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  • 10-30-2011, 10:27 PM
    gulfexports159
    Best and cheapest hatchling rack?
    I am looking for a hatchling rack for my hatchlings this year. Looking for something maybe in the range of 30 tubs but just let me know what you guys think. I do want belly heat and probably a 6qt tub maybe a 15qt would be fine to. Let me know what you guys think!
  • 10-30-2011, 10:45 PM
    adamsky27
    Personally, I would make my own. Check in the DIY section, there are plenty of threads on how to build that you can get ideas from.
  • 10-30-2011, 11:06 PM
    EverEvolvingExotics
    There is no such thing as a cheap 30 tub rack. I would highly recommend building your own. It is incredibly easy; many stores such as Home Depot will even cut all your pieces for you.
  • 10-30-2011, 11:10 PM
    snake lab
    Best hatchling tubs hands down are the vision v18 tubs. They hold babies and can keep the animal in that same tub till its like 500 grams. Vision racks in my oppinion are as good as it gets.
  • 10-30-2011, 11:53 PM
    Python Lair
    The nicest and cheapest hatchling racks are vision racks. Almost half the price of a freedom
  • 10-31-2011, 12:14 PM
    snakesRkewl
    We had way more eggs than expected this season(79 total) so I had to throw one together and it works really well for cheap.

    35 6qt tubs, herpstat t-stat, 4 inch flexwatt and an old china hutch that I cut the top portion off and added shelves.
    It works great, lids are a bit of a hassle but on the fly and for cheap :gj:
    http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/a...chlingrack.jpg
  • 10-31-2011, 12:18 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    I like animal plastic racks http://www.animalplastics.com/ (currently in the process of switching all my homemade racks to them hatchlings and adults)
  • 10-31-2011, 12:20 PM
    ted1025
    Homemade would be the cheapest if youre good at the DIY stuff and have access to all the materials needed...
  • 10-31-2011, 02:56 PM
    Zombie
    Re: Best and cheapest hatchling rack?
    Remember to be careful with belly heat on 6qt tubs. The tubs are very small and usually makes it hard to get a good tempature gradient from cold to hot...

    DIY seems to be the consensus, but I like these:
    http://repti-racks.com/index.php?opt...chk=1&Itemid=9
  • 10-31-2011, 11:23 PM
    gulfexports159
    Re: Best and cheapest hatchling rack?
    Ok thanks guys but what do you think belly or back heat is better for hatchlings? I am worried back heat wouldnt work well. I have the room about 78 most of the year. Should I go belly or back? And if someone has a good DIY post a link please. Thanks guys!
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