Boaphile Plastics, GRRRR....

Which size tubs would you guys recommend for breeders? I believe the 32qt sterilite tubs are big enough to house most adult BP's, but are they big enough to actually breed in? I'm probably going to go with Iris tubs ultimately, but already have several of the Sterilites so I'm familiar with the dimensions...

i have the Iris stc-410 and the 32 qt. sweaterbox rack from reptile basics, although they are my first racks, I like them alot. They work great, you get great costumer service and great delivary, doesn't get much better then that.

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

I have a lot of different racks.

I had my first rack be the Boaphile, and I had the exact same problem with shipping, except I got my racks TWO months after I ordered them. The quality is very nice, although I have been using them for two years, and they are starting to sag (they are on carpet).

Then, I got a Vision Rack. Easy to setup (kinda), but I find it very wobbly and not as solid as the complete plastic ones.

THEN I got AP racks. Solid work, very like the Boaphile, but a bit more sturdy. Didn't like buying and finding the tubs, but hey...

THEN!!! I got Jason's Jungle. I really like them! They are very solid, nice sturdy workmanship. Look very nice, and they come with tubs and my snakes are very happy in them.

Now, I guess to be fair, I have to go out and get some RBI racks too, but I like my Jason's and AP the best so far...

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Hi Heather,

I'm thinking your Vision rack must not be tightened correctly. I roll mine from one room to another (from carpet to tile and back) and never had a wobble problem what so ever? As far as the open sides go there are slots on the side if you want to slide in some walls. I use walls for very shy snakes to give them more security. My animal plastics has side walls but that really does not effect temps just privacy. What ever rack you get (there are lots of good ones) I would strongly recommend one with wheels. The one thing I don't like about the AP rack is when it needs to be moved(and there will be times you need to move them, escapee, rats, snakes, cleaning, etc..) the ones without wheels are a nightmare and can be damaged if not moved correctly, not to mention you will have to remove all the snakes. When you have wheels just take out water bowls, unplug and roll wherever. I like the Freedom breeder CB-70-8 tubs for breeding(they also can go in the Vision rack). They are the same as CB-70 tubs but 8" tall instead of 6". This helps when you are trying to open a tub and 2 large breeding snakes have wedged themselves in between their hide and the top and bottom of the tub. Sometimes you can't open them at all or without distubing/interupting them or possibly hurting someone. I use 32 quart tubs for juvys and adolescants. In my opinion a full grown BP needs a larger CB-70 tub so they can extend their bodies if and when necessary. Another reason I like wheels is because I roll my rack with breeders into another room during cool down breeding season. That way my smaller-non breedrs don't cool down and keep feeding(in the warmer snake room) and the breeders are in a cooler temp zone/room to intiate breeding. As you collection grows or changes you will move things around and the one Vision rack can change with you needs. Everyone has their own way of doing things but this has worked out great for me. Best of luck with your new rack and breeding projects! :sunny:

check out www.nspretiles.com

i bought a snake shack from Casey and it is very nice for the price. i got the sweaterbox/shirtbox one where you can use 2 15 qts or 1 32 qt.

i originally choose him because he could deliver to the taylor reptile show and i wouldn't have to pay for shipping, which saved me alot. but the quality is more then i expected.

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Originally Posted by Kagez28

check out www.nspretiles.com

i bought a snake shack from Casey and it is very nice for the price. i got the sweaterbox/shirtbox one where you can use 2 15 qts or 1 32 qt.

i originally choose him because he could deliver to the taylor reptile show and i wouldn't have to pay for shipping, which saved me alot. but the quality is more then i expected.

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Linky no worky

Ok, well I've done some footwork and think I'm going to go with RBI/Reptile Basics. They're a little more expensive than herpenclosures.com, but everyone seems to rave about Rich's customer service, and that's very important to me. I've got an email in to him to see if he sells a 4 slot CB70 rack, because I'm going to want more than 3 snakes.

Are the CB70 tubs going to be too big for juveniles? I could probably divide them somehow, just don't know if that's going to work either...

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Originally Posted by CntrlF8

Ok, well I've done some footwork and think I'm going to go with RBI/Reptile Basics. They're a little more expensive than herpenclosures.com, but everyone seems to rave about Rich's customer service, and that's very important to me. I've got an email in to him to see if he sells a 4 slot CB70 rack, because I'm going to want more than 3 snakes.

Are the CB70 tubs going to be too big for juveniles? I could probably divide them somehow, just don't know if that's going to work either...

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The CB 70s will be HUGE for a juvie! I've seen tub dividers (I think Rich with Herp Enclosures sells them as well as others) for 32 quart tubs but not the CB70s. Good luck!

I called Boaphile twice was hung up on both times. I tried to email with no response. I got great service from Rbi and also Constrictors Northwest. I currently have two of their cages an dlove them. I also recently got a vision rack. ANd I lov eit easy to put togther and has the heat. One trip to target and the tubs were at my house.

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Originally Posted by Kagez28

check out www.nspretiles.com

i bought a snake shack from Casey and it is very nice for the price. i got the sweaterbox/shirtbox one where you can use 2 15 qts or 1 32 qt.

i originally choose him because he could deliver to the taylor reptile show and i wouldn't have to pay for shipping, which saved me alot. but the quality is more then i expected.

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I found this. The link is mispelled. Todd

http://www.nsreptiles.com/

Well, I placed my order with RBI this morning. Over the weekend Rich told me he would have it out by Thursday, so hopefully that holds up. Thanks everyone for your recommendations.