How to make a salamander tub

[RLHam3]

i think that the title should be pretty self explanitory. but i do have one major question. if i buy one of those plastic storage containers with a snap on lid how will the salamander get oxygen?

 

[Jennewt]

The lid is usually not air-tight, and salamanders don't consume much oxygen. But even so, I would recommend drilling some holes in the lid. The holes should be smaller than the salamanders, of course. Be careful, as some drill bits have a tendency to crack the plastic lid. Using a soldering iron to poke holes is another option.

 

[lilsoul]

You could cut out a square out of the middle and silacone a pice of window screen over the hole but make sure to cut the screen biger then the whole so you have enough extra to silacone to the lid.

 

[Jennewt]

You could cut out a square out of the middle and silacone a pice of window screen over the hole but make sure to cut the screen biger then the whole so you have enough extra to silacone to the lid.

I've done this, it's a good suggestion. For me it doesn't work well because I live in a very dry climate. With this much ventilation, the substrate dries out too quickly for me. But I can see this working well in a humid climate.

 

[John]

Read this: http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-t.../703-quick-cheap-easy-terrarium-vivarium.html

 

[vide]

My favorite method for attaching a metal screen to plastic is to use a soldering iron and "weld" it stuck. Just press down on the screen and it will melt into the plastic. Work you´re way around the edges of the screen. It really sticks and you don´t have to bother with sticky glue or silicone.

Cheers,

Vide