The BEST Tarantula Enclosures - What Should YOU Use?

[@tarantulacollective]

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[@stevet73]

Ok I stand corrected 😁 big exo would be cool tho for a p Metallica maybe Can’t wait buddy love to see other youtubers building

[@whatsupchris]

C . longipes

[@whatsupchris]

and I'm jealous of your T room .

[@savlife7379]

Have to ask because im getting worried, my sling brachypelma bohmei has been in her burrow closed up for weeks now, i know they can do this while molting, but does in normally take this long? Its been almost a month since she closed up her burrow.

[@pacj1307]

Can I have free t?? Please

[@brooksmerket9470]

Please do a video on replacing the mesh lid with plexiglass.

[@popincherries]

Wating on it too.

[@dxntblxnk4984]

Pull up to Lowes or Home depot and they'll cut out the piece for you to fit the enclosure. Then u can drill the holes for it. You can also add one of those little grips that are used for fish tank lids and glue it on for a handle.

[@rebel4466]

So many things you can do there. Thin acrylic can be scored with a box cutter and broken over the edge of a table or things like that. Aquarium silicone is great to "glue" it into a frame. Or a 2k epoxy. If you know someone with a 3D printer, you can even go totally ham on it. Cross ventilation is very useful though. You can get a set of diamond drills from ebay or your favorite shop from china for just a couple $ to drill glas easily. Of course they won't last you a lifetime at that price, but they're enough for getting a couple holes from time to time.

[@tarantulamum4322]

that's a good idea as I want to replace my mesh lid, I have an exo terra coming and want to know how to replace

[@BeetleBuns]

all you gotta do is pop the mesh out, cut the arcrylic to fit, and silicone that b in the now-empty frame. Alternatively, you can just cut the arcrylic to rest on the inside rim of the aquarium and glue a couple magnets to keep it in place.

[@Natalonie]

Wow super cool of you shouting out these brands with no sponsors it shows you like the hobby and want to help others…. I was paying $25 for a plastic box that wasn’t even the right shape

[@maxneyman6583]

Best Tarantula KZbinr EVER!!!

[@tarantulacollective]

Wow...thanks! 🖖💚🕷

[@creepycritterkaden9338]

I just put together my new pinktoe enclosure with some display cases I got at the container store. I love looks and it was fun being able to customize things as I like! Turned out way nicer than the pet store stuff! Only needed a dremmel, a blade bit and a drill bit.

[@snakekid7466]

Container store?

[@ReevyMotovlogs]

Can I just mention that Tropical Factory UK sell some amazing ones, super cheap too! :)

[@bigrich525]

I love the design of their enclosures! I don't think these are available in the US though :(

[@ryananderson9267]

Are they US available

[@richardramey5943]

Do they ship to the USA ?

[@RareJem85]

Thankyou! I’m in scotland and i’m currently trying to find somethig similar to an amac box (spelling?)

[@fuzzy_mates.christopher.8129]

Legend! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@EyeCantGame]

This guy is actually awesome👏 he deserves more subs🔥

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks

[@jesusaguero306]

God damn man! Awesome enclosures as usual bro, I really want to rehouse my T's to make them look as good as yours, I hope someday to have a big collection. Great job and thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge with us, it is really amazing. Looking forward the next podcast man, the first one was great. Thanks for your awesome and professional content.

[@chezter43]

Yessir! I was looking for new ideas for enclosures and you delivered. Appreciate the awesome content!

[@tarantulacollective]

No worries!

[@loispadgett6306]

This video came at a good time need to do some rehomes soon so now I know were to look and sizes. When you are new to the hobby you don't always know the size enclosure to get. Thanks for the great video. GOD BLESS

[@XxHybridFreakxX]

Yeessss! Been hoping for a video on this. Thank you!

[@tarantulacollective]

Hope you like it!

[@nbm02ss]

I greatly recommend a step drill bit for plastic drilling, especially acrylic sheets when you're replacing tops. I've not had a single crack since I started using one.

[@jacksonmurray5009]

I loved seeing this video where you give ideas about using different clear boxes and making them what you want, I found a small SMALL curio cabinet and renovated it into an enclosure for a pink toed tarantula sling and her “short term mate” but they have been THRIVINNNNG for the past couple months just had to update the design so it was more pet friendly but it is a beauttttt

[@theblueburrow1801]

I grabbed the Tarantula crib cube and used your promo card! Thank you so much for the enclosure recommendation!

