IRIS under bed storage

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My adult BP is about 18 years old or so. He's been living in an aquarium that is 48" long x 13" deep x 21" tall with a pegboard lid. (576 sq inch footprint) It weighs a ton, and it's so tall that it's difficult for me to reach into it to clean it. (I'm a short armed, short woman.)

I would like to put him into an IRIS underbed storage container that has a hinged lid. http://smile.amazon.com/IRIS-Underbe...age+containers It's 39" long x 20" deep x 6.5" tall. (About 700+ square inch footprint.) Questions:

1. Is 6" tall enough? If not, I can eliminate the top and use another of the containers as a top, making it 12" tall.

2. I'll need to lock the lid or top container onto the bottom. In the past I had done this simply by drilling holes through both layers and sliding a bobby pin on. Worked great. Easy on, easy off. Any better suggestions?

3. Any problems with off-gassing? Should these be aired outside in the sun for a couple of days, or will a thorough wash be enough?

4. Vent holes in the front and rear ok, or should I put some around the sides, too?

I appreciate your suggestions.

Honestly I think 6" would be pushing the friendship, particularly if your snake is as big as you suggest. Whilst they don't require a ton of verticle space. Problems arise and things come up where they need it. At least some. I'd recommend using another container as a top. So long as its secured well enough.

Thorough wash should be fine, so long as it's just that. Thorough.

Vent holes in the front and rear should be fine. So long as it isn't blocked off, or the ventilation isnt restricted.


All the best.