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jakeus
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| Quote: | I've had adult Multis (now in tanks) get through the gaps and regularly have mice running around my shed because they climb out.
Don't be naive like i was |
Ahhh. Ok maybe this wasnt such a good idea!
Thanks wethepeople! |
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MJ
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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If there's a edge for the rats to get thier teeth into (which on that there willbe) they will chew right through it in a matter of time mate also rats can squeeze through the tiniest of gaps 
Spend a little more on mesh wood and plastic seamless trays mate will save money and agro at a later date.
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jakeus
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Yea I guess you're right MJ. Thing is, I always wanted to follow eggman's thread on how to make a rat rack but now its nto there! Anyway it could come back? |
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MJ
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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Gone forever email him I'm sure he has a copy of what he did if not I think there was a follow up/new thread about a similar design.
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jamie_s
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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as paul says if the can get their head into a gap they will just chew it till its a bigger gap then they will be out.save your money and buy a second hand lab rack,they arent cheap but they make life very easy and they are so efficient
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jakeus
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Any ideas were i can get these?
I'll have a look on google but any other links would be great! |
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mark68
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Also those tubs are completely unsuitable as they are not ventilated enough. There is a very good reason why traditional caging has completely vented tops (wire mesh or bars) |
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jakeus
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There is plenty of ventilation!
Would it be any different for mice? |
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Jack
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MJ
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Jack rats produce huge amounts of ammonia and fecal matter so need a huge amount of ventilation... these may work for leopard geckos you have but wont for rats
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