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  • 12-28-2008, 12:15 AM
    adamsmasher
    Re: Affects of racking your snakes?
    I believe the post you were referring to is the following:

    http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=80758

    I only know this because this was my post. For anyone that look at it, I found poo all over the log so I have since thrown it away. I have some questions about racks too. I'm either going to build my own or order the Iris or the one from JasonsJungle.com. I'm just wondering how well my boy will take to the rack after spending most of his life in the cage he's in (the cage on the link above). Seems as it related to opinions round here is you ask 10 different people, you'll get 10 different answers. I was re-reading that post above and one of the posters was saying that my snake might be stressed and not show it. Maybe he's right but I know what I see. He's never refused a meal in the 54 weeks I've had him, he's only had 2 bad sheds (one of them being the first after I got him) so I take that as a sign that hes content. Try a tub out before getting a rack, thats what I think I'm going to do. If you notice changes in behaviour then I'd re evaluate. Keep me posted on how you're progressing. Good luck

    Chris
  • 12-28-2008, 02:08 PM
    771subliminal
    Re: Affects of racking your snakes?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by greghall View Post
    I think racks are proven to be the best way to keep most snakes.

    they have proven to be the easiest not the best. there has still not been anything that has shown that a properly kept tank is not just as good as a properly kept tub. bps have thrived and deteriorate in tubs and tanks.
  • 12-28-2008, 02:23 PM
    Patrick Long
    Re: Affects of racking your snakes?
    How many quarts is a termite hole?
  • 12-29-2008, 10:50 PM
    adamsmasher
    Re: Affects of racking your snakes?
    I don't want to hyjack but on a related question has anyone noticed any problems transitioning a sub-adult from a tank to a rack? I'm ordering a RBI system very soon and have a concern about switching my guys over.
  • 12-29-2008, 11:16 PM
    Koolaid
    Re: Affects of racking your snakes?
    I switched sub-adults and adults from tanks to racks and they loved it! You could tell they were more comfortable... I think they hated the fact that they weren't "hidden" because they would get really agitated when someone would walk by or whatever... I realized a couple weren't happy so I switched them all over and they are a lot more content!
  • 12-30-2008, 09:59 AM
    anendeloflorien
    Re: Affects of racking your snakes?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adamsmasher View Post
    I don't want to hyjack but on a related question has anyone noticed any problems transitioning a sub-adult from a tank to a rack? I'm ordering a RBI system very soon and have a concern about switching my guys over.

    You shouldn't have any problems with that. If anything like Koolaid said they'll be more comfortable and all around happier snakes. They like being in small dark places so racks are an ideal setup for them. Good choice BTW RBI racks are top notch! I've got 2 right now and I plan to have a couple more by the end of the year.
  • 12-30-2008, 10:13 AM
    Jenn
    Re: Affects of racking your snakes?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adamsmasher View Post
    I don't want to hyjack but on a related question has anyone noticed any problems transitioning a sub-adult from a tank to a rack? I'm ordering a RBI system very soon and have a concern about switching my guys over.

    When I first got my rack I took all of my snakes from their tanks and put them in the rack system. Since then I have had to switched six adults back to their old tanks. They did not do well in the rack at all. But, all the others made the transition just fine. I guess it just depends on the snake.
  • 12-30-2008, 10:43 AM
    TMoore
    Re: Affects of racking your snakes?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Patrick Long View Post
    How many quarts is a termite hole?

    Haha, I think someone should head over to Africa and start measuring!
  • 12-30-2008, 10:44 AM
    nixer
    Re: Affects of racking your snakes?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jenn View Post
    When I first got my rack I took all of my snakes from their tanks and put them in the rack system. Since then I have had to switched six adults back to their old tanks. They did not do well in the rack at all. But, all the others made the transition just fine. I guess it just depends on the snake.

    i find that really hard to believe!
  • 12-30-2008, 11:05 AM
    Muze
    Re: Affects of racking your snakes?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Patrick Long View Post
    How many quarts is a termite hole?

    That's a mighty good question.
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