I am planning on building my first snake rack within the next month or so. I currently only have one ball python, but before i buy anymore (and knowing me it WILL snowball from there) I would like to have a suitable living arrangement already set up that I know works properly (bit of an over-planner, I know). My boy needs a new home because the one he came with is just not suitable, and if I'm going to get a new enclosure I might as well make one that I'll be using for years to come. Now he is an adult, but the next snakes I will be buying will more than likely be babies. So the rack will hold the four basic size tubs, but I have a few questions about tub size......I understand the basics of tub size compared to animal age.

6 qt. for hatchlings

12/15qt. for juveniles

28/32qt. for adult males

41 qt. for adult females

But not tub size compared to animal size......Iv been looking for a "guide" that basically states what size animals live in which size tubs. Something like this:

__grams to __grams = 6 qt. tubs

__grams to __grams = 12/15qt. tubs

......and so on, but thus far I have not had any luck. Ergo this thread. Lol.

I know that there probably are mixed opinions and different ways in which people house their snakes. I completely understand, I would just like an average of what people do.....

I also am not sure about what is the "best" substrate in a rack system. I know some use news paper (my house doesn't get the news paper), butcher paper (no idea where you get that from), paper towels, and wood shavings. If i could get what people use in their racks and why, or their past experiences with different material i would be greatly appreciative.

Sorry for the long post. I know I probably could have condensed it, but I want to make sure you knew what I was asking....

Thank you in advance!

Eden