Snake rack locks/latches???

[IsmQui718]

Hello everyone,

I have a slight situation with an overly curious Siamese cat hanging around my rack. I'm really not worried about him trying to get to the snakes. However, I have had issues with him opening dresser drawers, cabinets, etc. in the past the last thing I need is having snakes escape because the cat decided to pull tubs out. In fact, all my kitchen cabinets have child locks installed because of him. As of right now, he's not allowed in the bedroom, but my next rack will be set up in the living room (I do not have a dedicated BP room... Yet!

I was looking into setting up latches or locks on the racks, in order to keep tubs from sliding out. It doesn't necessarily have to be under lock and key. Just needs to be something that prevents the tubs from sliding out easily.

Does anyone install latches or locks on their tubs? If so, what do you use?

Any input would be appreciated!
Thanks!

-Ish

PS: I was looking into a latch similar to the first pic. Although, I'll consider the second type as a last resort.


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[kitedemon]

I have golf tees inserted in front of the tubs they cannot slide over then. It is easy and cheap, although there are better options out there. I know a guy whom uses this type,

http://www.eastloc.com/drawer_lock1.htm (bottom of the page)

He has killed a hole in the tub lip and has the drawer pin lock on the rack side so it will engage into the hole made in the tub. It is elegant and clean solution.

[C2tcardin]

Kitedemon posted what is probably the most common method used. I had concerns over my youngest son, now 3, pulling the tubs out and spilling snakes out. I made a rack that had dowels that slid in from the side and made a door that could be latched to close off the access for the dowels. It worked but ironically he never bothers the snakes so I rebuilt my rack a few weeks ago and dismantled this one to rebuild at a later date as a hatchling rack. as an aside, I don't use the VE-100 thermostat anymore, I switched to a Herpstat 4 as I have 2 racks now going, I kept the VE-100's as backups and one is warming my quarantine tub.
Here is a shot.

[IsmQui718]

Kitedemon,

Could you post a pic of your rack with the golf tees? It would be a huge help!

C2tcardin,

I was thinking about this idea for awhile. I like this idea as well. I do like the idea of something simple to keep the tubs from sliding, as I don't have small children in my home.




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[EasiGregory]

I found this video awhile back, which I plan on doing something very similar with my rack in the future. Hope this helps a bit.

EDIT: Might need to actually add the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeMsmolwZA4

Greg

[IsmQui718]

Thanks, Greg. The video actually helps a lot! Sounds like my weekend project!!!!! Lol.


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[EasiGregory]

Thanks, Greg. The video actually helps a lot! Sounds like my weekend project!!!!! Lol.


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Np! Im glad it helped you out. Keep us updated on which route you go

Greg

[jspratt97]

Here's what I came up with to keep toddlers out: Drill 3/8" holes all the way through each shelf other than the bottom one (90 degree bit adapter may be required, bottom shelf is drilled out only like 1/4 of the way through), insert a 1/4" steel rod into the holes, add a locking hasp on the top of the unit that when locked, will block the steel rod from being removed. Better looking and more secure than the pipe thing IMO.

https://imgur.com/a/C1sL5P9

[Bogertophis]

Thanks for sharing your creativity.