Awesome job. Rack looks perfect for colubrids.

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Thanks yeah it came out nice

Thanks for showing how to build this. Especially with giving the measurements and showing how to out the heat tape.I was wondering when you were going to post another video. The drought was too long. Looking forward to the next one with you putting in the snakes.

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. I'll be putting them in the rack in the middle of next week since I fed them today. Be safe 🐍🐍

I’m so glad you’re back! I know you’re super busy with all your babies and the adults and work but I really missed seeing your channel pop up on my notifications. I got so excited when I saw you had uploaded a new video. I watched this shortly after you posted it, but I was super busy myself yesterday so I had to wait for today to comment. You did an amazing job on this rack system. Everything looks so professional and the trick with putting your screws in each corner before using them is one I’ll be using in the future for some of my own projects. I hope all the babies are doing well and that the stubborn ones have finally taken meals. An update on them would be very welcome! Especially Lockjaw as I have a soft spot for that baby if that wasn’t obvious lol. Good to see you back in action again and I can’t wait for the next video! 🤘🏻☺️💕

Thank you!! I have been wanting to build racks for my reptiles, and this looks so easy to make!! I'll definitely be making it my next project.

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

yeah there easy to do and im sure you'll enjoy doing it

Great video. Really like the heat tape solution. Very clever. Thanks for the tips.

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill

Great video Josh really enjoy watching you passing out wisdom to future breeders or for the hobbyist owner. Great coverage on where you pick up your supplies from, including your dimensions as a quick reference. I can’t wait til you show us who is moving into the new penthouses. 😂 🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Penthouse 🐍🐍🐍🐍😁 I'm glad you enjoyed and I'll be putting them in the rack in the middle of next week. Be safe 🐍🐍

Looks great brother👍🇺🇸

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🐍

Great video man! I love all the Colubrid videos you have, everyone else obsessed with Ball Pythons so it’s nice to see a change

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Utah. Yeah Colubrids are what I love and I'm glad I can display them in videos and breed them aswell. I appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed

Love your videos! So relaxing and funny! :D

@cloudcolubrids4603

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and got a laff 😅

Great build bud.😁👍

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric 🐍

good video

@cloudcolubrids4603

2 ай бұрын

Ty ty

Thanks man! I’ve recently got into snakes and they’ve become a partial obsession. My biggest problem is trying to figure out how to house the ones I want without needing a dedicated room. I’ve been debating trying to build a rack and this video is extremely helpful. The Freedom Breeder tubs are just what I was trying to find. I also found out there’s a Piedmont Plastics not far from me. I also found some white PVC at the local hardware store that I could also use. Probably gonna give this a try.

@cloudcolubrids4603

5 ай бұрын

Your welcome. Having piedmont plastics near is a big help. Near me they sell white pvc in sheets but they don't cut it and I certainly won't trust myself but if your extra handy mabey you can figure it out

🔥🔥🔥

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

🐍🔥🐍🔥

Awesome build man. I don't know whether you are like me, but there is so much more of a sense of accomplishment when I build things with minimal tools. I feel more innovative, and seems like using routers and special saws and whatnot take away from that. And, spax is where it is, especially for pvc. Great video.. and coffee is life.

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

We both agree on the coffee part . I love the ability to make the racks custom and not depend on a pre-made rack. I felt amazed after the first time I built one of these since I'm not handy at all

@kumetu

Жыл бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603 Well it came out perfectly, and I appreciate you sharing your process. I think sometimes folks feel stigmatized if they don't have this brand name cage or that brand name rack. We all do what we can, and the only thing we have to prove is our love to our animals. Building their homes from scratch adds to the whole experience of keeping them.

Deffinetly doing this. The bins are basically 28qt bins right? I have ball pythons but i use 28qt bins for adults so they feel secure and snuggled. And they tend to do better for me with eating and stuff to.

@cloudcolubrids4603

Ай бұрын

That's correct they are 28qts. I use them for adult cornsnakes and kings. I have lidded 42qt bins for the few that grow larger and need more space. It's a great rack and definitely recommend doing this

Super nice rack. I have 4 of the vivarium electronics racks made out of PVC and they’re great. I wish we had a supplier locally for PVC, I looked into ordering online but after purchasing it and shipping it it was way too expensive.

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Yeah shipping is a killer in these and I belive they ship everything pre drilled and cut so you still have to put it together when you get it. I like vivaeium electronics racks especially the one for hatchlings but I don't own any. In the future I'd like to treat myself to a ARS rack....expensive but worth the money but for now diy is the way to go. Thanks for watching

Hi there! Thanks for sharing! I’m also looking to get the same rack as you did. Just a quick question, what thickness is your pvc board? I saw there are 6mm and 12mm.

@cloudcolubrids4603

Ай бұрын

Your welcome 🐍. For racks we use 1/2 inch thickness.

