Building an Aluminum Ball Python Rack

[@lsuzicosbw644]

This video is AMAZING. Best DIY rack system tutorial on YT

[@SnakeMan1989]

Probably the best homemade rack system I’ve seen so far on KZbin. Major props man.

[@jasondominguez8179]

Sir that is one great home built rack. I would love to see a set of plans! You are the man.

[@SplicedSerpents]

I run through the plans in the video below. There's a link in the description of that video to get the plans for free. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHK3p2yXqKuKhZo

[@rjgoble9638]

Hello! I’d love to get the plans for this build if possible thanks!

[@SplicedSerpents]

Hi, you can get the plans here: spliced.gumroad.com/l/sWqen

[@lsuzicosbw644]

I’m building mine now, prefer the aluminum frame to the melamine. This was so thorough. Greatly appreciate it. Thank you

[@SplicedSerpents]

Thanks and good luck with your build!

[@juliegravel7776]

where did you buy the plastic corner pieces?

[@SplicedSerpents]

I got them from the metal supplier. I think it was Metals4U - there's also an Amazon link on my hatchling rack build video, but they cost about twice as much on there.

[@TheCharleseye]

Very nice and clean. One thing I'd point out - for those who don't need it to be able to breakdown - is that you can save some steps (and a few dollars) by riveting the drawer slides directly to the vertical rails. I'd definitely leave the back removable, though. Overall, it's a great build.

[@SplicedSerpents]

Hi thanks for the feedback. Riveting would be save a little bit money and it would make the build a little quicker.

[@jimiwilliams7176]

Banging that was my plan but got shut down because of the virus got a new welder to do it and make the same sort but with out the plastic corners got the welder but payed for the steel and got text 2 months later to say on holiday due to virus but banging rack fella

[@SplicedSerpents]

Thanks - I went with the plastic corners so it can be taken apart if I need to move - I was planning on moving before the rona hit... still waiting. Good luck with the build if it ever happens!

[@jimiwilliams7176]

@@SplicedSerpents yes its a better job the way you done it i was going to do mine a level at a time to come apart but you did a better job with the click fit

[@chrisbee9164]

I agree wit @Justin Browning. Awesome DIY job. Have subscribed.

[@don-peartreepythons9222]

This is fantastic. All my racks are melamine and heavy. I'd like to get my hands on the plans to see what I can do here! Great job!!

[@SplicedSerpents]

Thanks. I've been struggling to find time to do anything since the lockdown ended, but I'm hoping to finish the plans this weekend. I'll post them on here as soon as they're done.

[@don-peartreepythons9222]

@@SplicedSerpents Even if you can give the thickness of the aluminum shelves and the name of that tool...I can start pricing things out. And wait patiently...lol

[@SplicedSerpents]

@@don-peartreepythons9222 the Ali is 1.5mm thick on the shelves and 0.9mm on the back. The frame is all 25mm x 25mm x 1.5mm square tube. The tool is a blind rivet nut gun. Mine is 12" cheap Chinese brand, but it gets the job done.

[@don-peartreepythons9222]

@@SplicedSerpents Thanks so much!

[@zavien11]

Man that really is the best homemade rack I have seen. Great video. I would love to get the plans when you start selling them.

[@SplicedSerpents]

I haven't had time to look at the plans yet, but I might try to pull them together this weekend.

[@jamfamreptiles1286]

Very very clean build that is nicely thought out and done. Impressed and inspired.

[@ZenOrcReptiles]

This Video is fire🔥🔥🔥 Brotha! The best homemade rack I have seen out there and I been doing this for awhile! Pure Winning!

[@reptilelifeline135]

Damn I definitely need one made

[@donteague614]

Hey Zach ,I googled square tubing connectors, and eztube.com, and others came up. Pretty sure their out a PA.

[@AcadiaBallPythons]

wow man thats impressive .. good job

[@SplicedSerpents]

Here's the link showing how to bend the aluminium. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZWwpZiZq9ODiKs

[@donteague614]

Nicest DIY rack I've seen! It looks like a pro kit you may have bought! What brand are the connectors? Like to see if I can find them here in the states!

[@SplicedSerpents]

Thanks. The connectors weren't branded, but I found these: eztube.com/product-category/connectors/3-way-connectors/ If you search 3-way square tube connectors you may find something locally.

[@donteague614]

@@SplicedSerpents Thank you sir! Yea right after I asked I googled it and found the same. Right in Penn state.

[@chappiebc]

Great video mate any chance of how much did it cost in materials I'm interested in seeing you do a hatchling rack or a rodent breeding rack

[@SplicedSerpents]

Thanks. If cost about £380 with the heat cable and thermostat. I'll be doing a hatchling rack soon.

[@andreasc9570]

Awesome rack! I came here looking for racks with metal shelves and to my surprise you used a heating wire which is also what I'm going to use. In my case the wire needs to be on the shelves (or secured below it so that the shelve itself acts like a heat mat). My concern is that the metal shelf might conduct the heat to most of its surfice and affect the gradient inside the tub. Will that be the case?

[@SplicedSerpents]

I just posted a video answering this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6WofYVugLOShc0 I don't think you will have a problem getting a good gradient, but I would run a basic test as shown in the video linked above. You should be able to get the perfect temps.

[@andreasc9570]

@@SplicedSerpents thanks a lot

[@kevindennis3549]

Hi I would be interested in the plans this is exactly what I was looking to build thanks

[@SplicedSerpents]

Hi, You can download the plans from Gumroad. Here's the link: app.gumroad.com/spliced

[@MarkShawley-nl1xb]

Hi could you send me details of your snake rack build and even better if you have since built a bigger one? Unless you would like to build one for me at my cost ? Anyway many thanks

[@SplicedSerpents]

Hi, sorry I don't have time at the moment to build a rack, but the plans should be linked in the video description. I still haven't got around to building a bigger rack, but it's on the to do list

[@chasebrunner]

Wild Fire Retics Builds There's Way Bigger Rack System Way Cheaper Way Faster And So Much Easier Than This Recommend Checking His Retic Rack Systems !!! Wild Fire Retics !!!

[@SplicedSerpents]

Do you have a link to their rack build?

[@stevesavage8784]

I have no idea what a python rack is. TIL.