My second attempt at a snake rack

BoidKeeper · 07-31-03, 07:32 PM

I like this much better then the first one. Well it's the same rack with two more trays. I still have to paint it though that should be fun!
Front

Side

Thanks for looking(again),
Trevor

Invictus · 07-31-03, 09:23 PM

Now THAT is more efficient use of space.

lordkovacs · 07-31-03, 09:54 PM

it really is....looks awesome man.

NewLineReptile · 07-31-03, 10:22 PM

Good job

Brandon

sapphire_moon · 08-01-03, 12:55 AM

Now thats what I want!

RaVeNo888o · 08-01-03, 01:07 AM

that is great, you can still see in the tanks nicely if needed but you used the space much more efficiently.

BoidKeeper · 08-01-03, 10:53 AM

Thanks guys,
Trevor

vanderkm · 08-02-03, 04:32 PM

Couple questions Trevor - what are you using for the screen top on this - is it metal or plastic window screen or hardware cloth? Any concern about them being able to push through it or is it held on by wooden strips all along the edges.

Is the slide that the tub fits in just routered in the 2X4 along the end? Any concern about the sides sagging because these tubs are so long? I have the same tubs - got them because of the great floor space, but they are shallow and I like the extension to the top that your design gives. I was planning a typical melamine rack for them, but am considering going with your design instead to get that improvement. How much space do you have between the screen lid and the bottom of the next tub? I like the visibility that you get with the screen tops - just worried about security as I am planning to use them for corns and hondurans.

thanks,

mary v.

BoidKeeper · 08-02-03, 04:55 PM

Hey Mary,

Yes it's hardware cloth. I've got a lid now from a pet shop that uses it and I haven't had a problem with nose rubbing. If I do I will line the inside with plastic screen. It is stapled to the 2x4 and then a piece of straping is stapled over top along the edge.
I didn't have a table for the router so I just ripped three cuts into the 2x4 with the table saw and then used a wood chisel to remove the wood leaving me with the grove that the edge of the tray slides into along the sides and back.
Sagging wont be a problem in the back I dont think because of the rail but up front I don't know yet.
Between the bottom of the tub and the screen below it is about 3.5 in or so. If you are plaining to use it for colubrids just make sure you plug the little holes that happen in the back where the side meets the back their is a small whole where the groves in the two 2x4's meet.
Cheers,
Trevor

ErikM · 08-02-03, 05:51 PM

What are you using for heating?

BoidKeeper · 08-02-03, 06:02 PM

Exoterra heat pads attached to the bottom of the containers with velcro.
Cheers,
Trevor

vanderkm · 08-02-03, 09:36 PM

Thanks Trevor

especially for the tip on the holes at the back where the rails meet - that could be a problem for the younger corns,

thanks again,

mary v.

boa · 08-02-03, 09:40 PM

looking good great job.

reptilez · 08-02-03, 09:42 PM

Great job Trevor

Happy Herping,
-Reptilez

BoidKeeper · 08-02-03, 09:57 PM

Thanks guys.

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that could be a problem for the younger corns

As it is right now Mary I would not put anything but a full grown colubrid in it. It is intended for Hog island boas and balls. My next one will be a bit tighter too. I made the grove for the edge of the tube a tad too wide.
Cheers,
Trevor