New Rack!

Hi everyone!
Got my new rack built today, here a few photo's of it.......... all i need now are some more snakes!

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...5112006124.jpg

The Tub used in construction..

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...6112006125.jpg

Work underway...

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...6112006127.jpg

Finished!

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...6112006128.jpg

Tub divider..

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...6112006132.jpg

New rack in location!

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...6112006131.jpg

Chloe checking out her new home!

I'm really pleased with the way it turned out, what do you all think?

Graham

I really like the rack. I have been thinking about building me one. How much where the tubs and were did you get then?

Trey

wow NICE!

99% of the info about the rack can be found in the post below...

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...758#post455758

The heating side is still abit up in the air (as you can see from the thread), i have my UTH's heating the top shelf atm.

Graham

It looks really good.....but I'm wondering if the TV and little stereo are just there for decoration? Because if you use them while a bp is in residence, the vibrations caused could be a significant source of stress.

It might NOT bother them....but if they seem stressed, that should be one of the first things you consider changing.

The stereo speakers are on the other side of the room and i only use the tv when i'm in bed so its on a very low volume, i've also put rubber feet on the TV to try and reduce vibrations.
So hopefully it will be ok! :D

I would think about cutting off those screws on the top of the rack, looks like a good place to donate blood. Other that that it looks great. ;)

Yeah broke my hack saw cutting off the back ones *sigh*, will have to buy another one. It was a stupid mistake anyways picking up the wrong length screw :oops: .

How is your heat set up? Looks great!!!!!!!!!!!

Cool; I like how you integrated it into your home de'cor :) Racks are a joy. (to fill!)

lookin good my man :rockon:


I was gonna try for a close sided and peg board backed rack but adam said in another thread he finds they feed and grow better in open racks - though he never did explain why ( hint , hint :P ).

How tall is the whole rack? I was thinking of putting the corns in the same rack as the royals but that would mean it would be at least 6 of those tubs high ( + at least one extra shelf if I add in the housie) and I have a horrible feeling that's impractical as it would be taller than I am :oops: .

Do have one usefull idea - if you find those dividers begin to move under snake power a couple of holes drilled in the tub and divider and a couple of pegs would be an easy fix, or did you silicon them in?

And cute snake :)


dr del

Looks really good. I will say that you will probably be replacing the wood for the dividers and shelfs within a year or so. Humidity and particle board do not mix well......LOL I like the size you chose, and the design very much.

Yeah i noticed that this morning :( . Going to have a scout round for something more suitable.

A couple of people asked how i rigged up the heating, i got my flexwatt through the post a few dyas ago after a six week wait! :mad:
Well i've only done the first two shelves, as they are the only tubs full atm, but there in serial and i'm sure you all get the idea. Here are a couple of pics:-

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...2/P1000011.JPG

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...2/P1000012.JPG

Any comments and suggestions are more than welcome!
:rockon:

sorry for the hijack but I noticed you are from the uk, this is probably a dumb question but are you by any chance a soccer (football) fan?

Great lookin rack Graham, good luck with it! :)

Hey Graham,


How's the rack working out now you've had time to settle it all in?

Did you ever get more snakes to fill it as planned?

Also wanted to ask if the tubs sliding across it affects the flexwatt? does it wear or anything?


dr del