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    Lab style rat tubs

    I love the lab style rat tubs Big Apple sells:http://www.bigappleherp.com/Big-Apple-Rodent-Cages
    But I'm not crazy about Big Apple and their crazy shipping prices. Does anyone know any other place that sell similar style rodent tubs?
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    I will be honest you are better off building a rack even if small because at $48 a cage (the one suitable for rats is the last most expensive one) it will be very costly as you will need at least one for breeding and one to have your rats once weaned (and that size won't a allow you to keep many of them for very long in it either) you might need another one if you separate your breeder as well.

    For $96 (Price of two of those cages) you can have 6 tubs with the watering system on it too
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    Re: Lab style rat tubs

    Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
    I will be honest you are better off building a rack even if small because at $48 a cage (the one suitable for rats is the last most expensive one) it will be very costly as you will need at least one for breeding and one to have your rats once weaned (and that size won't a allow you to keep many of them for very long in it either) you might need another one if you separate your breeder as well.

    For $96 (Price of two of those cages) you can have 6 tubs with the watering system on it too
    I already have 2 of the large (21-3/4 x15-3/8 x7-7/8") tubs and love them.

    Worth the money imho.

    I'm looking to get at least one more.

    The only thing I think could improve them would be if the tub itself was clear plastic, so I can keep an eye on what going on inside. I've seen pictures of lab style tubs with clear tubs but I can't find any vendors.

    Does anyone know any other place besides Big Apple that sells lab style rodent tubs?
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    Re: Lab style rat tubs

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    Reptile basics does.
    Yeah, I talked to Rich about them though, he said he's not expecting them to be in stock for awhile
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    Re: Lab style rat tubs

    Quote Originally Posted by Adam Chandler View Post
    Yeah, I talked to Rich about them though, he said he's not expecting them to be in stock for awhile
    I have the rat size from Reptile Basics. They are just big enough for a female and her litter. I have been keeping them in there for the first 10-16 days to reduce the stress. It's been working fine but a rack with watering system is easier.

    The only reason I picked them up was because I paid the "show" price. I would never purchase them at Big Apple prices or even at Rich's online price.

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    Re: Lab style rat tubs

    Quote Originally Posted by JohnNJ View Post
    I have the rat size from Reptile Basics. They are just big enough for a female and her litter. I have been keeping them in there for the first 10-16 days to reduce the stress. It's been working fine but a rack with watering system is easier.

    The only reason I picked them up was because I paid the "show" price. I would never purchase them at Big Apple prices or even at Rich's online price.
    RBI unfortunately just sells the small tubs, the large ones I have though are great and worth the money IMHO.

    Just wish I could find some other places that sell them.
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    Re: Lab style rat tubs

    JERRY, YOU ARE THE FREAKING MAN!

    I've been looking for these for weeks and was about give up! I feel like I fail at the internet ><

    Thank you!
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    Re: Lab style rat tubs

    Quote Originally Posted by Adam Chandler View Post
    RBI unfortunately just sells the small tubs, the large ones I have though are great and worth the money IMHO.

    Just wish I could find some other places that sell them.



    also check out ebay.
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