Rack system

Could you use a normal storage rack like from walmart or target as your rack system like these? Or do you need a special type of container or rack?


http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-...White/15442448

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-...genta/15136530

Not snake proof, they will escape or get their head crushed etc not suitable for BP many have tried and many have failed.

Here is a good source for rack system http://www.animalplastics.com/

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Not snake proof, they will escape or get their head crushed etc not suitable for BP many have tried and many have failed.

Here is a good source for rack system http://www.animalplastics.com/

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How about just buying a reg shelving unit and putting tubs in?

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Originally Posted by SpottedBOA

How about just buying a reg shelving unit and putting tubs in?

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Sure but you will have to deal with the leads which kind of defeat the purpose.

There are many DIY out there that can help you with the design of a rack.

http://www.baileyreptiles.com/cb70rack.html

http://www.arbreptiles.com/cages/41qt/index.shtml

And I am sure there are a few here on this forum in the DIY section as well ;)

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Sure but you will have to deal with the leads which kind of defeat the purpose.

There are many DIY out there that can help you with the design of a rack.

http://www.baileyreptiles.com/cb70rack.html

http://www.arbreptiles.com/cages/41qt/index.shtml

And I am sure there are a few here on this forum in the DIY section as well ;)

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What do you mean by leads?

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Originally Posted by SpottedBOA

What do you mean by leads?

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Typo meant lids :rolleyes:

There are a few excellent DIY write ups in the DIY section that are not sticky, check 'em out.

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The short answer is no, you can't convert normal shelving units into suitable habitats for Ball Pythons.

Your choices pretty much are:
1. Buy a rack specially designed for snakes
2. Build your own rack specially designed for snakes.

If you decided to buy one I would recommend Reptile Basics. I own 9 of their racks and I couldn't be happier with them. http://www.reptilebasics.com/reptile-rack-systems/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCu4P0mH_tY

Personally I'd not try to save on a rack or controls (t-stats) but you can certainly use lidded tubs in a rack/shelf arrangement.

Seconding the animal plastics, they make a great product at a great price, I'm about to buy another one. (Tax return WHERE ARE YOU).

You can look around your local area (craigslist is great) for a used rack, just make sure you clean the bejeesus out of it.