tank covers

[guidofatherof5]

No tape ever!

[greene]

No tape ever!

ok i guess ill just have to try to find some clamps

[guidofatherof5]

Sorry, I should have explained.
Tape + snakes = dead or injured snakes.

[greene]

how does it kill or injure them?

[ProXimuS]

how does it kill or injure them?

Here is another thread explaining some reasons, with personal experiences, with snakes and tape.
http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/gene...bon-snake.html

Sounds like it can be pretty dangerous....

[Selkielass]

Electrical tape with NO sticky exposed will work but must be checked regularly.
Sticky surfaces can maim or kill garters.
I covered my cage edges with wax paper as a shield then sealed the corner gaps with dabs of silicone fish tank sealant. After curing I trimmed and squared up the corners.

The stone slabs I use are scavenged pieces of broken window and door sills & wall cladding stripped during repairs It is pretty simple to score and break into appropriate sized pieces. Habitat for humanity restores often have used stone sills & counters. Countertop scraps are too thick and heavy for me but might be just the thing for larger stronger snakes.

[ProXimuS]

OOO I have (what I think is) a good idea!! I just switched my guy into a new cage yesterday that has that same kind of lid. I had already put something heavy on each side as a temporary measure. But I was thinking today, what about those reeeeally big rubberbands? Like the headband sized ones. Not sure where you would get them...I'm thinking maybe an office supply store. Or perhaps bungee cords?

Does any one know any reason this shouldn't be done?

[kueluck]

I use the hinged type Zilla Fresh Air Screen Cover With Center Hinge - Reptile - Web Exclusive - PetSmart and then put weather striping on the back inside so no sticky part is accessible to the snake. This gives it a really tight fit, plus on the front I use a set of the large clips. This way you don't have to remove the whole top and you can do your daily cleaning, changing of water or what ever you need to do inside the viv. Plus it limits the space for your snake to escape it he/she is a runner.

[greene]

OOO I have (what I think is) a good idea!! I just switched my guy into a new cage yesterday that has that same kind of lid. I had already put something heavy on each side as a temporary measure. But I was thinking today, what about those reeeeally big rubberbands? Like the headband sized ones. Not sure where you would get them...I'm thinking maybe an office supply store. Or perhaps bungee cords?

Does any one know any reason this shouldn't be done?

good idea! im going to try that

[zendragondrew]

If you go to Petco or wherever else the clamps are like $4 a pair, just shell out, it's not too expensive for peace of mind.