[@jupiterrocamora4946]

Now I'm just jealous. My cheapo sling enclosures are just those clear plastic microwavable tubs with holes poked all around. When they show their adult colors, they get kritter keepers. :D

[@davidcamacho3992]

Gotta pick some of this, beautiful enclosures dude! They are so well done, definetly gonna use this facts in the future, specially tarantula cribs

[@tarantulacollective]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jonadakohlmeyer9165]

I have to tell you I 💕💕💕💕 the glowing Star Trek ship behind you!!

[@tarantulacollective]

Heck yeah! Nice to see other trekkies out there.

[@jonadakohlmeyer9165]

@@tarantulacollective from the beginning!! I like Star Wars but I'm a true blue Trekkie at heart.

[@amydrennan3404]

Loved the video, I see most places really cater towards arboreal and terrestrial but never really fossorial. What would be best for an adult T with those requirements on the more expensive side of things?

[@MrJacovw]

I've found the perfect very clear but cheap option: Take away cake/cookie/confectionary boxes! Just make/modify the lid. Perfect for slings, they come in a wide variety of sizes and are super clear. With some cornice plastic they can actually be more than sturdy enough and look pretty darn good.

[@lauraclegg794]

I love your channel. I don't even have my first T, my Caribena Versicolor is on way to me right now But I've learned so much from your videos over the last few months. Thank you xx

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks so much

[@PETROCK-NROLL]

Awesome enclosures dude! 🤘🏼 looking forward to your podcast! 😁

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks a ton!

[@stevejankowski2775]

I got the solid acrylic on sale at my local pet smart for $20.. its 12" long 10" high 11"wide for my juvenile blue bottle... Man you aren't lying about the webbing they create all over the house... Very active and fast little bugger.. can't wait until it gets a bit more mature and. Calmer so I can take him out to roam around... I change his water daily and it wants to run around like it's in the Indy 500 race lol .. great video love. Your tarantula displays in the background

[@kevinbracey1550]

I know theyre ugly but you cant forget about tried and true sterlite containers easy to melt ventilation holes stackable and super cheap i personally love acrylic but on a budget its not always an option great video as always

[@GastonMaqueda]

My new favourite tarantula channel in youtube.

[@rebel4466]

The tarantula cribs are great, but have a big weakness in my eyes. The ventilation. They have all holes on the top of the enclosure. So the moisture will be concentrated lower in the enclosure. That's most apparent in enclosures around the 5:05 mark. Less airflow at the level of the animal.

[@dankauffman8568]

Good morning Richard ! Just got through unboxing a Vagans , a Sazimai , and a (drum roll please ) P Metallica ! Man , I had forgotten just how small a one inch T really is . Gonna rehouse my T albo now . Thanks for the great video !

[@DBZTCG]

Awesome as always mate 👍thanks 👊

[@victoriacyr5150]

Just found your channel today and I’m hooked! Been debating on getting a tarantula for the last few years now, and your videos have given me a new source of inspiration! The top 3 I’m looking at for my first T are: Chilean rose, Mexican red knee, or the Brazilian black tarantula. The Antilles pinktoe is also really pretty! I live in New England and have never owned a tarantula before. Any tips or suggestions? Definitely got a new subscriber right here!

[@triple_threat6368]

How about making enclosers yourself? Think most people can do it so it would be cool if you made a video of how you would design the perfect encloser for different T's

[@MidWesti]

I use HerpCult acrylic magnetized enclosures. They are pricey, but look and work GREAT

[@AlumKnightAdler]

Long time watcher - now a liker/subscriber! My Grammostola Rosea (F) is 17 and my girl friend and I just picked up a B. Boehmei recently, looking to expand our collection. Thanks for the great videos, bro.

[@tarantulacollective]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@spinoboi96]

Are larger Tupperware containers or plastic totes good for tarantulas? I use them for my wolf spiders, hobo spiders and fishing spider

[@bosinclair7597]

i met you at the reptile show yesterday, so happy to have found your channel :)

[@tarantulacollective]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel

[@ryanhasz8928]

I made a arboreal sling enclosure with an empty parmesan cheese container. Super glued a couple small pieces of cork bark and fake plants and its ready for my future caribena versicolor.

[@gr33kb0i]

On the day I’m putting together enclosure... I pop up KZbin and see this You timing is awesome Thanks for the video

[@tarantulacollective]

That's awesome

[@gr33kb0i]

When dealing with a small sling (1/4 inch) what size drill bit would you recommend for those sling enclosures? I’m setting up for an aphonopelma bicoloratum slings I’m about to receive. I am planning on using the containers you mentioned that come in funny shapes.

[@chiaracappetti5557]

I use the curver storageboxes for food easy to drillen holes in different sizes and the toplid is very secure. For juvies.

