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<blockquote data-quote="edgeofthefreak" data-source="post: 52151" data-attributes="member: 3202"><p>Of course! No need to panic!</p><p></p><p>Full grown terrestrials are strong animals. They also have 24 hours a day with little in the form of hobbies. If they can get a hold of any edges, they can stress pull at them. Acrylic can be stressed enough to break, but it does take a lot of time.</p><p></p><p>A brand new pristine acrylic box would take some time for them to break through. Once humidity is added, the acrylic will start to warp slightly, and that brings small cracks in the surface of acrylic. At first, you won't be able to see these cracks, but as they build up, they'll be more obvious. Also, the thinner the walls, the faster any of this happens. Thicker boxes can resist wear much longer.</p><p></p><p>Over time (you should be able to see this) the acrylic can chip/bend/wrap, and it's at that point that your A. genic could take advantage of these stress moments.</p><p></p><p>What can you do? Make sure to inspect your enclosures for wear/tear. If you see any gaps/cracks, get another enclosure. I'll post pictures tonight of some standard thickness acrylic that has started to bend, even after just 2 weeks with humidity.</p><p></p><p>Not ever trying to scare, just to inform. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Can you post a pic of this fridge box?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="edgeofthefreak, post: 52151, member: 3202"] Of course! No need to panic! Full grown terrestrials are strong animals. They also have 24 hours a day with little in the form of hobbies. If they can get a hold of any edges, they can stress pull at them. Acrylic can be stressed enough to break, but it does take a lot of time. A brand new pristine acrylic box would take some time for them to break through. Once humidity is added, the acrylic will start to warp slightly, and that brings small cracks in the surface of acrylic. At first, you won't be able to see these cracks, but as they build up, they'll be more obvious. Also, the thinner the walls, the faster any of this happens. Thicker boxes can resist wear much longer. Over time (you should be able to see this) the acrylic can chip/bend/wrap, and it's at that point that your A. genic could take advantage of these stress moments. What can you do? Make sure to inspect your enclosures for wear/tear. If you see any gaps/cracks, get another enclosure. I'll post pictures tonight of some standard thickness acrylic that has started to bend, even after just 2 weeks with humidity. Not ever trying to scare, just to inform. :) Can you post a pic of this fridge box? [/QUOTE]
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