How do you prevent an escape with a tub

[thefnshow66]

so i'm interested in getting my snake out of his critter cage and into a tub. I read tons of info on how to heat the tub and where to get one but how does one keep a snake from ever escaping a tub and the lid?

[Purrrfect9]

Clips my friend... clips or invest in a rack system if you're planning on getting more BP's. Also, stacking books on top of the lid never hurts, lol.

[Montessa Python]

i use binder clips and have never had a problem even with larger snakes, and king snakes.
Carol

[Argentra]

The most secure way I've found is mini bungee cords. They work perfectly.



They don't slide off like clips can, and they're strong enough to foil even a full grown BP. You just have to be careful when putting on and taking off so they don't spring at you.

[spaceturtle]

I use a rubbermaid tub that has a weird lid were the clips don't work terribly well and will slide off fairly easily. I don't trust them so I use a large book on top as well. I need to try some of those bungee cords...

[branson]

I've been using longer bungee cords that wrap around the tank and hook back onto each other. It also lifts the tub up to provide airspace for the UTH. After 4 days, the snake's still in there. I'd find it hard to believe she could get out, considering it's not necessarily easy for me to put them on.

[Wh00h0069]

I have all of my snakes in tubs. They are in rack systems. I have never had one escape. If you are worried about them escaping from a rack system, you can put a stop in front and in back of the tub, so that it is impossible for them to slide the tub out.

Hope this helps.

[Peter Williams]

Here's how I stop mine from pushing the tubs out:


Yeah yeah ok...not my idea...Ralph always does everything first!

But ya, I don't think ive ever really needed these anyways, none have ever tried to push out. Just gives me peace of mind.

[thefnshow66]

Thanks for the responses, i love the bungee cord idea. Where do you think i can get some at? Orchard supply?

[Rakk101]

Thanks for the responses, i love the bungee cord idea. Where do you think i can get some at? Orchard supply?

Any hardware store, Walmart, Sears anything like that