[@alfhercarlohidalgo8630]

This guy deserves millions of views

[@tarantulacollective]

you rock!

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Thnx for the info Richard!!! I never even thought about doll display cases🤣. Tyfs God bless you

[@tarantulacollective]

Happy to help

[@natesnightmares2290]

My favorite enclosure to use for some of my adults measure at 10x10x10 and are meant as foot ball display cases. Not entirely sure who makes them but they are like larger Amac boxes. You can find them at the container store as well.

[@valley4820]

I have a couple of tarantula crib enclosures. Highly recommend 👌🏼

[@gnattydread7724]

The biggest issues I'm having is a lot of the places you can get enclosures like tarantula cribs doesn't have an enclosure big enough for what I need, my A. Genic. is huge and I need something for her, so far she's just in a packing tote and I absolutely hate having to keep her in that.

[@Krabicak]

Your sound is last 3 years 10/10

[@Aquarimax]

Great video! This will be helpful for my isopods too!

[@lanckie]

I do custom acrylic enclosure kits and lid inserts. Assembly required 😊

[@exoticcreatures1889]

i got a primantis 2 you are the beast you made me do the things i love

[@adam11wilson]

I know I am a bit late but have you seen the mdesign kitchen storage box's I am using some of them

[@kevinstreet5709]

Thanks mate, love your work

[@katelynryken-rapp2033]

UK and Europe, try looking for Perspex boxes. Same same.

[@jaydenlampman7065]

Your Pet Tarantulas are so Cute it’s been a dream for me to own my own tarantula someday do you have any tips on choosing based on variety I prefer female tarantulas because they live longer and I want one that I can be with for a long time great job raising those arachnids 😁

[@GhostKid0201]

I’m about to look into getting my first tarantula and have a few questions. Can I get a young one and just put it right into the big enclosure? Or do you have to do the going up enclosure sizes as it grows? Also how do you regulate the temperature to make sure it’s always at the right temperature for it. I usually keep my house at about 65 degrees.

[@Mbaeac]

I had that same question, I see that it has been nearly a year, have you found out if you can?

[@GhostKid0201]

@@Mbaeac you probably can and it would be no problem. But I’ve got about 9 slings now and 4 other bigger tarantulas. And now through experience I would DEFINITELY start small if you’re getting a sling. Once it’s big enough that it’s easy to see and find it wouldn’t be a problem to put it in its forever enclosure. I’d say around 2-3 inches and it should be easy to see. Some of my slings are about 1/2 inch and if I put them in a exo terra 10x10x12 I would never find them again. I got them in little enclosures that are about 2x2x4 and they are easy to find and feed. They made little burrows and webbed up around them and I know exactly where they will be.

[@mikejessmax]

I think feeding is most important. Too hard for them to locate food in a big enclosure. My Salmon Pink Birdeater lived in his pill bottle quite happily until he was around 1.5". He used to grab 2 or 3 pinhead crickets at a time. Hadn't seen him for quite a while and when I started digging around this big thing came crawling out. Yep, it was time to go a bit bigger for an enclosure.

[@donaldretallack9743]

My go to for raising up slings are deli cups. Super cheap and easy to find on the internet

[@NicholeLynne28]

Thanks for the list and all the links!! Super helpful 👍 Im surprised jamies enclosures didnt make the cut. Any reason why?

[@tarantulacollective]

That is because she just sells AMAC boxes and I had already covered them and her aduly enclosures are nearly identical to the Dreamco Plastic enclosures but more expensive. She charges $95 for an 8x8x14 and dreamco has the same style enclosure but 10x10x16 for $73.

[@NicholeLynne28]

@@tarantulacollective ok i gotcha! Thanks for the reply. 😁 My kids and i love your channel and we have learned so much. 💞

[@71Dinggoy71]

again thank you for your tips and tricks! i treat your videos as life hacks (depending on content) now i have learned a ton of new things for my collection :)

[@Trupiato]

A nice thing to add for people who REALLY have a tight budget (or just don't want to spend money on spiderling enclosures) are "pee containers" 😆 the small 100ml containers in which you store urine for medical checkups. They cost around 10-20 cent each. They aren't the "best" in terms of visual value but are prolly the best value-for-dosh option

[@kadoceleritus]

Richard, for a few others, check out the Exo Terra small breeder boxes for slings and juvies in the 1-3 inch range, and the Lugarti arboreal enclosure, which can hold a decent-sized arboreal with no issue. Also, there's the old stand-by of modified sterilite containers or Critter keepers (stock is fine usually, but they are easy to modify), which can suit some of the more finicky fossorials who require more depth to thrive, such as Cyriopagopus lividus. Herpcult is another manufacturer of high quality tarantula-appropriate enclosures that would be comparable to Tarantula Cribs. Lastly, there are the new Zilla micro habitats. Some of them can have gaps, so you need to check the fit-up and sometimes employ the use of hot glue or a gap filler, but they can work decently for some smaller Ts. Great video as always, and glad to see you covering this topic for keepers.

