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I got a 20gl long Critter Keeper off craigslist for $30. One of the sliding screen clips was broken but it doesn't affect it at all, and it has a small tear in the screen. I cleaned up the part with the broken clip so it looks as if it came that way and the tear will be covered anyway to hold in humidity.

I plan to get my first Ball Python and put him in here but my question is should I fix the small gap where the clip was? Im guessing not, its only 1/4 inch and I know a bay corn could fit through But a baby ball is a lot thicker.

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I would think that hole in the screen would be a bigger problem, as a small rip can become a large one with a little force.
 
I'm not seeing a direct replacement for the screen on there but I'd imagine you could probably just use a normal screen that can be found at any pet store (don't forget the clips!). Just be sure to check the dimensions before you buy.
 
You could also get a piece of screen and sew it on there, to cover the whole. Then there is Duct tape to keep it closed. LOL!

Wayne
 
medusacoils said:
You could also get a piece of screen and sew it on there, to cover the whole. Then there is Duct tape to keep it closed. LOL!

Wayne
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Yea I think im gonna just sew a small square of screen on top of it. Its gonna be covered with plexiglass and foam board to keep humidity anyway. But as far as the gap goes...no issue?
 
When our lanai screens get holes, Bill just cuts out a piece of screen from some leftover screen, and uses silicone seal (like you would use for aquarium glass) and seals the patch to the original piece. Not very pretty, but works fine. Sewing would work too, and would look better - but more work!
 
kathylove said:
When our lanai screens get holes, Bill just cuts out a piece of screen from some leftover screen, and uses silicone seal (like you would use for aquarium glass) and seals the patch to the original piece. Not very pretty, but works fine. Sewing would work too, and would look better - but more work!
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Thanks Kathy...i think ill go that route sewing might be pretty time consuming
 
You can buy screen patches at home depot or lowes and simply put it right over the holeand then adhere some how to the screen
 
I _think_ it's just like replacing a window screen; you take out the rubber gasket and put in a new screen and put the screen back in place. Or, if you write customer service, they say a pet shop can order a whole replacement lid for you.
 
If there is a window dealer near you, they can replace the screen for you. Shouldn't cost more than about fifteen bucks to repair a screen.
 
Nanci said:
I _think_ it's just like replacing a window screen; you take out the rubber gasket and put in a new screen and put the screen back in place. Or, if you write customer service, they say a pet shop can order a whole replacement lid for you.
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Both those work
I uped you rep nanci! :cheers::cheers::cheers:
 
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