These KINDA SUCK.. New Petsmart TARANTULA ENCLOSURES assembly and review

[@tarantulakat]

15 DAYS LEFT to get ur own Nibbles: www.makeship.com/products/nibbles-the-obt-plushie

[@goatgrow2341]

I wish I could afford one but money is tight while I wait on disability

[@creativecolours8429]

Why always promoting such expensive stuff? $30 for a plush toy? No thanks

[@tarantulakat]

@@creativecolours8429it’s like the same price you would pay for a plush at the zoo or even target for a similar quality/sized plushie .. these are limited edition and made to order .. sorry I can’t compete with Temu or Amazon 😅

[@gamingwithcolette]

@@tarantulakat oh poor Kat

[@WhichTim]

The instruction books sitting there unopened, unnoticed, unloved 😢

[@andreakelly1060]

Seriously. And they’re on sale for $20. I’m not spending three times as much if these work fine once they’re put together right.

[@fangfatale]

THIS

[@domturiace670]

Spazzing acting bothered with it from the get-go really didn't think she wouldn't have some problem .Could drill the miss aligned hole in 2 seconds .

[@wescollins]

They are great for the price. I got mine for $20 each and bought about 20 for my hobby. They are absolutely great. I had no issues putting them together, and there was no warping at all. I haven't used the terrestrial ones at all, but the arboreal ones are great at a great price. Now, tarantulas cribs are probably better, but they are very overpriced for a hobbyist. But for KZbin content creators, they are probably really good since they get most of theirs as gifts or free just to try and show on their channel. But for real-world keepers, they are very over priced or maybe for someone with plenty of money to burn. But the thrive enclosure are very budget friendly and aimed at the hobbyists

[@justsomeperson1213]

I got 3 of the arboreal ones and I keep jumping spiders in them and I think they work well, can’t speak for the terrestrial one. They were on sale for 19.99 so they were much more affordable than 40. I haven’t had any warping issues, but I’ve only had them a couple weeks. They’re easy to open and I appreciate that they have front and top doors. Definitely easier than to use than the one zilla enclosure I have. I think if you can still get them while they are on sale, they aren’t bad, especially compared to other brands at that price.

[@str8xslackin995]

i love the arboreal ones! perfet upgrade for my pinktoe

[@josephcastaldo8677]

Kat, love your channel, but you really came across biased because T-cribs hooks you up. 1. The instructions would have helped immensely 2. You CAN get all rivets inserted, takes some patience and a little readjusting, but once all are inserted, it’s solid. 3. I will agree, the gap between base and side allows substrate to get caught in between and the base should have been black. 4. The magnet size comparison, seriously? Name a tarantula that can slide that lid open and I will buy ALL your future enclosures. 5. The hype wasn’t purchasing for $40, it was because they were TWENTY ($20). You said you read all the comments, and the comments were mostly how inexpensive they were compared to other leading brands, ie; T-cribs. As a matter of fact, an equally size T-cribs enclosure is 4X the cost of $20 and not everyone gets their enclosures gifted to them. OVERALL: for $20 the Thrive enclosures are very sturdy when PUT TOGETHER CORRECTLY and provides enough room for many juvenile and sub adult T’s, at a price point. The ventilation along the long length side obstructs view and should have been done along the width side. The lid is fairly large, making rehoming a little easier and the arboreal enclosure has a top lid and front door opening as well. If you’re on a budget, they’re cost effective and so much better than repurposed plastic bottles of various sizes that no one seems to criticize on their channel.

[@tarantulakat]

Hey I respect ur opinion. These aren’t for everyone but I’m glad they work for some people! ♥️

[@dezi875]

I got five and they work great for us!! And for being on sale couldn’t beat it!!

[@gamingwithcolette]

I love tarantula cribs but not everyone can afford them. Obviously I agree that Zilla isn't the best as my tarantula stuck is legs through the hole.

[@tylermclellan9430]

She clearly stated in the video “keep in mind I’m going to be biased.”

