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Food Catch Kitchens for Repts...
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05/27/09 04:11 AM
05/27/09 04:11 AM
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Amanda1981
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About a month and a half ago, I became REALLY tired of shakin' the junk out of the bottom of my rept everyday... especially since I live in an apartment, and people look at me like I'm crazy as corn and peas fly off of fleece from my back balcony. I also am pretty picky, so I wanted the food up on a shelf AND I didn't want it to move around. Not much to ask for, right? Actually, it wasn't too bad. Here's what I came up with! Top closed: Top open: Inside (a look at the "hinges"): Up close, the links that hold the bottom on: If you want one, you'll need: * one 1x1' square from one of those wire shelf units (like this one: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61rRYg8G60L._AA260_.jpg) * one sterilite shoebox. (kinda like this one: http://www.housewaresandbeyond.com/p1325...-Container.html) * a few zip ties (I'm sure you have some, right? LOL) * 4 of these little mini links ( find them here ) * Either a razor blade, OR a hole saw & drill. * Drill/Dremel tool * something to sand down the rough edge when you cut the hole. (sand paper, or, it's small enough that you can use a high-grit nail buffer... like I did. LOL Some assembly required. If you REALLY want a full walkthrough, I can write one up. It wasn't that hard, but it's hard to explain. But I really am happy with this little tidbit. I can pop the bottom off every day, wash it out and stick it back on. If the top gets icky, I just clip the zipties, stick it in the dish washer, and TA-DA! I'm in love with it. I almost never have nermers (yes, that's the technical term for ewwies) in the bottom of the cage now! Just thought I'd share!
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Re: Food Catch Kitchens for Repts...
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05/27/09 06:37 AM
05/27/09 06:37 AM
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sugarglidersuz
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Great idea, Amanda Thanks for the instructions on how to do it, too. I'm sure many people will find this very helpful
Suz Enyedy Carina & Coobah Allira & Gizmo Picasso, Trinity Joy & Luna DaisyMae; Darwin; Mareki; Mambo; Pika; Cricky; Reggie & Bobo, Pepe & Bittah Suz' Sugar Gliders
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Re: Food Catch Kitchens for Repts...
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#784950
05/27/09 01:04 PM
05/27/09 01:04 PM
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Posts: 205 KC, MO
AprilS
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I also am pretty picky, so I wanted the food up on a shelf OK..... So is this up high in the rep? How is it attached? Also, I couldn't tell....is the top attached to the wire shelf, too? I really like this. I have a PVC coated wire cage and we use one of those 'igloos' over the food at the bottom of the cage and it works just fine. I can't IMAGINE the mess I'd have without it. But.... I think they would prefer to eat up high. I put a 'treat' bowl up on one of their shelves once in a while and even if what I put in there isn't that much of a 'treat', they often will eat it better than if it is down on the ground in the igloo. So is it because it's usually a 'treat' or because it's up high? Don't know, but would like to try something up higher (but covered!) I also have 100 gal rep that I use for travel. Since the family we visit think we are weird enough as it is and I like to keep the mess down at their house, something besides shaking out fleece would be a plus. So..... More details. How about a picture of it in the cage?
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Re: Food Catch Kitchens for Repts...
[Re: AprilS]
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05/27/09 02:57 PM
05/27/09 02:57 PM
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Amanda1981
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I also am pretty picky, so I wanted the food up on a shelf OK..... So is this up high in the rep? How is it attached? Also, I couldn't tell....is the top attached to the wire shelf, too? EEK! Sorry, I didn't even THINK of putting a pic of it in the cage up here. Duh. Yes, it's on the middle tier of my reptarium. (I build mine, so I have a center bar, but you can stick it in the corner joint and it should work just fine.) (excuse the mess, Rodan is a messy eater and it's about time to throw it in the dishwasher.) Yes, the top is attached in the back with 2 zip ties. I wanted it to flap open, but I also wanted the top to STAY ON! LOL I hate when things are on the floor in the morning that were NOT supposed to be reset toys.
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Re: Food Catch Kitchens for Repts...
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05/27/09 02:58 PM
05/27/09 02:58 PM
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Amanda1981
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Sorry! It's hard to see, but in the side, there is a 3" hole that I cut out.
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