Newbe Building/Tub Question

[Reptilian]

Hey all-

I've been thinking... yeah dangerous I know. But I've heard elsewhere that you can't have tubs w/ lids freestanding (no rack). Is this true? That the lids on most containers don't fit properly and that it will result in escapes.

[RockSolid]

With my first snake I used a freestanding tub. I used black binder clips (two on the long side and one on each end) to hold the lid in place and had no escapes. I also use the same setup on my quarantine tubs. I believe that there may be other members using the same setup now.

[RockSolid]

Here's a photo of my first setup before switching to a rack.

[Reptilian]

Cool beans! Thanks a bunch.

[Blue Apple Herps]

Yeah, as is you'd definately end up with an escape. But using the binder clips prevents that.

[Patrick Long]

yeah ive used free standing tubs before, and drilled holes through the lid and the lip of the tub, to put one of the keychain clips to secure it. i never had anyone escape from that

[Stewart_Reptiles]

You can have free standing tubs, all you need is to make sure you are securing the lids so your snake does not escape.