My first rack

by daudet
Oct 15, 2003 8:56 AM · 2398 views · 248.8 k · 1792 x 1200

Keywords: rack mdf melamine heat rope foil tape

This is my first attempt at a rack system. It is constructed of melamine (white MDF). It holds 30 shoebox size Rubbermaids. Heated by the new heat rope from BigAppleHerp.com. Also temperature is controlled by a BigApple 1000w thermostat. Have a dual probe thermometer on it as well to check temp on top and bottom racks of cage. I use it for baby ball pythons, chondros and leos.

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AUSSIE-DRAGON

Feb 12, 2004 12:13 AM

how is the heat rope working on the rack?

daudet

Feb 12, 2004 10:11 AM

Very well. Keeps the temperature constant at temp I set between 2 and 3 degrees. I have found that it naturally cools off at night by about 5 degrees when I turn the lights off.

wingl

Feb 12, 2004 10:21 AM

Rating: 5/5

Great work! Nice Burm off the side. How old and how long? Is that a 55G tank?

daudet

Feb 12, 2004 6:55 PM

Yeah thats my albino burmese burm, got her fror Regal about 2 years ago. She's about 7 feet now, I don't powerfeed her. The 55 gallon is just a temporary place for her while I build a new tank capable of supporting such a large animal. I'm planning on using 2x4 studs 16 inches apart like regular construction on houses, making a frame of about 10 feet long, 4 feet deep and 6 feet high. I'll just slap some dryall for the outside and make it look like an addition on to my wall, the finish work will be the tough part.

My first rack

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