Rack

[brain]

As you can see the tubs fit in the shelf snugly between the shelves and a hole is cut out at 3" dia so the snake can egress. The large openings were glass in a plastic track. Lockable with weather stripping in between the glass doors.

The front access doors to electrical area were of ½” Marine plywood over a face frame of ¾” pine. Pretty close to what I think Shannon has for her snakes.

I used floor polyurethane with three coats and allowed each to dry 2 days. This was to ensure the polyurethane off gassed completely. For the safety of the snakes. I know I didn’t enjoy breathing the stuff.

I don’t remember where I got the heat tape, but I used “Johnson Controls Night Drop Equipped Thermostat Instructions” from Ace Hardware. You might get it also from Wal-Mart.

[Zephyr]

Okay... don't shoot me, but.... what's the point of a rack system?
You can't see your snakes. Isn't that why we keep them? To see them? I know lots of keepers use racks, but I really can't understand why. To me, it's just storage.
(James sits back and prepares to be flamed!)

Garters are seeing snakes; Corns are tak'em out n' watch'em eat snakes. :P
As for the rest of the stuff I'd be keeping the rack... They need feedings once a day, and due to the versatility of my proposed system I can pull up a chair, pull out a bin, and watch if I want. X3

[crzy_kevo]

i have to agree with james on this one thats why i like the store bought rack that can fit 20 gallon tanks plus it can be assembled horizontally tooso you can fit larger tanks on it like a 55 gallon or more

[adamanteus]

Oh well. To each is own... for me if it's not 'on display' it's 'in storage'... really not my thing.

If you're going to do it though, I would recommend keeping the lids on unless your joinery skills are top notch!

[snakeman]

I am actually buying some boafile racks for my males and juvies next month.I am getting the sideways racks.Most of my males are hiding all the time anyway.I plan on getting a lot more males.So I need the room.

[Zephyr]

unless your joinery skills are top notch!

Good point.
I'll stick with the lids. Especially with those slippery clawed frogs...

[Zephyr]

Also, how much can I expect to pay to build the rack itself? Like, with decent quality, 3/4 inch plywood?

[snakeman]

I would say less than a hundred.You can buy pre cut sheets also to make it easier.

[Zephyr]

Thank God.
How about some of the heat tape? Does any one know of any good suppliers? How do I install it? I know I need a thermostat too, but I can get those at a hardware store right?

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

you can get heat tape at home depot or any places like that. You should use melamine for an easily cleanable and slightly fire resistant rack its also very strong