Hatchling Tub Size

[BHReptiles]

So i'm looking into purchasing a new baby rack. Right now I have one that holds 16 shoebox tubs but I'm looking to replace it with a PVC rack. If I plan to put hatchlings as well as some I plan on holding back in this rack, should I go with a shoebox rack or a V-18 rack? Or, is there another option that's better?

[SlitherinSisters]

I like shoebox tubs for hatchlings myself. They can stay in that size for a while and it's not too big to start with.

[BHReptiles]

I like shoebox tubs for hatchlings myself. They can stay in that size for a while and it's not too big to start with.

Initially I was going to go with a hatchling rack and then near November/December try and get a 12-15qt rack for my "grow up rack" until they are big enough to fit into 28qt tubs. However, when I was inquiring about a rack, I was advised to think about V-18 racks. I didn't see why that would be better since it's just longer than a shoebox. I figured a shoebox tub could easily hold a snake up to 200-300g if not a little larger. By that time, I would have a 12 or 15 qt rack to put them in.

[joebad976]

Initially I was going to go with a hatchling rack and then near November/December try and get a 12-15qt rack for my "grow up rack" until they are big enough to fit into 28qt tubs. However, when I was inquiring about a rack, I was advised to think about V-18 racks. I didn't see why that would be better since it's just longer than a shoebox. I figured a shoebox tub could easily hold a snake up to 200-300g if not a little larger. By that time, I would have a 12 or 15 qt rack to put them in.

My thoughts exactly. Sounds like a good plan to me. I keep my hatchlings in 6 qt tubs then move them to 12 qt tubs once they reach 200g.

[CD CONSTRICTORS]

I would go with the V-18. I put anything from hatchlings to 750g BP's in mine. They eat like hogs in them and you don't need to bother with additional smaller racks that you will grow out of in a few months time.

[Marissa@MKmorphs]

I LOVE my V18 rack. It ends up being a combo hatchling/grow out rack. I got mine from Chris at CSerpents. I highly recommend Chris and his racks. His racks are top notch and I haven't had any issues.

[BHReptiles]

I would go with the V-18. I put anything from hatchlings to 750g BP's in mine. They eat like hogs in them and you don't need to bother with additional smaller racks that you will grow out of in a few months time.

Do you then move them straight up to 28qt or 32qt racks?

I LOVE my V18 rack. It ends up being a combo hatchling/grow out rack. I got mine from Chris at CSerpents. I highly recommend Chris and his racks. His racks are top notch and I haven't had any issues.

Chris was the one I inquired about. I wanted one of his V-70 racks but I wanted the 5 tub one and he couldn't ship it to me. However, he's coming to the NARBC in August so I was thinking about placing an order and picking up the rack when I go to the show in August. I've only heard good things about his racks. While I'm happy with my RBI racks, I want to try a variety of racks to see what I want. I'll probably place an order for an AP hatchling rack end of the year for my corn snake babies when they hatch out.

[Marissa@MKmorphs]

I have 2 RBI sweater box racks. I thought I was happy with them until I got racks from Chris. Now I can't wait to get rid of my RBI racks.

I have a hatchling rack, a v18 and a 5 tub V70. All are top quality and amazing racks.


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[BHReptiles]

I have 2 RBI sweater box racks. I thought I was happy with them until I got racks from Chris. Now I can't wait to get rid of my RBI racks.

I have a hatchling rack, a v18 and a 5 tub V70. All are top quality and amazing racks.

Very interesting. I have a sweaterbox rack and a CB-70 rack all from RBI. I LOVE them so far. Maybe I'll place an order for one after all.

[CD CONSTRICTORS]

Do you then move them straight up to 28qt or 32qt racks?

I move them straight to V-70 racks when they hit ~700-800g.

C-Serpents is awesome stuff. It's all I have. Wait till he's at a show near you and get a 10 tub V-70 rack.