I was looking at pictures of my long lost king snake (missing for almost a year now) and I REALLY want another one, or a corn. I have yet to figure out how he got out so I have a question..

How on earth do I stop these sneaky little buggers from escaping!!??

I had him in a ten gallon tank with a 10 gallon hard mesh lid that i had clamps AND bricks on it, yet somehow he STILL escaped...I dont want that to happen again, what would you suggest is the most secure way to house a king or corn? Thanx!!