Ok I am a noob ball keeper and even I could see everything wrong with both threads! Oy!
On that note, my ball loves to try to find ways to escape. Metal screen lid + tank clips keeps her in. Even so ive forgotten my clips many times and she still has yet to get out. A better lid is what you need. $10 at your local pet store will get you one.
I've had a few questions and problems with my snake (again I am a noob keeper) but everytime I've posted here I've received amazing advice. If ever there was someone to listen to, it's the people who post here. Listen to them! They give this advise because they care about The Animal above all else.
I really hope you take a step back and really think about what you are doing to your snake...
*MissMishyyy*