Great videos just subscribed. Pvc where I live is so expensive it would be the same price to order a reptile basics pvc rack as to make my own. Craaazy

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's understandable. Pvc has went up almost triple the cost in 3 years. Hay thanks for the positive feedback on the videos and be safe

I want to make sure that my FB 40 tubs sit (almost) flush with the open end of the rack, but also that the sides of the tub aren't super tight against the sides of the rack. Did you measure 1/4" or 1/2" spacing in those areas?

@cloudcolubrids4603

12 күн бұрын

For the sides I give 1/4 inch on each side to make it easy I just measure the width of the bin and add 1/2 to it. Each shelf will be 1/2 wider than the actual bin

@AngelCullen

12 күн бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603 Thanks man. I appreciate you.

I’m new to the whole rack system thing. Can you tell me how much hotter I should set my thermostat to penetrate the bin and the layer of substrate I’m trying to achieve 85° and have my thermostat at around 89 but my temp gun is reading 81° inside

@cloudcolubrids4603

10 ай бұрын

That's something I can't say because each rack and thermostat probe is in a different location. What I will say is just set the thermostat 1.or 2 degrees hotter then test the temps until you reach your desired temperature. For me I set my rack at 86 and the hot side is 84. I use a temp gun.

Awesome video. Really liked that you put the dimensions of what you will need. How much does a project like this cost around? I’m just curious how much I would need to save up for one of these.

@cloudcolubrids4603

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback. We'll the cost of pvc has about doubled in price since I made this rack. Ballpark range would be around $5-6 hundred

do PVC is better than wood for long time use?

@cloudcolubrids4603

4 ай бұрын

Yes pvc is easy to clean it last much longer and is much lighter. But wood works if your on a budget

I have built some also .... The cheapest i found pvc before covid19 was 75 a sheet at home depot but they had white only.... And a tip pre drill holes with a counter sink will help with the imperfections with just screwing it into pvc...

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Yes I remember homedepot had the white pvc a few years back bit I'm not a fan of white for a snake rack and I don't have the tools to cut it. It was $89 a sheet at piedmont plastics in early 2019 and now it's around $160

@ravenfrancis1714

4 ай бұрын

That’s crazy I have a pvc plug here in ga that $35 a sheet

@ravenfrancis1714

4 ай бұрын

4x8x1/2in sheets

@BenDovers48372Channel

2 ай бұрын

same here, using sheet wood and a coating.

How is the heat tape working out on the back trying to get information to build some

@cloudcolubrids4603

11 ай бұрын

Heat tape is doing the job. Rite now I unplugged it since the temps are hot out here but it works perfectly. Just have to make sure you have a good thermostat

I’d like to diy but to get that channel for the heat tape?

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Are you asking where I got the heat tape? Reptile basics

Great video..could you share a ball park of what the pvc cost you. Thinking of making one myself for ball pythons but would like to have funds available before calling

Do you have any 41qt tub racks that you have build? So we can get measurements for that

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Not yet but would like to soon

Love the video it helps a lot, what are the dimensions of your totes that are in the video? Is there a plywood that can be used to make this a little cheaper?

@cloudcolubrids4603

6 ай бұрын

The bins are Dimensions: 23″(L) x 16″(W) x 5.75″(H) from freedom breeder. These are fb28s. Yes you can use melamine which is the common cheaper wood used to make racks. It would cost a fraction of the price.

whats the measurments so i know how tall a 10 slot rack

@cloudcolubrids4603

6 ай бұрын

Rack dimensions are in the video description.

What is the name of the sheets? Piedmont offers different types.

@cloudcolubrids4603

24 күн бұрын

1/2 inch Black pvc foam board. I never actually ordered from the website. I just go to the contact us section and order directly from the manager. Now I just email him directly and he sends me an invoice when I order.

I hope everything is well how's the babies

Do you think you’ll be going to Repticon Pembroke Pines?

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Yes I will.

Hey I missed hearing from you over the past few weeks, back at it again with a great video! I only have 2 snakes but after seeing this maybe it calls for a few more.... you can never have too many 👀

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks yeah I've been busy the past few weeks. Definitely true. 🐍

What kind of PVC sheet was this if you don’t mind me asking? They have multiple options on their site so was curious, thanks!

@cloudcolubrids4603

10 ай бұрын

It's called black foam pvc board. The price has gone up alot since I made this rack. Thanks for watching 🐍

What size pvc was it 1/4" or 1/2

@cloudcolubrids4603

7 ай бұрын

1/2 .......1/4 is too thin and will bow.

Mdf is Cheeper for any one on a budget like $300 Cheeper

@cloudcolubrids4603

12 күн бұрын

What's mdf?

@knigthravo16

11 күн бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603 fibreboard*

@knigthravo16

11 күн бұрын

MDF is basically fibre wood compacted into a board so fibre board here in Australia we get it pre-painted just a lightweight material that can be used in the same way your video has inspired me to do the same thing but with different material keep up the great work! 🤙🔥

@knigthravo16

11 күн бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603 pick up a Power saw can be a cordless you’ll be amazed what you can do!

