot of mold and other problems without adequate ventilation. A critter keeper type enclosure will work fine for some species that can be kept dry like a lot of the Brachypelmas but I guarantee you the more moisture dependent species would die if you stuck them in a critter keeper unless you were extremely consistent in keeping the substrate moist. If you only have 1 spider you should probably leave it to more experienced keepers to advise people on husbandry, sorry. Adequate ventilation is not a myth, I'm guessing you have one of the hardy new world species that's very tolerant to crappy husbandry.
@courtneyjohnson7386
7 жыл бұрын
Can i use nails that i heat up to make holes in the sides ...? I'm scared to drill tiny holes like that lol
@tarantulasam7609
7 жыл бұрын
I have never tried, so I really do not know. In theory it could work; however, the holes will likely be less clean.
@courtneyjohnson7386
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah ..my girl loves spiders :)..We just have jumping spiders :).
@ngraves138
8 жыл бұрын
Hobby Lobby announced that they are closing... Where can you get them online?
@tarantulasam7609
8 жыл бұрын
www.hobbylobby.com/search/?text=display+case I use the blue boxes or the ones with the care on the front.
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