[@tarantulakat]

@@josephcastaldo8677 how did I just notice #4 - lol. MANY tarantulas can push or slide a weak magnetic lid open. are you kidding?? I have footage of my T stirmi BENDING thick acrylic. Imagine if the lid wasn’t secure. There’s also many people who have had full blown escapes from tarantulas chewing through mesh or thin plastic. Never underestimate them. Also update - I used these as temporary enclosures and gave them away. My opinion after actually using them is that I find them sketchy as expected, they don’t hold up and recommend a tub or food storage container over them if you want something budget friendly. Especially since the price of these has been $40!!!! almost consistently since posting this video. Petsmart is a big big company. They could have done better but they didn’t because they cut corners like usual and it unfortunately measures up similarly to the crap hamster cages that you have to assemble etc - why why why a PET STORE continues to make very expensive but cheap products is beyond me. And to be so clear there’s MANY options out there besides tarantula cribs that I’d recommend before this. I didn’t even push tarantula cribs in this video at all aside from comparing the magnets which YES are IMPORTANT. And AGAIN what i am saying is there are more budget friendly BETTER options than these. Kritter keepers never let me down and come assembled 🤷‍♀️

[@bighashgang1990]

For 20 bucks the arboreal ones are legit. I have 6 of them and have adult females in each one. No warping and the tolerances are tight, maybe u got a dud idk but all 6 of mine are doing fine

[@goatgrow2341]

A person could use clear silicone caulking to caulk between the clear plastic and white bottom to prevent dirt from going in-between

[@StephensSuperSurrealSouls]

Fair but it's still a bit annoying IMO. Also, it'd make more sense if the base was just black, you don't see the substrate as well and it goes against most substrates better anyway.

[@AerFaery]

For the terrestrial enclosure the instructions say to put the enclosure together first and THEN put all the rivets in. The misalignment could have had something to do with that. Maybe things should have shifted into place once the lid was on, but by sticking them in as you went, it was possibly locked into place incorrectly. Only with step 1 (when putting in the short sides) does it say to make sure the holes align with the holes in the base, so I believe that might be what it was. However, I did have a hard time getting the top onto the sides, but then my husband did it with pretty much no issue and looked at me like I was crazy, heh

[@puppybreath87]

I have an arboreal one with my peach earth tiger in it and really like it! Was super easy to set up and was on sale for $20!

[@aninajera8910]

You could also silicon the enclosure together. That would stop dirt from falling into the white part, make the whole thing quite a bit stronger and also ensure that water doesn’t leak out the sides.

[@IllusionQueen4Eva]

4:57 Is it possible that that acrylic wall is supposed to go on the other side? Maybe then it would have aligned? From my experience with putting things together, sometimes each piece has its own specified place and it can only go there.

[@nicolemartinboone5699]

Thank you for acknowledging and disclosing some of the ethical concerns surrounding PetSmart (and other big pet brands)

[@hkmccormick8811]

Likely the being required assembly is to reduce shipping and distribution costs for the company. They can fit more product in a tighter space.

[@dlegarern1]

Did you read the instructions before attempting assembly? Sorry but the arboreal enclosure malfunction looks like it was assembled improperly.

[@TarantulaAntics]

Me and several of my friends have these. The Arboreal being my favorite, I bought several. I have 1 terrestrial, but there is limited species I would see it being used for (N. Incei, Pseudhapalopus sp, H. Formosus). The putting together concept wasn't a problem for me and others I know, but it seems to trouble others, so that's an individual factor. I try all kind of DIY enclosure, various Amazon enclosures, and T cribs. There are pros and cons for all. The ones I avoid are the rubberband enclosures. These aren't the best, but definitely better than most products out there, especially for the price.

