ball python room

Wonderful snake room Chris (sorry it took me so long to get to this thread...moving truly sucks!!! LOL). Okay people how could you all not notice the gorgeous color he picked for the walls....geesh...do we NOT watch decorating shows compulsively! :P Very nice setup Chris, I'm green with envy!

Rusty. Thanks man! I used 3/4 MDF for the rack. The MDF comes in slightly larger than 4x8 sheets to give you some room for cuts. This works out great since I use a slim blade and gain a bit of material. The rack is 49" wide and 25" deep with a height of 60". I cut the pieces to size and then assembled the rack upside down. I placed the tubs in place with the lids on and placed on the first(when right side up it would be the top shelf) shelf on and attached with screws. It's important to drill pilot holes with MDF as it's susceptible to separation. I just repeated the shelving levels in this fashion. This method works better than measuring exact distances because I know for sure that each level will accept the tubs properly. Once finished the tubs do not use the lids and this provides perfect clearance to smoothly slide in and out with a little resistance once painted. This way no tricky snakes can move the tubs from the inside by wedging themselves on the hide box. I have watched this trick once and make it a point to add some resistance. The tubs are 32gt Sterilite and work perfectly for the 49" width. Any specific questions, just let me know! I am not expert but I do enjoy screwing around :D




ARamos8. Thanks! Are you coming to the Dallas meeting next month? It's going to be HUGE!





SnakeySnakeSnake. Thanks B! I am just a kid screwing around. I figure I should take advantage of the energy while I still have it..lol! The tubs contain the making for white snakes mostly, albinos, ivories and black eyed lucys. With some random dinkers tossed in for fun.





sweety314. Thanks! Sure, just convince my bosses they don't want me around ;)





frankykeno. Good to hear from you!!! How's the big city treating you?? Lol..the color is BEHR Sagey. It's close to a native Texas Sage that I like. This color is featured in a few places in the house.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Hey Cueball - how about a close up shot of the labels you have on the front of your tubs?

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I got over my being shy. Here ya go raber :oops:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...on/bplabel.jpg

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Originally Posted by cueball

I got over my being shy. Here ya go raber :oops:

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LOL, Shy is NOT a word I would have chosen to describe you! :P

I am super shy :giggle:


Here is the climate control and ventilation system. I have the forced air ventilation system setup to evacuate the air right before I get up in the morning and right before I get home in the evening, makes for a nice cool fresh room :D


http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2.../bpclimate.jpg

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Originally Posted by cueball

I am super shy :giggle:

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If you're super shy, then I am Sir Walter Raleigh come back to life...

Well good day to you Sir Walter Raleigh :colbert2:

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Originally Posted by cueball

I got over my being shy. Here ya go raber :oops:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...on/bplabel.jpg

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Are those bad boys removable?

Why? Are you planning to jack the snake and make me buy a new snake that will require a new label??


So far they are removable. We will see what happens with time though :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by cueball

Why? Are you planning to jack the snake and make me buy a new snake that will require a new label??


So far they are removable. We will see what happens with time though :rolleyes:

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I just might, rabbit..If only I knew where you lived :)


I was curious because I want to include more info as my breeding projects get into high gear. Right now I'm just using little colored circular labels to indicate name and sex.