Tool to put holes in Sterilite?

Gypsy, my new adult will only eat in a separate container, covered with a blanket. I've been putting her in a 26 gal tote I had laying around, and waiting for her to sneak out from under the blanket to put her back in her viv. Didn't lid it because it doesn't have holes. I need to put holes in it. How many? Location? What tool to use. I don't want to break the bin.

it's just plastic. If you were strong enough, you could probably poke an ice pick through it. I personally would use a Power Drill, but then I already own one. I've heard of people using Soldering irons as well. Just get it good and hot and it will slide like butter. It will make a little smoke and stink a bit, but if you're careful it should be ok.

I'd keep the holes fairly small, 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch diameter, and then place a row of them all the way around the tank maybe about 2 inches apart and mid way up.

Thanks, Karl. I have a power drill, so I'll do that to avoid those toxic fumes and the cost of a soldering iron.
...I teach HS kids. I'm not allowed to have an ice pick...haha. 😬

LOL! I'm surprised they let you own a drill either

The cord seriously limits my range.

The problem with using a drill, though, is you can get sharp edges, or even cracks (which can cut snakes' tongues.) I'd stick to a soldering iron, and get a short heavy duty extension cord so you can get outside with it.

I think I paid less than $10 for my soldering iron. I just use it outside, works for poking lots of very smooth holes in tubs very quickly.

I have used both initially .... but as said ... drill makes holes with burs and if push too hard in attempt to expedite will crack. Some drills/drill bits will do less damage and not bur as much but I switched quickly to a soldering iron and never looked back ... I do use it outside due to smoke and smell.

Thank you for the suggestions. I just snagged a soldering iron and will give it a go tomorrow, in the garage.

Uh oh! I just used a soldering iron to make holes in 8 bins for my new rack....I did it in the house....and lived! Hopefully no permanent damage done! Be careful. Mine gets crazy hot!