5 x 5 x 7cm Micro Arboreal Sling Enclosure - Tarantula Slings

When housing sensitive species, the quality of the habitat directly impacts the health and longevity of the inhabitant. Our bespoke builds are engineered to solve the common failures of mass-produced, flat-pack alternatives.

 

This section compares our UK-handmade builds against mass-produced alternatives to help you make an informed choice for your livestock.

 

Features	EntoScapes Bespoke (Handmade)	Standard Flat pack (Mass produced)
Material Quality	3mm Clear Cast Perspex Acrylic. Strong. Lightweight. Clearer than glass (>90% light transmission).	2mm thin plastic or styrene. Bendy. Unreliable. Becomes cloudy and warped over time.
Ventilation	Precision Drilled, Cross Flow Ventilation. Variety of Options to suit your exact needs.	Pre-determined ventilation holes. Often insufficient.
Set-up time	Arrives assembled, cleaned and Polished (Ready to use straight out the box)	Requires time-consuming fiddly set up putting the flat pack panels together, sometimes including rubber bands
Cleaning	Seamless interior (Easy wipe)	Dirt and dust trapping joints. Absorbent rubber bands become mouldy and break. Absorbent, low quality acrylic is hard to clean satisfactorily.
Stackability	Reinforced, load-bearing design with non-slip rubber feet	Structural risks if stacked on top of each other. Often uneven surface on top.
Visibility	360° Seamless Clarity	Visible seams and unsightly connection points. Clouding and discolouration common due to low quality absorbent plastic and poor ventilation.
Door System	Clear Hinge & Secure Latch System. Polycarbonate to prevent un-secured edges from warping, ensuring maximum security and longevity	Friction-fit or simple tabs. Doors often fall inwards allowing critters to escape. Doors often warp over time
Durability	Majority of edges secured with strong, non-toxic acrylic-weld cement which prevents warping and fuses the panels together at an atomic level. Extremely strong, clear cast acrylic for high impact resistance. Non-porous and UV resistant.	Prone to bowing, warping and yellowing. Total structural failure likely from small a small impact.
Bioactive ready?	Yes - Deep-base water-tight seal	No - Will leak at every seam

• External Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 7cm

 

• Material: All crystal clear polished cast acrylic for great 360° viewing. Polycarbonate door for reduced warping.

 

• Drilled Air Holes: Ventilation on sides and back, door and lid to provide perfect cross-ventilation. Also an option to swap for a large vent hole if you prefer a 3D printed vent or feeding apparatus.

 

• Access: Front-opening hinged door with a precision-fit acrylic latch to prevent escapes and provide easy access for maintenance and feeding.

 

• Substrate Barriers: Features a 6cm deep-base seal, allowing for bioactive layers, drainage, and moisture retention without the risk of leaks. Also a 2cm barrier above door to avoid web breakage and disturbance if keeping spiders.

 

• Extras: Non-slip silicone feet for safe and compact enclosures that can easily stack and still be aesthetically pleasing

• Hole Diameter: Choose between 1mm or 2mm ventilation holes based on your invertebrate's needs and personal preference.

• Arboreal Tarantula Slings: The absolute perfect first home for tiny, early-instar tree-dwelling "slings" (such as Avicularia, Caribena, or Poecilotheria species). The compact space helps them hunt efficiently without getting lost or stressed in a vast environment.

 

• Jumping Spider Slings (Micro Instars): An ideal nursery for newly emerged Phidippus or Hyllus jumping spider slings. The clear acrylic lets you easily watch them stalk fruit flies and track their growth.

 

• Mantis Nymphs (L1): Perfectly proportioned for rearing the earliest instars of mantis species. The vertical height gives them the necessary room to hang safely during their first critical moults.

 

• Laboratory Observation: Due to its uniform, compact size, this micro-enclosure is an excellent tool for researchers and breeders who need to house multiple individuals separately while maintaining perfect visibility.

• More in depth info on shipping and returns can be found on the shipping and T&Cs, and FAQ page

 

• Our shipping rates are determined by the total weight of your cart at checkout.

 

 

The shipping bands are:

 

• 0-1kg - £4.99

• 1-2kg - £5.99

• 2-10kg - £7.99

• 10kg+ - £9.99

 

• Live orders and dry goods will be posted every TUESDAY. We will contact you if anything changes due to bad weather or delays. 

 

• LIVE ORDERS- sent with Royal Mail Tracked 24 and usually arrive next day after dispatch 

 

• DRY GOODS & ENCLOSURES- sent with Royal Mail Tracked 48 and usually arrive 2 working days after dispatch. We will contact you regarding a dispatch day for enclosure orders.