Enclosure lid seems insecure, solutoons?

[Arachnaeoccult]

Aside from having to gently bend the metal in a way that flattens the screen top, I really think I should buy a better screen top. This is a 5.5 gallon tank if I recall correctly. I don't know what I'd do if my new baby escapes. halp



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Edit: I set a small blue towel on top to keep heat in plus Dante's Divine Comedy to weigh it down.

[reptiledude987]

pet stores have clips designed just for that type of lid. Theyre usually around $5

[Arachnaeoccult]

Originally Posted by reptiledude987

pet stores have clips designed just for that type of lid. Theyre usually around $5

Thank you.

[toddnbecka]

I cut pegboard to fit inside the plastic rim to prevent the snake from getting between the rim and the screen top. Without the leverage they're much less likely to push it open. I also secure the screen tops with nylon web strap and velcro. You can buy tera tie downs n 2 sizes, but I found it's actually less expnsive to buy nylon web strap and sew pieces of the velcro loop to the ends, and attach the velcro hook pieces to the tanks. The metal clips are fine for small or baby snakes, but lack enough tension for anything larger.

[Arachnaeoccult]

Does a towel work to secure humidity in the tank and allow air in?