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    Ball python rack QUESTION!

    HELLO! so Im new to this forum site and i have some questions about racks.

    About how much will it cost to build it with heat tape, and thermostats and etc.?

    Is a helix or ranco necessary? or can i just use an ordinary thermostat with a
    timer.

    What website sells the cheapest flex watt heat tape with clips and wires?

    thanks!

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    A nice thermostat is necessary. Why cheap out on the most important thing protecting your animals from getting burned or cold?

    I built an XPVC rack with Flexwatt, tape, tubs and screws for right under 300 including the Herpstat controlling it.

    www.reptilebasics.com

    www.thebeanfarm.com

    There are lots of good suppliers.

    Regards,

    B

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    for a 12 slot rack yoou will need

    2 sheets of melamine $36 each
    1 box of screws $4
    1 tube of caulk (optional) $3
    10ft of 11" flexwatt $50 (ebay)
    2 flexwatt connectors $3.95 (ebay)
    1 power cord $1
    Hydrofarm thermostat $35 (ebay)

    Total $168.95
    Check out what's available at


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