first rack

[Drew87]

Hey everyone!! just built my first rack system havnt moved my snakes to it yet still have some questions im useing 32QT tubs for 07 babies i have 2 but i built the rack perfect to my plan theres a back to it tho i see some racks with no backs and no side walls myne has side walls and a back wall 5/8 MDF just wondering thats ok? and they are a pretty tight fit i might need to put some air holes in the side of the tubs but i just want to make sure this sounds ok i dont want to cook my babies i havent put in the heating system yet funds alittle low right now

[Freakie_frog]

Theres a back to it tho i see some racks with no backs and no side walls mine has side walls and a back wall 5/8 MDF just wondering thats ok?

Perfectly fine helps maintain a more even heat

and they are a pretty tight fit i might need to put some air holes in the side of the tubs but i just want to make sure this sounds ok i dont want to cook my babies i havent put in the heating system yet funds alittle low right now

put you some air holes if there is no space at the top you might need quite a few. The main thing is to get a good thermostat to regulate you heat with. Temps can go haywire quick and cause loads of problems if you don't have a good control system in place

[Drew87]

Sweet thankx man ill post some pics soon and im ordering myself a male pastel today haha perfect timeing

[starmom]

I suggest getting a laser temp gun along with your t'stat so you can keep a really good check on the temps!

[Drew87]

not a bad idea thankx man

[extensive]

tempgun and tstat is a must. this is the tempgun i have... only $25!

http://www.tempgun.com/order.html#pe1

[Drew87]

thankx guys

[mxrider42]

I put my racks on casters(wheels). It makes it a lot easier to move.
Trey

[starmom]

*This* is a great idea! I have 2 racks stacked and will add a third (I'm sure!) Putting casters on the bottom will make my life much easier! Thanks for the tip!

I put my racks on casters(wheels). It makes it a lot easier to move.
Trey