New rat rack

This thing just makes life easier. Food hopper and automatic watering is the way to go if you plan on raising your own rodents.

http://www.glassreptiles.com/picture...ck103106_1.jpg


http://www.glassreptiles.com/picture...ck103106_2.jpg

Sweet! It almost looks like you used measuring devices this time. :sweeet:

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Originally Posted by xdeus

Sweet! It almost looks like you used measuring devices this time. :sweeet:

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Even better! Someone else built it for me..I bartered the only skills I have, my charm and wit. I measure nothing! Booya! :D

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Even better! Someone else built it for me..I bartered the only skills I have, my charm and wit. I measure nothing! Booya! :D

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Now THAT explains it! Now where can I find someone to barter my charm and wit with? Although now that I think of it, I probably wouldn't be able to get much in the deal... :psychotic :picknose:

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Originally Posted by xdeus

Now THAT explains it! Now where can I find someone to barter my charm and wit with? Although now that I think of it, I probably wouldn't be able to get much in the deal... :psychotic :picknose:

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Ahhh..So true.. :D

I'm just silly for those Glade plug-ins! ;) :sweeet:

I don't see any pasta in those food hoppers???

-adam

Jamie,

Are those tubs the ones from Lowes, Home Depot, or somewhere else?

I am thinking about a rat rack now, and the tubs at home depot looked sturdier, but the braces they have in the lip look like they would "hang up" on the wood rails .....

Neil

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Originally Posted by aaajohnson

Jamie,

Are those tubs the ones from Lowes, Home Depot, or somewhere else?

I am thinking about a rat rack now, and the tubs at home depot looked sturdier, but the braces they have in the lip look like they would "hang up" on the wood rails .....

Neil

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Neil,

Those are the MacCourt Products model # AT2606 concrete mixing tubs from Lowes. They seemed really cheap and breakable but they are pretty sturdy and slide well in the rack. I know others recommend scrapping the mixing tub idea and using the jumbo (or large, i am not sure) Van Ness cat litter pans. They have a similar footprint but take up less space because they dont have sloped sides. Hope this helps!

Jamie

OK thanks, I was worried about the ones from Lowes because of no bracing, but looks like they are working fine.

When I started this I told myself there was no way I was going to start breeding rats ... but our biggest local supplier here had water/swamp cooler problem this summer and is out of business. Rats are getting harder to come by and more expensive all time.

Neil

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Originally Posted by aaajohnson

OK thanks, I was worried about the ones from Lowes because of no bracing, but looks like they are working fine.

When I started this I told myself there was no way I was going to start breeding rats ... but our biggest local supplier here had water/swamp cooler problem this summer and is out of business. Rats are getting harder to come by and more expensive all time.

Neil

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No problem! I love having the rats around...They are very cool. :rockon:

nice rack!

how does the water tube work? is it just a tube?

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Originally Posted by Kizerk

nice rack!

how does the water tube work? is it just a tube?

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The water is gravity fed through the black tubing to sippers in each tub. The rats lick at the sipper and water comes out. Basically, its that easy

Nice rack Jamie!! Is it full yet?

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

I'm just silly for those Glade plug-ins! ;) :sweeet:

I don't see any pasta in those food hoppers???

-adam

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Its vanilla since I know you care so much! I put the pasta right in the food bowls, not in the hopper! :)

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Originally Posted by monk90222

Nice rack Jamie!! Is it full yet?

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All but the bottom tub. Always room for more! :D

Glad you're enjoying rat breeding/raising Jamie. I knew you would! :)

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Originally Posted by aaajohnson

Jamie,

Are those tubs the ones from Lowes, Home Depot, or somewhere else?

I am thinking about a rat rack now, and the tubs at home depot looked sturdier, but the braces they have in the lip look like they would "hang up" on the wood rails .....

