DIY Medium Terrestrial Terrarium (8 x 12 x 7")

This is my Medium Terrestrial tarantula enclosure. I designed this as a way for hobbyists to save money by building their own, quality glass enclosures for their animals after seeing the price of commercially available ones. You can download these 3D print files and build your own with the materials in the description below (also in the instructions, which are included in the download.)

This design is made using the following materials:
* A single 12 x 36" sheet of 3/32" thick glass from the hardware store
* 1 1/4" flooring nails (link in instructions)
* 100% silicone sealant, I recommend using Aqueon or Selsil
* The 3D printed frame parts from this download

The total material cost of each tank is approximately $18 at the time of posting, or in more common terms, about 1/3 the price of an Exo Terra Nano.

The dimensions of the assembled glass pieces are 8W" x 12L" x 7H" and the tank is vented in the front and back, and at the top for proper airflow. The lid is hinged at the back and is designed to hold itself open vertically while you work inside the enclosure.

In order to print these files you will need a 220x220mm (or larger) build plate on your printer.
With proper application of the silicone, these tanks will be watertight up to the door vent, and due to the way the door works, it can be easily cut to a different size if you prefer something different. Swapping the Door and Door Base glass during assembly is how you create the Fossorial version of this enclosure.

Step by step instructions ARE included in the download, along with lots of helpful images and a link to the nails (they can be tricky to find and the size is rather specific).

These files are for PERSONAL USE ONLY. You may NOT distribute, sell, re-upload, use them for any commercial purpose, or claim them as your own work. I retain sole ownership of these designs. What you are purchasing is a licensed copy, for your own personal use only.

For my own prints, I used an AnyCubic Chiron 3D Printer and black PLA+, 1.75mm filament. The settings I used (the entire print profile) can be found in the file download in the "images" folder.

Glass dimensions are 8"x12"x7"
Finished dimensions after assembly are 8.5"x12.5"x8.4"
Print time is approximately 24 hours combined, or less simultaneously, using 300-500~ grams of material.