I agree with the short tub issue, my rack has 6-7" tall tubs in it. It's wonderful but too tall to put the food on top, hence the hoppers. So....Originally Posted by Argentra
Ok, I want a step by step on how you made that hopper!! It's perfect, and just what I need in my tubs!
Shadera: I'm so thrilled that someone finally pointed out the A#1 problem with keeping mice in short tubs in racks: Mice JUMP!This is why my mice are all in 10" tall tubs with lids.
Actually these hoppers really suck for racks they're always getting caught on the mesh, or on the wood coming in and out.
They we're meant for tubs that still have lids on them and they work great for that cause the lid will close up the top.
I've made better ones now that you can view here:
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...46#post1018546
I highly suggest these instead if you have a rack.
but I'm gonna go ahead and tell you how to make the ones you asked about cause they're so simple.
Basically, buy some cheap dishes and roll up some mesh to find out how many squares around they are. (mine were 12 around and add one for overlap so say 13)
Then stick a roll of mesh in you tub to find out how tall it is. (mines 11 squares tall)
Cut a piece of mesh to fit (i.e. 13x11). leave overhangs to use as fasteners.
Roll and hot glue to the inside of the bowl. Trim the top to make it fit in the tub cause the bowl will make it a little too tall. Tada! your done.
Here's some pics.
hot glue, BE LIBERAL!! USE ALOT!! and make sure it's cool and hard before you add food.
how I overlap and bend the overhangs to fasten the roll.
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