Should I get a Rack?

[starmom]

Thanks everyone for the input, I really appreciate it. I plan on getting a female spider or pastel. So that would make to bp in my collection. I think I will be getting a rack for these two reasons:
1. A four slot rack would take up less room than two tanks. Even if I only get one more, I will save on space.
2. My bp does hide all day except on feeding day anyway.

I don't mind cleaning a second tank but two tanks would take up two much space.

Just to throw in a wrench: from RBI, the tanks stack three high and so do not take up more room than an RBI rack- okay, fine, maybe a wee bit longer but really no big deal. Females get larger than males (typically) so when they are nearing breeding age, the tub size you'll need will equal the space of three cages stacked. Also, one Helix controls all three cages. Also, heat/humidity regulation is no prob in these cages- I even use paper substrate and have no problems holding humidity. Just sayin.....!!!

[Rapture]

Starmom, have you posted any pics of your RBI cages? I have RBI racks and thinking about getting a cage sometime...

[starmom]

Hey Diana, I'll get a picture up in a bit. Right now, I have to get my kid to the store for a pair of sneakers and then I'll do it. I've been down for a few days with the flu and so am running a bit behind!

[starmom]

Here you go Diana~
These are all 2'x3'x12" RBI cages. All have belly heat and three can be stacked and controlled with one t'stat:
Here's my boa stack which will be added to my royals when the boas outgrow them:




Here's my stack for the '06 royals:


I can't say enough good things about these cages. Rich does a great job and Frank, his employee, makes those awesome hides! Kudos to RBI

[cinderbird]

Here you go Diana~
These are all 2'x3'x12" RBI cages. All have belly heat and three can be stacked and controlled with one t'stat:
Here's my boa stack which will be added to my royals when the boas outgrow them:




Here's my stack for the '06 royals:


I can't say enough good things about these cages. Rich does a great job and Frank, his employee, makes those awesome hides! Kudos to RBI

which hides are those for the '06s? my little fatty is going to outgrow hers soon

[mikedahitman87]

Just to throw in a wrench: from RBI, the tanks stack three high and so do not take up more room than an RBI rack- okay, fine, maybe a wee bit longer but really no big deal. Females get larger than males (typically) so when they are nearing breeding age, the tub size you'll need will equal the space of three cages stacked. Also, one Helix controls all three cages. Also, heat/humidity regulation is no prob in these cages- I even use paper substrate and have no problems holding humidity. Just sayin.....!!!

I checked out those cages. . . pretty good. I could get one of the mini cages now as they have about the same floor space as a 32 qt tub. I would put the new female in the tank that the male is currently in (it is 30"Lx18"Wx13"H). Move the male to the new RBI cage. That saves me about $100 I could use toward the snake and everyone would have enough room for the rest of their lives. Sound like a plan.