shoebox question

[nickykci]

Ok, I am getting my showbox ready for my soon to come corn, and i was wondering what size of holes should I put on the lid, for ventilation? and how many holes? I think 2 would be good, but i'd like to be sure... and with what can u make the holes? i dont have a drill, and if there's another way, i'd like to know, rather than buying a drill lol
any info is apreciated. :)

[nickykci]

Originally posted by nickykci
Ok, I am getting my showbox ready

oops lol i did mean shoebox

[Simon]

I basically make around 30 holds in the shoe box container.

So basically 10 on each side on the length and 5 on each side of the width.

I would recommand you using a soldering (sp) on melt holes in it. Its easier and faster than drills.

I wouldn't really use drills because it actually makes a very sharp edge in the insdie of the box. So it harms the hatchling.

[crazyboy]

you can also take a nail hold it in a pair of pliers and put the nail into a flame it will heat up and then just gently push it through the box. i would start with 30 ish holes and if it is too humid put in more holes.

[BoidKeeper]

Nicky,

I use a soldering Iron to make the holes. I've cracked rubbermaids before using a drill.
Here's a pic of my shoe boxes,
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/504/289baby_rack_finished_26_06_04_1-med.jpg
Oh and by the way my corns are due anytime time now. Also I'm hosting the next NB herp meet and greet at my place on July 10th. I've got a ssnakess.com t-shirt to give out as a door prize and there will be a bbq. There are already some people from Moncton coming up from the site here.

[nickykci]

thanks for the tips guys!

Where can i buy a soldering Iron ? And how much is it? I have no idea what that is, lol sorry, must be because i'm french?

I can't wait to see some pics trevor! let me know when they hatch. And for the meet & Greet, i'll try to come! should be fun!!

[BoidKeeper]

Hey hey easy on the French jokes that's what I teach you know!lol
You can get a small soldering iron at Canadian Tire or Radio shack for like ten bucks.
As for the meet and greet so far it looks like 10 people or so. Should be fun. It's a great chance to meet other snake owners and share tips and tricks and stuff like that. E-mail me if you need my number or directions and stuff.
Cheers,
Trevor