Natures Spirit Rack

Wanted to know if anyone on this forum has the natures spirit rack with the 1960 sterilite tubs and chose the extra flexwatt (belly heat)... if u have this rack can u please describe how the flexwatt is wired with this particular option... I tried to contact the maker but couldn't understand. I want to know if he puts the flexwatt for the belly heat option on each shelf and if he wires them all to one unit or separate. any info on this rack would be great.

Thanks

Is that the 3' rack? I have one and love it. They use one piece of flexwatt 'snaked' through the shelves, and one plug comes out the back ready to plug into your thermostat.

what do u mean by snaked through the shelves? its the only rack that u cant choose it to be black...did u choose the $250 option or how it comes for $225? thanks for ur feedback.

$250.

snaked through... I mean the flexwatt weaves through the shelves so it's along the bottom of all three, and it also goes up one side of each shelf (hence the weaving)

great that's what i wanted to know... do you feel that the piece of flexwatt on the back wall is too much? at what temps do you keep your t-stat at? Ive heard that the back wall flexwatt is for back heat and that flexwatt under each tub is for belly heat, this rack seems to have these 2 things but only with one plug to go to your t-stat is that correct?

it's one piece of flexwatt.. it just weaves through the shelves. It's certainly not too much. The 'back' heat is not what you're thinking here.. it's just a bit of the one piece of flexwatt going up one wall as it weaves through the shelves.

One plug, yes. I have the t-stat set to 96. The probe is against the flexwatt on the bottom of the shelf.

Thanks alot Shelby I think this it what he was trying to say but he just said it in a weird way and I didn't understand, I think I'll be getting this rack real soon with that belly heat option. I take it you recommend it? Have you had any problems at all with it, and what t-stat do you use if you don't mind me asking.. It's going to be my first rack.

It's a great rack.. in fact, I've ordered a second one. The tubs it uses are nice too because there are no grooves to catch dirt.

I use Johnson Controls thermostats right now. Eventually, I'll be using Helix.

Great I'm looking forward to ordering one, thanks again for the info there are so many racks like that one for so much more money.. and it comes with all you need except the t-stat which is awesome too.

just wanted to say that i have that rack with the belly heat option and it is fabulous. perfect for adult ball pythons. :)

It was between this one and the one from AP (the sterilite one). But I dont think I like heat cable, everyone seems to like flexwatt better. Is the rack we are talking about good for breeding?

it's perfect for breeding. i have 3 pairs breeding in mine as we speak. :)

For the folks who own these racks, do you know what is the total watts per rack? How stable is the humidity? Like everyone else, I'm just trying to keep my costs down and provide an environment where my buddies can thrive. Thanks in advance.

I believe Casey Hulse goes to the Taylor MI show so Eugene's (gncz73) probably had hands on with these racks. Hopefully he'll comment here. I can say that I wouldn't hesitate to do business with Casey. He's a very nice guy and is in fact the gentleman who will be shipping the big BCI to Texas for us come spring. Not only did Casey kindly offer to do this but won't take a cent for his time and effort. Just a really nice guy who was kind enough to offer his experience to Becky and I so Rauri can be safely and properly shipped. That says a lot to me.



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i'm not sure about the wattage, but they hold humidity great. you can control it by how many holes you put in the tubs as well. if it tends to be dry where you are put less holes, if it is more humid put more holes.

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i'm not sure about the wattage, but they hold humidity great. you can control it by how many holes you put in the tubs as well. if it tends to be dry where you are put less holes, if it is more humid put more holes.

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Thanks Mlededee:)... Yeah its plenty humidy where I am at:P.

Google is failing me...could someone provide a linky please? =)

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NM! Found it...=)

here's the link to their site



http://www.nsreptiles.com/

Casey really is a great guy, i have bought a few snakes from him here at the show in Indy.
I am in hopes that he will be at the show in May (i plan to go again then) and that he brings a few of his racks so that i can see first hand how they are made/set up.
Just from buying the very first snake that i got from Casey and watching how he deals with the public at the shows, i can tell he is a man who takes great pride in what he does and has to offer.

I've had GREAT dealings with this company. I got several racks and also a incubator. All came shipped perfectly and in next to no time compared to other companies I've dealt with.
I'm using Johnson controls with mine too, from MGReptiles. Awesome work there too.
Wolfy

I've heard great things about the racks. I have AP racks right now and they are OK. They aren't quite as well put together as AP cages.

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I've had GREAT dealings with this company. I got several racks and also a incubator. All came shipped perfectly and in next to no time compared to other companies I've dealt with.
I'm using Johnson controls with mine too, from MGReptiles. Awesome work there too.
Wolfy

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How's that incubator going for you? And does it come with a heat source?