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<blockquote data-quote="CosbyArt" data-source="post: 275327" data-attributes="member: 8168"><p>Here is a quick diagram of the movable plastic egg crate shelf ideas I had. You can move the entire shelf (Whole), or simply a small square in the middle big enough to fit your needs (Section) - or both to ensure you can open it up enough no matter what.</p><p></p><p>A quick and cheap method would be to use three quick-ties on one edge of the shelf, on the ends and one in the middle, to act as a hinge. On the other shelf edge use a twist-tie or reusable tie to attach as a hatch. See the diagram I made below for a example.</p><p></p><p>Of course alternative materials could be used to make it work more smoothly, and give it a more professional look. The only problem with the shelf would be danger to mantis nymphs when closing the shelf. Nymphs could become trapped/crushed around the hinge area especially, and the latch area too. A quick thorough check before closing the shelf should prevent such problems though.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af26/CosbyArt/Mantis/diy-habitat-shelf.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CosbyArt, post: 275327, member: 8168"] Here is a quick diagram of the movable plastic egg crate shelf ideas I had. You can move the entire shelf (Whole), or simply a small square in the middle big enough to fit your needs (Section) - or both to ensure you can open it up enough no matter what. A quick and cheap method would be to use three quick-ties on one edge of the shelf, on the ends and one in the middle, to act as a hinge. On the other shelf edge use a twist-tie or reusable tie to attach as a hatch. See the diagram I made below for a example. Of course alternative materials could be used to make it work more smoothly, and give it a more professional look. The only problem with the shelf would be danger to mantis nymphs when closing the shelf. Nymphs could become trapped/crushed around the hinge area especially, and the latch area too. A quick thorough check before closing the shelf should prevent such problems though. [IMG]http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af26/CosbyArt/Mantis/diy-habitat-shelf.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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