thought id share, something that can save lots of $$$$
usually a rack to house the larger reptiles can set you back anywhere from 500 to 1500 bucks, i built one in a little over 200 (including heat and tubs).
i didnt build mine the conventional way, with the tubs sliding through the front, but sideways. i made this decision simply because of the space i wanted to put the rack in, was ideal for this setup. some pics!
the material used was 1/4" expandible pvc foam. the material is light, resistant to water/heat, does not warp, does not crack when drilled.
i used up 2 4'x8'x1/4" sheets, at about 90 bucks each, the manufacturer cut them to my dimensions.
the tubs are approx. 3'x1.5'x.75' and are pretty awesome for my subadult boas. i mostly keep males in them, the males housed in them now are from 4.5'-5' and have enough room for a good stretch.
if interested in building your own rack, start with the tub size and work your way up. add about 1/8" to the tub height so they can breathe and so the tubs slide out easily.
last but not least a couple of pics with the animals in there.
this yearling female is about 3.5' and as you can see fits perfectly.
these pics are all over a year old, i made the rack about 2 years ago and most of its residents still have not outgrown the tubs.
dont overpay for stuff you can make yourself!
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