Good, secure tub for a 5-month old black milk?

[twometal]

I plan on getting a 5-month old male black milk soon. He's about 10". I was going to get a small tank, but was recommended to go with a small tub. Would this work well?
http://www.organizedliving.com/produ...do?code=NEXTAG
I don't know if it's secure enough, I know these guys are notorious escape artists. I like it though, because it's completely clear, which should make viewing/lighting easier.
I was also recommended the following tub:
http://www.unifireusa.com/retail1/it...lkNO=2194-2230
This one should be more secure (though, still probably not secure enough), though it has an odd shape, and the top isn't clear, so I couldn't use overhead lighting. I definitely need some sort of lighting, because the little guy's gonna be kept in my room, which has very little natural lighting. Oh, and any tips on good lighting for a tub?
One of the problems is, I'm having trouble finding tubs in single quantities for sale online. Most are packs of 6 or 12. And shipping is a lot. Any places with good single prices, or good local stores I should check out?
The number one thing is that the tub is absolutely secure, as the only condition I have for getting a snake is that he NEVER gets out. My grandma says he has to go if she ever sees him anywhere other than in my room.
Oh, and finally, how long would something this size probably be good for?

Thanks guys! I'll post pics as soon as I get 'em.
-Eric aka "twometal"

[Sunny1]

I have found my tubs at a local walmart. I would also try looking for tubs at Target, an office supply store (Office Max, Office Depot), or any type of bed and bath store (Bed Bath and Beyond). I am in VA so I listed names of stores that are local here, don't know what would be out your way but there should be similar stores there.

And honestly. I wouldn't trust just the latches that come on any of those tubs anyway. They are good at holding the ends secure, but the middle part of the lid will pop up. I use binder clips or bunjee cords to keep the lids on my tubs secure. I do have one latching type tub similar to what you posted a link to and the bunjee cords work much better with them (for mine anyway). The binder clips don't fit quite right over the edge of the lid and edge of the tub on my latching sterilite. I do have a basic lid sterilite that the clips fit very well over though.
I don't have any experience with housing milks in a tub, so I am not exactly sure what you would need to keep yours from escaping one, the bunjee cords and binder clips have worked for me keeping my bps in thier tubs though. Maybe someone with milk experience can help you out a little more with that.

[pilot511]

my black milk is in a 10gal, hasn't escaped at all and has plenty of room.

[Mindibun]

I keep my black milk in a 15q sterillite tub from WalMart. I used a 1/4" soldering wand to put some holes in it, and for right now he's not strong enough to push on the lid so the two clips on the end are fine. I used bungees with my larger (and incredibly smart) ball python and she couldn't defeat them. I'm planning on using the same tactic for this guy.

Just out of curiosity, did you name yours? Mine still needs a name. I was going to call him Adonis because he's so drop-dead gorgeous and will only get prettier with age, but something about it doesn't click. He's in shed right now or I'd post pictures.

[pilot511]

I keep my black milk in a 15q sterillite tub from WalMart. I used a 1/4" soldering wand to put some holes in it, and for right now he's not strong enough to push on the lid so the two clips on the end are fine. I used bungees with my larger (and incredibly smart) ball python and she couldn't defeat them. I'm planning on using the same tactic for this guy.

Just out of curiosity, did you name yours? Mine still needs a name. I was going to call him Adonis because he's so drop-dead gorgeous and will only get prettier with age, but something about it doesn't click. He's in shed right now or I'd post pictures.

I think the name on my guy fits him perfect...it was either gonna be speedy or spaz..

[twometal]

Haven't officially named him yet, cause I haven't gotten him. I might not be getting him from Kara anymore. I found a local breeder who has some, which I would prefer, so I can avoid shipping him so far. Hopefully I can go take a look by thursday. But I do have a name in mind. I had promised a friend I'd name one of my snakes Apophis (Apep for short) on her recommendation. He was an egyptian god.

Apep
Other Names: Apophis, the Destroyer.
Patron of: evil and darkness.
Appearance: a great serpent or crocodile.
http://touregypt.net/godsofegypt/index.htm

Pretty cool name, I think.