tank covers

[ProXimuS]

They make a clamp that will hold those kind of lids specifically?

[Mommy2many]

Garters will push the lids up and wedge their bodies up and under the lid without a weight or clamp. I found my large female hanging halfway out of her house a couple months ago and she had done just that. Snakes like to cruise the "roof" and will find any opening they can.

I actually came home last Monday to find my small ringneck sitting on top of the garden brick that I had on top of the enclosure. He must have squeezed himself thru the mesh screen lid. Lucky for him and us that he didn't wander with the 3 cats around.

[thamneil]

I'm not a fan of the clips. I've had snakes try to squeeze out only to be squished by the clips.

[xStatic]

I would go with clamps for sure. Snakes like to escape and they will try almost anything to get out. I know putting heavy objects on top can be easy and seem safe but I've seen too many snakes who were strong enough to push the lid up just enough for their bodies to be crushed by the weight on top of the lid. You can pick up some tank clips designed for those types of lids for less than $5.

These work well for my garter's tank.

Petco Reptile Screen Cover Security Clips at PETCO

[snake man]

I use this with mine and I just put a few rocks on each corner to wiegh it down.

[ProXimuS]

I'll have to check those out. I may even try those with something heavy...Just to be double safe....Or it may just be double frustration when I have to get into his cage