So, I'm going to build my first rack. I only have one small BP now, 115g, and if I get any others, they will likely be hatchlings as well. So I'm planning my first rack to be three shelves. I've picked up some rubbermaid tubs that are readily available to me. My measurements will allow two 15qt tubs per shelf, or one 34qt tub (sidways) in each shelf. For the 15's, I've allowed space to slide a divider between the tubs so the snakes can't see each other.
I have the following so far:
1 - 4'x8' sheet of 11mm black pvc
2 - 15qt tubs
1 - 34 qt tub
3 - 27" strips of 4" flexwatt (one per shelf)
-Enough hides for 2 per tub, should I need them.
-Waterbowls for each tub
-Lots of papertowls
-Herpstat 2 (just ordered this morning)
-I will likely have one accurite for each tub. I'm still not sure if I want to run a probe to each tub with the accurite or just leave the whole accurite in the tub. Any recommendations on this?
Is there anything I'm missing or forgetting? I am planning on leaving the lids on the tubs in the racks, mostly to please my wife. Once i get the rack built, heat tape installed, and herpstat setup, I'll run the system for a while to see how my temps and humidity are. I'll then add holes to the tubs as needed.
Originally Posted by LittleTreeGuy
So, I'm going to build my first rack. I only have one small BP now, 115g, and if I get any others, they will likely be hatchlings as well. So I'm planning my first rack to be three shelves. I've picked up some rubbermaid tubs that are readily available to me. My measurements will allow two 15qt tubs per shelf, or one 34qt tub (sidways) in each shelf. For the 15's, I've allowed space to slide a divider between the tubs so the snakes can't see each other.
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