Best rack for hatchlings and juvies?

So, I have been planning out my future breeding efforts for my ball pythons and while I likely won't produce any clutches until at least next year, I wanted some advice on housing for the resulting babies.

I really don't like using racks, I am a tank commander all the way, lol, but I also realize that when you have a bunch of babies hanging around, you need to be a bit more space efficient. I only plan on producing 2 or 3 clutches a year max, so I don't need a huge unit, but I also want something that can hold the hatchlings for a while in the event they don't sell very quickly. I want something affordable, but sturdy.

So, with this in mind, what company and model of rack/tubs would you recommend and why? Thanks.

C-serpents racks with v18 tubs provide the necessary security to get hatchling started and allows you to keep the. In there untill they are 500/600 grams if needed

Yeah. Any rack that can hold a bunch of v18 tubs securely.

Ohh... c-serpents seems to have pretty good prices considering it comes with everything ready to go. I could probably start with the 16 tub model and add another when my other female comes of age.

So another question, how does one use a thermostat in a multilevel rack with heat tape? Where do you place the probe to ensure all the tubs are getting proper temps?

While there are multiple shelves there is only one long piece of heat tape running from bottom to top of the rack, most reliable thermostat will handle racks up to 700 watts, and all you have to do is place the probe on the middle shelf, you may have a variant between top to bottom shelf but it will be a very small one.

You could do an ARS-5040 and just a couple levels, they are $212 per level, so about $50 per tub and that includes the metal heat panel too. You can add onto it as you go. I use this size for hatchlings all the way up to about 1500 grams, I keep my males in this rack too since I keep them a bit smaller. Plus it stacks on top of a boa tub if you ever go that route. I actually have two boa tubs for my dwarf retics with ARS-5040 levels on top.

http://arscaging.com/ars5040_hybrid.html

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Originally Posted by cchardwick

You could do an ARS-5040 and just a couple levels, they are $212 per level, so about $50 per tub and that includes the metal heat panel too. You can add onto it as you go. I use this size for hatchlings all the way up to about 1500 grams, I keep my males in this rack too since I keep them a bit smaller. Plus it stacks on top of a boa tub if you ever go that route. I actually have two boa tubs for my dwarf retics with ARS-5040 levels on top.

http://arscaging.com/ars5040_hybrid.html

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So what do you you consider to be the main advantages of this rack over the c-serpents rack? Is it the larger tub size? I won't be using it for my breeders, just the offspring untill they sell.

You should probably order now if you want it by next year. Only half joking.

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Originally Posted by Ernie Mccracken

You should probably order now if you want it by next year. Only half joking.

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Do c-serpents racks have that much of a wait time? I've heard horror stories about waiting for AP products.

i have a 5x4 Boaphile rack. they also make them in 5x5. IMO their quality and build cannot be beat. it has interior walls, so each tub is in it's own cubby. edges are routered and corners are beveled. the PVC is also a much harder, sturdier quality plastic. i own this and another Boaphile rack. i wanna get another 5x4. ;)

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Originally Posted by Ax01

i have a 5x4 Boaphile rack. they also make them in 5x5. IMO their quality and build cannot be beat. it has interior walls, so each tub is in it's own cubby. edges are routered and corners are beveled. the PVC is also a much harder, sturdier quality plastic. i own this and another Boaphile rack. i wanna get another 5x4. ;)

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I have definitely heard good things about boaphile, it seems that the wait times are long, but not as long as AP caging and racks, and that while more expensive than most, they are pretty much bullet proof.

So far I'm torn between c-serpents lower price and faster arrival time and boaphile's quality and durability.

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Do c-serpents racks have that much of a wait time? I've heard horror stories about waiting for AP products.

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No Chris lead time is very fast, however animal plastics is on average 10 to 12 weeks but if you plan ahead it's no issue and their customer service is topnoth as well.

I own both and I am happy with them.