New enclosure

After many people's advice I decided to move the baby burm from a 20 gal glass tank to a tub setting. Hope this helps him relax more and eat



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You need to secure the lid. The end locks alone are not going to keep the snake in.

You can use some alligator clamps, luggage straps, or look into another tub.

Target has some that have locks on every side and are perfect for snakes.

Like this. This is only a reference for the style locking lid I mentioned. They come in all sizes.
https://www.target.com/s?sortBy=rele...te#sn-51872701

I was going use a few school books since I didn't know where to get clamps. I'll hit target. Thanks

Trust me. Never count on books or bricks or anything balanced on the lid. A determined snake will keep bumping the lid until the books fall off. :snake:

Even a guy this little? 3 weeks old?

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Originally Posted by Desertman

Even a guy this little? 3 weeks old?

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I just wouldn't take any chances . I have a young Burm and its strength and DETERMINATION are truly unbelievable .


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Ok i have it locked down like Ft Knox. No way he is getting out

Any hardware store will have clips but the tubs like I linked are truly excellent for keeping snakes.

That's basically what I have. It snap locks in each end and I have added fasteners in the middle

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Originally Posted by Desertman

That's basically what I have. It snap locks in each end and I have added fasteners in the middle

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I would add one near each corner on the long sides.

Never underestimate your snake's strength or ability to squeeze into tight spaces. Plenty of people have found their snake escaped with a lid stacked with books still in place.

The only escape i had in years and years was from my retic as a baby in a tub. The boas never figured it out but the retic learned if he braces his body on the floor of the tub and pushed the corner really hard he could lift it enough to slip out. The center locks on the tubs dont secure the corners down enough.

Also you can use little nylon comealongs across the ends to help secure it as well.

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Originally Posted by Sauzo

The only escape i had in years and years was from my retic as a baby in a tub. The boas never figured it out but the retic learned if he braces his body on the floor of the tub and pushed the corner really hard he could lift it enough to slip out. The center locks on the tubs dont secure the corners down enough.

Also you can use little nylon comealongs across the ends to help secure it as well.

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Great description !

That's exactly what my young Burm does - very impressive as well !


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