Latest transfer....different method.

[Therasoid]

Always looking for different and safe methods to transfer the T's, I gave this way a try. While clearing items for the room expansion, found a stack of thin cardboard backing sheets. I came up with this, taking a ruler, razor knife and tape, fashioned a tunnel-like bridge to connect the enclosuses. Bear in mind, I build 3 arboreal enclosure sizes, so a larger one needs fabricated for the final transfer.
I've not really cared for transfering in a bathroom, plugging drains, faucet openings and such, too time consuming, IMO.
So, by the photos, very little space is required for a safe transfer.
2 gentle nudges on her hind legs was all it took to complete the transfer. Total time to make cardboard structure, set enclosures and her co-operating, took >20 minutes.
The transfer took place the morning of 1/26 and last night received a "thank you" by molting. Should note this is a P. striata.

 

[Scoolman]

Genius, I love that you put so much thought into the safety of your tarantulas.

 

[Kymura]

absolute winner!

 

[Phil]

Always looking for different and safe methods to transfer the T's, I gave this way a try. While clearing items for the room expansion, found a stack of thin cardboard backing sheets. I came up with this, taking a ruler, razor knife and tape, fashioned a tunnel-like bridge to connect the enclosuses. Bear in mind, I build 3 arboreal enclosure sizes, so a larger one needs fabricated for the final transfer.
I've not really cared for transfering in a bathroom, plugging drains, faucet openings and such, too time consuming, IMO.
So, by the photos, very little space is required for a safe transfer.
2 gentle nudges on her hind legs was all it took to complete the transfer. Total time to make cardboard structure, set enclosures and her co-operating, took >20 minutes.
The transfer took place the morning of 1/26 and last night received a "thank you" by molting. Should note this is a P. striata. View attachment 14031 View attachment 14031

Impressive. I always go with the cricket tub over the top and slide the lid method. Never had any issues so far but this is really cool and stress free by the looks of it.

 

[Entity]

its like herding cattle! great idea!

 

[Denny Dee]

Great idea! I have not had to transer my Pokies from anything that did not fit in the new enclosure but often thought how much I would dread it. Love it.