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My new snake rack

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  • 10-26-2009, 07:48 PM
    nicktreb
    My new snake rack
    Hey everyone. Just wanted to show everyone the rack a made. It's also my first snake rack. I'm still pretty amateur, I only got my first ball python almost exactly one year ago, but i think this was a big step. I did tons of research and decided it was best to build my own. I went with 3/4" partical board instead of 5/8" for most of it but used 3/4" MDF Shelves, and base to make it that much more solid. The downside maybe that it's very heavy (I'd say over 200lbs) but thats okay I actually dont mind that at all. Also I made crossers for the back of each shelf so the bins cant slide all the way out the back, but only half way down so it leaves lots of room for wires. All of the inside is laminated already with an off-white color but I left the whole outside of the rack bare for now because I ordered some really cool laminate for it, it looks like granite. I can't wait to put that on and see how it looks. Anyway i'm super excited, here's a few pics of what I was talking about. My lesser decided to model for them.. he is excited too! Let me know what you think so far. :D

    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...1/fullrack.jpg
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...1/shelving.jpg
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...1/siderack.jpg
  • 10-26-2009, 08:15 PM
    Zach
    Re: My new snake rack
    how much was it total?
  • 10-26-2009, 08:24 PM
    nicktreb
    Re: My new snake rack
    Just the wood, laminate, screws and glue was cheap maybe $60. Bins were about $40. The heat tabe and herpstat were the most expensive part.
  • 10-26-2009, 09:12 PM
    BILLB OKC
    Re: My new snake rack
    what do I think?

    I think that that is one sweet lesser.:salute:
  • 10-26-2009, 09:51 PM
    Zach
    Re: My new snake rack
    how much heat tape did you use for that rack?
  • 10-26-2009, 09:59 PM
    nicktreb
    Re: My new snake rack
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AWESOM-O 3000 View Post
    how much heat tape did you use for that rack?

    I used 1 foot of 11 inch per shelf, there is 7.
  • 10-26-2009, 10:00 PM
    nicktreb
    Re: My new snake rack
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BILLB OKC View Post
    what do I think?

    I think that that is one sweet lesser.:salute:

    Thank you :)
  • 10-26-2009, 10:07 PM
    771subliminal
    Re: My new snake rack
    looks good, but seems you didnt make it excape proof looks like one has got out ;)
  • 10-26-2009, 11:12 PM
    HypoPita
    Re: My new snake rack
    Looks great! That granite laminate is going to look sliiiick! Definately will keep an eye to see the final product. *grabs lesser and runs* :bolt:

    :gj:
  • 10-27-2009, 01:25 AM
    seeya205
    Re: My new snake rack
    Good job!!!
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