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Marc T
Snake Mite
11 Posts |
 Posted - 01/09/2012 : 15:41:14
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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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blackskull
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1278 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2012 : 15:43:49
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| 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 |
1.1 normal royal, sully, silver
0.1 pinstripe royal, penny
1.1 pastel royal, lars, clover
0.1 lesser royal, serenity
0.1 black pastel royal, betty
0.1 mojave royal, mavis
0.1 normal het clown
1.0 pastel het clown
1.0 nuclear, ned
1.0 super phantom
1.0 childrens python, myles
0.1 hog island boa
0.1 sonoran x boa, grace
0.0.1 mack snow leopard gecko, munchkin
4.1 cats, stan, dave, marble, binx, daisy
4.1 rabbits, mol, ted, bill, spud, alice
0.1 crazy cat/bunny lady of bridgwater, lucy |
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carlb1981
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1527 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2012 : 17:23:41
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| You could probably snake some heat cable around under each tub |
3.3.0 Royals,Yellow Belly -Marty,Fire YB-Fred,Mojave-Mo,Butter Pinstripe-Betty,Pewter-Newt,Normal-Molly
0.1.0 Snow Cornsnake- Lumi
1.1.0 Hypo Sonoran Dwarf Boa-Bart and Maggie
0.1.0 Albino Pine Snake-Ruby
1.0.0 Bredli Python-Brian
1.0.0 Western Hognose-Hal
1.0.0 Kayuadi Retic-Kaa
0.1.0 Honduran Milksnake-Jubbly
1.1.0 Salmon Boas-Hershey and Sam
0.2.0 Leopard Geckos-Spot and Chocolate
1.4.0 Dune Geckos
0.1.0 Beardie-Cookie
0.3.7 Tarantulas
0.0.1 Pandinus Imperator/emperor scorpion
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hodgie
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1197 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2012 : 08:25:15
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| You can build your own cheaply with MDF, heat mats and RUBS and 1 pulse stat. |
Royals owned "lots"
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Marc T
Snake Mite
11 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2012 : 20:09:13
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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 |
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hodgie
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1197 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2012 : 20:50:40
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| Yes a pulse stat is best. |
Royals owned "lots"
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jonoandapril
Yearling
United Kingdom
455 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2012 : 21:56:13
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| 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? |
1.1.0 corns (amel + carolina)
2.3.0 normal, fire, pastel and 2 bumblebee royals
1.0.0 jungle carpet python |
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Marc T
Snake Mite
11 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2012 : 12:31:05
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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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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2012 : 13:17:48
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| Very impressive |
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Marc T
Snake Mite
11 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2012 : 13:31:58
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| 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! |
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My cheap DIY Rack
