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Rubbermaid as an enclosure question

V.F.T.

New member
I was thinking of using a Rubbermaid box as an enclosure for my corns but I am worried that they might get out as the lids do not seal tight all the way around.
Any suggestions would be great thanks.
:shrugs:
Cam
 
Lids can be secured with binder clips, rubber bands and even tape. Try searching for "rack systems". There are numerous threads discussing plastic tubs.

P.S. I really dig your avatar! ;)
 
V.F.T.,

How big are your corns? Before I go any further with discussion I'd just like to know.

Thanks!
 
My corns are babies. I have yet to receive them so I am not completely sure on there actual size. Just thought I better get some info before they arrive. :bounce:


As for a rack system one is in the works but I was wishing to keep these in a different area without a rack. :cheers:
 
To be quite honest I guess it depends on how many snakes you have and how you want to set things up.
Personally, I prefer keeping my snake in a viv...s/he's in our living room so she's adjusting nicely to the comings and goings of family friends and even the two German Shepherds who share this house with him/her. Doesn't seem to bother the snake one bit. I handle daily (unless s/he'd been fed) because I'd like her to be used to being handled and being very social.
I also like having him/her in a viv because it seems a bit more natural to me (snake will be moving to a fifty gallon soon). I want my snake to be able to have some room, some excercise (I think being stuck in a container might be a tad boring, but that's just me).
There are plenty of folks who keep in Sterlite containers, but I can't bring myself to do it. I'm no expert, and some people may offer you different advice, but in the end you're going to do what's best for you (and hopefully your snake(s) too)! If it isn't already obvious...I'd lean toward the viv! LOL!
 
I have glass vivs for my two snakes, but my new hatchlings that I'm getting are going into rubbermaid containers. I just don't have enough room for more large vivs and I can stack the rubbermaid containers. I might have to try to figure out a rack system if this keeps up!
 
Meg im with you lol i have two 70 gallon lizard lounges and two 40 gallon breeder critter cages. glass two me is not the answer :shrugs:
 
I don't know what I'm going to do! This whole thing is getting completely out of hand.....it was only supposed to be one snake, and now it's four......eventually it will be more when I breed the two new ones! It's hopeless! My mom suggested turning the closet into a rack system holder. My husband wants to know where we'll put the stuff in the closet! I need a bigger house!
 
hey VFT, nice to "see" you on another site :cheers: I'm sure you'll figure out how to house your corns. Oh and I noticed you have some good use of the smilies here...

Oh and I want to see pics of the babies when you get them!
 
I guess I can understand where you're coming with since you're dealing with more than one snake and they're likely to be small. I only have one, so I get to spoil her! :wavey:
 
thanks to everyone that replied :cheers:
i have worked out a good setup for now
now its time to build a rack lol

thanks again

bad pic but one of my 4 new corns
Terry.jpg
 
That is one bright looking snake and what a cute head pattern... best of luck with them
 
V.F.T. said:
i have worked out a good setup for now its time to build a rack lol

V,

That's how it starts dude! Only build enough rack to house what you've got. "Excess capacity" magically finds a way to to become "non-excess" :D

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!
 
CAV
lol i have a bad feeling you might be right (well not so bad for me but the wife will freak lol)



Cindy
thanks, i will post pics of all of them in the next week
 
My hubby doesn't know it, but my mom and dad are down visiting, and mom and I are going out looking for a good shelving system to put my vivs on. I'm getting too many darn snakes (yeah right!) in my house. Can't wait for my two new ones!
 
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