Rack tub ventilation

[Nvar]

I've ordered a rack from Reptile Basics and I see it is very tight with no ventilation whatsoever. I assume you drill holes in the tubs to add ventilation but wanted to check with you experienced rack owners.

[2kdime]

I'd either use a small enough water bowl to keep the humidity at the right level, or start off with a few holes in the tub and go from there.

[llovelace]

A soldering gun works great for adding vent holes

[llovelace]

Do a test tub first, set up rack system water dish with all your probes for humidity and heat, meaure humidity then start adding holes accordingly

[Nvar]

Thanks. That's what I was thinking. I live where the humidity is fairly high most of the year (50% and greater) so it will likely not be an issue (actually, not far from you). I just want my BPs to get adequate O2.

[gu1do24]

A soldering gun works great for adding vent holes

mmhmm 2nd that, you need a pretty well ventilated area though as it smells well like burning plastic.

[Slim]

I have several 32 qt SweaterBox racks from Rich at RBI. For the 32 qt Iris tubs, I use 7 x 1/4 inch holes low on the front of the tub, and 7 x 1/4 inch holes high on the back of the tub (promotes air exchange). You really don't need any on the sides unless your humidty runs too high.

I would advise you start with less holes than I use, and adjust from there based on your ambient environment.

[Toronto Python Gurus]

drill some holes, if the humidty is too high drill some more, if the humidity is too low cover some up with tape

[Wh00h0069]

The racks that I have from Reptile Basics, 32 quarts and 6 quarts, have adequate ventilation. If your humidity is too high, you can solder holes in the tubs.