Plastic cages

[JAdkins2451]

If anyone own any plastic style cages, like reptic plastics. Can you drill holes into them. To mount thermometer etc. And to help with air flow.

Jamie

[boa_Jay]

yes you can drill hole in them, plastic drill easly

[JAdkins2451]

Cool thanks, I just wanted to make sure I didnt screw it up (crack it) or anything..

Thanks Jamie

[YoungBuck]

Why not use double sided tape (3M) instead of drilling holes?

[JAdkins2451]

Originally posted by YoungBuck
Why not use double sided tape (3M) instead of drilling holes?

Because my boa loves to try and climb onto anything.. And 2 sided tape wont work I tried it first.. lol he just knocks it down.

[fedupdon]

ive had some good luck useing a sodder iron to make holes in my cages iv had a drill crack a few lids

[Tim_Cranwill]

<b>DON'T</b> use tape! You'll know why the first time you have to peel if off of a snake... and it doesn't peel off easily.

Drill or solder/burn a few holes in the enclosure and use cable ties or twist ties to hold the probe in place. :)

[JAdkins2451]

Well I drilled with success, Dont worry Tim no tape in side. I wouldnt want it to get all over him.LOL
Thanks for all the advice guys

Jamie

[Dragonhood]

When drilling don't press hard or you'll crack the plastic. And make sure the drill bit is sharp. John

[boa_Jay]

reptic-plastics cages drill trough easly. the plastic is thick, but wont crack at all. molded cages or rubbermaids can crack tough because the plastic is verry thin and verry hard

[JAdkins2451]

Thats what it is, its Reptic-Plastic. Absoluty the best cages Ive seen. I bought it at the last show and love it so far as soon as my collection grows all get a bunch of them. They are awsome Jay

Jamie

[Cruciform]

With the brittle plastics like Sterilites use a small, sharp bit to drill a pilot hole. Then use the target size bit (equally sharp) and it will make a smooth clean hole every time.