Snake Rack- DIY in PVC: Perfect for Colubrids, Ballpythons and Small Reptiles.
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- cloudcolubrids is back with another DIY snake rack build for Colubrids, Ballpythons and Small Reptiles. This is the perfect video if you want to learn the easiest way to build a snake rack.
This rack is for the freedom breeder and vision bins.
Snake Rack Demnsions
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About what is the thickness of the plastic did you use as a spacer? I just found your videos not long ago and you are great. Thank you for sharing your wisdom :)
Thank you I appreciate that. When I go home I'll see if I can measure it and get back to you.
We love seeing what our customers can do with our materials! Great video and tutorial.
Thank you you have a great product
How would you make this with shoe box totes from Walmart?
The same way. You would have to get the dimensions of the tubs see how many you want per shelf. Do the math see the length x width you need to make each shelve....how many shelf you need then see the height
And the total cost is ??? You forgot to mention that
I couldn't put a price on this rack since I built it from left over excess pvc . When you order the pvc, they charge you per piece, so if it takes 4 pieces to make the cuts you asked.for there's always alot left over and they just give it to you. On my bigger racks I paid around $300-$400 in pvc but for a rack this size it would have cost me around $175 back then when I made it...now the cost of.pvc has sky rocketed so it may be double the cost now. They where selling sheets of 8x6 for.$79.99 in 2020 now its around $165 or more
Awesome video. I’m tired of wasting money on the pro racks. How much was the material?
Back when I made this, it cost around $150 plus bins. Now, it would probably be almost $300. The cost of pvc has gone up a lot since I made this video.
Thanks for watching
@@cloudcolubrids4603 oh okay thanks man!
what thickness is sheets ?
1/2 inch
I know prices have gone up, but how much was the material? I don’t think you mentioned that.
Price for the pvc only?
@darrenjimenez5006 I believe it was $250. This was a smaller rack compared to my other builders which cost around $450 for the pvc
Is this PCV foam? That's what is popping up when I go to Piedmont plastics
Yes . It's black 1/2 inch pvc foam board on the site. Thanks for watching.
@@cloudcolubrids4603 Thank you for the swift reply!
So can you an exact measurements of each boards the backs,sides and shelf?
Amazing set up ! hopefully the haters don't show up and say you don't care about your snakes for keeping them in there lol. Working your way up into the big leagues
Only the finest prison cells here😄
Thanks for the positive words Ben
at the cost of pvc sheets you might as well buy from one of the companies
It depends. If you need a larger rack it still pays to build yourself as many of the professionally made racks will charge you high prices for much smaller.racks.
But the gap in cost is getting closer and buying a rack already made dosnt cost that much more than making one....unless the company's start jacking up the prices
@@cloudcolubrids4603 last time I called piedmont plastic it was like 800 or 1000 last year.
@jesus cabrera my cuts for the racks I make are around $450.. back in 2019-2020 the same rack cost me $220 so the price went up alot. I haven't checked recently but I will be making another so I hope it didn't go up even more. Not sure if each location has its own price
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This is great. I might have missed it if you said it, I think you get the tubs from freedom breeder, where do you get the pvc shelf material?
yes bins from Freedom breeder and the pvc from Piedmont Plastics.
heat tape from reptile basics.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I love the art
How much did this cost in total?
My man getting nice with these rack builds.
hahaha yeah there fun to do especially on camera. next rack will be for v70 adult bins
What length of heat tape
Price of pvc
You made this so easy it's not even funny.. my snakes have a better environment now thanks to this video.. so thanks for sharing...
Visual Addictions.....
I'm so glad the video helped you out and thanks for the support
How are you doing today the racks are awesome
Can you disclose what you pay for all the PVC for that rack? Here in The Netherlands foamed PVC board is expensive as hell. About 1/3 inch thick plate, 3 by 2 foot is about $70.
I will check the invoice when I got home and let you know the price. it's expensive here too but not as much as Netherlands
Do you think you could get away with using 1/4" PVC instead of half inch? Seems like the price has jumped a lot.
not really it will bow/bend in the middle and your snakes escape.
this was a perfect tutorial! I can't wait to build mine!
