Earthquakes are a good reason to use tubs

Granted, this is probably common sense, but...

I've had one snake since the Northridge quake in 94. Both have always been in tanks, and they tanks have withstood a couple of good shakes - starting with Northridge quake.

I've always planned where to put the tanks based on earthquake safety, and I think I've done a pretty good job.

However, last night's little jolt actually sent one tank into the other - causing a crack. My best guess is the tanks got pushed a little too close together during the last major cleaning.

Fortunately, I have tubs set-up, I'm just working on temp adjustment right now.

But, what if the quake was worse? My female could have been seriously injured from that - especially if there was any shattering. (Okay, she was under her hide and mostly protected, but still...)

That's not going to happen with tubs - even if they do crash and knock together.

The last quake that was centered in Chino Hills rattled open a few of my tubs.

This time, nothing happened.

I heart Rack Systems :)

Tubs also come in handy for hurricane evacuations... ;) Just pop the top on and go!

I'm glad I'm in MN. Unless Yellowstone goes off, I'm pretty safe from quakes, and completely safe from hurricanes.

The worst that could happen is getting snowed in, but even that is usually unlikely to have any long term effects, we just don't get enough precipitation.

haha make sure to screw the rack to the wall so it doesnt fall over? :D

All we have here is a crap load of snow. Woo Canada :D