[@wa1111fu]

If you bought one of these and started freaking out when you saw the title of this video, SAME LOL. Except all is well, i have both kinds and both assembled perfectly! Fear not! Just make sure you read the instructions and take your time! Also make sure that your T is the appropriate size to the enclosure! I bought them for the affordability and so far my T's love them. Them hold humidity well and so far no warping issues. Make sure that you double check that everything is tight before you set it up! Personally for the affordability I think they arent a bad buy especially if you want something clear and are upgrading from a tub :)

[@TiffTifferson]

I have a few of both and got them when they were on sale for half price. I think for $20 enclosures they work well! I do like tarantula cribs more, but for the price I think it was worth buying them at the sale price. The set up was pretty easy aside from a few of the anchor things having a hard time lining up but we were able to push them through with a little force. I’m not too concerned about the dirt getting between the base and walls, that’s just a cosmetic thing. I will say out of all my enclosures I’ve found one issue and it is with a tarantula cribs enclosure. I actually found yesterday that a couple of the walls of one of my tarantula crib slider crib minis has warped and is separating! (I just got it about a month ago) I immediately reached out to tarantula cribs and they are shipping me a replacement! ❤ When it comes to these vs the tarantula cribs I say get what you can afford and what you personally like 😊

[@Shaynewhite]

Just personally inspected the door casing on the terrestrial enclosure Great news is it’s completely sealed on those sides so a T couldn’t possibly get its foot crushed! Figured I’d clear that up before anyone who has a T in one doesn’t freak out.

[@tarantulakat]

Thank you, someone else pointed that out and I see it now! I still won’t be using the tho though bc unfortunately that piece still wont line up /:

[@Shaynewhite]

@@tarantulakat I definitely agree these aren’t that great. But I own multiple Tcribs and can RANT about those as well 😅. Im in the process of switching everyone over to exo terra’s.

[@allietheparanormaladventurer]

Kat I just gotta say. You look amazing. I can see you are thriving that new house. Looking good!! Love nibbles, she's so cute.

[@karenstraw7301]

Thank you Kat for caring so much to put out this Product Review for us. I would not trust my Critters in those enclosures. I Would Only Trust Tarantula Crib's Enclosures Not only are they sturdy they're perfect for All your Critter Needs. So much to choose from. Happy Halloween 👻🎃🖤🕷️🖤

[@jessicachiarelli3514]

Your channel is my comfort show lol got the Nibbles plushie the first day you posted it 😊

[@tarantulakat]

🥹🥰

[@dawnt7950]

Definitely showcases the quality of Tarantula Cribs enclosures!!! These enclosures look like a temu version!

[@themsmel]

I bought both styles for future use. I put them both together and had no issues with things aligning. I agree that the arboreal is better. One thing I did to combat dirt gettting in the side is use aquarium silicone to seal the inside gap. Definietely not as good a Tarantula Cribs, and I would expect some warping in tthe future. But for the sale price of $20, I think they are a pretty good buy. I would probably skip over them at the regular price.

[@tarantulakat]

Yeah sale price is good, they should have just kept it at $20 .. 40 is too much imo for that quality.

[@tylerglover2101]

These were extremely easy to put together without instructions. I put it together in 5 mins. They’re commercial and in mass production. I didn’t have any issues with gaps. If you have to assemble it yourself. They can pass the savings on to you by you having to do the labor. Zero issues from start to finish.

[@brisacordero4397]

I'm using an arboreal one. And it was easy setup for me, I also added aquarium sealant before setting it up.

[@jeramiahcullum4739]

I have 5 and love them

[@misterflamingo]

For assembly, it has the benefit of reducing storage requirements and therefore also shipping constraints and costs. If you can ship 50 boxes instead of 20, you reduce the carbon footprint

[@gisselleperezmoreno1910]

Such perfect timing! I was just looking at this enclosure last week as they’re on sale for $20 and was unsure if I should buy it

[@tarantulakat]

The arboreal is prob worth it for the 20 I think but for $40 I’d expect it to be assembled at minimum 😅

[@brendasenne7175]

I saw it too, at Pet Smart. I was wondering how it would work for a Jumping Spider--especially if they webbed the top.

