Finally got a rack built now.

I finally got a new rack set up. I love the way it came out and I thought I'd share it with you all and maybe give others ideas for how to build one of their own. I took pictures all along to show you how I built it too. I am using 28qt tubs and this rack holds 9. The tubs are about 20"x16"x6".

Here's how I started. This is the base, all it is is 4 pieces of wood and a sheet of plywood. (top and bottom)
http://www.rodentcity.com/rack/1.jpg

http://www.rodentcity.com/rack/2.jpg

Here I connected the sides. Each side is 5 feet.
http://www.rodentcity.com/rack/3.jpg

http://www.rodentcity.com/rack/4.jpg

Now, I put on each level by placing the tub down and screwing in each bracket (slider) where it would fit with the tub. I then put the plywood on top of the tub and screwed that in, making sure it wasn't too tight to slide and made sure there wasnt enough space for a snake to get out.
http://www.rodentcity.com/rack/5.jpg

I did that for each level and put the tub on the plywood top of the last one until I got to the top. At the last tub there was a little extra space but it worked out fine because all I did was make the tub higher than the last top.
http://www.rodentcity.com/rack/6.jpg

And that's what it looks like finished. Here's another picture.
http://www.rodentcity.com/rack/7.jpg

Now all I have to do is wait until I get my flexwatt in before I fill them up with snakes, and I also have to get more tubs, right now I only have three and I have some smaller ones on top which I'm going to be using for hatchlings. I plan on attaching the flexwatt to each tub instead of attaching it to the rack. I will post more pics showing you how I did that. :)

I like how your design makes it possible for there to be space underneath each tub for the FWatt, so it is not rubbing/sliding on the shelf.. good deal!

actually only the top one is like that because there was extra space, lol. and because of that i plan on attaching the flexwatt to the bottom of the tub where it is like concave so it wont be touching the wood when it slides.

I would seal the plywood that acts as a top for the tubs..the heat and humidity will cause mold in no time! I speak from experience!

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Originally Posted by monk90222

I would seal the plywood that acts as a top for the tubs..the heat and humidity will cause mold in no time! I speak from experience!

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what do you mean?

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Originally Posted by monk90222

I would seal the plywood that acts as a top for the tubs..the heat and humidity will cause mold in no time! I speak from experience!

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Jon, A good non toxic wood sealer like clear polyurethane would keep out the moisture and prevent the wood from swelling. just give the whole rack 2 coats and let it dry real good, you dont want to smell the sealer when you use it. :)

Your new Ball python will fly on monday, good to see you have plenty of room. :gj:

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Originally Posted by ECLARK

Jon, A good non toxic wood sealer like clear polyurethane would keep out the moisture and prevent the wood from swelling. just give the whole rack 2 coats and let it dry real good, you dont want to smell the sealer when you use it. :)

Your new Ball python will fly on monday, good to see you have plenty of room. :gj:

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will do, thanks. how long will that take to dry good enough to have a few balls in there? I will try to find some of that tomorrow, what is it staining? should i put in on just the plywood on the bottom?

Just give it the sniff test, its non toxic anyway. should dry real good in 3 days. cover everything and that seals the wood so it wont absorb any moisture. Good Luck :)

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Originally Posted by BaLLPAddICT

will do, thanks. how long will that take to dry good enough to have a few balls in there? I will try to find some of that tomorrow, what is it staining? should i put in on just the plywood on the bottom?

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