Rack questions-Animal Plastic reviews or product suggestions

[ru8fru]

Ap racks are awesome. Most of what people already said are true.

Although yes if you expect it fast dont go with AP. I got a rack from them this summer (ordered sometime in june) and it was a 5 week manufacturing time. So I didnt get it till august.

Thats just something to note because I dont remember reading it or seeing it untill after I made the purchase.

That set aside the rack arrived in great condition and is working awesome for my snakes

[mainbutter]

I have one product from AP, their 4x2x2 cage.

It was the best cage out there for the price. Next time I'm probably going a different direction in manufacturer, but simply because I think I want to try out radiant heat panels rather than flexwatt.

[LOSTCOAST_BALLZ]

those panels are sick I agree I was contemplating getting one for my vision cage.

[LOSTCOAST_BALLZ]

ok so Im planning on buying an animal plastic. sick cages got my email response and the 5 week wait isnt a big deal but I decided a temporary or permanent diy project should be fun. My plan is heavily influenced from this youtube video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCNs6ZmqzXg&feature=fvw

It looks like he bought an adjustable rack and installed heat tape lol that would save tons of money considering its would be under a hundred dollars for the tubs rack tape and then 150 for thermostat. any examples of DIY RACKS ON THIS SITE. I appreciate your help with reviews on reptile basic racks and what not.

[LOSTCOAST_BALLZ]

The dollar tree has some 15 qt tubs or 12 qt tubs that are solid white can I use these or should I get the clear name brand tubs. also what are adequete adult tubs and juv tubs?

[AcePythons]

Yeah I ordered Animal Plastics back on August 18th...still waitin for them. The last time I called the lady told me they would be done and shipped by the end of last week. I'm going to call again tomorrow. *sigh*

However, I've only heard great stuff, so I guess patience is a virtue and they'll be worth the wait.

[bkelley02]

The wait is worth it. I'm waiting on my 3rd rack from them now. Ali ( the person you probably spoke with ) has always been good at getting back to me if I have/had questions or wanted an update. Definitely a bit less flexible then the RBI racks which I have a few of as well. Both work well though.

[jjmitchell]

I use animal plastics economy racks... I love em... The only thing I dislike about em is I dont have a target near me... so I have to get tubs from a bigger city.... I have 2 racks will be ordering a hatchling rack and another adult rack very soon... does take them a while for manufacturing, but worth it in my oppenion

[PghBall]

ok so Im planning on buying an animal plastic. sick cages got my email response and the 5 week wait isnt a big deal but I decided a temporary or permanent diy project should be fun. My plan is heavily influenced from this youtube video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCNs6ZmqzXg&feature=fvw

It looks like he bought an adjustable rack and installed heat tape lol that would save tons of money considering its would be under a hundred dollars for the tubs rack tape and then 150 for thermostat. any examples of DIY RACKS ON THIS SITE. I appreciate your help with reviews on reptile basic racks and what not.

I used the same ideas from this video to make a rack. It actually turned out nice and holds two locking 32 qt Sterilite tubs per shelf. I got the shelving at Home Depot for under $60 and also picked up some aluminum tape there. I bought the locking Sterilite tubs at Target for under $10 a piece. I got 3" Flexwatt from Reptilebasics and taped it to the backside of the rack with the aluminum tape. Overall it wasn't a hard project at all.