[@khromepixie]

@@brendasenne7175 there is a front opening as well...I never use the top opening

[@jazmineyoung7023]

Omg I’m so happy that you reviewed these! I was thinking of buying some but wasn’t sure and I could not find any videos on them 😭

[@ashleythomson9689]

Aww you included my venom ❤❤❤ in member pics! great video as usual! We have similar in uk and the substrate getting stuck is enough to annoy me 😂

[@wickedchild100]

It also has to be remembered getting a dual opening acrylic arboreal enclosure is going to cost at least $50 for something of the same size from any of the major brands and that dual opening aspect can be very important to people who keep arboreal especially

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome Video Tarantula Kat🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@Alejandro-zv1zq]

I have all my Tarantulas at this time in tubs . I'm looking forward to re homing them in visual enclosures. After watching your review video im leaning more towards Tarantula Cribs. I love the way your Tarantulas look inside all of your Tarantulas Cribs enclosures and i just can't wait to start making my purchases.

[@brianmurdock1718]

Honestly my favorite are containers from the container store. So many different sizes and for a third of the cost of a tarantula cribs enclosure

[@khromepixie]

I have my little jumping spider in the arboreal one I've had no problem with it no warping, no no problem at all, I got it on sale for $20 you really can't beat it and I like the fact that it has the pegs instead of the rubber bands and it seems pretty sturdy to me and I do pick it up all the time and move it so I don't know why they say that I guess just to be on the side of caution

[@jessicatice3211]

I have my quarter sized G. pulchra in one. It took a couple of tries assembling it for everything to fit right. I haven't had a problem with substrate falling between the acrylic and the base. The lid does worry me some as the magnets seem a bit weak but everything fits well. I should mention that my son built it for me and his hobby is assembling plastic models and building things out of acrylic.

[@montv291]

I bought the tall one for my incoming regal jumper. I was so happy to find it! 20$ way cheaper than other stuff I was finding that was way smaller.

[@itzmesammyyy]

I've always loved tarantulas, but never thought i would get one. but i did at a reptile expo a few days ago want to rehouse my t need some solid affordable options this seems pretty good for the price point I'm def gonna look into tarantula cribs too i inspire to be like you one day kat have a entire room full of theses beautiful things!

[@RedBlueAndGreen123]

hi kat !! i just got the terrestrial one for my little gbb baby (2"). at first the connecting joints were horrible and not secure at all and it fell aprt so easily !! ive super glued it and let it dry out and it ended up pretty durable and secure. yes i got dirt between the acrylic and the white bottom which annoys me too, but its been working well in the meantime! i am very careful with her little toes, and she has been a pretty happy tarantula. i will definitely be upgrading her to a better (non pet smart) enclosure after a couple molts, but ya !

[@shayzoo2]

Here’s the thing… If I’m gonna be spending $40 on an enclosure, I would rather spend $60 and get something nice. The tarantula cribs are just so much better quality. The acrylic is crystal clear, thicker, they are so sturdy, nothing is going to escape from them. They look so beautiful on the shelf, and have clean lines. If it was like $20 bucks, then maybe I would do this as an interim enclosure for a tarantula that is not full-size knowing that I will get a better enclosure later. But for $40, just why? It isn’t worth it.

[@pennyrockysmomma4445]

I agree! I have some of my tarantulas in Tarantula Cribs, and will someday hopefully have all of them in tarantula cribs except for my T. stirmi and any other super duper extra large tarantulas I get. I was given two T’s that were in Zika enclosures and they aren’t acceptable to me. I use the arboreal for the praying mantis I had but that’s it’s. Tarantula Cribs all the way!

[@tanyabootsnpants780]

Exactly. I've tried a few knockoffs, and they may be cheaper, but that's because they're cheaply made and not worth it. I'll stick with Tarantula Cribs.

