[justindh1]

I built a reptile rack that i am really proud of, lol! Looks really dang good to me for my first one i ever built and designed it myself. I had a local business cut the wood for me because i am kind of anal about things and wanted it all straight and i don't have the right equipment. They also dadoed spots for the shelves so its more sturdy. I have everything done so far except the heat tape. I am waiting for more to get here so i can finish it. I installed a vent on the top for ventilation. I also have a 1/2 gap from the back of the shelves to the back board to allow for better air circilation. Tell me what ya think.

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How are you working in the heat on that ?

[justindh1]

I had planned on running it along the back plate but when i had installed it, it wasn't getting hot enought in the tubs. I had planned that to keep the possibility of a malfunction with the tape or wiring from causing major problems. Since it didn't work, I am now installing the heat tape on the shelves.

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Can u put the tubs right on the heat tape wit out melting them ?

[justindh1]

You have to regulate heat tape so it doesn't get too hot or it will get to 115 degrees. Thats still not hot enought to melt or plastics would melt everyday out side in the hot regions. Being that its going to be right on top of the heat tape, the tape won't have to be much over 95 degrees to get the correct temps. Human body temps are 98.6 on adverage, can you melt things by touching it?

[matias]

It looks good.
I prefer racks with tubs without the litter on.
As said before. The plastic wont melt.

[missinasworld]

wow thats really nice I was looking at buying a few more racks from reptilebasics but that one looks great! what are the measurements and what size tubs are you using? did you take any phots of it while you were putting it together that you could share? and what type of wood are you using in it not that that probably matters but its could possibly be helpful?


missina