tub question

i want to get a bigger tub for my snake but the tops are so flimsy and dont appear to be able to contain him. any tips and what style tub to buy and where would be great. im thinking 32 quart...

I use binder clips to keep the lids on snapping and locking ones, some people use luggage straps as well.

What kind of snake and what size is it at now?

A lot of the newer sterilite and rubbermaid tubs have locking lids with latches. So you can get one of those for your next tub.

What size is your ball now?

hi guys. its a baby bci. the ones that latch arent secure on the long sides. where do i get these clips?

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Originally Posted by chasingtime

hi guys. its a baby bci. the ones that latch arent secure on the long sides. where do i get these clips?

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You can get these at any office supply store..

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thanks much :)

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Originally Posted by satomi325

A lot of the newer sterilite and rubbermaid tubs have locking lids with latches. So you can get one of those for your next tub.

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They sure do and they are not secure.
I had several get out of locking lid tubs before designing a cheapo bookshelf that held the lids from being opened.
Losing a $1000 snake out of a 34qt sterilite locking lid tub is quite aggravating, I don't suggest trusting them...

Put your tubs in a rack system, and you will not have to worry about them escaping as long as you remember to push the tubs in all the way.

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Originally Posted by snakesRkewl

They sure do and they are not secure.
I had several get out of locking lid tubs before designing a cheapo bookshelf that held the lids from being opened.
Losing a $1000 snake out of a 34qt sterilite locking lid tub is quite aggravating, I don't suggest trusting them...

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Yikes. Thanks for the heads up. I don't have experience with them on snakes, but I use them as maternity rat bins. Works great for rats. Haven't had any escapes.

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can you show how to apply them please?

I currently use a 110qt Sterilite for my 5 foot female. Dimensions are 35 x 19 x 13.

I should probably get some of those clips. She's never even tried to escape from this tub that I know of, though, so I think I'm in good shape at least for the time being.

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I use a combination of binder clips and luggage straps....

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I use a combination of binder clips and luggage straps....

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/...s/HPIM0642.jpg

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thank you. i love the luggage straps. where do i get them and why the need for clips when you have the straps.

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Originally Posted by chasingtime

thank you. i love the luggage straps. where do i get them and why the need for clips when you have the straps.

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You can get the luggage straps at places like Wal-Mart and Target in the luggage section. The binder clips keep the lid and the lip of the tub pinched together, to close up any gaps between the two. The straps keep the snakes from pushing up the lids in the center, where they can be flimsier. The straps may not be needed on smaller tubs, but for larger tubs, I definitely recommend them. I use them on all of my tubs, whether they are really needed or not. It's just an extra layer or security that gives me a little more peace of mind...:gj:

ya gotta help me figure out securing the lids. i stood at target today for an hour saying no way i can secure this lid easily and have easy access to snakey. i put luggage straps on them and still the corners come up. there has to be a better way than straps or clips...