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ZicoZ
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
44 Posts |
 Posted - 01/10/2010 : 23:18:04
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Help , I have a 4' long by 1' wide aquarium with a standard lid .
I plan to convert it into two snake tanks . The problem is I am pretty sure that the current lid which cost a fortune is NOT Corn Snake proof . There are a loads of small gaps and it is rather light so a decent size Corn snake would probably be able to lift it enough to squeeze out.
Are there any grips or clamps on the market or any other suggestions for a snake proof lid ??
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Currently full of tropical fish , Silver dollars , Australian rainbows , Malayan Angels, Compriseps , breeding pair Albino Bristlenose Plecs, beautiful brown knifefish and some home bred Geophagus youngsters - all available !!!
Gtr Manchester area.
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tehbunneh
Hatchling
United Kingdom
390 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2010 : 23:43:18
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My aquarium is not being used for my corn, however, when I was given it, I found in the lid a large sheet of hefty glass that had some wedges taken out to allow the wires though. I think it is quite easy to get a hold of some sheet glass like that from somewhere like a local hardware, or even Homebase or Jessops, but it was very heavy, and was clearly a home DIY job. The previous owner had used some aquarium sealant to make a 1inch lip around the inside of the take, about an inch down from the lid, with some cut glass/acrylic, not sure specifically, though it does look like glass. They then used the sheet of glass, a couple of millimeters less on all sides then the actual size of the tank to make a lid within the tank, mostly, I think, to stop the water splashing onto the light and causing algae growth.
Now, I'm not sure myself if this will be completely corn snake proof, it is just something I personally have seen! I'm not sure whether aquariums are at all recommended. Perhaps you may be able to talk to a customisable place (our local reptile shop makes vivariums themselves!) and see if they could do you a mesh lid with hinge, or some sort of wooden structure to go on top? |
EMZ - WORCESTER, UK
3.2.0 Corn Snakes
Conan (CB09 Carolina); Ripley (CB09 Ghost); Widget (CB09 Hypo Pewter); Dexter (CB10 Granite); Boa'tata (CB10 Bloodred)
0.1.0 Taiwanese Beauty
Taiki (CB11)
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake
Tanis (CB10)
0.0.1 Amazon Tree Boa
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2010 : 01:56:51
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One of my tanks (that I put in the loft about 3 hours ago) was a 4x1ft fishy tank that I used for snakes.
At about the 2ft mark along the tank where the lid went was a section of toughened glass (for support I'm assuming) I used that to help make a partition.
I shall take some pics tomoz to show you what I done to secure it, granted it wasn't the most aesthetically pleasing way to do it, but it worked.
I may have some piccys somewhere that you'll be able to see anyway, shall go search. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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ZicoZ
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
44 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2010 : 15:33:24
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
One of my tanks (that I put in the loft about 3 hours ago) was a 4x1ft fishy tank that I used for snakes.
At about the 2ft mark along the tank where the lid went was a section of toughened glass (for support I'm assuming) I used that to help make a partition.
I shall take some pics tomoz to show you what I done to secure it, granted it wasn't the most aesthetically pleasing way to do it, but it worked.
I may have some piccys somewhere that you'll be able to see anyway, shall go search.
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meesh505
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
45 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2010 : 19:04:46
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Hi, I had a similar issue, I have just finished my new setup with an old aquarium too!
I bought a mesh viv lid for my tank size, cut and filed the thin aluminium to get the cables in and bought 2 self adhesive child door locks online so it cant be pushed up, has worked a treat!
Even if its just a standard aquarium hood then the locks I bought would most likely fit to secure the hood on and if it has a lifting panel hatch there are also strap type clips for cupboard/fridge doors that are flexable and should work for the panel hatch door!
I have pics of the locks i used and can send a link to them if you like! |
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ZicoZ
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
44 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2010 : 22:32:12
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Originally posted by meesh505
Hi, I had a similar issue, I have just finished my new setup with an old aquarium too!
I bought a mesh viv lid for my tank size, cut and filed the thin aluminium to get the cables in and bought 2 self adhesive child door locks online so it cant be pushed up, has worked a treat!
Even if its just a standard aquarium hood then the locks I bought would most likely fit to secure the hood on and if it has a lifting panel hatch there are also strap type clips for cupboard/fridge doors that are flexable and should work for the panel hatch door!
I have pics of the locks i used and can send a link to them if you like!
Thanks , where did you get your mesh lid from ??
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meesh505
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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ryanred5
Hatchling
United Kingdom
254 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 00:59:28
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Originally posted by ZicoZ
PS
Currently full of tropical fish , Silver dollars , Australian rainbows , Malayan Angels, Compriseps , breeding pair Albino Bristlenose Plecs, beautiful brown knifefish and some home bred Geophagus youngsters - all available !!!
Gtr Manchester area.
Hi
I know this might seem odd asking you this but would you be interested in buying a corner tank to put your fish in, so you can have a snake and a fish tank that doesn't take up as much room as a 4ft tank?
Whats even better I live just outside Manchester. 
If your interested, let me know.  |
Best wishes
Catherine xx
0.1 Bloodred Cornsnake - Phoenix
1.0 Amel Cornsnake - Tango |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 12:00:15
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| And I haven't forgotten this thread either, shall get into the loft a bit later on. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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Snake proof lid suggestions , please - Aquarium
