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Was wondering if anyone else out there keeping ball pythons in the freedom-breeder racks are having rust problems.

My one rack, only seems to be the one is rusting really bad. The paint is coming off in chunks, and all the empty trays are filled with fine specs of rust-dust.

Even the track were the trays slide in and out or full of rust, as you can feel it when you pull the trays in and out.

I hate to b i t c h about this but I thought one of the features of these racks is that there powder-coated so they don't rust.

Was thinking of re-painting mine, but thats impossible since I have no other place to put the snakes while I do it.

Also the whole racks seems to have rusted into ONE big rack, and moving the whole thing outside even with the casters is not going to be fun.

My racks are only 3-4 years old.

For the money they charge, I would not expect rust - especially after such a short time. Were these indoors?

I would contact Freedom. It could be that this rack missed a step in the process.
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Jay A. Martin

Its a common problem with them from what I hear. A couple of locals that have had them got rid of them because they were rusting so bad. I saw them and couldnt believe it. They looked like something out of the scrap yard. I would call Freedom up and tell them about your problem.

all that money......high humidity reqiring snakes...and rust...not cool....

anyways.......

buy some bags...(reptilepackaging.com //Superior )......get enough bags for all the snakes....label them with a marker......

then use emory cloth or wire brush to clean the rack....then recoat it......

with what I don't know.....clear coat?...spray on rust proofing.....clear or white......

ask the people at a paint store...what to use...tell them it has to be food safe..easier than explaining snake thingy.....tell them it's rusty and kitchen and you need it safe for children and food prepping.......

good luck.........

JY

bags......they are only $1 each for the biggest ones......and can be reused.............
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Damon,

How is your second clutch coming along (the Pastel x Normal)? Is that one egg the only one that has gone bad? Good luck!

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CB

"I'm a truckin bassmole, and proud of it"

Hey Bachman wich Boaphile Rack do you use for your BP's
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"whats with you and all those dang reptiles?"

And he has several models not shown on his web site I think.
http://www.jasons-jungle.com/racks.html

A lot cheaper too.

Troy

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CB

"I'm a truckin bassmole, and proud of it"

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CB

"I'm a truckin bassmole, and proud of it"

I havent had any problems, the powder coat still looks like when I bought it. I would take some pictures and contact them.

Eric

Mine are good as new!
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RicK @ BbI

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Here is a link to a NEW plastic slider rack I found on the cage fourms.... I will be checking into these for sure before I buy any new racks.

forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=542117,542117
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