Thank Tony, it's a great experience picking out your bins and customizing everything. once you build 1 your hooked
I have a question my speckled king was eating she stop doesn't eat anymore I was seeing if you have any tips I can do
Did you move her or change anything like bin or temperatures? And how old is she
@@cloudcolubrids4603 2 years maybe I got a hide box in with her
@@cloudcolubrids4603 yeah I moved her out another rack I had put her in a new one I bought
@@johnnyrussell2527 yeah let her relax a few weeks I'm sure if the Temps are the same she should start eating soon. She's 2 so she will be fine without eating for a few weeks. Just try and have her bin set up the same as her old one
@@cloudcolubrids4603 it's a different rack setup the other the heat tape ran straight down the new one runs through holes
INCREDIBLE! This is exactly what I was hoping to find today! Thank you for the inspiration Brotha!!~
Your welcome I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🐍
I use melamine wood that's totally coated, and using Silicone caulk to seal it makes it very waterproof. Can use melamine strips with waterproof glue too for the outside to have it look good. Epoxy is another way, especially for the substrate layer. The wood/melamine is better for enclosures though probably, though if damaged replacing parts/etc is much cheaper anyway so that's a bonus. Great vid!!! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the great info. Melanie works good aswell it's your choice. I just love pvc.
Great job!! I’ve built a few racks, but not nearly this good!!
Aslong as it does the job rite
Sorry I'm late Joshua and I had a bowl of caldo de res and a cup of RC it's a soda here in The Chicago land area I had my coffee in the morning you did a great job with your breeder rack bro
Thanks Marco, it's cool. That's sounds good to me. Now I'm waiting on my bins to complete the rack. Be safe
Made a cup of coffee specifically to watch this. I am not breeding but loved the DIY solution. Talk about the time as well. You have to assemble the more expensive racks when they arrive. Why not invest the same time in custom racks? Great video. Thanks for the hard work.
Thanks for sipping on some coffe with me. You are totally rite some of the professional racks take more work putting together than making one yourself.
Got My Coffee, Ready to watch. I hear there's a great piece of art at the end of this video!!! Can't wait. My favorite snake on your channel is Chaos!
Hahah yes smart choice with the coffe and enjoy. A masterpiece is at the end
I would love to do this, but I can't find pvc sheets anywhere where I live... Good job on yours man.
Thanks, yeah I guess I'm lucky I have a location so close to my house that sells pvc. Hey thanks for leaving a comment and I appreciate the view
Are you gonna run one thermostat or two separate ones, and which brand/type are you gonna use?
With two separate heat tape strips, where will you place the probe/probes?
I run it off 1 thermostat.
I will get you the model number but it is vavirium electronics
How much did the pvc alone cost
It was $380 I belive for this one. But the cost of pvc went up alot since this video. I would say the pvc now for this would be around $475
Wow. Thank you for showing this. It really helps. You're amazing for showing how easy it is.
Thanks you first. I know many would never consider building a rack thinking it's very hard like I did but it really is easy. The hardest part is finding pvc.
I like this guy.
Thanks 🐍
Awesome build my dude! That painting of you is 🔥
Thanks and yes I love.it.😄
Hi, I'm glad I saw this comment. I'm grateful that you think so!!! Cloud Colubrids is such a great spokesperson for our hobby! I happily support the channel in the little ways I can!
Now this is how you get an A.R.S. sponsor! They don't want you showing us how to make racks ourselves hahaha. But thanks a million man so we all can. Hopefully you get an exotic coffee sponsor as well brother!! Hah
Thank you Clint. 😄 I'm not looking for a sponsor lol but I'd consider. I do plan to get an ars rack eventually as there racks are so nice but what I build definitely gets the job done and more cost effective
@@cloudcolubrids4603 Hey your totally welcome. I like what you custom build. To me it's way more stylish & you can customize fit it to any wall or tub size.
subbed for the coffee good stuff man
Drink up ☕️....thank you for the sub and I'm glad you found the channel. We relax and drink coffee in.almost every video
Hey Josh happy to see another great video and on a subject for the average Joe. You always make amazing videos on different aspects of the hobby and to take us along on your journey from enthusiastic snake owner to breeder shows anyone can do it too.
Thank you Dave this was a fun video to record a and many people don't think they can build these. I just want to show everyone it's not hard
what about the part to install the heat tape?
what question do you have about the heat tape?
Great video! Thanks for making it.
Your welcome and appreciate the feedback
Great video, really clear and great info! Really enjoy your vids thank you!
Thank you so much and I try my best
Yo where did you get pvc sheets?
Piedmont plastics check them out. PVC has gone up alot in price keep that in mind
Thank you so much for making this video! I would like to make a snake rack but I have been very anxious about building one. It was really cool to see someone build one without the fancy tools like corner clamps or the routers, just because I don't think I could afford those at the moment. Your snake rack looks so amazing! I think the black pvc looks much nicer than the white pvc. Also, the black is probably going to be better at retaining heat, anyway.
Another thing I really enjoyed was how relaxed/calming/reassuring you were! It was very nice listening to your voice and very reassuring for someone who hopes-to-be a reptile breeder in the future. I am quite a bit north of Florida, so I think I would want to do belly heat for my snakes. I feel like I have finally have gotten all the research I need to start constructing my first blueprint for my first snake rack! A final thing is that it was comforting to hear you acknowledge how you were a bit nervous before beginning to build your first snake rack. I feel like a lot of snake breeder are like always super confident and definitely know what they are doing, so it was cool to see that reptile breeders still may be a bit unsure how things will. turn out when trying new or big things, like building a snake rack for the first time.
