What do you look for in a BP rack?

I'd like to know everyones opinions on rack systems. Please, if there is something NOT in the poll that you would like to see offered in a rack system, feel free to add it.

I look for racks that are sturdy, made out of material that will last (plastic / metal), tubs slide out easy, tubs have proper clearance, and tubs are easy to find if I need to replace them.

I have RBI plastic racks and a Freedom Breeder style rack. I like the plastic racks, because they hold humidity very well. Personally, I like the metal racks better. I plan to purchase Freedom Breeder or ARS racks in the future.

Apparently I was too slow to add a poll...LOL

I'd still like to hear your opinions on what YOU want in your racks

Thanks :)

ARS and Freedom breeder are the best. If you have a smaller collection, the Vision rack is good.
People here seem to like the DIY brand too.;)

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Originally Posted by Dave763

ARS and Freedom breeder are the best. If you have a smaller collection, the Vision rack is good.
People here seem to like the DIY brand too.;)

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I was asking what you LOOK for when choosing a rack. The reason you choose what you choose. :)

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Originally Posted by Dave763

ARS and Freedom breeder are the best. If you have a smaller collection, the Vision rack is good.
People here seem to like the DIY brand too.;)

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I agree, they are the best. I saw the other day that Freedom Breeder came out with a new rack that is much cheaper than their original version. The ten high cb-70 rack is not priced at $900, which is cheaper than ARS, and comparable to Vision.

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Originally Posted by Wh00h0069

I agree, they are the best. I saw the other day that Freedom Breeder came out with a new rack that is much cheaper than their original version. The ten high cb-70 rack is not priced at $900, which is cheaper than ARS, and comparable to Vision.

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where? its still over 1k on their site.
i look for ones that dont sag that are properly made to fit the tub not something with inches of gaps around the tubs like a few unnamed make.
rbi and animal plastics makes great racks
for open air racks id say ars is probally the most visabilly pleasing

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Originally Posted by nixer

where? its still over 1k on their site.

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I saw it on kingsnake classifieds the other day. They also said that they will have a new web site up within a few weeks with their new racks. Their 30 tub cb-70 rack new rack is priced somewhere around 2300 or 2400. I do not remember the exact price.

Besides the obvious points mentioned here, customer supports goes a long way with me. You need to be able to feel like you have some peace of mind with your investment when it comes time to call on the vendor. Hope it helps.

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Originally Posted by ARamos8

Besides the obvious points mentioned here, customer supports goes a long way with me. You need to be able to feel like you have some peace of mind with your investment when it comes time to call on the vendor. Hope it helps.

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Excellent point. I have heard several "issues" with CS from certain rack builders.

I've been down that road once...once....lol

Here is the link the the new Freedom Breeder racks: http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=22&de=665765

Since I live in a cold climate area, I prefer closed rack systems like RBI and some of the animal plastics racks. I add a little extra insulation to the rack so that when the heat escapes, it does through the front. Seems to be create a good gradient.

Customer Service is also important. I have called RBI to ask questions and I also get an appropriate response.

In the future, I would look for racks that have tubs that are easily replaceable. Now that my rack is full, I have to put one of my snakes in a seperate container, when I clean out the tub. I wish I had a few extras so I could just take the snake out of the dirty tub and put it in a clean one.

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Originally Posted by mikedahitman87

Since I live in a cold climate area, I prefer closed rack systems like RBI and some of the animal plastics racks. I add a little extra insulation to the rack so that when the heat escapes, it does through the front. Seems to be create a good gradient.

Customer Service is also important. I have called RBI to ask questions and I also get an appropriate response.

In the future, I would look for racks that have tubs that are easily replaceable. Now that my rack is full, I have to put one of my snakes in a seperate container, when I clean out the tub. I wish I had a few extras so I could just take the snake out of the dirty tub and put it in a clean one.

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Good idea about the extra tubs :gj:

Some of the things I take into account when I purchase a rack is:

The price of the rack on a per shelf basis, whether tubs are included, and sturdy fire resistant materials.

A really big selling point for me is if the same rack be used with different sized tubs. For example a sideways 32qt or 2 15qt tubs. For people with smaller collections like me the versatility is great.

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Originally Posted by Spaniard

Some of the things I take into account when I purchase a rack is:

The price of the rack on a per shelf basis, whether tubs are included, and sturdy fire resistant materials.

A really big selling point for me is if the same rack be used with different sized tubs. For example a sideways 32qt or 2 15qt tubs. For people with smaller collections like me the versatility is great.

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What would you think of removable or adjustable shelves?

Well if you're adjusting racks shelves then you're only going to be able to increase the height of the tubs I can use. Which unless I want to keep an arboreal snake with my bps won't help me much. Plus I think you would run into some stablitlity issues with the rack if the shelves were adjustable and not fixed into place. I like knowing that one shelf could be used with two different sized tubs with no extra effort on my part aside from shoving the tub in there.

Well I look for one that uses the same tubs I already use......I hate buying other sizes that don't fit into the ones I already have. Esp since I have alot of extras in the case one is broke/chipped etc.

Well I live in the Arid desert and Humidity is always a problem for me, so i look for a rack thats good at maintaining humidity, Like reptiles Basics PVC racks.

Also its 130 Degrees here in the summer, and 15 degrees in the winter......so something that I can control temperatures well in them.....

After that, Price to quality comparisons, shipping costs, aesthetics......all are factors.

In a rack, I look for this:

http://www.reptilebasics.com/Iris-Sw...t-p-16197.html

Then I quit looking and place an order!

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Originally Posted by Slim

In a rack, I look for this:

http://www.reptilebasics.com/Iris-Sw...t-p-16197.html

Then I quit looking and place an order!

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2nd that, I have it and it is great, I say RBI all the way.

What I personally look for in "my" BP racks is......







My BP's!..................LOL




I look more for price and material then anything else.

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Originally Posted by Slim

In a rack, I look for this:

http://www.reptilebasics.com/Iris-Sw...t-p-16197.html

Then I quit looking and place an order!

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I have almost ordered that rack twice this week... It looks pretty solid with a good price! For anyone that has it would you say its a good investment?