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so how do you keep them in boxes, not glass?
- Thread starter SexyHero
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Amanda E
Snake Addict!
Use the lid that the blanket box comes with, just make sure that there are not holes between the tub and the lid that the snake can get out of.
The 32 quart sized Sterilite box is what I use, shown here:
http://www.sterilite.com/Category.html?Section=Storage&ProductCategory=38#
Drill, or melt, 1/8" ventilation holes about 1" apart along the sides of the boxes and use an under tank heater (use can even use human heating pads on the low setting).
One thing I will mention, to make the lid more secure (though I'm not sure it really is needed) I use large binder clips (you know, those things used to hold large amounts of paper together). I use three clips on each of the long sides.
The great thing about using these are the cost and size. You could easily keep it under your bed and each box only costs about $8.
For more info, check out other threads that talk about building rack systems, there are a bunch of photos showing the set-up of these tubs, specifically this one:
http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6027&highlight=rack+system
The 32 quart sized Sterilite box is what I use, shown here:
http://www.sterilite.com/Category.html?Section=Storage&ProductCategory=38#
Drill, or melt, 1/8" ventilation holes about 1" apart along the sides of the boxes and use an under tank heater (use can even use human heating pads on the low setting).
One thing I will mention, to make the lid more secure (though I'm not sure it really is needed) I use large binder clips (you know, those things used to hold large amounts of paper together). I use three clips on each of the long sides.
The great thing about using these are the cost and size. You could easily keep it under your bed and each box only costs about $8.
For more info, check out other threads that talk about building rack systems, there are a bunch of photos showing the set-up of these tubs, specifically this one:
http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6027&highlight=rack+system
Amanda E
Snake Addict!
You can buy under tank heaters at most pet stores (~$10), or like I said you can use a human heating pad set on low.
There is also a type of heating element called flex-watt heat tape that you can use, however, you need to know a bit about electricity, because it's not fully assembled and you need to attach the cord, etc. You also need to have a thermostat rigged to it to keep it at the right temps, otherwise it will get too hot. This stuff is also usually only found through mail-order reptile supply stores.
There is also a type of heating element called flex-watt heat tape that you can use, however, you need to know a bit about electricity, because it's not fully assembled and you need to attach the cord, etc. You also need to have a thermostat rigged to it to keep it at the right temps, otherwise it will get too hot. This stuff is also usually only found through mail-order reptile supply stores.
SexyHero
New member
LOL...most people our age have at least seen a nonvenomous snake and have touched it, so it wuld probably be fine... if this is your first time meeting your roommate, you might want to first introduce him to your snake...i've found with previous pets, they are much easier to say no when they havent met the pet... If you just bring it in and are like this is my pet, he/she is really nice and cool, your roomie will just accept it or get another roomie! If you have known this roomie, they may be more likely to trust you and like meeting your pet!