I'm so happy that you found the video and everything you mentioned was spot on. I never built anything prior and don't know how to use many tools even a simple clamp would take me awhile to figure out. I did this the easiest way and all of the racks built have worked perfectly.
Go for it and best of luck on your rack.
Be safe and I really enjoyed reading your comment
@@cloudcolubrids4603 Thank you, and yes I am so happy I watched your video!
Great video. Cool painting of you too. Once you’re doing shows selling snakes you should think of adding selling those racks.
Thanks yes that was very nice of him to draw me. my Fiance said the same thing about selling racks. I'll probably build 3 sizes and bring them to shows and if people seem interested then I'd definitely get into that aswell. Thanks again for stopping by to watch the video
@@cloudcolubrids4603 I would bet you will be surprised by how fast the racks will sell. On top of awesome racks you will have amazing snakes.
Thanks yeah I think many people don't have the time or want to build a rack and rather buy one ready to go
@@cloudcolubrids4603 do you have the break down on how you got it cut? I looked and there is a piedmont plastic in my areas. Can you put together a cut sheet for what you got ?
they sell pvc by the sheet of 8ftx4ft.
when you tell them the cuts you need they put it in the computer and the computer tells them how many of the 8x4 sheets are needed to make all of the cuts needed..there's always extra pvc left over after you get your cuts so they will ask you what size would you.like them to cut the left overs...
I got like 5 extra shelf pieces as extra
Great video as always man... I was waiting on this upload...thanks man 👊👊 love the content and tips keep'em coming
Thank you Exquisite. I really appreciate your comment and positivity
@@cloudcolubrids4603 no problem bro 👊
Awesome video as always.
Thank you.
Thank you Robert much appreciated
Where did you buy the pvc sheets?
piedmont plastics
Great video as usual… cheers ☕️
Cheers ☕️ Thanks for stopping by
Great video very helpful!!!!
Thank you so much Scott
Great video as usual! Cant wait to see everything you decide to put in this rack!
Thanks and I have some beautiful snakes to add. I should also have lots empty space for future hatchlings
@@cloudcolubrids4603 hey brother, on piedmont plastics is it the abs sheets that you get cut? Im fairly close to them and might just go the route you go!
Great vlog had to watch this on my break pvc i gotta look 4 1 near 1 hve great day brother
Thanks Gabriel. Enjoy your day and be safe
@@cloudcolubrids4603 thnxx i jus gt outta wrk my wrk shift is crazy
@@gabrielpinto3054 I know about work. 🤦♂️
love it, gonna need to build one myself soon
Thanks and definitely. It feels good building your own
Great video doing research right now for hognose snakes rack
Thanks and hope you figure out what you like and do something nice for the hogs
Still trying to find out what size tubs I need next week I will be going to pick up the PVC sheets getting 15
@@commercialelectrician133 what type.of snake will you keep in the racks
Will be getting hognose snakes
THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH
Your very welcome
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Man, your videos are so so 🔥...all of them are super chill and fun. Let alone informative and always showing the excitement of reptiles. Thank you for the aweeeesome work
I really enjoy your comments. when I record my videos I just like to relax have a coffee and have fun. I'm glad you enjoy them and always like reading these comments
The racks look great better or equal than any racks company and thank you for sharing your knowledge to us
Your welcome and thank you for watching 👌
Great video!
Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed
Where did you buy all of your PVC?
I seen you said Piedmont Plastics. Did you just submit a quote?
@@PureGhostMG yes once you know exactly what you need just send them an email and they confirm it with you then send an invoice to pay..they usually take 1-2 weeks to complete and you go pick it up
@@cloudcolubrids4603 you the man. I appreciate it! Had me some espresso this morning!
@@PureGhostMG awesome and your the best
Hey buddy how much did all that plastic run you? I want to do something identical to what you built
about $375 the prices are changing might be more now
@@cloudcolubrids4603 dam that's a great price man and how much are the adult size tubs each and the hatchling tubs each and the medium size tubs each? It was so cool seeing you put that thing together 👍
Can I keep glass tank instead of bin and what's the company name
yes glass works great as a display tank and offers more height. I have a few in glass tanks. the company name?
@@cloudcolubrids4603 I mean what's the name of the place where you got your supplies from
PVC -Piedmont Plastics
Heat Tape- Reptile basics
bins are from freedom breeder
sizes fb5, fb8 and fb35s
all supplies like screws drill spacer gap home depot
@@cloudcolubrids4603 thanks bro
anytime