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I was wondering if there was somewhere where you can buy the plastic type snake trays, big ones suitable for B/P and preferably windowed and with lids. Ive heard people saying about using rubbermaid boxes, but I cant see that they can be big enough for the snake to thermoregulate etc.. Also I live in UK and they dont seem to be available here.

Thanks for any help...
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1.0 Bearded Dragon
1.0 African Grey (Parrot)
1.1 Love Birds
0.0.2 Gold Fish

snake trays are the same thing as rubbermaids. I bought 43qt rubbermaids for $5US for each. Vision tubs with that floor space run 80 bucks each! its your choice.

Do you know where they sell these on-line, and are preferably able to ship to UK ?

Thanks...
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1.0 Bearded Dragon
1.0 African Grey (Parrot)
1.1 Love Birds
0.0.2 Gold Fish

I found somewhere in UK.. would this be ok : Lenth: 33" Width: 17.5" and Hight: 6" (inches)- I was not sure if the hight was to low..

Cheers.
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1.0 Bearded Dragon
1.0 African Grey (Parrot)
1.1 Love Birds
0.0.2 Gold Fish

"I found somewhere in UK.. would this be ok : Lenth: 33" Width: 17.5" and Hight: 6" (inches)- I was not sure if the hight was to low.. "

That size would be fine. You could set up a rack system with that size.

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1.0 Bearded Dragon
1.0 African Grey (Parrot)
1.1 Love Birds
0.0.2 Gold Fish

My dad and I built this in one day... it uses 41q Sterilites, which are 34 1/2" x 16" x 6".

>>"I found somewhere in UK.. would this be ok : Lenth: 33" Width: 17.5" and Hight: 6" (inches)- I was not sure if the hight was to low.. "
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>>That size would be fine. You could set up a rack system with that size.
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- Joel Smith

"If you're not part of the solution, you're still part of the problem"

hehe, v nice rack
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1.0 Bearded Dragon
1.0 African Grey (Parrot)
1.1 Love Birds
0.0.2 Gold Fish

Thanks, let us know what you end up going with

>>hehe, v nice rack
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>>1.0 Bearded Dragon
>>1.0 African Grey (Parrot)
>>1.1 Love Birds
>>0.0.2 Gold Fish
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- Joel Smith

"If you're not part of the solution, you're still part of the problem"

I have found that he heat is better contained and a better heat gradient is created when the sides are all closed in (ie. all one piece). Unless your room is heated to an ambient of 80F . I also found that the overall darkness of the racks that are all closed in produce a better feeding animal. I still use my open racks for the Hondurans though.

Just my experience. DON'T change what already works for you!!

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>>I have found that he heat is better contained and a better heat gradient is created when the sides are all closed in (ie. all one piece). Unless your room is heated to an ambient of 80F . I also found that the overall darkness of the racks that are all closed in produce a better feeding animal. I still use my open racks for the Hondurans though.
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>>Just my experience. DON'T change what already works for you!!
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- Joel Smith

"If you're not part of the solution, you're still part of the problem"

Thank you for your input, I am still planning on closing in the sides. , My room is also self heated to whatever I want it set to, right now it's 82 days and 74-75 nights.

Thanks again, let me know any other suggestions you have.

Joel

>>>>I have found that he heat is better contained and a better heat gradient is created when the sides are all closed in (ie. all one piece). Unless your room is heated to an ambient of 80F . I also found that the overall darkness of the racks that are all closed in produce a better feeding animal. I still use my open racks for the Hondurans though.
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>>"If you're not part of the solution, you're still part of the problem"
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- Joel Smith

"If you're not part of the solution, you're still part of the problem"

If you have the room ambients that high, then the temp gradient will still be just fine. But I like the darkness factor, plus it uses a little less electricity, as less heat is lost to the air. Other than that though, people use the open systems just fine. It also allows you to see copulation, egg-laying, sheds, etc etc without opening the cage up, so an open rack definitely has its benefits!! Its all about personal preference, as well as each room/house/city/country is different. The mark of a successful breeder is one that can adapt to whatever climate and create the right setup.

If its working for you, I wouldn't change it man!!!

I also use a very very shallow hide-box. This has turned many of my females into eating machines!! They like to wedge underneath it! The just have their head resting out a little bit, waiting to pounce on any rat that I wave in front of them!!

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I will work on the hides, seems like a plenty good idea to me. Take Care, and good luck this season Jeff.

Joel

>>If you have the room ambients that high, then the temp gradient will still be just fine. But I like the darkness factor, plus it uses a little less electricity, as less heat is lost to the air. Other than that though, people use the open systems just fine. It also allows you to see copulation, egg-laying, sheds, etc etc without opening the cage up, so an open rack definitely has its benefits!! Its all about personal preference, as well as each room/house/city/country is different. The mark of a successful breeder is one that can adapt to whatever climate and create the right setup.
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>>If its working for you, I wouldn't change it man!!!
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>>I also use a very very shallow hide-box. This has turned many of my females into eating machines!! They like to wedge underneath it! The just have their head resting out a little bit, waiting to pounce on any rat that I wave in front of them!!
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- Joel Smith

"If you're not part of the solution, you're still part of the problem"

Best of luck to you too bro!