Suggestions for a new hatchling rack

[HugeGenes&LoLa]

Well our first clutch ever was laid yesterday, and with the incubator all set up, now we need a place to put the babies (that is, if they hatch...). We only have one female, and with many people we know waiting for their own leopard geckos, we're assuming we'll never have more than 4-6 hatchlings at one time.

We're strongly considering using something like this: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_o1mjTdd-1wY/R13Peyl_1rI/AAAAAAAAAFU/g7df8SpgyyY/s320/plastic+drawers.jpg

Would the hatchlings get proper heat with zoomed's heat cable strung up and down the back of the drawers? If not, does anyone have some suggestions?

I've looked at a few websites with the reptile racks, but seeing as how we don't plan to have many hatchlings, I can't convince myself to buy such a large rack. Also, when i go back to school next fall I'll be bringing everything to my apartment, and the more space I conserve, the better .

 

[BalloonzForU]

I'd be concerned about them escaping from a drawer system like that. I've heard of people using them and have some escape. Those actually work great for housing mealies and super colonies though!!

 

[HugeGenes&LoLa]

Oh really?! :shocked: thanks for the warning!!!

 

[project1]

yea i have those in my garage for screws and such and the top is not close inside so the cold wiggle around and climb to the bottom.

 

[HugeGenes&LoLa]

Does anyone know what would be the best way to do this project then? I know some people separate each hatchling; would it be ill-advised to keep them all in one big tub with a lid on it? (With air holes of course ;-) )

 

[VTHokie]

Plenty of people do that, but it isn't without drawbacks. Neonates are really nippy, and you may end up with lost tails from siblings roughhousing. Just make a shelf out of 2x2 and OSB, with heat tape and Rubbermaids. A friend and I recently finished a couple, I can post pics sometime if you are interested.

 

[HugeGenes&LoLa]

A picture would be great if it's not too much trouble!!