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RE: Trap box / shift box
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by Trex on October 19, 2004
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I don't have any plans, but I have several "shift boxes." For my N. Kaouthia, I have a 6 foot long aquarium, 2 feet high and about 18 inches wide. I prefer the thick, solidly constructed aquariums... I divided the enclosure in half, running two verticle tracks down the sides, just enough to allow me to slide a plexiglass door down with about 3-4 inches on top to grab ahold of. So picture the two halves, equally divided by a plexiglass door. I then make two locking screens for each half. I use four locking tabs to secure the screens to the top. So at any given time, I can shift him over to one side or the other while securely blocking off the other side.
When I'm done, I remove the sliding plexiglass door and place a large metal screen over the top of both inner screens to double secure the top. The top metal screen by itself would be more than enough, but the double lids work great. And of course, I lock down the top with fasteners.
This has worked great for me and has been super safe.
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by challenger on October 19, 2004
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Sounds like a good example of a responsible hot owner and the idea is simple and safe. The more good examples this forum sets the better. With all the dudes on TV (some good some not so good)handling snakes there can't help but be some viewers ready to go on a snake hunt and get in trouble. Even a good size rat snake can put on a painfull bite and possible infection never mind a rattler or cottonmouth
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by BwViper on October 19, 2004
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I do use trap boxes for select species, such as my cobras & neotropical rattlers. I like them because they work great as a hide box, transfer box or just to lock em up during cage cleaning. Once it has been in there cage for a while they get used to it being there and will usually go right in it as soon as I start messing with the cage. All I have to do is take my hook and flip the latch and the snake is secured. Mine have top opening doors and 2 1/2" holes in the center with a down sliding door and a handle on top to carry it with. Works great, but to make a good one the material isn't very cheap and takes a little time. But they are well worth it and may just save your life and help to give your snake a stress free life. I think I have some pics of mine somewhere. If you want, email me and I will send you some. My email address is Bwviper2k@aol.com Well, I hope this helps and remember always to put safety first.
Bobby
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by BwViper on October 19, 2004
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Go to my link and go near the bottom where you will see one of my albino monocles on his trap box. It will give you an idea of what I am talking about. These are a must have for any "HOT" keeper.
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=4138088&uid=619932
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