Sterilite racks

[ssscales]

I'm going to start building a rack system for neo and yearling boas and JCP's. I was thinking something that can hold a combination of 12qt and 27qt tubs that I can build myself.

How old or what size do you think I can keep any hold backs in 27qt tubs? Feeding schedule would be once every 7 days. I figure 12 qt tubs would be good from neo to 10 months. 27qt good for 10 months to 18 months.

Last night I found some plans and modified it to hold 18 = 27qt or 36 = 12qt tubs or a mixture of both sizes since these are the same height. The 27 qt is 16" wide, the 12qt is 16" long. Cost should be about $200 - $250 w/ heating and tubs.

At the moment I plan on 6 = 27qt tubs and 24 = 12 qt tubs.

I also found a nice design that can hold 10 = 48qt tubs.

[brutus]

I'd like to see your plans. I want to make a small bp rack!

[ssscales]

They are not my plans. Here is the website. http://www.dozierstudio.com/hatchrack.html

I will substitue the 36" shelves for a 48" width. This will allow me to house 2 = 27qt tubs in one row, when needed. The 36" shelves only allows for one 27" tub and enough space for one 12qt. With 48" you can house 4 = 12qt or 2 = 27qt or 1 = 27qt and 2= 12qt in one row. I'll make a few more adjustments for durability as well, extra steps to ensure durability.

For adult BP's I would stick with the 27qt's or the 48qts. I'm using this rack for next years newborns as well as some hold backs and young snakes I've purchased.

[brutus]

Thanks Bro!

[ssscales]

Enjoy!

[ssscales]

Did you ever get to build your rack?

I started building this simple rack for under $200.00 this morning.
Still need to add 4" flexwatt for belly heat and backing, cost will still come in close to $200 with tubs. This rack can hold 21 = 12qt or 14 = 27qt tubs or a mixture of both. Everything can be found in your local hardware store except for maybe the flexwatt. It took me about 2 hrs to build.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/ssscales/DSC00359.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/ssscales/DSC00360.jpg

[bighillreptiles]

looking good from where I sit ;Paul Boighill Reptiles

[brutus]

Looking at that rack, I don't think that it will be suitable for BP's. I may be wrong, but how do you plan to run the flexwatt?

[ssscales]

Thanks, I originally planned to do it w/out lids, but decided to leave the lids on for added security for that escape artist that always finds a way out. I also wanted to be able to take out the tubs w/lids on for safety, as well as I didn't want the humidity from the water bowl or tub evaporating an possibly damage the rack itself. I'll also raise it off the ground on some wheels.

I just need a few accesories and finishing touches. Final cost will come in at a little over $315 with a proportional thermostat from Big Apple. In a few months, I'll build another one.

[ssscales]

Belly heat...3" or 4" Flexwatt. I'll probably go with the 3".

I'm not using this racks for BP's, this is for some baby & yearling/holdback Boas & JCP's I'm expecting in 05.

For adult BP's, I would go with the 27qt or better yet the 48qt for the females depending on size.

For my adults I use cages:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/ssscales/DSC00061.jpg

[greenman1867]

Well, I gotta pipe in here.

That is one of the most amazing "clean" set ups I have ever seen.

You are truely an example of how most of us either "should" be set up or "wish" we were.

Shawn

[ssscales]

Thanks Shawn, our snakes depend on us 100% for housing, food, health, etc. I know my pets give me so much, it's only right I give and treat them the best I possibly can within my budget. I don't think you need to spend $400 on a name brand cage in order to provide your snake with a good clean home.

Thanks again.

[watts501]

hi i like the white rackin system can i ask how are u going ot heat it?thanks matt

[ssscales]

Belly heat 3" or 4" Flexwatt , make sure you hook it up to a good thermostat. Still not sure between the 3" or 4", spring and summers here in FL raise the temps into the 80'- mid 80's. I won't need to worry about heat these till next fall.

[watts501]

well in my room it isnt hot or cold just room tempeture so i will but it in a heat stat!i am just unsure about making sure that the temp is the same at the top and the bottom!any idea on how to do that?

[ssscales]

What do you mean top or bottom?

You have the flexwatt under ever shelf that holds a snake.

[watts501]

i mean how do u keep the same temp from the bottom of the racking to the top because doesnt the temp change!soz if i am confusing!i was thinking of using heat cable at the bottom of each shelf !what is flexwatt or am i being stupid

[ssscales]

You lay a strip of flexwatt on top of each shelf flooring, if your rack has 4 or 10 you should have 4 or 10 strips of flexwatt.