Got My First Snake Rack For Xmas!! Pics and Q's

If that was my rack, I'd just put another piece of 1/4-1/2" wood on top of each shelf to make them a little thicker and then put heat tape on top of that. Simple fix. Or you can try to find tubs that fit better.

You can cut out pieces of wood that are same size as the shelves. The wood must be very thin, thin enough that it will lift the tub just a little to lessen the gap. You can then also mount the heat on it before you put it inside, that way both of your problems are solved.

Since your aim is to rid the room of tanks, your lid solution may do the trick. If you go the spacer route, I would look into plywood under the tub with heat tape attached to it. You could even attach the tape then install the spacer, of coarse you'll need 5 sets of clips and wires since snaking the heat tape is out with this setup. Looks super sweet.

Also you could put a rail under the tub lip on each side, just saw a pic on another members page.

One more solution worth thinking about, is perhaps a wedge you slide in under the front of the tub, like those you use to hold doors? I wouldn't like that myself, but a friend of mine once had a set up like that.

Thanks everyone! We decided we will try putting in a thin sheet if wood and put the individual tape on it :) I didn't want to have to put the lids on like said before defeats the purpose of easy access. I can't wait to get it all set up and complete

I would consider lids. Not only to keep the snakes in, but also to keep the wood from getting wet, the wood will be damp from all the humidity. Sometimes my melamine rack will drip from all the moisture if the bedding is wet.

The paint they used is supposed to be waterproof, but thanks for the heads up! If I notice any warping or dripping I'll put the lids on it :)