Neil

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I originally bought the tubs from Home Depot, they used to have excellent tubs. In the middle of building my own and selling racks they switched to the newer (terrible) tubs. The new ones have little plastic reinforcements that stick out on the edges. Yes, they do get caught up when sliding tubs in and out. I even tried trimming of the pieces of plastic sticking out and they still "catch" every time you slide them in. I since have quit building and selling rat racks, until I can find better tubs. I can only find "flimsy" tubs everywhere I look, maybe I was just spoiled with the other ones. :confused:

Lookin' good Jamie! Now you just need 5 or 6 more racks just like it! :D

I just bought a bunch more tubs from home depot for a couple more rat racks, adn to replace a couple chewed tubs. They are a different brand than the ones I originally bought a while ago, but seem to be the same exact mold, and the same exact thickness of material. I haven't had any problems using them interchangeably with the old ones. I'm not sure off hand what brand they are, or if they will continue to carry these, but I know they are thicker than the ones at Lowes. Maybe I should go stock up while I still can.....

-Evan

Thanks Evan! I dont have room right now for more than an additional one but hopefully ill have some more space soon!

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Thanks Evan! I dont have room right now for more than an additional one but hopefully ill have some more space soon!

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Look at your cell.

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Look at your cell.

-adam

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Damn the earpiece! Luckily I didn't talk smack about you like I usually do when I hang up..That would have been embarassing!

When that lightining bolt rat produces some babies...hold one back for me!!

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Originally Posted by monk90222

When that lightining bolt rat produces some babies...hold one back for me!!

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How cool is the lightning bolt? I am going to put him with one of my females this weekend.

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Damn the earpiece! Luckily I didn't talk smack about you like I usually do when I hang up..That would have been embarassing!

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Good thing that you and the guy in your office didn't hear the things that I was screaming into the phone. THAT would have been embarassing ... remember what I was yelling out at the sports bar? :twisted:

-adam

Jamie,
Looking good bro. I'll have to reiterate what some of the others said, get some more room and add some more racks. You can never have too many food items.

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Good thing that you and the guy in your office didn't hear the things that I was screaming into the phone. THAT would have been embarassing ... remember what I was yelling out at the sports bar? :twisted:

-adam

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Oh I remember...Vaughn nearly had to throw down. I would have protected the woman and Brad while Vaughn was defending your honor (or lack thereof)! :D

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Originally Posted by muddoc

Jamie,
Looking good bro. I'll have to reiterate what some of the others said, get some more room and add some more racks. You can never have too many food items.

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I know man..I am relocating in Feb. To where, who knows!

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Originally Posted by Evan Jamison

Lookin' good Jamie! Now you just need 5 or 6 more racks just like it! :D

I just bought a bunch more tubs from home depot for a couple more rat racks, adn to replace a couple chewed tubs. They are a different brand than the ones I originally bought a while ago, but seem to be the same exact mold, and the same exact thickness of material. I haven't had any problems using them interchangeably with the old ones. I'm not sure off hand what brand they are, or if they will continue to carry these, but I know they are thicker than the ones at Lowes. Maybe I should go stock up while I still can.....

-Evan

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I've seen these as well. Do they have weird ridges along the bottom that make them not slide as well?

I noticed my original smaller tubs from Hd had a weak spot, a hole on one side for a hook or something, but rats would get a start on that and chew holes.

But then recently I've had rats chew through solid plastic without a starter hole, so it seems hit or miss.

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Originally Posted by Wild Bill

I originally bought the tubs from Home Depot, they used to have excellent tubs. In the middle of building my own and selling racks they switched to the newer (terrible) tubs. The new ones have little plastic reinforcements that stick out on the edges. Yes, they do get caught up when sliding tubs in and out. I even tried trimming of the pieces of plastic sticking out and they still "catch" every time you slide them in. I since have quit building and selling rat racks, until I can find better tubs. I can only find "flimsy" tubs everywhere I look, maybe I was just spoiled with the other ones. :confused:

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The tubs that Home Depot used to sell are available at Ace Hardware. They have the ACE logo on the side, and they charge extra for the logo. About $8.50 each.

