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  • 01-15-2008, 10:15 AM
    Drew87
    first rack
    Hey everyone!! just built my first rack system havnt moved my snakes to it yet still have some questions im useing 32QT tubs for 07 babies i have 2 but i built the rack perfect to my plan theres a back to it tho i see some racks with no backs and no side walls myne has side walls and a back wall 5/8 MDF just wondering thats ok? and they are a pretty tight fit i might need to put some air holes in the side of the tubs but i just want to make sure this sounds ok i dont want to cook my babies i havent put in the heating system yet funds alittle low right now
  • 01-15-2008, 01:44 PM
    Freakie_frog
    Re: first rack
    Quote:

    Theres a back to it tho i see some racks with no backs and no side walls mine has side walls and a back wall 5/8 MDF just wondering thats ok?
    Perfectly fine helps maintain a more even heat

    Quote:

    and they are a pretty tight fit i might need to put some air holes in the side of the tubs but i just want to make sure this sounds ok i dont want to cook my babies i havent put in the heating system yet funds alittle low right now
    put you some air holes if there is no space at the top you might need quite a few. The main thing is to get a good thermostat to regulate you heat with. Temps can go haywire quick and cause loads of problems if you don't have a good control system in place
  • 01-15-2008, 02:29 PM
    Drew87
    Re: first rack
    Sweet thankx man ill post some pics soon and im ordering myself a male pastel today haha perfect timeing
  • 01-15-2008, 02:36 PM
    starmom
    Re: first rack
    I suggest getting a laser temp gun along with your t'stat so you can keep a really good check on the temps!
  • 01-15-2008, 02:40 PM
    Drew87
    Re: first rack
    not a bad idea thankx man
  • 01-15-2008, 03:14 PM
    extensive
    Re: first rack
    tempgun and tstat is a must. this is the tempgun i have... only $25!

    http://www.tempgun.com/order.html#pe1
  • 01-15-2008, 03:34 PM
    Drew87
    Re: first rack
    thankx guys
  • 01-15-2008, 04:55 PM
    mxrider42
    Re: first rack
    I put my racks on casters(wheels). It makes it a lot easier to move.
    Trey
  • 01-15-2008, 05:59 PM
    starmom
    Re: first rack
    *This* is a great idea! I have 2 racks stacked and will add a third (I'm sure!) Putting casters on the bottom will make my life much easier! Thanks for the tip!


    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mxrider42 View Post
    I put my racks on casters(wheels). It makes it a lot easier to move.
    Trey

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