Sounds like you have had a bunch of Houdini's!



The Herpatariums- they are an aquarium with a built in channel and sliding screen top, with a slot for a lock or whatever- they are pretty escape proof.



Hmmm, I have never been self-disciplined enough to leave a new snake alone! In the beginning I do limit handling to one short session a day, but I try to remember to do that with most new snakes so they get used to being held.



Most baby snakes will do fine eating in a deli cup like they come in- some are shy and wait until you turn your back, some you have to wiggle the f/t mousie a little with tongs or tweezers...a few will only take live at first.



Some breeds are notoriously picky eaters, my gray banded king went 6 or 8 weeks or something without eating when I got it- very nerve-wracking.



A few I have had to start feeding in their enclosure until eating greedily, then switch to second enclosure. When they are happy and healthy and feel pretty secure they will eat with gusto anywhere.



Especially corns- they eat very well in general.



For carrying around a deli cup or Kritter Keeper or whatever is appropriate- just be careful not to set it in the sun!!! I inadvertantly broiled an anole in about ten minutes in a clear plastic Kritter Keeper once, poor thing RIP.



Can you tell I'm partial to corns as a first snake?

Here's a pic of our newest, a ghost corn:

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