Rack system help; For when the time comes.

I posted the same thing in the ball python section, but hopefully I wont get bashed for doing the same here. :(

Tubs;
What sizes for each "age group"/How often do you who use tubs/racks switch your snakes from tub to tub?
What type of tub do you reccomend? (Transparent, blacked-out, other?)

Materials & Heating;
What is the best material for the rack itself to be made out of?
Depending on the kind of rack (I'm pretty sure there is more then 1 kind/model right?) how would I heat the rack?
What type of thermostat would I need to get?

Cleaning;
Besides cleaning the individual tubs, would I need to clean the spaces where the tubs are placed?

Bedding;
Any bedding will do, right?
Besides pine and cedar products. Any reccomendations?

Water bowls;
Deli cups with reinforcement?

Any information you can give me ontop of this will be greatly appreciated :)

Hi,

Tubs;
What sizes for each "age group"/How often do you who use tubs/racks switch your snakes from tub to tub?

Can't help you there - we measure and describe them differently this side of the pond. :oops:

What type of tub do you reccomend? (Transparent, blacked-out, other?)

I use transparent - but I also use a closed rack.

Materials & Heating;
What is the best material for the rack itself to be made out of?

The absolute best seems to be expanded PVC - I used melamine.

Depending on the kind of rack (I'm pretty sure there is more then 1 kind/model right?) how would I heat the rack?

That depends not only on what kind of rack but your room temps and the temp difference you are trying to achieve.

What type of thermostat would I need to get?

I'd go for at least a ranco but go for a herpstat or helix if you can - cheaping out on thermostats is never a great idea.

Cleaning;
Besides cleaning the individual tubs, would I need to clean the spaces where the tubs are placed?

I only ever do so if they have just laid eggs or are doing the poo picasso thing.


Bedding;
Any bedding will do, right?
Besides pine and cedar products. Any reccomendations?

Newspaper.

Water bowls;
Deli cups with reinforcement?

Seem to be very popular and save time with large collections as you simply replace rather than wash.

I only have a small collection so still use ceramic dog bowls to prevent tipping.


dr del

Hatchlings to 400g 6 qt tub
400-800g 16 qt tubs
800-1500g 28qt tubs
1500+ 41qt tub