On a recommendation, she's been 'gift wrapped'... Used a series of ribbon and really long shoe laces to tie the lid on securely enough that I can lift it by the corners and by the sides of the lid and it doesn't budge.

Until I get a better idea of how many snakes I think I'll have by this time next year, and can then build an official rack this will have to do

Thanks for the input though, its always greatly appreciated... I just wish those binder clips actually worked for me!