Reptile Basics now taking rack orders

[Adam Chandler]

It seems the move is complete and racks are available to order once again.

Racks are Back!
We are now up and running. Got a few small bugs to work out but we are taking orders on the website again and will be running on our usual 2-3 week lead time for the next couple of weeks. After that we should be down to a week or less on the lead time.

You can view the available rack models on the Reptile Basics website.

[RetiredJedi]

Do you know if the IRIS CB-70 rack is any good? I like it because it is only three tubs, heat tape included, and $100 less than a four tube from Boaphiles. Since I only have three BPs I only need the three tub and I emailed Boaphiles but haven't gotten any response what-so-ever whether or not they can make a three tub version. I really want a rack system like this.

[Adam Chandler]

Do you know if the IRIS CB-70 rack is any good? I like it because it is only three tubs, heat tape included, and $100 less than a four tube from Boaphiles. Since I only have three BPs I only need the three tub and I emailed Boaphiles but haven't gotten any response what-so-ever whether or not they can make a three tub version. I really want a rack system like this.

I have four CB-70's and love them. They are perfect for adult BP's.

RBI's customer service is much better. You can always reach Rich with any question at sales@reptilebasics.com

[RetiredJedi]

I have four CB-70's and love them. They are perfect for adult BP's.

RBI's customer service is much better. You can always reach Rich with any question at sales@reptilebasics.com

Yea, I have ordered from Rich before and he answers pretty quickly. Since you own these, would I only need one thermostat (VE-200 for example) to regulate the entire rack? In your experience, how is the ambient temps and humidity. I ask because with rising heat costs we keep our house at around 70 in the winter and I can't afford to heat the whole house to keep one room warm. So I have been using a space heater in the room but since we all work, it gets turned off during the day time. I live in SC so it doesn't get too cold too often but it can get cold.

thanks for answering my questions by the way.

[Adam Chandler]

Yea, I have ordered from Rich before and he answers pretty quickly. Since you own these, would I only need one thermostat (VE-200 for example) to regulate the entire rack? In your experience, how is the ambient temps and humidity. I ask because with rising heat costs we keep our house at around 70 in the winter and I can't afford to heat the whole house to keep one room warm. So I have been using a space heater in the room but since we all work, it gets turned off during the day time. I live in SC so it doesn't get too cold too often but it can get cold.

thanks for answering my questions by the way.

Yes, you would only need one thermostat (The VE's are great) to control the entire rack since the same amount of heat tape runs through each slot.
In fact, if in the future you bought another CB-70 or two you could control the entire stack with just one thermostat as long as they all have the same size heat tape.

The CB-70 should have no problem maintaining it's temps in a 70 degree room. However just to be safe I'd recommend writing Rich and asking what the minimum room temp the CB-70's should be operated in is.

Each tub holds it's humidity well as long as you have decent sized waterbowls in them.

[Xotik]

I feel like my life is complete again. xD

I just got an RBI rack from a friend of mine, and it is absolutely amazing. I'm super happy to hear about this. Thanks Adam!

[RetiredJedi]

Yes, you would only need one thermostat (The VE's are great) to control the entire rack since the same amount of heat tape runs through each slot.
In fact, if in the future you bought another CB-70 or two you could control the entire stack with just one thermostat as long as they all have the same size heat tape.

The CB-70 should have no problem maintaining it's temps in a 70 degree room. However just to be safe I'd recommend writing Rich and asking what the minimum room temp the CB-70's should be operated in is.

Each tub holds it's humidity well as long as you have decent sized waterbowls in them.

Thanks Adam, your awesome.

[Mike41793]

I bought some flexwatt, a heat gun, and a ve-200 from RB. I had a quick question when wiring the flexwatt. I emailed rich and he got back to me within the hour. Now thats what i call customer service.

[RetiredJedi]

Adam, are the tubs smooth bottom or do they have that little groove that goes around the entire edge of the bottom?