AP Economy Racks?

[AcePythons]

I'm looking at replacing my home-made rack with Animal Plastic's Economy Series.

I know a lot of you like Animal Plastics, but do most of you use the Economy Racks or the "solid" racks?

The price difference for what I would be getting would be about $100...and I know that doesn't sound like a lot, but as a student who is using half her grant money to get these, that IS a lot ... that's a whole thermostat to go with the racks.

I guess my question is - are the economy racks just as good of a deal as the enclosed ones? What are the pros and cons of each?

Thanks!!!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

What it really will comes down to will be the ambient temp of your room, if the room is pretty cold I would not suggest the economy line.

[aalomon]

Ive always used economy, but I have a pretty high ambient temp in the room. The pros of economy is mostly that they cost a lot less. The basic racks are better for really secretive snakes or if your room is colder.

[cinderbird]

one of my racks is an AP economy rack, it was actually my first rack and i got it used off of a member on here

i LOVE that rack. The one i have houses the 15 and 32 quart tubs which has been a life saver, its extremely versatile.

Because in the winter the ambient temps are not very good here (down to 58 before we got a space heater, however that was NOT in the snake tubs, they were around 75, a bit low but everyone still had a hot spot). I covered the open sides with some foam board for insulation. That was a dollar store fix and well worth it. My snakes are more secure too.

[AcePythons]

Thank you all for your comments. I think I might save up and get the enclosed ones only because right now I may have to move them back into my bedroom to house a room mate in our guest room for a bit.

Thanks again!