Snakes getting out..

Gungirl · 11-19-12, 07:52 AM

Ok so with all these threads lately about snakes escaping I was wondering what you people are keeping them in? I am not trying to bash on anyone but I really just want to see what the majority of the issue is. How is it that all these snakes get out. I have never had an escape and I know of breeders that house 100-500 snakes with no issues. Yet some people seem to have a snake get out every other week it seems.

I custom make all my vivs so I know that they are escape proof. I use tubs ( with binder clips on the lids) until the viv is done, Once again escape proof.

If everyone can post honestly we can see what is going on and make sure it all gets fixed. Outside of the " I forgot to lock the cage" issues. If that is the case then make yourself a check list so that when the snake goes back into its viv you know for a fact it is secure.

**Aaron_S** · 11-19-12, 07:55 AM

Keeper error more often then not.

Terranaut · 11-19-12, 08:02 AM

Yup I have to agree. This has to be the number one most preventable snake issue we see on here. I can see one escape but some members here have had the same snake escape the same enclosure = brutal. What kills me is how some just don't do what it takes to find the snake. Oh well seems to be an attitude with some. I don't know how they can be like that.

Gungirl · 11-19-12, 08:06 AM

I guess what is bothering me is that so many people say fish tanks are fine for snakes. however so many people have snakes escape fish tanks.. ugh! I don't understand how in one thread people are saying FISH tanks are fine but then 20 minutes later they post a thread about how their snake got out and they are clueless as to why. I just want to know if people have had escapes from other types of enclosures or not.. ? Maybe this should have been a poll.. idk

**Aaron_S** · 11-19-12, 08:08 AM

I've preached it forever. Fish cages SUCK.

Gungirl · 11-19-12, 08:09 AM

I agree 100% with you..

jarich · 11-19-12, 08:12 AM

The one escape Ive had in all my years of keeping was the one non fish tank I have ever used. If youd like to say screen lids suck then fine, but a glass box with a solid lid is just as safe to keep a snake in as a plastic or wood box. The difference being its better insulated

MoreliAddict · 11-19-12, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Keeper error more often then not.

How could it ever be the snake's fault?

**Aaron_S** · 11-19-12, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MoreliAddict

How could it ever be the snake's fault?

Touche.

I have, on really rare occasions, known some snakes to break the enclosure.

Gungirl · 11-19-12, 08:31 AM

Jarich.. what did you keep the snake in that it got out of?

Lankyrob · 11-19-12, 08:53 AM

My only escape was from a second-hand melamine vivarium. The previous keeper had drilled a hole in the back of the viv to put a thermostat probe through. I saw the hole but it was so small i never considered it as an escape risk.

My six month old corn managed to get through it - it was tight squeeze but he managed it

jarich · 11-19-12, 09:01 AM

It was a custom enclosure I got with the python. The front had swollen in one part, leaving a small gap. He was able to work at it and push his way out.

infernalis · 11-19-12, 09:10 AM

Not only that, but going on a forum with it is not the wisest thing to do.

Let's see, over the years I have had several garter snakes get out, My Ball Python has escaped 3 times, etc....

Now - have I ever started a thread about it?? NO.

Each and every time, I left a latch undone, a cover open or some other totally stupid absent minded uh oh.... so why would I make a thread about being absent minded?

We also have to remember that some of these people are in a much newer stage of reptile keeping than some of us.

Point being, I did a few dumb things along the way, Heck I still make errors in judgement.. Anyone who has been keeping animals for any thength of time has a mortality or two under their belt, and are a lot less likely to launch a "pity party" thread when a snake dies.

A rookie keeper is far more likely to post the "my snake died, I don't know why" threads...

**Aaron_S** · 11-19-12, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

Not only that, but going on a forum with it is not the wisest thing to do.

Let's see, over the years I have had several garter snakes get out, My Ball Python has escaped 3 times, etc....

Now - have I ever started a thread about it?? NO.

Each and every time, I left a latch undone, a cover open or some other totally stupid absent minded uh oh.... so why would I make a thread about being absent minded?

Because you're absented minded

KORBIN5895 · 11-19-12, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I've preached it forever. Fish cages SUCK.

And we all know your extensive experience with sucking.