@cloudcolubrids4603

11 күн бұрын

@knigthravo16 oh ok thanks for the info. Out here many people on a budget use a wood called melemine. Pvc is the best but definitely not cheap. Yeats ago when I made my first rack it was much cheaper but it has almost tripled in price

So I contacted piedmont and they have a bunch of different pvc foam board. Do you remember exactly the material you ordered? Marine grade? Closed cell?

@cloudcolubrids4603

4 ай бұрын

I never heard of any of those . It was just black 1/2 foam board.

@ChristensenKnifeworks

4 ай бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603hmmmm ok.

@ChristensenKnifeworks

4 ай бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603 another question. Do you remember what you paid? The quoted me $185

@ChristensenKnifeworks

4 ай бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603 you remember what you paid for a sheet? They want $180

Hii .. Kindly advise, where did you buy the pvc ? Thank you

@cloudcolubrids4603

9 ай бұрын

I get all my pvc from Piedmont plastics. They have locations around the states. Thanks for watching

As a ball Python Breeder I gotta ask if you have any advice for building a rack better suited for them?

@cloudcolubrids4603

10 ай бұрын

The only think I can think of is bigger bins like fb70s and belly heat instead of heat on the back wall like I did. This will be ok for young ballpythons. I really don't know much about them besides they need it more humid warm and get bigger than Colubrids but I don't own any

@ak-rillo

10 ай бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603 appreciate the response! I’m planning on building a rack system soon and will use parts of your video for reference then tweak it to fit my pythons needs, I’ve only got 7 right now so won’t be too difficult 😂

Is it possible you can share the dimensions of the pvc trying to make this same rack. And the sites where you purchased materials im in brooklyn ny

@cloudcolubrids4603

11 ай бұрын

Your in my hometown 🙏. So the dimensions are in the video description. I got the pvc from Piedmont Plastics. Not sure if there's any out there. I have one 20 minutes from me so I order they cut it and I just pick it up. Be informed since this video the cost of pvc has sky rocketed .

@benjaminnamo

7 ай бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603 $250 for a 4x8 0.5" panel... getting crazy

Is there different kinds of pvc

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Yes there are. For the racks I build we use black 1/2 inch foam pvc board. The color dosnt matter I just like black for the snake racks

@rossmortenson5082

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Blacks is my fave to

I've come back to this video several times to help me plan my build. Thanks for the content! Also.....looks like someone was trying to get you from behind at the 12 minute mark, haha.

@cloudcolubrids4603

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you find this video helpful. Appreciate the feedback 🙏

I am wanting to get 2 baby blood pythons/2 baby sumatran short tail/ and 2 baby ball pythons {THESE ARE PETS ONLY ] so i only want 6 shelves but i wanted to know if this bin will be too big for them even if i put hides and other enrichment inside till i put them in their lifetime enclosure. guess i want to know if i can keep them in here for a year without issue. LOVE THE BUILDS BEST IVE SEEN.

@pamelagreen5045

Жыл бұрын

also why didnt you take the heat tape all the way up?

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the compliment and I'm glad you enjoy the videos. The ballpython yes this will be fine for 1 year. the blood pythons and the short tail I don't really know much about those types of snakes or how big they are as babies. if there small like the baby ballpythons yes it will be fine.

Is that 11 tubs in total?

@cloudcolubrids4603

3 ай бұрын

Yes it is

and what exactly kind a PVC is that

@cloudcolubrids4603

4 ай бұрын

Black pvc foam board

Were do uou get your pvc sheets?

@cloudcolubrids4603

7 ай бұрын

Piedmont plastics. I never order from the site I email them the cuts I need and they give me a quote. After paying they call you when the order js ready to pick up. Luckily there 20 minutes from me.

@SmaySerpents

7 ай бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603 how much does it cost you too build like a 8 shelf adult female ball python breederv rack

@SmaySerpents

7 ай бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603 and what's there email you got Instagram?

go to the website to order the pvc and there are sooooooo many options not sure where to go can you post a link so we know where to start?

@cloudcolubrids4603

9 ай бұрын

I never order from the website. I just figure out my measurements needed then email them and they give me a quote and if all is good I pay and pick it up when ready. I would look for the email or contact us link and tell them you want black foam pvc board 1/2 inch and then give them your cuts

Hi Mate, would this work for hognoses

@cloudcolubrids4603

2 ай бұрын

Yes it would be perfect for adult hognose snakes

@orlandaburrillsmith342

2 ай бұрын

@@cloudcolubrids4603 Another question what is the size of the rack bins in liters or gallons?

How much did this cost to make

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

it was around $450 plus the bins.

@gecko-guy362

Жыл бұрын

Woo that's a pretty penny

Pontius? jackass ? snakebreeder?

When I go to the website there is pvc type 1 and pvc foam sheet which one is the one I have to pick? Thank you for your help!!

@cloudcolubrids4603

Жыл бұрын

It's the black pvc foam board. When I order I get the dimensions see what I need and send them a email with all the cuts I need. They calculate it for you send you a quote and if you agree to it you pay and that's it. Alot easier than ordering threw the website