Racking my brain...

[ShaolinShadowBoxer]

ok so heres what im sayn, i been thinking about this rack setup but im tryn to figure out where i should start off...i been lokking at a 8tub rack which has 4 tubs side by side, each tub is 12qts,...the other rack i was looking at has 4 32qt tubs. Now if i were to go with the 12qt tub rack i would plan on houseing 8 bp from at least 100grams-400grams give or take. wich then means in the future i would have to then purchase 2 of the 32qt tub racks to house the snakes when they out grow the 12qt tubs......(are you confused yet? cuz i think i am lol)...OR i can skip that whole processe and jump rite into the 32qt tub rack. My reasons for all this confusion is that i would like start off with younger BP because its pretty cool to see them grow up and all, you Know ,>>>>im pretty lost at this point, screw it!!! ILLL JUST BUY IT ALLL!!!....nooo but seriously how did some of you start off with purchasing racks, besides building your own of course, i mean being that there are a few good sites that offer some good craftsmenship with heat and tubs included. If i confused the hell out of anyone im sorry in advance, i tryed to explain it as best as i could

[BPelizabeth]

I actually went with reptile basics CB70 racks and I love them. My largest BP right now is 1300 grams but they all were babies when I first got them. You just want to make sure if you have a large tub that you clutter it up a bit when they are small so that it doesn't stress them out.

[ShaolinShadowBoxer]

I actually went with reptile basics CB70 racks and I love them. My largest BP right now is 1300 grams but they all were babies when I first got them. You just want to make sure if you have a large tub that you clutter it up a bit when they are small so that it doesn't stress them out.

Thats actually the site i plan on dealing with. thank you for that bit of info

[snakesRkewl]

I'd rather have a larger set up that my snakes will grow into than have too small of tubs in 6 months.
A 400 gram snake is on the edge of needing a larger space than a 12qt tub offers.
As Elizabeth mentions, just clutter it up a bit with branches and or some fake vines and the snake will be fine.
I have a few 500 gram snakes in 34qt tubs and they seem to love the space.

[bones93]

My personal opinion would be to purchase one of the Animal Plastic racks that allows for either 2 15qt tubs or one 32qt tub per slot. That way when they outgrow the 15qt you can switch them over to 32 qt. This will last you a few years at least. This is the way I started out and I love the rack. I actually have 3 of their racks like that and love em.

[bivman]

My personal opinion would be to purchase one of the Animal Plastic racks that allows for either 2 15qt tubs or one 32qt tub per slot. That way when they outgrow the 15qt you can switch them over to 32 qt. This will last you a few years at least. This is the way I started out and I love the rack. I actually have 3 of their racks like that and love em.

This was the exact question I had, as I'm going to make the switch next year. That Animal Plastic rack has the flexibility I need. Does the flexwatt have to be changed if you go from 15 to 32?

[snakesRkewl]

Does the flexwatt have to be changed if you go from 15 to 32?

No it doesn't

[The Hedgehog]

Is it cheaper to buy from Animal Plastics or another company, or build your own? I'm currently looking into putting together my own this weekend with a good write up, but I'm not sure which would be the better route. I'm assuming if I can do it myself it would be cheaper.

[ShaolinShadowBoxer]

i been looking at the boaphile rhino raxx i like the fact that the 32qt tub on comes 6 high the price might seem a bit on the high side but it includes shipping, tuds, and 4inches of flexwatt...i think i the rhino raxx get my vote