Next step: Small rack setup, or Animal Plastics T8?

[UpNorth]

I have one young ball python right now, but I definitely want to get more in the near future. I've researched the crap out of DIY racking, but I also like the idea of the Animal Plastics enclosures (T8 w/ divider).

Anyone have any input? I likely won't have more than 2-3 snakes over the next year, but I would like to breed a pair at some point.

[ShelbyCraig]

I have a rack that i built myself, but am going to be buying an animal plastics rack as soon as i get the cash, in my opinion nothing can beat the looks of professionally made racks. You'll end up spending more money but they look nicer and last longer.

[youbeyouibei]

I have two Animal Plastics racks, one I bought new and the other I found on Craigslist (9 slot 32-qt. Sterilite and an 8 slot Iris CB-70 rack). Both are in great shape and have held up very well, with the one (the Iris) having been in use in a commercial breeders business for several years before I got it. I'd say spend a little more money and buy a professionally-made rack; they hold their value and if you elect to sell them in the future, you'll get more back on that than what you would a DIY rack.

Ali with Animal Plastics is great to deal with and will walk you through any questions you might have if you elect to buy from them. They have a couple of styles that accept adult-size tubs as well as hatchling/juvenile-sized tubs in the same rack, so you wouldn't have to buy another one later on if you elect to breed in the future.

[The Serpent Merchant]

If you don't plan on adding large numbers of snakes quickly I'd go with the T8. I have 4 of them and love them. If you have any questions about them feel free to send them my way.

[shadow120]

if you have the room the t8 are good but if you plan on having a lot of snakes they take up a lot of room so thats something to keep in mind . if you do go with a diy rack go with Melamine its worth the extra money