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temporary enclosure questions
I am going to buy a plastic tub as a temporary enclosure for my BP. Any recommendations on good brands? How do I ensure that he can't escape the tub? Which lid styles help keep him in?
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Any brand will be fine, I would just get a Sterilite from Target/Walmart
How old/big is your BP?
there are a few ways to secure the lid, you can simply put something heavy like a brick or textbook on top of the tub, you can use luggage straps/bungie cords, or you can use binder clips.
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If you don't want to use bungee cords or binder clips (I don't blame you, I don't like them either) then go for one of the bins that has a locking lid rather than a snap on lid.
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Re: temporary enclosure questions
He hatched in august, about 100 g I believe. A locking lid like this?http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProdu...=180§ion=1
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Re: temporary enclosure questions
 Originally Posted by Dragonviper
Yep, that should work!
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Re: temporary enclosure questions
 Originally Posted by Dragonviper
Yup, that would work.
We keep all of our hatchlings in 6 qt tubs. I have a few in 12 qt. tubs right now that are doing fine also and pounding back the rats.
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Locking lids work fine on the smaller/shorter tubs. When you eventually upgrade to the longer models the middle section of the lid will have a fair bit of flex so you'll need to look into some type of middle support if you're still using a free standing tub.
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Re: temporary enclosure questions
you might check target also. they have some 15qt hefty brand tubs with latching lids that seem to be pretty good just another option for you. i use one for soaking my balls when they need it. it might just be me but i think the hefty ones lid seems to fit a little better and does not seem to flex as much.
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Re: temporary enclosure questions
 Originally Posted by 05kas05
you might check target also. they have some 15qt hefty brand tubs with latching lids that seem to be pretty good just another option for you. i use one for soaking my balls when they need it. it might just be me but i think the hefty ones lid seems to fit a little better and does not seem to flex as much.
These are what I used until I could get my rack done. I used the 30something qt ones though. They are very sturdy and the lids lock well.
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