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    Tub locking pins?

    Hey everyone,

    This may very well seem like a silly question, but does anyone use tub locking pins in their racks? I saw the racks at Reptile Basics had them, but wondered how effective they were. I tried searching on here, but couldn't find any thread on them. I'm sure I missed it.

    Ross from Beager Boxes said they were screen door latches, but the ones I've found online look nothing like these.

    Thanks in advance!

    These are the type of pins I've been looking for! Just don't know the actual name of them! Arrrrggg!!!! lol




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    Re: Tub locking pins?

    Quote Originally Posted by IsmQui718 View Post
    Hey everyone,

    This may very well seem like a silly question, but does anyone use tub locking pins in their racks? I saw the racks at Reptile Basics had them, but wondered how effective they were.
    They're effective but not really necessary in a rack that has been built properly with an appropriately sized snake living in the tub. Honestly, I think they're more effective at calming nervous keepers (or the keepers' significant others).
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    Re: Tub locking pins?

    I totally agree. However, I have friends and family who are overly nervous about snakes. So I needed something simple, but effective at easing their minds. A dedicated snake room isn't an option until he future. :-/


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    I've seen DIY racks with golf tees in the holes instead of the pins, for the same purpose.

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    Smile Re: Tub locking pins?

    Quote Originally Posted by IsmQui718 View Post
    Hey everyone,

    This may very well seem like a silly question, but does anyone use tub locking pins in their racks? I saw the racks at Reptile Basics had them, but wondered how effective they were. I tried searching on here, but couldn't find any thread on them. I'm sure I missed it.

    Ross from Beager Boxes said they were screen door latches, but the ones I've found online look nothing like these.

    Thanks in advance!

    These are the type of pins I've been looking for! Just don't know the actual name of them! Arrrrggg!!!! lol Did you contact Reptile Basics and see if they offer them? The actual name is "white tub locking pins". Good luck!




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    Last edited by Albert Clark; 04-19-2015 at 05:24 PM. Reason: They work pretty good for me!

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    Re: Tub locking pins?

    I use the binder type clips for my 16 qt tubs. They are easy on and easy off, and are used to prevent the tubs from sliding out in case of an earthquake here in SoCal.
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    Re: Tub locking pins?

    I have a similar setup and was looking for the same thing. I took that white piece (the name still escapes me) to Home Depot and they pointed me to what I needed. What I purchased were shelf pins. Similar but not the same as the white ones. You can search for shelf pins on Amazon as well.

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    Re: Tub locking pins?

    Quote Originally Posted by Eric Alan View Post
    They're effective but not really necessary in a rack that has been built properly with an appropriately sized snake living in the tub. Honestly, I think they're more effective at calming nervous keepers (or the keepers' significant others).
    Some areas require it by law as well.

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    Re: Tub locking pins?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bluebonnet_Herp View Post
    Some areas require it by law as well.
    Please expand on this.
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    Dragons4you uses a different type, I acquired to get more he sent me to the Home Depot. they were done the hardware aisle.

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