So you think you can build a rack like Pwilliams58?

I would just add foam insulation board on the back to cut operating costs!

Hey Peter. Awesome rack! Do you have the cut measurements for the hatchling racks in the left of your pic? I would really appreciate you posting that info.

I know this is an older post and everything but I had a question. I was wondering that instead of having Melamine sides if I could use like boards kinda like what was done here with the baby rack. http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...6qt.-Baby-Rack
It would be a lot larger of course. Would it even be worth it to cut all the extra boards needed or should I just stick with Melamine?

Just out of curiosity, why does everyone build the racks for tubs with no lids? I use 32 qt tubs with locking lids, and just made the space between the shelves 7" apart, that way IF they stop making the particular tub that I am using, there are plenty more that are out there that fit into the 7" slot, plus, I can use smaller tubs of different heights in the same rack for babies. The locking lids also do not allow condensation to collect directly on the melamine, which will eventually degrade it.

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Originally Posted by mikeandsheleen

Just out of curiosity, why does everyone build the racks for tubs with no lids?

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Because it would be a pain in the ass to pull the tub all the way out and take the lid off every day, especially when you have more than just a handful of snakes.

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The locking lids also do not allow condensation to collect directly on the melamine, which will eventually degrade it.

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I'd rather replace/refinish the melamine every couple years than mess with lids, but I don't see that being an issue. Mine have only been in use for 6 months or so, but still I don't see even a hint of the plastic coat degrading.

I have 37 balls and 2 boas, the whole point of the rack is to not have to deal with tops. Why the hell wd I spend $360 on 9 sheets of custom ordered black melamine and then 2 days to build 2 monster racks, just to pull the bins out and deal with tops individually?????? Are you crazy. If you only have 3,4 or maybe 5 snakes sure use the tops. But you cd also just sit ur bins on the dresser with under the aquarium heat pads too. And save alot of time and effort.
Just saying.

i built a rack just like that but only having 5 shelves and it weighs a ton i would have used something other then melamine since you went with that many shelves and it probably would have been a little bit cheaper to use something other then melamine i know it costed me around 150 at home depot just for the melamine board my next one im going to build im going to try for someting i little less expensive and lighter. but great looking racks only if i could fill all the slots i would have many just like them.:gj:

I used your plan to build my own rack and I had a question bout flex watt. Should I use belly heat on each shelf or run a back piece like you did. I'm using the rack for geckos so I have a little flexibility then if I was using it for ball pythons but the rack is in a room that is prolly round 65-70 degrees without my eden pure running. So I'm wondering if I should use back or belly heat?

Looks awesome! I might consider building one of these! Much better then $650 before shipping from somebody I know in NY. What thermostat do you use for the racks??