Steve

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Originally Posted by jglass38

How cool is the lightning bolt? I am going to put him with one of my females this weekend.

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Gotta pic? I'm visualizing a "lightning bolt" streak across the face?

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../5/Streak1.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../5/Streak2.jpg

Steve

Thats it!! I couldn't get any good pics last night.

jamie-
You lightining bolt only has color on it's head..right?

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Originally Posted by monk90222

jamie-
You lightining bolt only has color on it's head..right?

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Now I dont remember! I'll have to check when I go home... :)

You don't carry pics in your wallet?

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Originally Posted by monk90222

You don't carry pics in your wallet?

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I do, but they aren't of the rats :D

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Originally Posted by jglass38

I do, but they aren't of the rats :D

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much better than rats! ... some would say they're so good they're golden! ;)

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

much better than rats! ... some would say they're so good they're golden! ;)

-adam

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They sure are...One of them is named Bea...

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Good thing that you and the guy in your office didn't hear the things that I was screaming into the phone. THAT would have been embarassing ... remember what I was yelling out at the sports bar? :twisted:

-adam

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So did we finally determine whether you held your own or not? :D

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Thats it!! I couldn't get any good pics last night.

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Jamie,
The pics I posted are of a pregnant female I have. About a month ago, I went to my local reptile store and bought some feeders. She was included. She had a major nose rub, and didn't have any hair on most of her face. But I liked her coloration, so I decided to keep her as a breeder. The lightning bolt was a very pleasant surprise when her facial hair grew back in! I'm really looking forward to seeing her babies!

Please post pics of yours when you can!

Steve

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

So did we finally determine whether you held your own or not? :D

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When do I ever? ... that's why I like to hang out with the big yellow one. :sweeet:

-adam

So Vaughn holds it down for you now?

Is that what I have to do to get a yellow shirt?

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Originally Posted by hoo-t

Jamie,
The pics I posted are of a pregnant female I have. About a month ago, I went to my local reptile store and bought some feeders. She was included. She had a major nose rub, and didn't have any hair on most of her face. But I liked her coloration, so I decided to keep her as a breeder. The lightning bolt was a very pleasant surprise when her facial hair grew back in! I'm really looking forward to seeing her babies!

Please post pics of yours when you can!

Steve

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Ill post some tonight...This guy is very cool..

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

So Vaughn holds it down for you now?

Is that what I have to do to get a yellow shirt?

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To get a yellow shirt you would need to still look manly in a yellow shirt. Very few pull it off... :D

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Originally Posted by jglass38

To get a yellow shirt you would need to still look manly in a yellow shirt. Very few pull it off... :D

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What if it's a yellow wife-beater? Is it easier to pull that off (assuming it's not too tight and has a few stains/holes)?

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Originally Posted by xdeus

What if it's a yellow wife-beater? Is it easier to pull that off (assuming it's not too tight and has a few stains/holes)?

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Doesn't qualify! Sorry man!

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

So Vaughn holds it down for you now?

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Now? ... Where have you been.

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

Is that what I have to do to get a yellow shirt?

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Actually, if you'd like a special shirt, I have something specific in mind that you could do ... It came to me while you were sitting next to Jamie in the booth at the sports bar ... it'll be silly!!! :rofl:

-adam

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Originally Posted by xdeus

What if it's a yellow wife-beater? Is it easier to pull that off (assuming it's not too tight and has a few stains/holes)?

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Bad santa can pull that off. ;) :sweeet:

-adam

Here are a couple new ones. The lightning bolt male and another male I found in one of my litters that I hadn't noticed before:

http://www.glassreptiles.com/picture...ts110106_1.jpg

http://www.glassreptiles.com/picture...ts110106_2.jpg

http://www.glassreptiles.com/picture...ts110106_3.jpg

Wow! Its amazing how similar the facial patterns are! I figured mine was just a "freak of nature"! I like the colors on yours better, more contrast. But they look like they could be brother and sister! The one in your last pic is cool too!

Steve

Nice!! Can't wait for him to produce some little ones!!