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danthebugman
at Mon May 26 14:29:43 2008 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by danthebugman ]
I'm drawing up plans for my first snake rack so I can make room for more snakes! I have a couple of questions that I haven't worked out yet and so figured I put them to members here to see what you thought. This rack is being built to house my corn snake, ball python, and two black racers with a few tubs left for further acquisitions.
1.) I'm planning on using melamine to construct the shelves and either 1x4 boards or strips of melamine on the sides so that the tubs aren't completely inclosed. Which would be better?
2.) The tubs I am using I will be ordering from www.reptiletubs.com and are the CF570 rubs which measure 17 3/4"W x 28 3/4"L x 9 1/2"H. I was having an issue trying to decide which way to orient the tubs. With the 17 3/4" facing out or so that the 28 3/4" side facing out?
3.) One of the biggest conflict I am having is how/where to attack the Flexwatt? If I just attach it to the shelf where the tub will sit on top is that going to cause problems? I read somewhere that sliding the tubs over the heat tape repeatedly will wear the tape out faster. What if I covered it with something, I've heard of it being covered with contact paper...is that safe?
My other thought was to mount it to the side of the rack so that the tub will not actually touch it (the tubs are 9 1/2" tall and I was planning on using 4" heat tape) due to the gap created by the lip. How effective is this type of placement and will the 4" be big enough to properly heat the tubs?
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1.0 Snow Corn Snake (Suzie - it's a funny story)
1.1 Black Racer (Diablo and Noir)
0.1 Ball Python (Samantha)
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 Help With Rack Options - danthebugman, Mon May 26 14:29:43 2008
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