animal plastics

animal plastics:

are they good rack systems?
are they worth the money or are they cheaply made?
do you have any sagging problems?
would you recommend belly or indirect belly heat?
did you order your thermostat from them as well?
which one do you have, do you see a difference between the cb70 and the 99??

what rack system do YOU recommend?

I am also really curious in the CB900 (or whatever it's called) vs the CB-70...I calculated it out a while ago and found if I recall right it had about 10-20% more floor space. Do you think the females would enjoy that extra space? Anyone have input??

JonV

I mainly used AP, and I loved them. The only sagging I have ever noticed were with the larger cages, like the T30's...and sagging was only minimal. I've never noticed any sagging with the racks. As for heating, I'd go with direct belly heat, vs. indirect. They're very high quality! A cage/rack I'd recommend over others :D

I currently have two 10 tall Cb-70 racks and one 10 tall 32 qt. rack. I use direct belly heat with both and have been extremely happy with them. I am in the process of totally upgrading all my caging to AP racks and cages.

thanks everyone for your input.. my only reserve was it seemed like its the best bang for your buck but it made me weary that the cost was so low compared to other places... I still havnt made up my mind completly as to which unit were going to get but i appreciate the input and cant wait to place my order!

Heres some rack makers. Others, please add if any Ive missed or others you may know.

Boaphileplastics.com
Herpenclosures.com
Jasons-Jungle.com
Animalplastics.com
Repti-racks.com
Pvccages.com
Reptilebasics.com
Boamasters.com
Visioncages.com
Arscaging.com

Hope this helps:)

I have AP, Freedom breeder and Vision Racks.
The Vision are by far the most versatile. The CB-70 is a great value and also can be converted to hatchling and sub adult tubs very easily.

It is 11- CB 70 tubs high or around 66 -hatchling tubs or 44 -sub-adult tubs or a combination of all three if you want. No other rack gives you that kind of versatility. Shop around and check prices. I have 2 Visions racks now and enjoy changing them as my needs change.

I got my CB-70 from reptilebasics.com.. I've looked at AP CB-70 racks, they look cheaper but the price doesn't include shipping if I remember correctly and you have to buy your tubs somewhere else.. and reptilebasics.com gives you the tubs, and doesn't charge extra for tubs/shipping

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Originally Posted by edie

I got my CB-70 from reptilebasics.com.. I've looked at AP CB-70 racks, they look cheaper but the price doesn't include shipping if I remember correctly and you have to buy your tubs somewhere else.. and reptilebasics.com gives you the tubs, and doesn't charge extra for tubs/shipping

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Very true, but nothing is ever free. Shipping is included in price. After calculations, make sure its the price and size you are willing to pay.

What size tub/rack and what reptiles are you housing? Im sure we are able to help you decide. Were you looking for a 28qt tub rack or 32qt?

im looking to house approx 6-7 adult ball pythons. it would be nice to have the versitility of using it as a juvinile rack too though considering all i have right now are august hatchlings, 200 & 400g balls currently. i dont want to have just a three shelf so i can expand our collection as i want...

I have 2 of the 32 qt racks and 1 12 qt rack from reptile basics, I like them alot. You can get the deviders for the 32 qt. rack, splitting each tube up for smaller/hatchlings if wanted. And you can't go wrong with Rich's customer service.

thats true.. i have been in contact with him lately and im getting my ranco from him for sure.. i was just up in the air about the rack just yet, trying to find the best bang for my buck ya know. I do LOVE the divider idea!!


Isnt it pushing it using only the 32qt bins though? I would like to buy one rack to last them a lifetime (or as close to it) as im sure you can imagine

also, when there is back heat would you still use one hide or two? when using belly heat how do the snakes find a cool side?

I would think that you can keep one in the 32 qt for some time, the deminsions of the tube is 23 3/4-16 1/8- 6", the deminsion of the cb70 are 33 1/2-17 1/2-6". I guess I'm not sure if that much size difference would make that much difference in the snake or not?
I have 2 females that are around the 2000g mark in the 32 qt now and seem to be fine.
I'm not sure if there is deviders for the cb70 or not? If there is that would be what you are looking for it seems.
Hope this helps.

thanks rick.. i id ask rich and he said there wasnt a divider for the cb70.. poo back to the drawing board. at least i could get the one 4 drawer now and get another unit later on :gj:

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Iris Sweaterbox Rack-32 Qt Belly or Back heat
4 tub Iris Sweaterbox rack. Includes heat and tubs. Free Shipping!

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Johnson Controls Thermostat-Pre Wired
Johnson Controls Thermostat A-419. These come with a 8 foot heavy duty powercord, 6 outlet power strip and the Popular Johnson Controls A419.


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That is certainly do-able!

is everything i need there you think? I have temp probes already i would use

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Originally Posted by AshleyB

That is certainly do-able!

is everything i need there you think? I have temp probes already i would use

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What he quoted is pretty much my entire setup:gj:

Jeff, thats what I selected.. I was just making sure I had every base covered. Do you think I need to get the ranco instead of the one i picked? What do you have different in your set up than i do?

TIA everyone for your help.. I just know too many open spaces in my rack would cause me to buy too many snakes lol.. at least this way im limited and i know what would go in the last slot... a piebald! We would add one more rack in the future so we could keep one of our babies should we ever produce a bee, they are my dream morph (Aside from piebald)time will tell ;) but its a start :gj:

NM/ I just re-iterated something previously said.

what about the CB-70 vs CB-900?