Can this be done?

[stephanbakir]

I've kept both Varanids and snakes in vivariums. ALL Varanids constantly used all the space given, the only snakes I saw use the majority of their space were the colubrids, and elapids. All of the pythons and boas would cruise the "exit" when they were looking for food then bail back to either a basking location or a hide. While my animals are in 2221s right now, they all get out every day or every other day for a bath and some good cruising time.
I keep snakes in bins, other then a few colubrids, and varanids in vivariums for those reasons.

[theapexgerman]

your right my king and milk are always moving around there hardly in there hiding spots

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by Squirtle

he's afraid of him escaping from his enclosure he's currently in and wants to make a secure environment.

i read your post wrong then,as i thought he was afraid of the snake,not just it escaping

my apologies

weith one of your reptile friends helping build the cage,you may get a pleasant surprize in the finished cage

cheers shaun

[DavethePython]

My BPs roam all over , especially the little guy . The older one is less active but she does tend to roam about 3 or 4 times per day. I don't want to sound critical of keeping snakes in bins, just have my own preference. Kinda like keeping any animal in captivity ,we should provide as close to real environments as possible. But that is my personal preference. Everyone is entitled to their own choices and preference which is what I like most about this group . If I had a snake/reptile room , perhaps I would keep them in bins or totes like some. I keep my Pythons in the living room on display so I prefer to have something that is a little more pleasing to look at. Especially for my friends who are less than thrilled with snakes lol. They seem more relaxed with a nice "natural" set up.

[KORBIN5895]

Dave you should read the thread : tank vs tub DEATHMATCH!

[theapexgerman]

Originally Posted by DavethePython

My BPs roam all over , especially the little guy . The older one is less active but she does tend to roam about 3 or 4 times per day. I don't want to sound critical of keeping snakes in bins, just have my own preference. Kinda like keeping any animal in captivity ,we should provide as close to real environments as possible. But that is my personal preference. Everyone is entitled to their own choices and preference which is what I like most about this group . If I had a snake/reptile room , perhaps I would keep them in bins or totes like some. I keep my Pythons in the living room on display so I prefer to have something that is a little more pleasing to look at. Especially for my friends who are less than thrilled with snakes lol. They seem more relaxed with a nice "natural" set up.

yea same here but later in this week I'm getting a young dum boa and I'm trying the tub and he's going to be in my room anyways but i use viv's or tanks for all of my other snake's

[stephanbakir]

Important thing about using just tubs, if it isnt in a rack system that makes it impossible for the snake to get out, drill a few holes in the lid at the corners and somehow lock the lid down, I prefer wing nuts.

[DavethePython]

I will look for it KORBIN , thanks

[theapexgerman]

Originally Posted by stephanbakir

Important thing about using just tubs, if it isnt in a rack system that makes it impossible for the snake to get out, drill a few holes in the lid at the corners and somehow lock the lid down, I prefer wing nuts.

since this is my first tub I'm trying to think of something good to hold down the lids and i got another idea wing nuts thanks

[KORBIN5895]

its actually called something else. It's one of Norm's thread. Ask him.

[beardeds4life]

I have also seen people put bricks on top and clips around the edges.

[stephanbakir]

Originally Posted by beardeds4life

I have also seen people put bricks on top and clips around the edges.

There are also people who sit cats on their enclosures... bricks and clips will NEVER be as reliable as wing nuts.
And do you really want a heavy object sitting over top of your animals supported by a thin curved plastic sheet?

[beardeds4life]

true I did not thing about that....
excuse my ignorance but what is a wing nut?

[stephanbakir]

No worries.

[DavethePython]

Yeh I agree with the heavy objects . Wing nuts are the way to go. Or I use Duct tape. If it is strong enough to hold a fender on a NASCAR at 200 plus MPH it should hols the lid on a Python cage lol.