putting holes in plastic tubs

[sunshinegeckos]

I purchased my tubs now I need to put holes in them. How many holes is best? They are 18qt tubs. Or would it be best to cut a hole in the top and put mesh in? They are going on a bkers rack so the lids wont be flush with the top. Thanks in advance!

 

[geckofreak23]

i drilled holes all around the top part of it...it may take long depending on how many tubs u have but works for me.

 

[panthergecko]

6 drilled holes toprow; then 5 drilled holes bottom row

 

[fl_orchidslave]

We use a soldering iron to make holes. If using a drill, go from the inside out so there won't be any sharp points that can potentially injure your animals. We do a row, sometimes two, all around the sides close to the top. No holes down the sides in case the tub ever needs to hold water. Holes on the top only for a special purpose, like for insects, otherwise too much heat can escape. That's just how I like my gecko tubs, others may have different ideas.

 

[im faster]

Do not drill holes you can crack tubs and leaves sharp edges..

use a soldering iron..

you can get them at walmart for like 5 bucks i think..

 

[sunshinegeckos]

Thanks! I will be using a wood burning tool so it wont crack the plastic. I used it to make some hides out of butter tubs and it worked really well so hopefully it will work well on the plastic tubs.

 

[LeoMerlin]

Butter tubs! Now that's an idea for another moist hide. Right now mine has a 3-in-1 cave. But yea, drilling holes seems like it'd crack the plastic. The wood burning tool sounds like it should work well though since it worked for the butter tub hide