Where to get cheap racks?

I was wondering if anyone new were to get cheap rack systems? Like less than $300.:D

Your best bet will be to find a used one or build your own. Check on kingsnake and fauna to see if anyone in your area is trying to sale anything.
I recommend building your own.

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Originally Posted by BallPython17

I was wondering if anyone new were to get cheap rack systems? Like less than $300.:D

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How many tubs do you need?

Animal Plastic and Reptile Basics have racks for less than $300 but you will get 4 tubs max, so if you need more tubs building your own will be a better route.

Yea I was planning on building my own but if I would find one for the same price it'll cost me to build one then it would be better to just buy one.

Ill post some pics of my home made rack in a little bit... I just went to Ace hardware and bought a 5 shelf storage rack and you can adjust the heights on each level. I paid 80$ for the rack and it can fit 8 116qt tubs so you should be able to get plenty of tubs on there... I think its ridiculous to pay 300$ for a 4 tub rack when everything is plastic. These ones are heavy duty and you can adjust the size for baby tubs and adult tubs.

http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(01...px?SKU=5405832

i paid 80$ for the shelf and 12$ per 116qt tub... thats around 200$

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Originally Posted by JoshJP7

Ill post some pics of my home made rack in a little bit... I just went to Ace hardware and bought a 5 shelf storage rack and you can adjust the heights on each level. I paid 80$ for the rack and it can fit 8 116qt tubs so you should be able to get plenty of tubs on there... I think its ridiculous to pay 300$ for a 4 tub rack when everything is plastic. These ones are heavy duty and you can adjust the size for baby tubs and adult tubs.

http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(01...px?SKU=5405832

i paid 80$ for the shelf and 12$ per 116qt tub... thats around 200$

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Why do you use 116qt. tubs?

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Originally Posted by JASBALLS

Why do you use 116qt. tubs?

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I think he hit a extra 1 ;)

I am building a 41qt rack now that holds 5 tubs for about $150 total. including flexwatt.

I already havea Helix and a Ranco to plug the rack into.

Just bought a small 4 tube rack from Reptile basics 234 bucks. its 31 quart tubs with heating and they dont charge shipping right now.

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Originally Posted by joepythons

I think he hit a extra 1 ;)

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Twice?

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Originally Posted by JoshJP7

Ill post some pics of my home made rack in a little bit... I just went to Ace hardware and bought a 5 shelf storage rack and you can adjust the heights on each level. I paid 80$ for the rack and it can fit 8 116qt tubs so you should be able to get plenty of tubs on there... I think its ridiculous to pay 300$ for a 4 tub rack when everything is plastic. These ones are heavy duty and you can adjust the size for baby tubs and adult tubs.

http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(01...px?SKU=5405832

i paid 80$ for the shelf and 12$ per 116qt tub... thats around 200$

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Naw I wrote it correctly... my tubs are 116qt. Why do I use them? Its been my observation that given more space balls will use it at night time when theyre awake. Also I provide all my snakes with 2 hides so in order to get 2 zilla XLarge hides in there with a water bowl and the fake tree thing you need atleast 96qt tub. I found 116qt lock tops and they were 5$ off per tub(originally 17$) so I got enough for all my snakes. Right now I have 6 116qt tubs on my "rack". They really arnt that big... the dimensions are below.

33 1/8"L x 20 1/4"W x 14 3/4"H (Outside Dimensions)
27"L x 16 1/2"W x 12"H (Inside Dimensions)

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Originally Posted by JoshJP7

Naw I wrote it correctly... my tubs are 116qt. Why do I use them? Its been my observation that given more space balls will use it at night time when theyre awake. Also I provide all my snakes with 2 hides so in order to get 2 zilla XLarge hides in there with a water bowl and the fake tree thing you need atleast 96qt tub. I found 116qt lock tops and they were 5$ off per tub(originally 17$) so I got enough for all my snakes. Right now I have 6 116qt tubs on my "rack". They really arnt that big... the dimensions are below.

33 1/8"L x 20 1/4"W x 14 3/4"H (Outside Dimensions)
27"L x 16 1/2"W x 12"H (Inside Dimensions)

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....thats huge. and why are the inside demetions so much divverent? is the plastic an inch thick all the way around?

www.nsreptiles.com

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Originally Posted by WellyBelly

....thats huge. and why are the inside demetions so much divverent? is the plastic an inch thick all the way around?

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That's what I was wondering. Unless the plastic is like 3" thick, that doesn't make sense. I don't have any tubs over 28qt. Like I said before, I even have an 1,100g '05 female breeding in a 12 qt.

To the original poster, I think Reptile Basics has some of the most affordable racks I've seen, but you can build your own for a lot cheaper. You won't be able to find any for the same price as what you would pay to build it. If you could, themanufacturer wouldn't be making anything, but than you'd still have to pay for shipping. For $300, you'd be best off buying a Herpstat and Flexwatt and building your own rack out of melamine.

Naw its not really huge... if you think it is then great thats the whole point ...im trying to give my animals space... not everyone wants to keep their snakes in a 12qt tub. As far as the measurements the top is wider than the bottom... all rubbermaid tubs kinda go in at an angle from top to bottom and theyre not straight down. Im assuming thats where the measurment differences comes into play. Either way my sinakes have plenty of room and they use the whole tub so I will always house mine in large tubs. I believe that you should offer all pets the most room possible as long as youre still meeting their needs. Thas just how I do.

I'd say build your own. I built a 41qt rack that holds 10 tubs complete with tubs and heat for ~$275.

Here are my plans for a different 41 qt tub rack: http://www.blueappleherps.com/page13/page14/page14.html

On this one you could swap out the Sintra for plywood to save money.

I looked at my receipts and i spent $37 on wood and $18 on tubs. the flexwatt was another $20 or so. that brings the total to $75. what do you think?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...DSCN2031sm.jpg

i'm buying a rack from boamaster 5 level 32 qt 5-box. the rack is $110 and $25 for the heat. its made out of 3/4 melamine so it holds heat well.shiping can be high.

Check this out, they work great..

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=64998

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Originally Posted by Street Killer

I looked at my receipts and i spent $37 on wood and $18 on tubs. the flexwatt was another $20 or so. that brings the total to $75. what do you think?

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I can guarantee that thin plywood is going to bow within 6-12 months and you'll have to build new. The first rack I built I made the mistake of using cheap, thin plywood and it become garbage rather quickly. I highly recommend the use of cabinet grade plywood at least 3/4" thick...Yes it's more expensive, but you won't be having to replace the rack within a year. The wooden racks that I still have have been in use for 2-3 years now and they're extremely sturdy (could stand on them).

I just ordered a 10 shelf 15/32qt rack from Animal Plastics for $360. They sell the smaller version (6 shelf) for $225, which would suit the OP's budget.