Since I was making a modified hamster wheel and I had my phone handy, I took pictures of the steps I took. There may be more ways to do it, but this is just how I did it. I searched for a tutorial and couldn't find one, so here we go!
You will need:
A plastic hamster wheel, I used "Kaytee Silent Spinner"
Plastic craft embroidery mesh
A dozen or so small plastic Zip/ cable ties
An electric drill with drilling bit
A marker
Eye protection
1) If possible, remove the stand from the wheel.
2) Mark the hole placements, 2 in a set, be sure not to drill over any cracks or joints (pic 1).
3) Drill holes in alternating pattern (i.e. one on left side, next on opposite side, repeat) (pic 2).
4) Cut plastic mesh to fit inside wheel plus stick out of wheel a couple of inches, length should over lap a few inches.
5) Attach zip ties to mesh through holes, leave ties with wiggle room. Attach ties in consecutive order (pic 3).
6) Push mesh to be flat as possible inside of wheel.
7) When completing the circle, cut off any excess length.
Pull zip ties completely shut in alternating pattern like you did for drilling.9) Cut excess length off of zip ties.
10) Put wheel back on stand, place in tank and watch hermies enjoy!
Tips:
*Wheel should be placed where they cannot get on top of it. Some crabbers prefer to hang theirs upside down on the side of their tank.
*If your mesh bubbles without laying flat, you need more holes.
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