[@stevet73]

Great vid bud but really want see you do a background coco fibre etc bud come on dark den even makes 😁them let’s see what you can do 🤘🏻trust me it’s super fun

[@tarantulacollective]

lol...i showed at least one enclosure in this video with a custom made background. I have a few videos in the work that touch on that topic...so keep an eye out my friend.

[@tarantulacollective]

TWO actually! 7:05 and 7:15 .....lol

[@billfrank471]

i love your videos man! keep doing what your doin!!!

[@scorpiothoughtsny]

I got my enclosure from Marshall Arachnids. They don't have large ones yet but I'm sure they will eventually. ❤️

[@CLIMBIN4LIFE]

Your the best on the web! Thanks so much brotha. Great videos, great information. Im just moved onto my sailboat liquidated my whole collections of reptiles before moving aboard. I don’t have space for anything but spiders. I think my boat fluctuates 15 degrees a day between 65 and 80. Summer we keep the boat at 70. What kind of spiders do you recommend for this environment?

[@TheFurryBandicoot]

I have a fan photo collage of the Enterprise. All us Trekkies sent in photos of our selves to make the Enterprise. Star Trek and Tarantulas. Great combo!

[@fififlower100]

Great video thanks. I'm using a plastic reptile tank for my Juvenile GBB and she loves it. It's great to see all the options available 😊🕷️🕸️🦂

[@tarantulacollective]

Glad to help

[@kathiehoskins813]

Thank you for the great information. I have my T in a zila enclosure and I hate it It is put together with rubber bands and everyday I have to flip the lid because it bows in.

[@ItsSlyFox]

Ok I've got a lot of recommendations as well. Dram vials. Deli cups (5.5 oz, 7oz, 16oz, 32oz). Mdesign has a whole lot of clear acrylic containers. Lorex plastics. Jamie's tarantulas enclosures. 1 gallon plastic jugs (you can get a 12 pack pretty cheep on uline). Herpcult. Also, just D.I.Y.

[@LorienInksong]

Oh hey I came across another tarantula youtuber who had a really cool method for making glass enclosures relatively inexpensively. (It does involve making an order with a glass shop, but they can do all the drilling as part of the order.) He offers sketch-up files of his designs (its important to have your measurements very precise for the glass order) and some instruction on how to assemble them. Would you be interested in a link? Its something I intend to do for my mature specimens. My favorites are inevitably a bunch Avicularia and their "groupies" (recently recategorized species) and I really want to show them off. I'm really going to go ham on the hardware too for the exterior of the enclosure, as well as the decorative accents. Old school victorian gothic nonsense. *clenches fist* And I can tweak the enclosures to fit my shelves nicely. Looks nice and makes it easier to cat proof. (I have already mastered the art of keeping dozens of houseplants in 'The Hedge' alongside feeder insect colonies and isopods without my cats wrecking anything. And I have Jasmine, a large black fluffy teen who just yeets herself at items of interest with no regard for anything. They're not going to spook my Ts or bump their enclosures.)

[@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055]

Super video Richard and some awesome enclosures. Difficult to get some of the plastic ones here in the uk like you say but I am a big fan of the exo terra enclosures which are easy to obtain here and good bargains to be had with used enclosures which just need a good clean.

[@MikeConflict]

Any ideas on where I can find a nice Acrylic enclosure for an adult Salmon Pink?

[@ohminsun]

Do Not Disturb Hides also makes great enclosures with slidy side circular feeding doors!

[@donovanbenson2114]

Hello! I love your videos!!! I have been buying the new zilla micro enclosures! They are awesome! And stack nicely

[@Sonnysg]

Yooooo when will you do a update on the traodoor spiders

[@DamienDavidO]

What lighting would you suggest I see you have a few different ones

[@chrisdelin7330]

Just purchased herpcult enclosure. On chewy 12x8x6

[@davidcamacho3992]

Please make a video on how to make the best arboreal Ts enclosure!

[@Midnightrider08]

I just put together my Texas brown tarantula’s enclosure and apparently… sand is NOT a good option for substrate. This helped a lot. Thankyou!

