Everyday Items.

[guidofatherof5]

I've always disliked deli cups for shipping, I don't like the way the lids fit and I don't want to use tape to secure them. I suppose I could purchase some large rubber band but still worry about the container deforming and the snakes escaping. Until now I just put the deli cup in a snake bag and zip tie the bag shut. In the process I lose a snake bag.
I could always start shipping my snake inside a round ziplock container with a screw on top but they are expensive too.
I think I may have found a cheap(free) container that solves the problem.
This is a 15oz plastic peanut butter jar. Drill a few vent holes and there you go. No chance of escape and they don't go in the landfill. With all the different sizes of containers in our homes I'm sure I will find plenty to suit all the shipping needs I have.

[RedSidedSPR]

Interesting.

[MCwyo]

Good idea on the peanutbutter jar.

We have a dollar store here that carries tupperware for $1... it's pretty nice tupperware for only a buck, and they have a large variety of shapes and sizes.

[guidofatherof5]

Good idea on the peanutbutter jar.

We have a dollar store here that carries tupperware for $1... it's pretty nice tupperware for only a buck, and they have a large variety of shapes and sizes.

I worry about any lids that snaps on. Screw tops are much more secure.

[MCwyo]

They do have some screw on tupperware. Mostly snap on though. Great for water dishes (swimming pools ) and feeding tubs.

[guidofatherof5]

After making Tank his Birthday cake I was cleaning up and noticed the lid to the frosting.
Now, this was one of those lids with the sprinkles in the top. After removing the foil that protected the sprinkles I notice this lid was deeper then most frosting lids and would make a wonderful water dish for newborn scrubs. Other frosting lids make great food dishes but poor water dishes.

[RedSidedSPR]

Nice.. I think I'm about to switch to something like that for my water dishes, I've always used the ones from the pet stores, cuz they look cooler... But they're a pain..

[-MARWOLAETH-]

I found out that the metal bottom and lid from a pringles tube make good feeding dishes.

[guidofatherof5]

I found out that the metal bottom and lid from a pringles tube make good feeding dishes.

Good idea William.
The metal bottoms and tops from concentrated juice containers work very well as food dishes also.

[ConcinusMan]

Seems a peanut butter jar is just too big. you want the snakes to fit snug. Too much room lets them bounce around. Dollar store containera have always worked OK for me, but choose carefully. I do tape them too. If You don't like that, walmart has rubbermaid snap-on containers that aren't terribly expensive. There's no way those lids are coming off. I have a hard time getting them off on purpose.

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