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Hey guys,

I was viewing the individuals rack system that he built below and was quite impressed. I would like to do something similar myself. I was just thinking of maybe a basic rack system for hatchlings or really small snakes. What size rack would you recommend. I dont really have alot of small stuff so I was thinking of something along the lines of maybe 4' high x 18" deep and 24" wide? Does anyone see a problem with those dimensions? Do you guys think I will be able to find rubbermaid fill ins that will fit that?

Would flex watt tape be the best way to heat a rack system or would there be a more preferred method. This will unfortunately not be in a constantly heated room, so I will need to provide supplemental heating.
Also, how much do you think it would cost to build a decent rack system?

Thanks for any input.

Chris
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Chris Law
U.A.P.P.E.A.L. (Uniting a Proactive Primate and Exotic Animal League)
Herpetoculture Element Representative

The 3" shoudl provide you with sufficent heat for that size rack.. Ill let the cage/rack guru(aka Chris Harper) fill you in on the building..lol..
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www.MGReptiles.com
Professional Reptile Heating Supplies

Thanks for the insight. I looked at your website. I will try to contact you when I am ready and see how much of it I will need.

Thanks,

Chris
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Chris Law
U.A.P.P.E.A.L. (Uniting a Proactive Primate and Exotic Animal League)
Herpetoculture Element Representative

View my website: www.herpfanatic.com

>>I dont really have alot of small stuff so I was thinking of something along the lines of maybe 4' high x 18" deep and 24" wide? Does anyone see a problem with those dimensions? Do you guys think I will be able to find rubbermaid fill ins that will fit that?

Find the boxes that work for you first and then build the rack around that. The dimensions you listed will hold the typical 28 qt. and 12 qt. boxes. I built the one below for less than $40 (no heat or boxes) and it can hold seven 28 qt. boxes or fourteen 12 qt. boxes.

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Current snakes:

1.1 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Silver/Yellow)

2.2 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Green)

4.3 Gonyosoma janseni - (Black)

Thanks Chris! I will pick some up and then give that a whirl. I am sure I will be emailing you if I have any further questions

Best Wishes,

Chris
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Chris Law
U.A.P.P.E.A.L. (Uniting a Proactive Primate and Exotic Animal League)
Herpetoculture Element Representative

View my website: www.herpfanatic.com