bp's are turning me into a carpenter!
This is the first thing that I ever built out of wood, so I had to share a few pictures:)
Hillbilly snake rack!!!! (28 qt tubs)
My work area!
Tip: My saw horses turned into my work light tripod. 2 x 4's were great for cutting by yourself. If you cut with saw horses you really need a helper. Oh and a Black n Decker 14 volt circular saw is not going to cut it. LOL
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The kitchen table and wall are great helpers!
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Newspaper works great as shims so that the tubs slide out nice
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My only mistake is: I can't move it. LOL It weighs a lot more than me. I will have to wait for someone to visit to move it into the snake room.:P
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Hi,
It looks good. :gj:
I put wheels on all mine now just because of the weight. :cool:
dr del
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knox
Did you paint the exposed fiberboard or use melamine iron on edging?
I painted the exposed fiberboard.
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Kymberli
Looks very nice! I can't wait to make my first rack after I move this summer!! :gj:
It was a lot easier than I thought! Good luck with yours.
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knox
Well Done! It seems that snakes turn many enthusiasts into carpenters :D
Thanks!
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dr del
Hi,
It looks good. :gj:
I put wheels on all mine now just because of the weight. :cool:
dr del
Thats a great idea. Thanks
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shorty54
Yeah....nice work but they are hella heavy! My buddy and I bout killed ourselves bringing mine upstairs. 8 tub adult BP's rack!
Yeah, I looked everywhere for sheets of melamine that was thinner than 3/4". I did not have any luck.
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youbeyouibei
Great job and looks like it'll serve you very well for years to come. And with the Black and Decker not cutting it, that's all the more reason to buy new power tools, lmao! :D
I'm borrowing one now from my dad, but I already found the one that I want:D
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jben
great job, looks professional .
Thank you!
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Nice looking rack! ;) Nice job on building the rack, now you can build and sell them now that your a pro! :rolleyes: Just build them on the floor next time so you can eat at the table! LOL
Dave
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PitOnTheProwl
Now all you have to do is add wheels and heat:gj::gj:
I'm not going to add heat yet. I'm planning on heating the entire room instead. I only put 3 nails in the back. Just in case I want to add heat in the future.
I don't know how well wheels will work because the room has carpet. It's a great idea, and I'm still considering it.:)
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saber2th
Nice looking rack! ;) Nice job on building the rack, now you can build and sell them now that your a pro! :rolleyes: Just build them on the floor next time so you can eat at the table! LOL
Dave
Thanks Dave!
Yeah, I don't think I'll have any buyers. It will work for me though. I'm lucky because I live by myself. Otherwise that whole kitchen table thing might of got me into some trouble. LOL
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Agent73
Great job. Very nice looking rack:sweeet:
Thanks:D
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PassionsPythons
Haha good stuff! Great rack as well! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks:D
I'm in the process of making more today:D:D I'll post pictures tonight when I'm done!!
I try to be prepared, but all of these extra cages might get me into trouble.:colbert:
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PitOnTheProwl
Bigger wheels (casters) will roll on carpet, that is one case where bigger is better!!
Mine are turning me into a liar!!:O
I have been telling my wife for years that I cannot build her a kitchen nook and now she has seen me do the enclosures and today I just finished adding a/c to our shed for the rats too:D
I wish I could put my rats in my shed! I share my laundry room with them. My shed would cost me a fortune to heat in Ohio weather because it needs some work. I need a lot more practice before I start that project. LOL
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LunaBalls
Nice! I need to build my first rack!
It was a lot easier than I thought!
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I got a few more done! My new snake room can hold a total of 10 28qt tubs and 36 6 qt tubs so far! I don't have any babies yet, but I'm prepared for lots! I think I have enough wood to build another baby rack tomorrow. I'm going to keep my breeding rack in my office. It holds 32 41qt tubs. Its nothing fancy, but works. I'm planning on moving all my boys and smaller females to the new snake room so that my office rack can be all females that are breeding weight! As soon as Menards puts melamine on sale again, I'll stock up!:)
My new snake room so far!
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Drumsinthenight.
Hey Steph looks good, how will you heat the rack?:)
I'm planning on heating the whole room with a 1500 watt oil filled heater hooked up to a thermostat. I ran 11" flex watt back heat on one of the baby racks before I decided on heating the whole room.
I run 3" flex watt tape on my office rack as belly heat and it works great on 41qt tubs.
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Drumsinthenight.
Just a suggestion.
Belly heat under everything to avoid RI problems heating the whole room is not enough.
You can keep the whole room warm but you will still need some 3 or 4" flex watt under each tub. just a helpful suggestion to keep you from running into any problems.:)
I know a few bp breeders personally who heat the hole room with success. I only put a couple nails on the backs though just in case I want to add heat tape. I'll see how it goes.;)
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koloo921
I'm planning on heating the whole room with a 1500 watt oil filled heater hooked up to a thermostat. I ran 11" flex watt back heat on one of the baby racks before I decided on heating the whole room.
I run 3" flex watt tape on my office rack as belly heat and it works great on 41qt tubs.
If the whole room is heated to a certain temp. how do your snakes thermoregulate? They won't be able to move to a cooler side.
just curious,
Dave
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saber2th
If the whole room is heated to a certain temp. how do your snakes thermoregulate? They won't be able to move to a cooler side.
just curious,
Dave
Depending on where the probe and heater are located it is possible to create a temperature variance in a room. It is not going to be as extreme as a cage with bottom heat, but if set up right can be a difference of 3-5 degrees.
The trick with heating the whole room is finding the temperature that works.
I know that vpi's book states that they keep their subadult and growing ball pythons at 80-82 degrees without any supplemental heat.
