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Exotic Creations
Добавлен 9 фев 2022
Rehabilitating A Crested Gecko | Naturalistic Bio Active Crested Gecko Enclosure
In this video, I was sent a neglected crested gecko from across Canada, in hopes of being able to rehabilitate it. It's been a week since the enclosure has been built and it eating on a regular basis and looking a lot healthier overall whilst enjoying its new life in this naturalistic bioactive enclosure.
A couple things I realized after uploading;
I never recorded myself adding a patch of soil for the anthurium roots (which i did)
I also never showed myself putting in the micro-organisms (Springtails & Isopods) in the enclosure (which I also did)
Thank you for watching!
A couple things I realized after uploading;
I never recorded myself adding a patch of soil for the anthurium roots (which i did)
I also never showed myself putting in the micro-organisms (Springtails & Isopods) in the enclosure (which I also did)
Thank you for watching!
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Naturalistic Bio-Active Enclosure For A Ball Python
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Here is a 90 Gallon Bio-Active Vivarium that I built for my Orange Ghost Pastel Ball Python "Monty". Let me know what you think of the build in the comments below and if you would like to see more of these types of videos from me. Keeping and caring for Reptiles, Amphibians, and Arachnids is a hobby that I am very passionate about, and wish to do more of these types of videos as well as documen...
Wish this channel was still active
Outstanding video, amazing enclosure
would love to do this but its so expensive
Aren't you supposed to layer the substrate?
hi is it a special type of expanding foam ty great vid
What foam do you use?
I am not familiar with enclosures but i wasnt expecting foam and silicone to be some of the first things for a bioactive enclosure 😅
Great enclosure
Thank you so much! This is the most helpful I’ve come across
You are so talented I love your work
I also named my ball python Montee 😂😂
Any idea where to get the insects from??
Joshsfrogs or petsmart has 'em
I wanted to give you a thumbs up, but that fadt shakey video style f'ing sucks. I had to cover my eyes. Dude! Jeez!
You dont need a drainage layer?
Best bioactive ball python video on RUclips. Thanks so much.
I’m building a bioactive setup as well, the next step is the plants. Which plants has survived and which ones died? Also awesome setup!
Still waiting for update video
what happens when the plants become root bound and you need bigger pots? or is that not going to happen? Sorry, might be a silly question.
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The minute he puts those bugs in, I’m like, nope. No bioactive for me😭 hate bugs
I get it, just saying though, if you ever have any plants with soil, there’s a 99% chance there will be springtails in there, they’re in all soil for the most part!
Wow!!! Very inspiring- thank you for creating this 😊
I would love to go bio active in the future- my only thing is that I was told there should be a drainage layer and I see there wasn’t one in the video I was wondering the benefits and non benefits or if we even need one?
A drainage layer is not necessary for a tank housing a ball python because ball pythons do not require a high humidity environment like some other reptiles. They naturally inhabit dry areas and can thrive in a tank with appropriate humidity levels achieved through other methods, such as providing a water bowl, misting, or using a humidity hide. Additionally, a drainage layer can complicate the setup and maintenance of the tank, potentially leading to issues like excess moisture buildup and the growth of mold or bacteria. It's important to prioritize proper temperature, humidity, and substrate choices suitable for the specific needs of ball pythons rather than relying on a drainage layer.
this is very helpful i have been planing on remaking my python enclosure and making it bio active , if you could maybe reach out to me i would really appreciate your help with the process
sorry for the late reply, was busy on vacation. Is there anything in particular you need assistance with?
Hey man! Keep up the good work. I'd love to see more videos.
What brand of silicone did you use? Beautiful tank 💚
It was rainp/water roof silicone. I just picked it up lowes. I don't remember the brand. sorry.
How much did this build cost altogether?
about $900 (Canadian) including the tank
How do you part your substrate? You just mix until it looks right or is there specific measurements for each substrate you add. I’m hopefully going to start building my bps bio active viv soon and there are countless videos on substrate yours seems to be one of the more simpler ones I can follow.
