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I know it's been asked before, but I scrolled for pages and didn't find the answer. So I'm going to ask it again.

Situation: I was going to buy a rack and had it narrowed down to either one from Jasons Jungle or a Boaphile. My husband (bless his heart) was completely against me spending "that kind of money" when he could build the "same thing for a quarter of the price" and "I wouldn't have to wait 4-6 weeks" he could do it next weekend. Yes he is planning on using the same type of materials and he's real good at building stuff so I do think he can do it.

With all that being said.

I need to know: What is the best size tubs to get for the rack? If I can pick them up this weekend, he can start the design and pick up materials this week.

Any other suggestions/recommendatins would also be great. (I know just order one right?).

Thanks!
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Tosha

1.1.0 Ball Python (Harry and Fluffy)
0.1.0 Siberian Husky (Kita)
0.2.0 Feline (Pippen and Pandora)
0.0.1 Dessert Tortoise (Pope)
5.4.2 Fish (1,2,3,4...)
0.0.1 Frog rescued from pool skimmer
0.0.2 Lizards rescued from pool skimmer

Tosha,

Your best bet is to ask on the cage building forum. That being said, I suggest you just go to Lowes, Home Depot or Walmart and get "standard-sized" tubs. Get extras too. I have a couple Matrix racks that use Rubbermaids. They are no longer made so I have to use "off-sized" containers with lids. It's a pain. Get something from a company that produces large quanties like Rubbermaid or Sterilite - you'll have better luck finding replacements later on.
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Jay A. Martin

jmartin104

I don't know what size Matrix rack system you have, but I have five of those Matrix rack's you are talking about. The ones I have uses 15qt sterilite or 32qt sterilite. I get the boxes at Target.
I wish Mike from RoyalMatrix kept selling these rack's, because they are great. I have to get a rack system for adults soon.

DragonDavy

I contacted Sterilite two years ago and they said they discontinued the ones I was using. I have not been able to find them anywhere since.
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Jay A. Martin

Hi jmartin104
Wow, I had my racks for about six years or more, I have the receipt somwhere around. The Matrix racks I have uses the 15qt 0r 32qt the long way and they have belly heat. The target in my area has them all the time. I can try and get you some if you need those sizes, let me know. I have around 80 of the 15qt and 6 of the 32qt, but have to get some more soon of the 32qt. I like the Sterilite brand.

DragonDavy

Tosha,

If you are planning to house adult BPs, you can look for the Sterilite # 1960 tubs. Dimensions are....
34 1/2"L) X 16 1/2"W) X 5 5/8"H)

Eric

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Tosha

1.1.0 Ball Python (Harry and Fluffy)
0.1.0 Siberian Husky (Kita)
0.2.0 Feline (Pippen and Pandora)
0.0.1 Dessert Tortoise (Pope)
5.4.2 Fish (1,2,3,4...)
0.0.1 Frog rescued from pool skimmer
0.0.2 Lizards rescued from pool skimmer

Don't know why those whiney faces popped up but that was not intended.

Eric