Help on putting Holes in tubs!

Hello, I am curious what would be the best way to put holes in my tubs to achieve the proper humidity. I used a screwdriver on one tub and it left sharp peices of plastic pushed out of the other side. I want a nice clean looking hole on both sides.
Thanks, Justin

I use a sodering iron and it seems to work fine for me. Any sharp edges after it drys just melt them down.

Drill with a quarter inch bit. People say it will crack the tubs but ive never encountered that problem. Or you could melt them with a soldering iron. Drill/melt from the inside out so any sharp pieces stay on the outside of the tub.

Soldering iron works great. Just do it outside cause it will smoke a little. Go to Walmart and get one for less than $5

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if you are using a drill, I use a metal bit, as it catches nicely. Also, hold the sides while drilling, as if it flexes then you will get a crack. Let the bit do the work, and just let it catch first.

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oh, if any pieces are sticking out, I used a razor to cut it off.

I use a soldering iron from Walmart. It's $4.
You just melt holes into it. It's as easy as cutting into soft butter. I usually melt from the outside of the tub and never had problems with sharp edges. And like Zombie said, make sure to do it outside or in a well ventilated area. The melting plastic fumes are horrible and probably not healthy.

Okay thanks to all !!!

My husband drilled holes it works just fine if you get those sharp pieces run a razor blade flush at the base of the sharp edge and remove them it works just fine.

Soldering iron. Definately do it outside, it smells. Also, don't start with too many. You cam always make more to adjust as needed, but more of a pain to cover up excess holes.

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I use one of these...

http://www.rcplanet.com/Dynamite_Knu..._p/dyn3045.htm

Works like a dream and leaves very smooth symmetrical holes.

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I use one of these...

http://www.rcplanet.com/Dynamite_Knu..._p/dyn3045.htm

Works like a dream and leaves very smooth symmetrical holes.

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That looks sweet....

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soldiering iron here

I have met a breeder whom uses a soldering iron and it works perfectly!!! It looks good too, because of no sharp edges left over :D

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Drill with a quarter inch bit. People say it will crack the tubs but ive never encountered that problem. Or you could melt them with a soldering iron. Drill/melt from the inside out so any sharp pieces stay on the outside of the tub.

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Though, soldering irons are quicker, I drill holes and haven't cracked a tub yet.

I used a pair of scissors to put holes in a Tupperware container earlier today in order to transport my snake. It seemed to work just fine, but if I were to need to make a decent amount of holes (like setting up a few tubs), I would use a soldering iron.

Soldering iron works great. Its easy to use and you won't crack the tub which occasionally happens when using a drill.

The way to keep the plastic from cracking is to have something for your drill bit to drill into after it penetrates the thin plastic tub. That is more than likely when it cracks because we tend twist or tilt the bit when it makes it through. This lets it grabs the plastic and breaks it.. Try placing the plastic down on a piece of scrap wood (2x4 or something) this will help keep your bit straight because it boars right through the plastic and into the wood....

25 years experience in construction.... ZERO years in owning a Snake... Soon to be changed though !

my fav thing to use is a hot glue gun