A pic of the tub

Personally, I wouldn't trust such for an adult Boa. When you pick up from the sides (try it from several locations), does it gap even a little? In addition to escape, there is the possibility of one attempting to escape, and getting it's head / body caught in it and causing injury or death for the animal.

Thanks Jeff. At this time, my Retic isn't a threat. I will have his final cage before he is. Sonja, what's not shown in the photo are the binder clips I use to prevent gaps. Well just that fact I am questioning it tells me I can do better. So I will.

SLRPiX how do you or how have you seen these tubs "locked/secured"?

I agree Che'. If you're having questions something can probably be fixed. If not, you did the right thing by reassessing.

Che', do you live in an apartment, own your own home?

Sonja, currently I am renting an apartment. Within six months to a year, I will be in a house.

I asked because I thought I recalled that you lived in an apartment from a previous question. In such a setting, I think there is an even greater need for very secure enclosures. If an animal were to escape, it may not stay within your apartment. I would also be concerned whether or not a tote would be seen as a secure enclosure by the managers of the apartment, or if you could convince them, even it they are, for instance.

I agree Sonja that reptile keepers in multi-dwelling units (apartments, dorms, etc) have a greater need for security and, in my case, a greater need to be inconspicouos. I work hard not to let me neighors and apartment management know I have snakes. When I received your question, I was in the process of price comparing different cage manafacturers.

Who besides Animal Plastics make racks for these tubs?

I believe Boamaster does.

A rack for these could make a decent base for a 4 foot cage.

How are you heating them curently w Flexwatt?

In general, I'm gonna have to keep these particular totes in mind as my critters grow. I have a few that I've tried to put in a cage, and they simply seem too stressed as compared to in a rack drawer, and the CB110s I have aren't gonna be large enough eventually.

I am heating the two I am using with some old Zoo Med UTHs that I had around not being used.

For tubs with such lids, I've drilled holes and used small snap hooks to secure the top to the bottom. A rack is still the ideal solution.

Sarge were did you find them big totes at with the red lid I have been looking and cant find them thanks Joe.

Joe wait until Dec 26 and Walmart will have tons of them for $29.95. They are commonly known as Holiday or Christmas tree storage tubs. You can order them online at reptiletubs.com and other sites but they are like $50 plus another $50 for shipping. Some people have luck and can wait until Walmart puts them on clearance for like $15. I am not so lucky. These tubs go fast around here.

Cool thanks for the info.