2-snake rack?

[PythonWallace]

I forgot to mention, there's very little chance of me ever needing to add to it. My wife set the limit at one snake. The only reason for the potential second is because of special circumstances.

She's really not happy about me keeping mice and whatnot in the basement, either, so I'm not planning on pushing her on more snakes

Same here. That was a year ago. Now I have 18 snakes in my condo with 3 more on the way. I started with a 3 high rack, then a 7 high. Now I have two 7's a 4 high and I started building a 16 tub rack today. I get chewed out every time I get a new snake, but it's worth it. Go with the 3 or 4 high and tell your wife the extra shelves are for supplies. Just remember, it's easier to ask for and get forgiveness than it is to ask for and get permission.