Hatchling Rack from WALMART...

....Well the beginnings of one - I did the rest. Easy to do and thought I'd share my experiment :).

I'm sure it can be done sure all kinds of sterilite drawer sets.
I cut the back panel from a top of 28qt tub
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Wiring heat tape.
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Secure back panel with screws.
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Drilling air holes.
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All done.
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Oh.. and make sure no sneaky ones escape when the above drawer is open:colbert:
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That is pretty cool :)

I don't know how much space there is between them but you may be able to cut and hot glue a a sheet of cardboard or plastic between the drawers to prevent escapees.

Nice little setup, I dont really see how you drilled the tubs without cracking them?

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Originally Posted by DustinB

I don't know how much space there is between them but you may be able to cut and hot glue a a sheet of cardboard or plastic between the drawers to prevent escapees.

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there's way too small a gap for escape but i will put small tabs on the front to stop the drawers from accidentally sliding open.

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Originally Posted by joshn6805

Nice little setup, I dont really see how you drilled the tubs without cracking them?

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idk the bit went through just fine.

Just make sure you don't break any necks when you close the open tubs. :P

Very cool - but be careful - hatchlings HAVE escaped from that type of set-up before. Many users have tried using that as a rack, and after several escapes, gave them up. Ball pythons can squeeze through smaller spaces than you can imagine.

I should have a DIY Hatchling/Juvie rack up next week made with storage shelves and 6 quart tubs and small kitty litter pans. I'm making it this weekend and have one that I've used for a year already. It's a rack system that Justin Kobylka has used for a few years and graciously shared the plans with me.

Those tubs can be very dangerous...
I don't recommend them.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Very cool - but be careful - hatchlings HAVE escaped from that type of set-up before. Many users have tried using that as a rack, and after several escapes, gave them up. Ball pythons can squeeze through smaller spaces than you can imagine.

I should have a DIY Hatchling/Juvie rack up next week made with storage shelves and 6 quart tubs and small kitty litter pans. I'm making it this weekend and have one that I've used for a year already. It's a rack system that Justin Kobylka has used for a few years and graciously shared the plans with me.

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Ill watch out.. lookin forward to see ur DIY rack.