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Compact Jumping Spider Enclosure
This is a 3D-printable terrarium optimized for Jumping Spiders, tarantulas, isopods, and other micro-pets. This design allows you to print a high-quality, ventilated habitat at home.
The enclosure measures 20cm x 20cm x 28.5cm, providing excellent vertical space for arboreal species.
Required Materials (BOM)
To complete this build, you will need:
- 4x Acrylic or Glass Panes: Dimensions 159mm x 215mm x 2 or 3mm.
- 3D Printing Filament: PETG is recommended for humidity resistance, though PLA is suitable for dry habitats.
Key Design Features
- Sliding Feeding Hatch: A top-mounted sliding hatch for easy, secure feeding without opening the main door.
- Comprehensive Ventilation: Strategically placed vent arrays on all corners and the lid ensure optimal cross-ventilation.
- Sliding Front Access: The front pane serves as a sliding door for easy cleaning and interaction.
- Dual Top Versions: 1. LED-Ready Top: Features a dedicated groove designed for a 5mm wide, 1m long LED strip. Includes a discrete cable routing hole at the back. 2. Standard Top: A clean, flat design for those not requiring integrated lighting.
Print Settings & Assembly Tips
- Light Installation: If using the LED version, thread the strip through the back opening before adhering it to the internal groove.
- Safety: Always sand any sharp edges on 3D-printed parts or glass panes before introducing your pets.
- Optimized for Bambu Lab: The provided profile is tuned for Bambu Lab PETG HF using standard settings.
- Strength: The default settings are plenty strong for this application. If you require extra rigidity, you can increase the wall loops or infill, though it is not necessary for standard use.
- Supports: Use Tree Supports. They are much easier to remove from the ventilation slots and grooves, ensuring a cleaner finish.
- Fitment & Tolerances: The tolerances for the vertical pillars are intentionally tight to ensure the finished terrarium is sturdy and rattle-free.
- Pro Tip: If you find it difficult to seat the pillars into the top or bottom parts, a light sanding on the ends of the pillars will allow them to slide in smoothly.
Expand & Customize Your Build
- Exclusive 3D Background: Enhance your pet’s habitat with a custom-designed 3D background featuring integrated caves and planters. This background is exclusively made for this terrarium model, ensuring a perfect, seamless fit that maximizes the vertical climbing space for your pets. You can find it under my other models.
- High-Airflow Mesh Panels: If you are keeping species that require significantly more ventilation, such as Mantises, I have also designed 3D-printable mesh side panels. These are direct replacements for the glass or acrylic sheets, allowing you to swap them out based on your pet's specific needs.
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You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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