DIY Snake Rack?

The first rack i made was done to accomadate 12qt, 28qt, and 41qt containers. Measures 72"x37"x24". Has 8 shelves. Holds 8 41qts or 16 28qt or 24 12qt. Even has a small storage area in the bottom for bedding, towels, whatever you need. It was made from sanded plywood which i had lying around. Total cost was like $140 in materials if one had to buy them. I would like to remake it using malamine for the shelving.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q.../SnakeRack.jpg

The second rack i made fit into a closet space in my room and used 1 4x8 sheet of malemine for shelves. Made 5 shelves to accomadate 2 12qt containers per shelf (total of 10/rack). Cost of materials was $35. I have enough room height wise to put in another 3 shelves.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...40SR/Shelf.jpg

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...=920078#920078

I made this, it uses back heat, you could put casters on if you have carpeting, I have tile floor & it moves easily.

Hope this helps :)

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We built this rack but added heavy duty castors to the bottom. The weight is definitely a downside. Other than that it hasn't warped at all (it’s about a year old). I wouldn't worry about heat damage either as BPs don't need temps over 90*. Plus melamine is very easy to clean compared to wood. Also, each shelf has a separate strip of heat tape so if the heat tape fails I would only need to replace that one small section. As opposed to my Animal Plastics racks that have one continuous piece of heat tape. I really love this rack.

Thanks for the help and advice guys!

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Originally Posted by RichsBallPythons

Melamine is fine if you use the easy carpet gliders. My 11 slot 41qt racks are melamine and can be moved my a 5 year old. Lifting is different but i dont plan on that any time soon.


Most racks using 6qt-28qt can be made from a single sheet of melamine depending on how many tubs you want.

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_3175.jpg

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do you happen to have the instructions on how you made your racks? i'm very interested in doing the same.

what kind of tubs did you use in these racks?

Mine is 2x6 and 1/4" plywood using some storage totes from home depot. Heating is where you are going to want to spend the most money. I used 6" heat tape and made my thermostat.

Can you explain the dimensions for a one sheet job? I have 28 qt racks and I need at least two, what am I doing wrong?

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Originally Posted by Burninfate

Can you explain the dimensions for a one sheet job? I have 28 qt racks and I need at least two, what am I doing wrong?

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Originally Posted by Godzilla78

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I was referring to that I needed to make it hold 28 qt tubs. I have tried laying out the dimensions that i believe that i need and all I am able to get is 6 shelves out of one piece of 4x8 feet melamine. I was wondering how big he is making his for it to fit with one sheet of melamine.