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| Marc T |
Posted - 01/09/2012 : 15:41:14
Heres my idea for a cheap 6 tub rack which I eventually hope to fill with royals. Do you guys think this would work, any tips or suggestions.
I'm thinking this storage rack would be perfect.
http://www.woolworths.co.uk/six-drawer-storage-cabinet/372380582.prd?cmtag=o&_requestid=183038&browseToken=/q/tm952&totalResults=1
The tubs measure 39x28x19cm so should be good for a hatchling for a couple of years. The overall height of the rack is 129cm so im thinking a 120x28cm heatmat that would virtually cover the entire back of the unit would be perfect.
With a suitable thermostat and 6 digital thermometers the price is around £90, how does that compare to prices for other similar setups and do you think it would work?
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| Marc T |
Posted - 16/09/2012 : 13:31:58
Thanks Kelf, I'm happy with it. I'm planning on adding 2 hatchlings each year so it will be full soon enough. I've got M Spider and F Pastel on the way and I'm already planning what to get next year. Royals are definitely addictive! |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 16/09/2012 : 13:17:48
Very impressive |
| Marc T |
Posted - 16/09/2012 : 12:31:05
Here you are. I've only got 2 tubs set up for now ready for a Spider and Pastel in a couple of weeks and during a trial run without a stat I've had a hotspot of 36C and ambient of 26C. All duct tape is carefully positioned so the snakes cannot get at it!!!
With my 2 1/2 foot 450G female so you can get an idea of size.
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| jonoandapril |
Posted - 14/09/2012 : 21:56:13
is there any chance you could whack a photo or two up please Marc? i looked at using one of those but couldnt be bothered figuring out how to rig it up. being as you've done the hard work do you mind if i see lol? |
| hodgie |
Posted - 14/09/2012 : 20:50:40
Yes a pulse stat is best. |
| Marc T |
Posted - 12/09/2012 : 20:09:13
Thanks for the advice, I've had to add a sheet of perspex to the bottom of each shelf to close a few little gaps but other than that it's perfect.
Under each tub I've put a 7W heat mat which covers about 1/3RD of the floor space. Any advice on what Thermostat would be best, would this be suitable?
http://www.bluelizardreptiles.co.uk/reptileheating/thermostats/5027407000056 |
| hodgie |
Posted - 03/09/2012 : 08:25:15
You can build your own cheaply with MDF, heat mats and RUBS and 1 pulse stat. |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 01/09/2012 : 17:23:41
You could probably snake some heat cable around under each tub |
| blackskull |
Posted - 01/09/2012 : 15:43:49
the heat would need to be under the snake, mats are contact heaters so if it was attached to the back the snake wont be able to warm up |
