built my first rack!

[steve_gecko23]

here it is i love it! my uncle did the most work i just bought the supplies, i still need to paint it and put a back wall on, and the heat tape, any suggestions where i can buy some i looked everywhere and cant seem to find it, well let me know what you think of it so far keep in mind its not the finished product

 

[GexPex]

I like the fact that you put different sized tubs in there....BUT...how big of a gap is between the box and the shelf above? Looks like rather large gaps if it's going to be holding hatchlings at the bottom. The top bins also have gaps, but not sure if a subadult/adult would get out...measure them to be sure.

As for the heat tape, I HIGHLY suggest Reptile Basics. They wire it for you and supposedly have great customer service. I recently bought from them for my new rack, and the heat tape is supposed to arrive today *dances*. It's the last thing I need for my rack before I can set it up. Also, do you have a thermostat? I recommend Hydrofarm, as it's cheap but does it's job well. There's also Helix, Vivarium Electronics, Ranco, Johnson....If you want to get it from Reptile Basics, I recommend the VE.

Lastly, what color will you be painting it? Eager to see it complete!

 

[steve_gecko23]

I like the fact that you put different sized tubs in there....BUT...how big of a gap is between the box and the shelf above? Looks like rather large gaps if it's going to be holding hatchlings at the bottom. The top bins also have gaps, but not sure if a subadult/adult would get out...measure them to be sure.

As for the heat tape, I HIGHLY suggest Reptile Basics. They wire it for you and supposedly have great customer service. I recently bought from them for my new rack, and the heat tape is supposed to arrive today *dances*. It's the last thing I need for my rack before I can set it up. Also, do you have a thermostat? I recommend Hydrofarm, as it's cheap but does it's job well. There's also Helix, Vivarium Electronics, Ranco, Johnson....If you want to get it from Reptile Basics, I recommend the VE.

Lastly, what color will you be painting it? Eager to see it complete!

yeah the top two shelves will be for adults the bottom will be for hatchlings, the bottom has the tiniest gap because i know how those little guys can be and for the adults it has a little gap as you pointed out but i highly doubt they can get through that but i will make sure because its better to be safe then sorry. really? so the heat tape you purchased is already wired and all you have to do is plug it into the thermostat? that is awesome. i will check that site out thanks for the tip! umm about color im not sure yet i want to make sure that whatever paint i get is animal safe. and for the thermostat my uncle is a snake breeder with alot of racks luckily he has some extra thermostats!:main_thumbsup:

 

[GexPex]

Yup, just got the heat tape today and I'm very pleased with the length and the way it was attached. Just got my "hatchling rack" all set up as well. Not as nice as yours, since they are actually storage drawers that are too deep for a hatchling to climb out of, but I'm very pleased with my nice little set up. Even added some purple embellishments to match the purple accents in my room and added some stick-on rhinestones because I need to feed my girly girl side lol. So far the heat tape is heating up perfectly and staying at the temp that it needs to be at.

So as far as paint, either classy black or maybe a color to match your decorating? lol

 

[steve_gecko23]

Yup, just got the heat tape today and I'm very pleased with the length and the way it was attached. Just got my "hatchling rack" all set up as well. Not as nice as yours, since they are actually storage drawers that are too deep for a hatchling to climb out of, but I'm very pleased with my nice little set up. Even added some purple embellishments to match the purple accents in my room and added some stick-on rhinestones because I need to feed my girly girl side lol. So far the heat tape is heating up perfectly and staying at the temp that it needs to be at.

So as far as paint, either classy black or maybe a color to match your decorating? lol

congrats! and thank you for the site i will order the heat tape tomorrow! lol well you have to make it enjoyable ! glad to hear you got your girly side out.
you should post a pic so i can check it out, i cant wait to finish mine so i can put my geckos in their new home, even though i only have three lol i just want to start my collection i love these little creatures lol