Open-Top Snake Enclosure

snakemannadam · 07-03-19, 03:55 PM

Playing around with a concept. Who would be scared to house a hognose is a setup like this? The snake would be able to reach the top, but barely, so a lip would restrict them from getting over the edge.

**EL Ziggy** · 07-05-19, 11:11 AM

I wouldn't trust any open top enclosure for any snake.

Herpin' Man · 07-05-19, 11:15 AM

If I understand correctly, your design does not include a secure lid.
That being the case, expect your snake to escape the first day.

craigafrechette · 07-05-19, 01:04 PM

Unless you properly secure the enclosure your snake WILL escape. Probably day one.

I'm not trying to be rude, but if that's a serious question you've got a lot of research to do before bringing a snake home.

Hognose can be very tricky little snakes too, probably not a good idea for a first snake.

Veronica · 07-05-19, 01:11 PM

I would be very scared to house a snake in that.
Snakes have this seemingly magical ability to find and use even small holes–so even if it were a short snake, it would find a way to climb around the lip.

snakemannadam · 07-05-19, 01:34 PM

Thanks for the replies. No worries, I've had plenty of snakes. I meant to say the snake WOULDN'T be able to reach the top (obviously if the snake could reach the top he'd escape).

MnGuy · 07-05-19, 02:15 PM

Is there a reason for wanting an open-topped enclosure?