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Animal Plastics Cages(Wantapet.com)

A Heads Up

I'm also about to order some racks from you guys, but would like some clarrification in regards to website...

It seems that the info in the red box and description section on the rack page on your website has some mistakes.

You have S15 labeled twice in the red box (instead of S17) and it also states that S15/17 hold 9 rubbermaids in the red box, but then says 7 in the description section.

Most of this can be figured out using common sense... but it would be a shame for someone to order the wrong unit because of the mistakes.

Just something I noticed.
 
Thanks for the heads up Ross, I'll let Mark know when I speak with him tomorrow. I'm actually going to be selling Animal Plastics products if all goes well. I have nothing but good things to say about Mark and his products and am looking forward to to offering his cages and racks on my webpage and at expos.
 
Thanks for pointing that out!

Thanks for pointing out the errors on the page, I will get those corrected ASAP. You are right, I would hate to have someone not get what they thought they ordered because of my typo's.

Thanks to all

Mark Mertens
Animal Plastics
 
cages and racks

I am from just out side the Des Moines, Ia (Johnston)location they are at I know them personnaly. I also own a rack from them it works great. They have the larger cages in the store with animals in them. They seem to be fine as well. I would trust anything they have sold or will be selling. In my own dealing they are very honest and have wonderful products. I will be purchasing 2 cages and 2 more rack in the near future.

The only way to make them more known is to try them for yourself and spread the good word.

Thanks Mark and Ali,
Tyson Edwards
 
A little late on the thread…:)

I’ve got a couple of cages from Animal Plastics and I love them! All of my Retic cages will be turned over to T-15’s and T-25’s by mid-spring.

We get a lot of questions on the BCF about them and I’ve written extensively on the reasons why I think they are the best quality and price per cages on the market for large snakes – so do a 60 day search there and you’ll find lots of references and opinions.

But here’s my short list…
• Virtually Stain-Proof (easy to clean)
• Ability to be broken-down and moved easily
• Strong as hell!!! (no bowing with heavy constrictors)
• Material conducts and hold heat very well
• Absolute flush stacking, tight clean fit and appearance
• Option to sell and ship anywhere via normal shippers later
• Finally, Mark and the other AP folks provide the best service that you can get – there is no better thing than that!

-Randy "Lyncheyez" May
 
AP Racks are great

I purchased an AP rack, the S17 about a week ago and put it together this past weekend. Everything went together well and I was happy with the quality.

Only problem I had, which was not really a problem, was realizing that it takes a while for the whole unit to heat up. This rack is definitely a great buy. I would never get a melamine rack again. I have herps that need high humidity and with the plastic I don't have to worry about warping as with melamine.

Mark and Ali are great, they care alot about their product and answer emails quickly. Definitely a top notch company.

Simon Lin
 
I received my Animal Plastics 45 tub Iris hatchling rack this morning and I am extremely happy with it. It was easy to assemble and went together perfectly.
I am very impressed with both the quality of the product and the customer service I received from Mark and Ali.
I will definitely be doing business with Animal Plastics again!
 
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