[@fuzzy_mates.christopher.8129]

You are an amazing teacher, great video format and very enjoyable 👏 So glad I found you as I'm two weeks new to the hobby 🙌 😊 3 slings, a juvenile and a sub adult female later and I'm hooked 💜

[@kylec8685]

Which kind of small light is shown on a few of those enclosures? Awesome vid!

[@voodooreptiles3553]

What about making them with plastic sheet from the hardware store glue guns/pure silicon guns, certain small screws maybe and some hinges. Some places will even cut the plastic in the shape and size you want.

[@tarantulacollective]

You can definitely try, but silicone usually doesn't hold it for very long. The acrylic or plastic needs to be thick enough so it doesn't warp as that will cause it to separate where glued. You need to get a chemical bonding agent that essentially dissolved the plastic slightly and welds the sheets together. And if you price it all out, it can sometimes be as expensive to make your own as just buying one.

[@oneyedthing]

You should do a DIY enclousre hunting video on home depot/walmart

[@veesentdaysendz8113]

Awesome video!! I thought I seen a zoo med low boy 6 gallon in you video,did you modify the screen top for that slide screen top?? How?? Will a Mexican Red knee(brachypelma hamorii) feet or toes get caught stuck in that mesh type that comes with Zoo Med Low boy as well,or it will be safe? Thanks.

[@CohlTrain]

The herpcult enclosures look nice and they are a good price I think they are new you can get them on chewy

[@joshchristensen1707]

Would a large enclosure make a sling feel unsafe? I have a 1½in brachy bolmiea in a 12Lx8wx8h (just thought I'd start with the adult enclosure and save money) would be better in a smaller enclosure for now or Is he fine?

[@slumlordracing8054]

I didnt know about some of these, Great advice. 👍 my slings thank you.

[@maryjanegoddess710]

I got a 16x11x6 acrylic enclosure with cross ventilation for $25 on Amazon!

[@twitchiewitch1]

Thanks for the links!

[@kristiyannikolov8473]

you can use Ferrero Roche acrylic box too

[@cakemike]

NEWFOUNDLAND LOVES YOU RICHARD!!!!

[@GodboldExotics]

I really like the Herpcult Enclosures as well as some of the tall circular containers on Amazon. The current one I use for my arboreals is roughly 4.5x10T. Those are for the juveniles.

[@adz108]

Funariums .. cheap and have that plastic feeding cap also comes in mini, small ,medium large... and theres a full zised version ive seen on amazon aswell

[@amysweb4815]

Is an 18x18x12 inch exo Terra okay for an adult curly hair

[@AUZlE]

Is that setup at 9:21 a 20G Long? I'm contemplating getting a Mexican Red Knee and it will be my second T in my lifetime, just want one so I'd like an attractive enclosure for it. 20G long would really be solid if that's an adequate size?

[@angelosichon5243]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge bro thanks alot👍🏿❤️✨

[@tarantulacollective]

My pleasure

[@EverDave]

Hello and thanks for the video! I have an 8x8x12 acrylic enclosure that I'd like to use. It has the sliding magnetic lid on the top. What T would you recommend for that?

[@nabila.8222]

waaaww it's so cool what size terrarium are you using ??

[@annaknowles918]

what do you suggest for my gbb sling? it always webs the lid and i hate tearing apart for feeding.

[@justinerickson1853]

When modifying a mesh screen with acrylic top would there be any reason to drill holes or would that defeat the purpose of the acrylic I have a exo terra 12x12x12 and a 12x12x18

[@popincherries]

Cant find the link on hot to retrofit the wire mesh lids. When i click on it , it leads to a blank page.

[@averymorgan4892]

Thanks for the tips. I’m looking for some beautiful new world communal tarantulas. Any ideas?

[@tarantulacollective]

Not that I know of...I have never heard of a NW tarantula that has been successfully kept communally.

[@kimperdue]

very informative! thank you

[@droidshards]

your new podcast = thumbs up I'm following on spotify

[@Peoniesandpeaches]

I have a 40 gallon tank and was thinking if I remove the screen lid and use the acrylic top with holes drilled in how would I secure the top to the enclosure, it is glass, also would I need more air holes alone the sides? I’m not sure how that would work on glass, but the last one you mentioned closed and I looked on tarantula cribs but the largest isn’t very big and I’m getting a Chaco golden knee and I know they move around a lot so I want to give her the max space, any advice? 😊

[@meiumi9456]

Hello, curious if anyone can tell me which would be better between the Herpcult two-way X large acrylic enclosure (12x19x12), or the Exoterra front opening (18x18x12) for a brachypelma albopilosum? Or if I should go with a DreamCo enclosure?