[@wickedchild100]

@@shayzoo2 people are only buying them because they've been marked down to $20 for months for that reason. Nobody is trying to claim these are worth $40 I don't think, they're definitely not. At $40 you can get the Amazon exo terra knock off which is still better quality for sure. But for $20, the arboreals definitely make good interim enclosures. The terrestrial are meh

[@biancap3943]

They’re decent for being $20 when they’re on sale. I got 6 of them during the $20 sale. The equivalent size tc brand is $60 which is a lot of money if the enclosure isn’t even big enough for most adult Ts. I just use them for growing out juveniles. It’s not feasible for most of me to buy 10+ tarantula cribs for growing out juveniles given their pricing. I’d totally get a TC enclosure when my Ts are full grown but not for my 12 sling/juvies when I’m going to have to just rehouse them in something else. My favorite terrestrial/fossorial enclosures for the price are the reptile growth ones from Amazon.

[@cristinccc]

I love the arboreal ones. I found it tricky to align the terrestrial ones, but with patience, a few not-so-choice words, I was able to get it flush so that all the divots fit. I also followed the directions and put the sides in by recommended order (not sure that matters but perhaps it does? The terrestrial is trickier, especially if you stack, as there is only one opening and it is on the top. A second would have been nice there. I have a juvenile B Boehmi in the terrestrial one, doing fine. I have a juvenile C versicolor in the arboreal who seems happy and I am more than happy with that one. Once constructed, I had no issues (arboreal was a breeze to put together).

[@Pink_Ponk.]

I have both of these for my A. avicularia and t. Albopilosus. They’re amazing enclosures when put together correctly

[@Umbras915]

Spray painted the white bottoms a Turkish coffee brown and they look so much better and any dirt that gets between the acrylic and bottom isn’t as obvious.

[@kelseykintscher2097]

So glad you reviewed these thank you 🎉

[@CheesePeesha]

My local Petsmart sells these for $20. I bought one for my Black and White and I love it so much I am going back to grab a couple more.

[@wanderer4775]

I got the arboreal one for their future upgrade for $20, and I figured my instruction/putting things together bf would love this project 😅

[@deannacorey5650]

They are definitely NOT T Cribs...not even close! But they are only $20. I bought both and to me the Terrestrial is totally useless! Not near deep enough for almost any terrestrial tarantula. Maybe for a scorpion or a millipede...or hissers...but not Ts! The arboreal one is not bad at all. I'm using it with one of my versicolors...not bad...its only been about 2 months so it's too early to report any warping. But for $20?? Not too bad!

[@brendabohannon2529]

To help maximize shelf space and shipping they are diy. Its that way for alot of retail spaces. The less space they take up the more room there is for more product.

[@TheDezertRatt]

I bought 8 terrestrial and 2 arboreal for $20 each. I usually purchase Herpcult, but with so many T’s the cost of TCribs or Herpcult is getting out of control. Also, there are instructions included, I followed them and put mine together in zero problems! I honestly like these! Pleasantly surprised at how sturdy they are, and I had no problem with putting them together. I used clear caulk and it’s awesome. Worth $20!

[@amilie93]

I haven't tried these, but I do have a small zilla arboreal that I got over 3 years ago for my very first jumper. I still have it and find it quite sturdy, I had no issues with warping so far or anything, it even traveled with me from UT to CA without issue's (assembled). after this video I think the zilla design is smarter though imo, although I do like the arboreal one and would probably get one on sale, but only for jumpers lol

[@wickedchild100]

The thrive arboreal beats the Zilla for me but it's the opposite for the terrestrial

[@EarthsGeomancer]

Thank you for doing this. I saw these at the store and was curious.

[@jonnyr3570]

They are on sale for $19.99.. for $20 bought on site,no shipping.. I bought a trunk full and had no issues with any of them.. all the ones I bought were easy to put together. No issues.. I think you just had bad luck and bought some that needed to be returned for an exchange.. for 20$ I mean you can't even buy a meal at McDonald's for less than 20$ these days.. so for the value for the buck.. I enjoy the ones i bought..I bought all the store had,and went back for more when there truck delivered more..lol

[@mariestubbs4606]

Great vid Kat.

