Which rack system?

[Lolo76]

I'm planning to get a rack in the near future, and have been researching them online... I've narrowed it down to a few options, and was hoping to get opinions from you all. Here's what I like so far in my price range, which is (hopefully) no more than $250 including shipping:

http://www.animalplastics.com/ This one: http://www.animalplastics.com/1754EP.htm
http://www.reptilebasics.com/Iris-Sh...s-p-16181.html (I contacted him about doing something custom-made)
http://stores.homestead.com/hstrial-...ack/Detail.bok

I currently have 2 juvenile and one adult BP, and plan to add another hatchling and adult eventually. I live in a cool/dry climate, and need something that is REALLY good at maintaining the high temps & humidity. TIA for any advice!

[waltah!]

I have some RBI racks that really work out great for me. I've heard nothing but good things about Animal Plastics racks as well though.....yup, no help I know

[Lolo76]

I have some RBI racks that really work out great for me. I've heard nothing but good things about Animal Plastics racks as well though.....yup, no help I know

No, that actually was helpful! LOL...

[BrucenBruce]

I've only used Reptile Basics racks so far, two of them, in the CB70 size. So long as you follow the directions (like not putting them on carpet - don't ask, LOL!) they're an absolutely _wonderful_ rack. Perhaps more importantly, Rich is a delight to work with!

~Bruce

[cinderbird]

i have the animal plastics economy plastics rack you linked and i LOVE it. its amazing. its pretty sturdy, heats evenly and the tubs fit well. My snakes are doing well in it.

[Lolo76]

Well, at least you've narrowed it down to AP or RBI... I'm leaning towards the RBI at this point, depending on what he says about a custom rack - since the pre-fab ones on his site are a little pricey. Thanks for the replies!

[Lolo76]

So long as you follow the directions (like not putting them on carpet - don't ask, LOL!)

Oh, and my rack will be on a carpeted floor... so should I lay a slab of wood under it? I saw another thread asking about that, and somebody answered that it wasn't necessary.

[Twisted Reptiles]

I use RBI racks and don't plan on going any other route. I'm sure all the other racks out there are perfectly fine but Rich is just an awesome guy to work with and will do his best to accommodate whatever you need. I'll pay more for good quality, I'll pay more and keep coming back for great service. Just placed another order last Friday actually.

And there are a lot of options for make-shift pedestals. Target has wood cubes rated for 200 pounds each that work really well. If you ask, Rich can probably also fab something up for you for that as well (for a price of course).

[BrucenBruce]

Oh, and my rack will be on a carpeted floor... so should I lay a slab of wood under it? I saw another thread asking about that, and somebody answered that it wasn't necessary.

You hadda ask, dint'cha?

I'd recommend it, especially if the carpet has a deeper pile. The carpet can push the bottom of the rack up so that the bottom tub can get pretty hard to slide - and even if you later move that rack to a hard floor, or even stack it atop another rack, the sliding difficulty can remain.

I've got a tub like that now.

~Bruce

[Darkice]

I've had several different racks and even made my own. By far the best ones I've bought are the vision racks. They are super light. You can adjust the tension by tightening the bolts on top to make the tubs easy or harder to slide. And if you need to keep the rack in a colder room you can just hang insulation on the sides and back to help keep the heat in. The casters on the bottom are nice. I can wheel it around when cleaning.