I didnt really measure anything out to be honest, but the majority was top soil. Then charcoal for filtration, spagnum moss to retain humidity. Then I threw some bark and coconut husk in there as a additional food source for the isopods. I dont they are completley neccessary though.
Great video! What are the top tank covers are you using?
How does the expanding foam hold? And does it matter what type?
It's been almost a year now, and it has held up very well. I'm not too sure if it matters on the kind, to be honest.
Hey I hope you keep uploading. Channel may be small atm but this video quality is superb! Good job
thank you so much, I wanna do more content, but sometimes life happens and I've been super busy this past year with a new job. Will be getting back to making content soon though.
@@exoticcreations4859I would love to watch more of your content. Imma sub rn to make sure I get updates from you
Cool but not what they are adapted for ,their natural environment is much more different
if you have the proper temps and humidity, it doesnt matter. they can adapt
@@exoticcreations4859 yea I understand they can adapt although coming from Africa it’s nice to see them in natives enclosures I’ve been trying to find a way to make a “abandoned termite mound”haven’t found any videos you should make one ,native ball python setup
@@SILENTMOTIONS they don’t spend all their time in termite mounds in the wild.
what foam did you use? what was the total price for this?
its expanding spray foam. its very cheap and you can get it at almost any hardware store. Tank: $550 Building Supplies (Silicone, Foam, etc.): $60 Plants: $200 Decorative pieces: $140 Lights and Heat Mats: $160 Substrate: $50-$100 (I buy all of the ingredients individually and in bulk, then mix them all up together) These are all in Canadian dollars by the way I also breed my own Isopods and Springtails so I didn't have to pay for them. Hope this helps..
I also live on a island off the coast of the pacific ocean, so whenever I take my dog to the beach, I collect a lot of my own driftwood and bark as buying in stores can be super expensive.
Where did you get the enclosure? It looks nice! and can we have an update video on how its doing?
will do an update video soon, the tank is doing great but monty has killed some of the plants along the way lol. Unfortunately, I got this tank from my local reptile store, and they don't have an online store..
@@exoticcreations4859 Thank you! And the tank looks awesome sad it doesn't have an online store
This ain't bioactive (:
how do you figure that out? :)
beautiful!hide really nicetoo.what sz. is this enclosure ? your bp I'm shure is loving this .
What did you do for lighting!
Amazing
Beautiful. Thanks! What would you advise about lighting in that kind of terrarium?
Hi, awesome job, what kind of heating system do you have? Light or heat mat? Also is the expandable foam And silocone ok for the python?
Yes, once dried and aired out. It's a pretty common method for making backgrounds for tanks. I have a couple heat mats which are connected to a thermostat, and a couple of heat bulbs.
Hello ! I had one question about your set up , what kind of grow lights did you use?
okay, first off, Monty is *such* a sweetie. I have been dreaming of making a bio-active space for my ball python for *so* long, and it seems like she's finally going to get a tank suitable for such things in the near future! this build is so inspirational, I love the hides and your *amazing* planting array :o
I like how he gave the snake vodka😁😂
That turned out so well! Thanks for the inspiration!
amazing video
Be good to do a video on how u maintain and care for a bioactive viv
Do you have a shopping list of what products you used? Im gonna have to look for similar ones since im not from the us
Lol pot plants
What are the dimensions on your tank? I have a 40 gallon breeder for my ball python, but I’m looking to upgrade 🤗
Get a 4x2x2’ enclosure or larger. The enclosure should be at least as long as the snake.
@@nightinggale6470 thank you!
omg i fill vodka bottles with clean water for my BP too 😭😭 lol but wow!!! This is absolutely amazing!!! I literally would have NEVER thought that BUGS would a positive thing in a tank with my snake!! You have me so inspired to build a bio-active tank! I hope you are making a business from this because people would pay thousands for this absolute art you create!♥♥♥
Thank you so much, Its actually a bottle of sour puss lol. same thing, but I thought i was the only one haha. I actually do build enclosures for people as a little side hustle.
this was such a great video i don't normally comment on videos but this was worth it always HATED fake plants