New pastel!! New Rack!! Flexwatt Question.

Male Pastel, from heathersherps!
I still havent named, i was thinking sir hiss. but i dont know im going to end up breeding him, you tell me what you think i should name him.

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Home made rack, thank you jake wallace for the plans!
First real rack made ever.
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Finally to my Flexwatt question!
What size flexwatt should i get?
Im going to order tonight so quick answers alway help!

Looking good.:yes: You may want to get some of the Melimine edging and iron it on your edge's. Great job. I guess asking all those questions helped. Very nice looking Pastel you got there too.:number1:

ill get it, what do you think about, flexwatt? im ordering soon lol.

Nice! How much did the whole rack system run you? (-BPs)

If you could also send me the plans, I'd really appreciate it. I'm going to be building one soon also.

It kind of depends are you looking for back heat or belly heat?

Belly heat! I ordered 20 feet of 3 inch flexwatt. i have the power cord and skill to solder. Also, the plans i have! here they are, you can thank jake wallace for them! hes the man behind the plan.


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Here are the measurements. You will need 3X - 48"x23.75" melamine boards and 1X - 96"x23.75" melamine board. That's $50 total. Take 2 of the smaller boards and make rip cuts at 16.5", so you have your 2 sides (48"x16.5"). I used the 2 scraps from these cuts to secure the back of the rack. From the other smaller board you need 2 cuts at 16.5", leaving you with 2X - 16.5"x23.75" shelves, and 1X - 15"x23.75" shelf. The smaller one has to be the bottom shelf. From the 96" board you make 5 cuts at 16.5", giving you 5 more 16.5"x23.75" shelves and a leftover piece that gets thrown away. Use a drill, tubs, 1/8" spacers and 2" wood screws to space and attach the shelves.

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It costed me like $77 but i baught a few other things, like plexi glass, drawer nobs, foil tape 50 yards for $6 only!, and a few more things. WOOD alone was $51
2x-$10ea.(23.75 by 48)
1x-$31.99ea 49 by 69
(and i have a few peices left. like 3)
Id say build it in the room its going to be in... It weighs so much!
good luck!

Thank you very much for posting them! I appreciate it.

Pretty cheap too... Definitely going to look into this.

Wow!! Great job on the rack and great looking pastel!! Nice flames!!!

That Pastel is AWESOME :rofl:

Thank you for your help with my last post - just wanted to say that your new pastel is great looking! - what about an African tribe name?

what size tubs do you have in the rack right now?

Congratulations! How are you providing heat for them now?

I like african names good idea.
thanks for all the gratification!
there 12 qt tubs. and 28qt, sterilite.
The heating is in the mail, for right now im using zoomed pads.
I ordered 20 feet of 3 inch flexwatt. I cant wait to get that going!
Im enjoying this reptile hobby so much! thanks for all the compliments and praise!
Im gonna go shower then look at african names.

THANKS AGAIN!

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

That Pastel is AWESOME :rofl:

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I know i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! i wonder who sold it to me? haha
thanks again heather.
Anyone look for a BP, look at heathers collection first! you cant go wrong!

I see that you attached pull handles to your tubs make sure the screw heads that are on the inside of your tubs are smooth. If there is a little sharp edge your snakes will slide against it and may cut or scrape themselves. Just check and make sure an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

I forgot to post this above also you are going to want to get a back for your rack after you install your flex watt. It will help keep your Melimine from sagging and help keep heat in on the back side. :relax:

Also the back is going to help keep your rack square, otherwise if you lean on the rack from the side you put stress on the rack and it could break. you can just nail it on with some small bradsabout 1 inch long.

they are smooth, also i have to pick from 3 names
neo- "Gift"
kamau- "Quiet Warrior"
kibwe- "blessed"


adding in i have a back for them, its not on yet tho, its kinda like a sheet the same size as the rack, im just gonna put the rack against the board, and then the board against the wall.

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Originally Posted by k1ingdomKaa

Male Pastel, from heathersherps!

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You got yourself a beautiful looking Pastel from a good and reputable breeder to deal with.

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Originally Posted by k1ingdomKaa

they are smooth, also i have to pick from 3 names
neo- "Gift"
kamau- "Quiet Warrior"
kibwe- "blessed"


adding in i have a back for them, its not on yet tho, its kinda like a sheet the same size as the rack, im just gonna put the rack against the board, and then the board against the wall.

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I honestly don't like any of those 3, but if I had to pick one then Kamau.

THANKS! i plan on buying more from her once i am totally done with the rack.

I like neo and kamau
I think im going with kamau tho, because he is very calm.

I'm curious to how you pronounce Kamau, is it like Ka-mow, Ke-maoo..?

ka-my-you
i think. i am open to other names as i am not totally sure this is going to be his name.

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

That Pastel is AWESOME :rofl:

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I wanted him :(:(:tears::tears:

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Originally Posted by Hotshot

I wanted him :(:(:tears::tears:

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Rly? haha i wanted him too.