Dumb Question About Racks..

I want to set up my BP's enclosure on something that can later be turned into a rack because I know I will be getting more then one. My first idea was to build a rack/shelf system with black melamine. My other idea was to use plastic storage bins. I do not see many people using them and I wonder why? What are the cons of using these in comparison to wooden racks with plastic tubs? If I do go with this idea I am thinking of getting something like this but larger, and with more 'tubs'. I most likely won't since I probably won't find one 30" Wide and to my liking, but I thought I'd throw the idea out there.

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07...18_500X500.jpg

Let me know, thanks.

The storage bins won't work for rodent or snakes, they are not escape proof. you'd be batter off buying or building a rack system.

yeah, the inside is not secure and they can easily move around inside and get out. I have seen people use the taller ones for rodents though.

The escaping issue is what I figured the problem would be. I was just looking for some alternatives. :) Thanks for the quick response. I'll be visiting Home Depot and Rona tomorrow to look at their Melamine and see how much my (simple) rack would cost me.

I just build one with tubs and heat for under $200. I think that is about the average :)

That's a very good price. I wil go ahead and do that then. I was actually just looking at your rack and the one I want to build is almost identical.

Awesome! Make sure to post pics when you are done!

I use container store underbed drawers.
http://www.containerstore.com/browse...1&PRODID=59860

Heres my racks


27 / 34 QT tub rack ( still gotta add 3 more shelves to it ) for around $200,
flex watt heat tape and 6 inch lights inter-connected down every level

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...e/racks001.jpg


24 / Shoebox container baby rack with flex watt heat tape around $125.00
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...e/racks003.jpg



and a older cage im converting into my new Bearded Dragon Habitat (still under construction )

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...e/racks002.jpg

well an update to my cage in process its now 90% complete

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...dedcage003.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...dedcage004.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...dedcage002.jpg

Looking good. FYI, I'm building an 8 shelf rack for 41 qt tubs that is going to come in well under $200 if you don't include the herpstat. Very economical way to store a bunch of animals.

Here is a pic of my rack that I just built and I am using tubs from walmart. I just made the shelves lower to the top of the tub so no lid is needed.

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/w...ng7211/011.jpg
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/w...7211/012-2.jpg

If you going to spend to spend 200 check out boamaster.com he as nice professional ones for that price!!! you can keep in your living room pretty much