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This is a photo of my new rack for large colubrids. The tubs are the christmas tree storage tubs(Iris VE-175). I used rough cut 2"X8" lumber that I had laying around for the uprights and cheap melamine shelving(seconds from the local Bush furniture factory). 2"X2" supports and some drywall and deck screws- add some flexwatt under the end of the tub that has wheels and done.
Simple and easy to build. Total cost about $20 before the flexwatt and Iris tubs($25each at Walmart after Christmas).
I really like these as they are easy to clean and heat and are large enough for some pretty big snakes.
Russ P
1.2 Black Pines
2.2 Lined pines
1.1 Texas Indigos
2.2 subadult Northern Pines
1.1 Black Milks
2.2 Louisiana Pines
1.1 subadult Stillwater Hypo Bulls
3.3 subadult Black Pines
2.6 Redfoot tortoise breeders
0.0.25 Redfoot babies (and counting)
0.1 Chesapeake Bay Retriever
1.0 Parrotlet
rats

I already posted this photo. Just realized that. I guess I've got CRS syndrome.

That rack looks nice. Would you say those containers would comfortably house adult Pines and Bulls. I have been looking at them since I have some sub adults that will be needing something bigger in the future.
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2.4 Black Pines
.1 Albino Northen Pine
1.1 Northern Pines
1.2 Red Bulls
1. Hypo Bull
1.1 D. Deppei

I have larger cages I built with melamine and sliding plexiglas fronts that are 5' X 19" floor space and I am moving most of my large pines into the new tubs. They are easier to clean and access and the snakes rarely use the total floor space.
Yes, they are large enough for adult pines and bulls.

That is some awesome N Pine.

Thanks for the compliment. Its sad to say he is no longer living. He was a great Pine.

Quick question on your rack. Is there any gap between the top of the enclosure and the bottom of the board. If so how much?
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1.2 Black Pines
.1 Albino Northen Pine
1.1 Northern Pines
1.2 Red Bulls
1. Hypo Bull
1.1 D. Deppei

There is a gap of 1/8" to 1/4". I figure it provides enough air, but if I get condensation I will drill holes.

Beautiful snake rack Russ. I build some similar racks and love them! Easy to feed in (I use newspaper) and easy to keep clean. And I also use a local store and get wood/melamine seconds for dirt cheap. Really makes building your own cost effective.

One point I noticed on your enclosure that you may want to consider. For my racks with longer tubs I found that along the top edge of the tub, a snake could "theoretically" push towards the middle and slip out. The longer the tub, the easier these "bend". Fixing this would be to simply add another upright board in the middle up the rack to strenghten or "block" this potential escape route. Just my 2 cents
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Ken Roshak
BlackSwampSerpents@toast.net

Ken,
Thanks for the compliment. They really aren't very pretty but that's OK with me - they work.
My original plan was to have a center upright and now I will look closely and maybe incorporate that, Thanks.
Russ P