{"product_id":"medium-slider-crib","title":"PRE ORDER- Medium Slider Crib | 8\"x6\"x6\" (ships in 2-3 weeks)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMedium Slider Crib – 8\"x6\"x6\" Terrestrial Tarantula Enclosure\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth magnetic slider lid with optimized 3mm ventilation. One-handed access without disturbing your spider. Perfect for adult females of smaller terrestrial species and juveniles. Crystal-clear acrylic, stackable, display-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Medium Slider Crib is one of our best-selling terrestrial enclosures—and for good reason. It solves the most annoying keeper friction: checking on your spider without triggering a bolt or tangled webbing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've kept tarantulas in top-opening cubes or hinged enclosures, you know the problem. Cubes require two hands and trap webbing. Hinges swing awkwardly when shelves are tight. With a slider, you pull the lid forward with one hand, peek in, slide it back. Done. Your spider stays calm. No stress. No accidental escapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Medium Slider Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Magnetic Sliding Lid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePull. Look. Slide back. The magnetic catch is secure—no fumbling with latches, no pinch points. You'll use this 50+ times a keeper season. This lid makes all of those interactions stress-free for both you and your spider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\"x6\"x6\" – The Goldilocks Footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarantulacribs.com\/pages\/enclsoure-guide\"\u003eEnclosure Sizing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e methodology—roughly 3× diagonal leg span (DLS) for length and 2× DLS for width—this footprint works perfectly for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult females\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 2.5–3\" DLS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/strong\u003e in their final two molts before adulthood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific genera:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGrammostola\u003c\/em\u003e spp., \u003cem\u003eBrachypelma\u003c\/em\u003e hamorii\/auratum, \u003cem\u003eAphonopelma\u003c\/em\u003e, small \u003cem\u003eNhandu\u003c\/em\u003e, and comparable medium terrestrials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can keep a spider here long-term without it outgrowing the space too quickly. Wide enough for natural burrowing behavior. The 6\" height stays safe—far enough from the lid that a fall won't rupture the abdomen, but not so cavernous that prey escapes or humidity crashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3mm Ventilation – Dialed In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerrestrial spiders need moderate airflow. Too much and your substrate dries between waterings. Too little and you get stagnant pockets in the enclosure corners. 3mm vent holes balance both. They allow humidity to stabilize at 60–75% RH depending on substrate choice and watering schedule—exactly where most terrestrial species thrive. This isn't a guess; it's the result of keeping tarantulas in thousands of enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStackable Design for Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you have 5 spiders or 50, vertical space is everything. These stack securely without gaps, so you can build clean rows on standard shelving. Visual scanning becomes faster. Organization stays intact. Your display actually looks intentional instead of chaotic. Practical for hobbyists scaling up; essential for anyone breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Crystal-Clear Acrylic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaser-cut edges. No clouding. No rough seams. Your tarantulas look stunning, and the enclosure doesn't distract from the animal. Long-term UV stability means it stays clear for years, not months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult females\u003c\/strong\u003e of Grammostola, Brachypelma, Aphonopelma, and similar medium terrestrial genera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult males\u003c\/strong\u003e of larger species (before the nomadic phase kicks in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/strong\u003e in their final growth stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding setups\u003c\/strong\u003e and colony racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay collections\u003c\/strong\u003e where aesthetics and functionality matter equally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepers upgrading from less efficient access systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a terrestrial-only enclosure. Arboreal or fossorial species need different dimensions and access patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\" L × 6\" W × 6\" H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSliding top lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic catch (secure, no latches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mm vent holes (optimized for terrestrial humidity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaser-cut premium acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes—designed for secure vertical stacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat To Pair With This Enclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5\" of Arachnidirt (Original or Arid blend, depending on species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork flat or half-log for security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple shallow water dish or misting routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark, leaf litter, minimal plants (optional but spider-approved)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing Checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[ ] I know my spider's \u003cstrong\u003ediagonal leg span (DLS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — leg tip to opposite leg tip, not body length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[ ] My spider's DLS is between \u003cstrong\u003e2.5–3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[ ] My spider is a \u003cstrong\u003eground dweller\u003c\/strong\u003e (terrestrial), not a climber or burrower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[ ] I'm ready to check on it regularly without fear of it bolting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure about any of these?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarantulacribs.com\/pages\/enclsoure-guide\"\u003efree Enclosure Sizing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — it walks through species type, sizes everything automatically, and answers the questions we get asked most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal Talk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've sold thousands of these. Keepers come back to buy more because the slider access becomes habit—the good kind. You'll stop dreading enclosure checks. The tarantula stays calm. The setup scales smoothly. It's not fancy. It's just \u003cem\u003eright.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrestrial species don't need bells and whistles. They need space, humidity control, and an owner who can check on them without drama. This enclosure delivers exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tarantula Cribs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49361919869233,"sku":"6657fddf82fa8","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/8151\/6337\/files\/file_dc617bd8-d0a6-4ace-9a79-bc76e2eef002.jpg?v=1717042837","url":"https:\/\/tarantulacribs.com\/products\/medium-slider-crib","provider":"Tarantula Cribs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}