well this is what i spent today doing, building a new rack. Had looked at some to buy, but all had tubs that went in long ways, which isnt really appropriate for the size of my room. These tubs, are approx 96x55x18cm, and think will be sufficient for everything up to and including adult males. I have made this one, that is 8 tubs high (could have gone higher, but didnt feel i would safely be able to get an adult snake out of the tub if any higher) I am halfway thru another one, that will go next to it. The other side of the room has eight 4x2x2 cages. Eventually these will get changed, as with a bit of design, and fitting i think i can double that room to 16 cages. Beside the 3 new racks, is my freezer, with another one coming tomorrow to sit on top of it. Thats it, i cant fit anymore in there, so thats my limit for snakes once filled up. The smaller rack fits 33 yearling tubs though, so even with babies, i should be fine.
Racks made out of melamine (well i think thats what it is, only know the finnish word for it), with a plywood backing. This is what the original rack is made out of, and seems to be fine with high humidity. There is a 3mm gap, between the top of the tub, and the ceiling, and i feel this will be enough for air circulation, without needing holes in the tubs. Heating is done by heat mats, underneath, and take up about 25cm of the bottom of the tub.
DVD in one of tubs to show size comparison
Interested in opinions.
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Dave
10.14 brbs
