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Okay, I tried searching in many places to get info from people who have used the Jumbo(48" racks systems. I pretty much turned up a lot of info on their smaller racks. I have heard the humidity complaint...cover the top, not a big deal. I'm wondering if these tubs tend to bow, if the animals are able to escape by pushing on the front of the tubs(seems possible), etc. I'd love to hear from anybody that has used these racks for any amount of time, but especially for a few years. Thanks for any info. Take care.

Paul

It would be great if you could post them - different angles would be great. Freedom breeders site does not really have a nice view of their jumbo racks.
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Genaroleon A. Guerrero

I live near them, so I was able to have them build me a custom rack with multiple sizes. Only one level is a Jumbo, but I have had no problems with it. I kept a 35 pound female in it with no problems. The rails that the tub slides on kind of lock in place when closed.

For size reference this Albino is about 7ft & 30lbs.

This Salmon is about 5ft & 8 lbs, the Cypress Box is a 2221 rubbermaid that measures 21" x 16" x 5" and the croc bowl is an 8".

I have had mine now for about 3 months and I haven't had any major problems with them. I do wish they were about 2-3 inches taller for some of my larger Boas. They can handle a lot of weight and they are very easy to clean. I have a total of 6 Jumbo Racks as of right now and overall I am happy with them. Lindy does need to make a few adjustments in the window frame and the front lip. They just need to be a little stronger so they don't flex. Other than that they seems to be very well made and certainly look very professional. I hope that this helps you in making your decsion. Let me know of you have any other questions.

Take Care,
Brandon Weik
Summit Reptiles
SummitReptiles.com

Is that the 48" or the 66"? Also their webpage states its heated with a section of heattape, is this located in one of the back corners?

The freedom breeders look very nice, I think im changing my mind about a boaphile cage stack combo, and might be leaning towards some freedoms
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Genaroleon A. Guerrero

Actually the heat tape is glued to the bottom of a piece of sheet metal. The metal piece is then installed under one end of the cage and secured to the frame. That way when you open the drawer, the heat stays in place and does not slide with the drawer. The metal helps with two things. One, it keeps the heat tape in place and two since the metal holds heat, your thermostat doesn't click on and off as much.

In your setup, are you cages in a temperature controlled room? Do you find you have to fiddle around with the setup to reach the proper incage temperatures, or have you opted for the additional heating
I never cared much for a "rack", but even though these are a little pricey, they seem very well constructed and worth the investment.
In my setup, the temperature controlled room is full... and im looking for a rack to put into a spare bedroom.

>>Actually the heat tape is glued to the bottom of a piece of sheet metal. The metal piece is then installed under one end of the cage and secured to the frame. That way when you open the drawer, the heat stays in place and does not slide with the drawer. The metal helps with two things. One, it keeps the heat tape in place and two since the metal holds heat, your thermostat doesn't click on and off as much.
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Genaroleon A. Guerrero

My racks are 48". The metal strip runs from front to back where ever under the cage you want it to, you can move it around freely. Another reason for it being under the strip is to allow airflow so the tape does not get too hot. If heat tape does not have a place for the heat to dissipate then it will get much too hot.

As for the Cage temperatures, you have to be able to control the entire room with open top cages like these. I have Helix DBS-1000's on each rack to regulate the heat tape, but the rooms ambient temperature is steady 84-85 all the time and the cages typically are 1-2 degrees warmer than that because of the heat tape and cypress boxes, which hold a little more heat in and even further humidify things as well.

If you have the ability to make your room warm and humid enough, then these cages will work well for you, however if you are not able to do that then you will not be happy with them and neither will your animals.

Best of Luck,
Brandon Weik
Summit Reptiles
SummitReptiles.com

So you are able to move the heat around?? That is awesome.
Im here in California so our weather does not get too cold. The room stays pretty warm but even though, it is not regulated. I might have to look for something else to better fit my situation =(

Thanks for the info though, these racks do seem to be worth the money

>>My racks are 48". The metal strip runs from front to back where ever under the cage you want it to, you can move it around freely. Another reason for it being under the strip is to allow airflow so the tape does not get too hot. If heat tape does not have a place for the heat to dissipate then it will get much too hot.
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>>As for the Cage temperatures, you have to be able to control the entire room with open top cages like these. I have Helix DBS-1000's on each rack to regulate the heat tape, but the rooms ambient temperature is steady 84-85 all the time and the cages typically are 1-2 degrees warmer than that because of the heat tape and cypress boxes, which hold a little more heat in and even further humidify things as well.
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>>If you have the ability to make your room warm and humid enough, then these cages will work well for you, however if you are not able to do that then you will not be happy with them and neither will your animals.
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>>Best of Luck,
>>Brandon Weik
>>Summit Reptiles
>>SummitReptiles.com
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Genaroleon A. Guerrero

You say your ambient temps are run at 84-86, and in tanks due to added heat this might be 2 degrees hotter.....why? Do boas need this hot of temps? Please explain why so high of temps. Is this better to run temps higher. Thanks Andy

for the most part 85 degress is normal for ambiet air temps, and a hotspot of 90-95. I do not think these temperatures are High... what temps are you keeping your boas at?
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Genaroleon A. Guerrero

Truthfully, I would not mind the temps being just a little warmer, but the way my building works and the cooler system works it will not allow any warmer temps.

If you look at temperatures in the Jungles of South America, they stay in the mid to High 80's to low 90's day and night. So these temperatures are as close as I can get to keeping the Boas correctly in captivity.

Take Care,
Brandon Weik
Summit Reptiles
SummitReptiles.com

Thanks for the replies. That's a good looking set up! Take care

Paul