Freakin' Houdini

TheBoogieDown · 09-03-12, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaetlinv

Perhaps you left it unlatched or half latched? Look all over the tank and lid for any weakened points or damages. If it doesnt have actual latches youll have to find something heavier to put on it.

I have an adapted 100gal aquarium with a custom wood+wire mesh lid but it doesnt fit flush to it. But its a bp that lives in it. Shes around 3.5lbs and can easily lift the lid by itself. I added about 10-13lbs of weight to the center of the lid (its got a center support frame beam thing) and she has tried and tried to get out but cant even budge it. Im not sure how much weight / power your snake has. What is he? I would try adding more weight spread evenly across the lid if you can. If you have a single heavy object that would be better than stacking multiple items (in case the snake were still capable of getting out, you dont want several items falling over and possibly hurting your snake).

A little more information would help.

I just bought a latched lid. It fits nicely and doesn't allow him to push up on it. BUT just in case, I put the old lid over it as well. So he's double lided. I've been observing him, and he was getting in between the lid and the little lip thing under the lid... from there he could get enough force to lift the lid... Strong little bugger. This new lid takes that lip away from him. Phew. Hope that helps...

shaunyboy · 09-03-12, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBoogieDown

I just bought a latched lid. It fits nicely and doesn't allow him to push up on it. BUT just in case, I put the old lid over it as well. So he's double lided. I've been observing him, and he was getting in between the lid and the little lip thing under the lid... from there he could get enough force to lift the lid... Strong little bugger. This new lid takes that lip away from him. Phew. Hope that helps...

i think a lot of us underestimate the power of a snake,when it jams itself against something and pushes

imo my carpets have phenominal strength,when they do that,i had an adult squeeze between,the tank and the bulb guard,and you should have heard the tank creaking and groaning,as the carpet tried to dismantle it's tank,in an escape bid

cheers shaun

TheBoogieDown · 09-03-12, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shaunyboy

i think a lot of us underestimate the power of a snake,when it jams itself against something and pushes

imo my carpets have phenominal strength,when they do that,i had an adult squeeze between,the tank and the bulb guard,and you should have heard the tank creaking and groaning,as the carpet tried to dismantle it's tank,in an escape bid

cheers shaun

I know I underestimated him. But no more. Plus, it's feeding day. So, I'm sure he's freaking out over that haha.

shaunyboy · 09-03-12, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBoogieDown

I know I underestimated him. But no more. Plus, it's feeding day. So, I'm sure he's freaking out over that haha.

it also amazes me the places escaped snakes eventually turn up

i forgot to say,i'm glad you found him

cheers shaun

TheBoogieDown · 09-03-12, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shaunyboy

it also amazes me the places escaped snakes eventually turn up

i forgot to say,i'm glad you found him

cheers shaun

Thanks. I was glad too... And I was glad he left me his "parting gift" in the terrarium and not on my clothing (you know, the shed skin, and the nice thing of poop)