Latest addition tothe DIY Series

I think the title says it all. This is the latest addition to my DIY series on building your own racks. I had to build a new rodent rack while I was waiting on my new ARS Rodent Rack to be delivered. So, I took the opportunity to put together this informative instruction manual for your very own rodent rack. This rack cost about $180 dollars total to construct. Please let me know if you attempt to build this and find an error or have a question with these instructions so that I might fix them for the next person. Also, this page is only acessible from this link for about a day, as I have run out of energy from staring at this computer monitor for too long. The main DIY page link should be up and running by tomorrow.

http://www.baileyreptiles.com/rodentrack.html

Hope this helps someone,

Tim... Your the MAN!

He is the MAN! :sunny:

Thanks I have been waiting on this one. :carrot:

Thanks guys and gals. Please let me know if you have a question or don't understand something so I can update it. And, show some pics if you build one.

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Originally Posted by muddoc

Thanks guys and gals. Please let me know if you have a question or don't understand something so I can update it. And, show some pics if you build one.

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I have a question... how are you feeling this morning? :8:

One piece of advice check the tubs before you buy. I went to home depot to replace a tub that had been damaged they recently changed brands in my area. And the new tubs did not fit they were a few inches wider. I was able to find the replacement tubs at Ace. They were more expensive, but seemed to be a thicker type of plastic. I bought six and plan to copy this rack. It has almost the sma eamount of tubs in half the space.

very nice. I love these write ups. very clear and and easy to follow....

btw...not in the DIY, but your "about us" page..

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I have owned all knids of snakes,

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Thanks again for the write up. Look forward to reading it in its entirety later this evening! :)

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Originally Posted by smilin-buddha

One piece of advice check the tubs before you buy. I went to home depot to replace a tub that had been damaged they recently changed brands in my area. And the new tubs did not fit they were a few inches wider. I was able to find the replacement tubs at Ace. They were more expensive, but seemed to be a thicker type of plastic. I bought six and plan to copy this rack. It has almost the sma eamount of tubs in half the space.

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My home depot has both sizes of the mixing tubs. If you dont see it ask they may have it in the upper bins or they can order it.

Rick

Oh yea and thanks to Tim. You rock I am in the process of building another ball rack and should be working on a hatchling rack soon. and now I am thinking about this rat rack instead of the shelving I use now. THANKS.......

Awesome job! Question though, What is a "worm bearer"? In your last section of that DIY. It might be me having a brain fart, this happens! haha, but I'm lost.

Thanks!

No problem Rick, glad I could help.

Jimi, worm bearer = Boa breeder.

Lawrence, I felt great. Quick recovery is the name of the game.

Smilin Buddha, yes, I do have six racks with the old style tub. This rack is built to fit the new brand of tubs that Home Depot carries (ODJOB is the brand name)

I always appreciate all your tips you helped fix the heating problem on my snake rack and now I have a new smaller width wise rat rack to build.

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Originally Posted by muddoc

Jimi, worm bearer = Boa breeder.

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Never heard a boa breeder called a worm bearer, sounds kinda gross. haha

Not really the breeder, but the Boa female is the bearer of little worms. I think it might just be me that says that. However, I am hoping to be the bearer of some little Nicuraguan worms next year.

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Originally Posted by muddoc

Please let me know if you attempt to build this and find an error or have a question with these instructions so that I might fix them for the next person.

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I just finished mine up, minus the irrigation, and I have a couple small corrections.

1) If you leave the beer off the list, the lumber requirements go down

2) you should definitely add neosporin and bandaids to the list, as I've gone through a couple after gouging myself with the wire mesh.


Thanks for the great guide though, will post pics shortly.

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Originally Posted by ctrlfreq

I just finished mine up, minus the irrigation, and I have a couple small corrections.

1) If you leave the beer off the list, the lumber requirements go down

2) you should definitely add neosporin and bandaids to the list, as I've gone through a couple after gouging myself with the wire mesh.


Thanks for the great guide though, will post pics shortly.

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I have too many cuts on my hands from that wire mesh. Just a hint, take a few extra minutes and cut it down as smooth as possible

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Originally Posted by ctrlfreq

I just finished mine up, minus the irrigation, and I have a couple small corrections.

1) If you leave the beer off the list, the lumber requirements go down

2) you should definitely add neosporin and bandaids to the list, as I've gone through a couple after gouging myself with the wire mesh.


Thanks for the great guide though, will post pics shortly.

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I'm glad it worked out for you. I will definitely be looking for some pics.
And, I never laughed so hard in my life. I never thought of it that way. But you definitely mad some valid points about lumber consumption. Maybe that's why these racks cost so damn much.

Tim, wow man great job on the DIY. I have built a ton of these and could not have detailed it as well as you have.

as someone mentioned before... measure your tubs befor you start cutting. HD will change them up from time to time

great job tim, it really is top notch

Tim, wow man great job on the DIY. I have built a ton of these and could not have detailed it as well as you have.

as someone mentioned before... measure your tubs befor you start cutting. HD will change them up from time to time

great job tim, it really is top notch

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Originally Posted by tmlowe5704

I have too many cuts on my hands from that wire mesh. Just a hint, take a few extra minutes and cut it down as smooth as possible

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I ended up doing that, but it was only after I had taken a chunk out of a finger inadvertently. Still a nice rack even if it did require blood sacrifice. :)