[@BloosPetCrew]

It’s funny because I actually prefer a good quality build your own with the rubber bands (never used Zilla myself) over an already assembled tank. It makes them so much easier to store when not in use if you don’t have a lot of space. Tho I’ve never had the issue of them feeling like they’ll fall apart when moving. I also use hot glue to seal mine. It comes off easily when time to dismantle.

[@daniellecooper166]

I bought the terrestrial enclosure while on sale, and read the 5 step instructions and it snapped together no problems. Fine for a $20 imo, wouldn’t pay $40. Can’t speak for longevity or warping but I prefer this over a critter keeper for a transitional home as I find critter keepers obnoxious to open. Also I did not clasp the lid to the sides so I can remove the whole top and not just use the slide door.

[@SeverusSnape12345]

I got a few and overall like them. My only complaint is the lids warped fairly quick, even in the lower humidity ones. I was also seeing recommendations to put aquarium safe caulking around the inside to prevent substrate from getting between the acrylic and base. Then it can also be filled more I ordered your plushie! I can't wait to get it and add it to my collection of your plushies! I have gotten all of them! lol

[@tarantulakat]

thank you!

[@AngelLopez-n2i]

They are on sale right now online at PetSmart for 19.99

[@giveuntomee]

I got the terrestial ones as juvie enclosures for my big 4 genus (Thera, Phor, Pantho, Xen). I have quite a few that are still slings seems like these will be perfect for that awkward juvenile size where I don't wanna plop em in a 15/20 gallon + yet

[@tylermclellan9430]

People aren’t going to buy them online but they still need to be shipped to the store itself, that’s why they’re flat packed.

[@tarynrock5555]

As a former employee from petsmart (yes, it was the grooming salon, though) I REFUSE to spend money there anymore as they'd rather take your money (very overpriced) and not care for you or your animals safety and health. One of my friends was literally forced to keep selling fish to a woman who came in every 3 or 4 days to a week because she refused to get her water tested but the store leader wouldn't allow her to refuse to sell them. Let alone the fact that my poor tarantula I got from there was kept in THE SMALLEST critter keeper. 3 years strong with my beautiful Mexican red knee, BellaDonna though❤

[@tylerglover2101]

It was major operator error. You posted this and you did the rivets before fit testing 🤦🏻‍♀️😅

[@claudiadasilva878]

I will admit spending the money to get the enclosure is what you should spend more money on in general because the animal will call it home. That being said, I have the arboreal enclosure and it currently has my beautiful avicularia avicularia in it and I’ve had no issues with it whatsoever. I was able to get the enclosure set up quickly and as far as warpage goes, I haven’t noticed anything yet. I believe if it’s harder to access tarantula cribs because you live outside the United States, this is a pretty effective enclosure. I can’t say anything about the terrestrial one because all my terrestrial tarantulas are in tarantula cribs. I also have a toad in a critter keeper. If you have the money for a tarantula cribs, I definitely recommend them instead over this but this is absolutely a great option once it’s put together properly. Critter keepers I’m actually not a huge fan of for tarantulas because of the ventilation on their lids. But it’s totally okay for something like a toad who won’t get their feet stuck in it.

[@kensh_6289]

I am currently using the thrive terrestrial for my baby T Blondi and for $20 on sale I think it’s a good deal since I’m only gonna use it temporarily 😊 mine also came with a “crack” on it in the same spot as yours did but it’s not actually a crack as I felt it and someone else had that same issue with theirs

[@sandragartke8245]

I have been testing one of the arboreal enclosures. I have my H. mac in it. The enclosure assembly was a little too irritating for the price point. Basically the more pegs you insert, the more difficult the next ones are to push in. Also, the front door warped in under a week. I keep the substrate fairly dry, with one damp corner where the water dish is. That's my experience so far. Not the best, not the worst

[@_eIIiot]

thanks for doing this review! i just bought the aboreal one for my first jumping spider. i didnt even think about warping being an issue. im going to try it out anyway and if it sucks ill just buy a better one. she's still too small to be moved out of her sling enclosure, so i have some time to figure everything out.

