building racks

i got a question and yes admin im posting :) <3 i wanna do a rack but i want to use lids in sted of rack shelfs for a lid but my mom is worried about them getting out and ideas?

You could always build your rack with the space for an extra tub.

Set it all up like the others. And put your thermostat probe inside THAT tub on the floor. That way you will be controlling the temp on the floor from inside.

But I would rather just put it directly on the heat tape. Good luck!!

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Originally Posted by Hotshot

i got a question and yes admin im posting :) <3 i wanna do a rack but i want to use lids in sted of rack shelfs for a lid but my mom is worried about them getting out and ideas?

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Hi,

Quite a few people have freestanding tubs and use various methods to hold the lids on tightly.

Some use bungee cords and some use binder clips - I think they tend to get both from office supply companies.

There are also people who use heavy weights but I have never been able to bring myself to trust that as the only method as these snakes can be amazingly strong if they get a bit of leveradge so I would combine it with clips or cords.

If you try the search there might be pictures of these to explain what I mean - Oh and use either a couple of cords or 4-6 binder clips at least as the middle of the tubs can be a lot more flexible (lid wise) and escape friendly so being extra cautious will possibly pay off. And it will definately pay off with your mother when she see's your trying to address her concerns. :)


dr del

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Originally Posted by Hotshot

i got a question and yes admin im posting :) <3 i wanna do a rack but i want to use lids in sted of rack shelfs for a lid but my mom is worried about them getting out and ideas?

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I have found that you'll have more chance of them getting out when using lids than with a rack that the tub fits snugly. The only time I've lost snakes is when they have been in a tub that either I didn't snap the lid on tightly or they were able to push it up. I've never lost one from the tubs in the racks though.

Hotshot,

Found a picture in this post while looking for something else;

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...26&postcount=8


dr del