reptile basics or Ap economy racs

[MissMowgli]

I can't tell from the pics on the websites, but what are the RB and AP racks made out of? Are they painted/finished wood? Hubby's good with woodworking, so we're trying to price out if it's cheaper to build our own or buy one. I want something that will be well insulated, but I don't want to deal with melamine. It'd be helpful to know what RB and AP use, since everyone raves about them.

I didn't realize BPs would be so freakin addictive!

[Blue Apple Herps]

I can't tell from the pics on the websites, but what are the RB and AP racks made out of? Are they painted/finished wood? Hubby's good with woodworking, so we're trying to price out if it's cheaper to build our own or buy one. I want something that will be well insulated, but I don't want to deal with melamine. It'd be helpful to know what RB and AP use, since everyone raves about them.

I didn't realize BPs would be so freakin addictive!

They're a type of plastic, I believe its expanded PVC and the brand name is Sintra.

[monk90222]

RBI racks all the way. I just ordered my 12th and 13th rack from them. Rich is a great guy with great service......

[Denial]

I would get the heat tape if you go with ap. I have bad experiences with the heat cable they sell. But other then that I love the racks and cages from them.

[th3jok3r]

i ust ordered from RB so thats my vote

[Danounet]

Im interested in the AP rack as my first rack since is very versatile and i dont have a lot of space

But i see the Sterilite Box 1754 & 1756 are no longer produced(?). Did anyone find replacing tubs for this? without risking scaping balls? I sent an email to AP but they havent replied to me yet.

Also I see is a "belly heat" rack, what does that mean?? is the heat in the center of the tub? wouldnt that be bad for the snakes not to have a cold side to retreat to? or am i wrong? Again this would be my first rack so i am not sure what belly heat realy is...

Any extra info that i didnt think of would be appreciated

Thanx!

[th3jok3r]

Im interested in the AP rack as my first rack since is very versatile and i dont have a lot of space

But i see the Sterilite Box 1754 & 1756 are no longer produced(?). Did anyone find replacing tubs for this? without risking scaping balls? I sent an email to AP but they havent replied to me yet.

Also I see is a "belly heat" rack, what does that mean?? is the heat in the center of the tub? wouldnt that be bad for the snakes not to have a cold side to retreat to? or am i wrong? Again this would be my first rack so i am not sure what belly heat realy is...

Any extra info that i didnt think of would be appreciated

Thanx!

idk bout the tubs but the belly heat is in the rear under the tub used to heat the belly part of snakes to help digesting so u still have a cold/hot side if u want i can build u a rack pm me and trust me you will be ver happpy!!

[Danounet]

I found out that the 1754 and 1756 were replaced by the 1753 and 1755, But they leave a 1/8 gap.

Does anyone have pictures of the rack with the 1753 and the 1755? Does anyone think hatchlings would scape from a 1/8 gap?

Also; what product do you use to regulate the heat cable?

Thanx!

[cbentley]

I am supposed to be recieving my rack from rbi soon, so rbi gets my vote.

[THE MAN]

go with reptile basics i have two rack and they work great and rich is a really good guy