[@kelslittlezoo]

My friend and I both stocked up on these when they had them on sale for $20 and are both pretty pleased with them tbh. Really enjoy the door on the aboreal one. Idk why the dirt is falling between yours on the bottoms cause mine dont do that.

[@Dante-ly666]

The assembling would kill me and then I have noticed the main complaints were the fact that the thinly cheaply made acrylic warped within a week which is pretty hair stressful for me. I'd rather just use containers for a couple of months to years and then get a decent enclosure from exo Terra or t cribs. I don't know I don't want to loose a tarantula and waste more money.

[@carigravis5297]

Use them for plush spiders! Would be very nice displays, but I agree with you. The ones you use now seem much better.

[@Lovinglife43]

I love your skeleton pjs❤❤❤and idk I feel like it would mold but it could just be me. I see you making your own furbaby cribs🫶🏽💜🫶🏽 I can't wait❤

[@kevincritters]

Thanks for the review I looked at these yesterday but kept thinking about the one I have at home warped. Magnets don’t hold lid closed. Put together with bands that leaked every time you watered. I got the 10 gallon front opening door $24

[@kendall464]

I’ll be honest, I didn’t have any issues with the plastic rivets or gaps. I think the arboreal one is the star of the 2. The terrestrial one is just not deep enough for the substrate depth most terrestrial Ts need. That said, you can seal around the edges with aquarium silicone to fill it up more and make it work. I did get them on sale for the $20 though.

[@theherpetoculturenetwork]

I have an avic and a striata in these and haven't had any issues. My main complaint is they seem to dry out a little quicker than I'd like otherwise they've been fine. Good if you're in a pinch and if you get them on sale at half off, even better. 🤷‍♂️

[@Flyingpapaya]

Outsourcing labor costs to the end consumer. Thats why you have to build it yourself. It also ships slightly flatter so you can fit 3 more of them in a shipping crate or whatever. edit: wow just got to the misaligned holes. zilch quality control on it to boot.

[@oliviarowley5708]

i do really love these enclosures; especially for the price they're going for which is $20 i've personally had issues with my tarantula cribs enclosures and for the price it's very frustrating i think these are great enclosures and much more realistic for the average person with a budget i personally don't love how negative this is :( i can see your perspective for sure but they've been great for me and many others 💛

[@sarahleebeauty6761]

super glad your trying these i just saw them in store and was curious 🧐 i’ve tried tarantula cribs and also the zilla ones.. i wonder how these will hold up

[@mitchsimonsen2816]

For $20 I would definitely try it. My tarantula cribs enclosures are nice but the warping lids and cracking near the magnets is pretty bad for the high price they ask

[@AnimeHero18]

I literally just got the arboreal one today!! I go on KZbin and you are literally talking about it! 😂

[@mazaleska]

First off, I really love your content! You're an amazing spider keeper, and you seem like such a cool person. That said, I understand you might not like a product, but saying it outright 'sucks' feels a bit exaggerated. This video comes across as somewhat biased, which makes sense since you're affiliated with T Cribs. However, it's important to note that Tarantula Cribs' products are significantly more expensive, and some people need to save money, especially when keeping a lot of tarantulas. Some of the points you raised are also a bit confusing, like the complaint about it not coming assembled. Not only does this help save on transport and storage costs, allowing them to sell it at a lower price, but it's also more environmentally friendly since more products can be shipped at once. Tldr, the review feels biased, and that’s really the main point I wanted to make.

[@tarantulakat]

I said it was biased prob for several reasons, one being that supporting petsmart isn’t exactly my favorite thing lol. The enclosures still kinda suck tho. That’s my opinion and it doesn’t have to be yours. Read the comments .. There’s better options and it sure isn’t just tarantula cribs. DIY, critter keepers But don’t worry their large corporation will be fine.

