I have an escape artist!

Well thisisnt to ask for tips because i know all the tips from the last time my ball python escaped...
I just wanna know why....the cage clips were on and i even put a heavy book on it so she couldnt lift and she managed to lift it...
The only problem is i dont have much time to look for her because i just moved and my mom doesnt want me to stay at my old house....
hopefully she climbs back into her cage...

....she wont just climb back into her cage...you seem to not be too conserned with the fact that your snake is missing AGAIN...if one of my snakes escaped, i would not be posting on forums, eating, or sleeping until it was found....

A pet reptile is a big responsibility so you need to make sure that your enclosure is escape proof....ESCAPED REPTILES CAUSE TROUBLE FOR ALL HERP KEEPERS...all it will take is for the new owners of the house(or anyone unknowledgable of the fact that you lose snakes) to come in and find YOUR pet roaming about...then the police or animal control gets called, etc, etc...that kinda stuff is what makes headlines and promotes strict laws against keeping reptiles

You definately need to work out your enclosure situation before trying to take on the responsibility of multiple snakes....for their sake.

Snake can figure out how to repeatedly get out .... owner can't figure out how the snake keeps getting out ... hmmmmm .... maybe a nice beta next time? :D

-adam

what does everyone use to keep their snakes in?

i am picking up some velcro straps i saw at home depot tomorrow to put over the ends of my viv... will that be enough?

Mine's in a wooden viv with sliding glass doors - I have a rubber wedge thingy between the sheets of glass to keep the little devil from pushing her way out (I hope!)

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

what does everyone use to keep their snakes in?

i am picking up some velcro straps i saw at home depot tomorrow to put over the ends of my viv... will that be enough?

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Remind me, what type of enclosure are you using? I am currently using an aquarium with a screen top lid with clips.

My future balls will be in Rubbermaid/Sterilite with either binder clips from an office supply place as extra "clampage" and/or a bungee type cord around it.

Not sure if velcro will provide the strength you want. Not saying it won't, just can't picture it right now!

I didnt think it could get out with the cage clips.....
I am getting my rack this sunday....
I have been looking like crazy but i cant be at that house the whole day because my mom wont let me...

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

what does everyone use to keep their snakes in?

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these:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1...h_100_1718.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1...h_100_1717.jpg

OH and i will be at my old house all day tomorow looking wish me luck.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Remind me, what type of enclosure are you using? I am currently using an aquarium with a screen top lid with clips.

My future balls will be in Rubbermaid/Sterilite with either binder clips from an office supply place as extra "clampage" and/or a bungee type cord around it.

Not sure if velcro will provide the strength you want. Not saying it won't, just can't picture it right now!

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i have dexter in a rubbermaid container.