Large sterilite clip-on lid tub, how secure is it?

[Arachnaeoccult]

Sylvester should feel a lot more secure now that he has room to breath. I did away with the 10 gallon, scrubbed it, and put the baby corn snake in it (its not the 'best' size but its not going to kill him). Sylvester (5 foot long honduran milksnake) seems to be happily exploring the length and width which he never had before (not in his five years of life).



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I've already caught him pushing on the lid. He would need to pop off the clips. Other than the books in the middle or the side I can't think of anything to secure it.

[Andy_G]

Bungees or binder clips work.

[Arachnaeoccult]

Thank you.

[EL Ziggy]

I'd put some binder clips on the sides ASAP. Your snake will most likely find a weak spot on that top.

[Andy_G]

Originally Posted by EL Ziggy

I'd put some binder clips on the sides ASAP. Your snake will most likely find a weak spot on that top.

Yup. Good advice here.

[Jim Smith]

I use those same tubs for temporary holding when I cleaned the enclosures or if I want to breed my Honduran Milksnakes. I have had snakes get out of those tubs with the clips secured. They will push on the edges of the tub lid until they feel it give just a bit, then they will force their way out. If you plan on leaving them in these tubs, then you really must add a bungee cord around the middle of each tub.

[EL Ziggy]

I prefer the tubs with latches on both ends and both sides.

[toddnbecka]

I'm using the sterilite tubs with black lids and latches on both ends for some of my smaller snakes. The black lids are more sturdy, and designed differently so that there's no access for the snake to get to the sides from inside the tub.
I use 1" wide nylon strap with velcro sewn onto the ends to secure lids as well. A couple of those with the velcro hooks placed on the sides of your tub would hold it in down.
This type, I get them at Wal-Mart, also have a shallower size with the same size lid.
http://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-Gall...c+storage+bins

[Humble308]

Hahaha I had my house snake escape a tub like that about half a dozen times when I was gone on a work trip. Luckily he escaped right onto the floor everytime and the hilarity that ensued while I tried to guide my snake squeamish GF on picking him up was priceless.

Even the 10 gal tank with a mesh lid that was perfectly fine for my hognose was no match for my currently missing (again ) house snake. That tub would probably be fine for a bp but corns are pretty escapey snakes.

My favorite for the money would be those critter keepers with the locking lids...a reptile shelter or simliar would have them much cheaper than a big box pet store. All the best.

[jpsteele80]

Yes definitely secure the sides, i had a houdini ball python escape from one of those lol, luckily i found him realitively quick.

[chairman]

The lack of security on those lids is probably the driving force behind racks. Then you don't have to worry about the lid because the rack itself holds everything in place. It would actually be very easy to screw together a box that would hold just that tub.

[EL Ziggy]

There are the only tubs I use. I only have one snake in a tub for QT. They come in (4) packs but you can buy the singles also.

Ziploc 4-Piece Large Deep Weathertight Storage Box Set - Walmart.com

[Arachnaeoccult]

He escaped last night, checked everywhere in this tiny apartment and he's either gone outside or he snuck next door through the water heater nooke and I'm waiting for him to poop as a sign.



I think he's gone and I'm not happy.

[EL Ziggy]

Sorry to hear that A. Hopefully he'll show up and you'll get another chance to work with him.

[Arachnaeoccult]

I found him.

After scouring this house up and down I found him slithering behind the drawer of his enclosure, one of 15 places I triple checked for snek.

Holy Crap.