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    Question Reptile Basics CB-70 Questions

    Hello!

    I have a couple questions regarding the CB-70 3 tub rack by Reptile Basics if anyone has the time.

    I actually don't have a ball python at the moment but I recently got very interested in them due to a friend showing me his snake, which allowed me to understand that these guys make for pretty chill pets. Knowing myself I would like to have multiple at some point so I opted for a rack instead of dealing with several tanks.

    (Please note I am not going to consider tanks or aquariums, I do not wish people to try and sway me. I have made my decision based on my research and do not wish to argue which is better or worse, both have pros and cons which I am aware of. However in my case I feel a rack would work better for the climate and life I live.)

    So my plan is to purchase a CB-70 3 or 5 tub rack. However that brings me to my first question.

    Is it hard to assemble the CB-70 5 tub rack by Reptile Basics? Or is it easier to simply purchase more fully assembles CB-70 3 tub racks as my collection grows?

    I'm not the best at building things however I do read instructions I just don't want to put my future snake(s) in danger if its extremely hard to assemble.


    So I was curious if its possible to put babies-sub adults in these without a problem? Or would it be easier on the ball python to put the divider that can be bought in there so its not such a large space? I would (preferably) have both adults and young ball pythons in there (likely with divider for the young) and I just wanted to know if this is a good idea or not? I am willing to purchase the Vivarium Electronics VE-2 Rack if the CB-70 with dividers isn't appropriate for the younger ball pythons.

    Can I keep babies and adult in a CB-70 rack with dividers with the young with no problem? Or would this be to stressful for the younger ball pythons? A water bowl and 1-2 hides would be in with all of them.

    I think that's all my questions for now!

    Thanks for any replies as it help both my decision making as well as researching.

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    Re: Reptile Basics CB-70 Questions

    Ok, i myself have RBI ve2 and 6. Its a great rack, versatile, holds temp and humidity very well. The largest tub for the ve 2/6 can accommodate a 900 to 1000 gram but would not go any larger in the ve2/6 tubs. I also have a Cb70 3 shelf on the way. I don't need the 5 any time soon as I only have 2 that can utilize that size, one at 990 and another at 1043. I take those 2 out every day just so they can stretch out good and get some "excersize". Attached pic u can see the ve2/6 stacked in the back ground. Also, that's a 1000gram pinstripe in the largest tub(water bowl was added, had just got her home). What your plans are would decide on which rack you would buy.

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    Thanks so much oodat!

    This actually made up my mind! I think I will in fact go with the VE2 as it looks like it would definitely suit my needs for the next couple years. Once they do reach the appropriate grams I can always upgrade to the CB-70.

    Thanks for including pictures as well! They were a large help!

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    Re: Reptile Basics CB-70 Questions

    Your welcome, both of the ve 2 and 6 cone ready to go, just plug into a tstat and go

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