[@mazaleska]

@@tarantulakatjust to clarify, I don't care about petsmart either! My main point is that some people are just looking for a cheap enclosure that works for them. I don’t have a strong preference for who makes it as long as it’s a good product at a reasonable price. Personally, I wouldn’t buy that enclosure myself, but the review felt a bit biased, and that's what I wanted to point out. No hard feelings, I really appreciate your content and your perspective!

[@destinylynneheming6294]

Just a thought nut bolt washer rather then the rubber thing would it work ❤

[@woahmanitsvalerie]

I’d hate these too if I got T Cribs for free 😂

[@tonipatterson8594]

Thank you for the review 😊

[@tonydeluna8095]

So I thought Charlotte was gone, but she’s still there making her web ❤! She comes out at night she’s really beautiful

[@mellsc766]

Would this be fine for a Jumping Spider?

[@the_dayz_dad]

OMG! Those are the sunglasses Art tried on in Terrifier 2 😂

[@Logan_Tang]

I got my first phiddipus regius female today!😁😁😄

[@tarantulakat]

Congrats!! 🥰🥰

[@Nook_Miis]

spotted these at my local pet smart a while ago, I'm not rushing to get these anytime, I was thinking the dollar stores in my area have black lights in the holiday section for Halloween although more than a few places have been putting out Christmas stuff recently, a dollar store enclosure build for a scorpion with a black light would be interesting.

[@tarantulakat]

A tub from dollar store is cheaper and more sturdy also js

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

It would've cost them a ton more to have them preassembled, the workers to do it, the factory, all that.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Probably would've cost double.

[@joannahernandez9472]

i think one of the reasons they make you assemble it is because it’s a big box store most of their products are being sold in person so the shipping cost is on them not the consumer and by making a more compact package they can cut down on their shipping costs and keep more in stock bc they take up less space edit: especially bc it’s their “great value” non branded option so like they want to make the price of that as appealing as they can since they probably make more profit off of the thrive brand than they do from exoterra edit 2: i yapped too early you legit touched on almost everything i said like two minutes after i said it

[@Vagabondpomsandmom]

So you don’t waste them what I would do is take the dirt back out dust it and clean it off really well put it back together and then go around the inside edge with some silicone and then go around the outside edges with silicone. It shouldn’t cause any harm to the spiders if you use 100% silicone food grade. And once it’s dried completely should be safe and then you won’t have to worry about them coming apart or getting loose

[@tarantulakat]

that’s a great idea!!

[@coffee_gaming]

Hope you can at least return the terrestrial enclosure to the store, nice idea but kritter keeper for the win.

[@ghislainecloutier]

Are tarantula Cribs available for shipping to Canada?

[@laurasutton1551]

Its self assembly because it ships cheaper so that keeps the cost down

[@RoadHead62]

The manufacturer ships them like that to save on labor costs as well as shipping costs.

[@user-js4iw9rz2w]

"Why arent they already-assembled?" Because that would massively increase shipping and storage costs.

[@marciacoco9549]

The acrylic is so thin… I would stick with Tarantula Cribs. They don’t seem that sturdy.

[@StephanieMock-Boyette]

They are worth it when they do the half off sales on the weekends. Better than the Zillas I have.

[@peacefulgarden6981]

love your vids

[@tarantulakat]

🙏

[@repti_family]

Unfortunately here in the uk a lot of our stuff comes with self assembly. I’ve just got into the hobby ( I have reptiles but now spiders to ) I’m looking around and found some enclosures already made but they all have the small magnets. I don’t like our vivariums here either. They are mostly wooden

[@MakenzieHallie]

I would just keep saving and go for something else before those. Just seem a tad sketchy when there are other options out there. And the substrate between the white and acrylic would drive me mad. Also am fully tcribs biased, but yea. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️