Building an ULTIMATE DESERT ENCLOSURE - Bearded Dragon enclosure

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  • Опубликовано: 14 ноя 2024

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  • @danielcapello5226
    @danielcapello5226 3 года назад +115

    I don’t know if it’s ever been brought up in the past but if you are having issues getting your beardy to eat their veggies slightly mist the veggies and shake some bee pollen on it. They absolutely love bee pollen.

    • @8lynx817
      @8lynx817 3 года назад +4

      i know where you got that info from... ;p

    • @danielcapello5226
      @danielcapello5226 3 года назад +3

      @@8lynx817 Yeah, fortunately I’ve been using it for years myself to great success but it was cool to stumble upon someone else who deals with stubborn beardys

    • @8lynx817
      @8lynx817 3 года назад

      @@danielcapello5226 you think it works with honey aswell? Not going for the insekty-type of flavour but the sweet one? My Basilisklady would take it i think

    • @Phantom-my7qn
      @Phantom-my7qn 3 года назад +5

      I'm guessing you watch animalguy1

    • @bruixeria
      @bruixeria 3 года назад +2

      I was gonna comment about possibly using bee pollen too. :)

  • @FallenAngelHiroko
    @FallenAngelHiroko 3 года назад +93

    Small cracks give the illusion of the desert which is what you wanted. It's the small details, like that, that really makes things come together. Looks great and I'm sure Despacito would love it. You can see the love you put into it.

    • @qynoi42
      @qynoi42 3 года назад +1

      I was going to comment that the small cracks give the enclosure character. Looks like you beat me to it.

    • @andrewwong7912
      @andrewwong7912 3 года назад +1

      It does look good, however I would wonder how difficult it will be when the dragon defecates and all of it finds its way into the cracks. Trying to clean that up without liquid sounds like a job and a half :/

  • @cds.pythons
    @cds.pythons 3 года назад +67

    Ha, loved the WoW track playing

    • @jenetikitty
      @jenetikitty 3 года назад +5

      Me: Sitting and watching Despacito, cozy in my PJs
      Despacito: *WoW Theme*
      Me: Sitting and watching Despacito, but druid leathers and a staff with an owl on my head

  • @Roseyforyou
    @Roseyforyou 3 года назад +76

    Just a tip on your desert plants. They need so little water when just planted. Let them sit for two weeks with no water. And even then give them very small amounts of water no sooner than a week inbetween waterings. Those plants are able to just live on light misting and no watering at all. They drink the night dew from the air and rarely ever get rain. That's why their leaves are full of reserve water. They cannot withstand root rot because they are not used to moist soil so they very often die due to overwatering. I'd say test how long they can go without any watering at all, just mist them whenever you feel like it. You'll be suprised how hardy they are 😉😉 it's easier to kill a plant by overwatering than underwatering because you can always add water but rarely take it away.

    • @dietchrisrich
      @dietchrisrich 3 года назад +1

      Also, along side this. You can trim the roots of your plants too to keep them growing in those cork bark pots. Especially the one succulent with a big root ball. You don't have to be too drastic but it can help with the long term life of the plant.

    • @dietchrisrich
      @dietchrisrich 3 года назад +2

      This is how you keep bonsai growing in small pots and maintain their health.

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 3 года назад +66

    An enclosure fit for a king
    He's definitely gonna enjoy his new throne room

  • @FuriuZGaming
    @FuriuZGaming 3 года назад +62

    That windows shut down sound really made my day 😂

    • @EgholmViking
      @EgholmViking 3 года назад +6

      Fack.. i nearly shat my pants. I was sure my computer was about to go down XD

    • @allydrawsthings
      @allydrawsthings 3 года назад +1

      yooooo i was like i dont have that wondows the heck????

  • @brzowska
    @brzowska 3 года назад +20

    hi Petko! just a piece of advice (from a certified reptile Vet). bearded dragons should not eat anything for about a week after waking up :) you should just give him the water, because he was dehydrated (his skin was showing it), but his organs were asleep for the while and they need time to "wake up" also. so that's why you should't feed him that fast. his organs just won't work properly right after and there is a chance that the reptile would get clogged up and have problems with poop because the food wouldn't be digested in 100% or even not digested at all. anyhow the enclosure is awesome and it looks like Despacito is loving it! greetings from Poland ❣️

    • @FLUFFYNINJAOFFICIAL
      @FLUFFYNINJAOFFICIAL 7 месяцев назад +1

      So u think in nature he will not grab a roach if he wake up ...stop talking bull*hit

    • @brzowska
      @brzowska 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@FLUFFYNINJAOFFICIAL so u think in the nature they have everything they want and they are fully safe and live long and happy? advices like that are based on research and studies, confirmed with medical tests. it is better for them not to eat after sleeping in captivity. do not compare living free to living in captivity. as a beardie owner I fully respect that advice as it came from a qualified veterinarian :)

  • @eastonjamesbouwman8980
    @eastonjamesbouwman8980 3 года назад +15

    I’d just like to thank you for your content, I’ve been having a really difficult time with my anxiety, and mental health in general, lately and just sitting back and watching you and your spiders has been extremely calming and beneficial for me. Much love and appreciation💕

  • @scythezilla9163
    @scythezilla9163 3 года назад +2

    @The Dark Den the smooth surface you had before doing all of this was really ideal in regards to keeping bacteria down from feces etc. With this clay it is going to absorb it all and you will have to CONSTANTLY/DAILY remove sections where there are feces. With a smooth surface like you had, or even tile which is preferred you can spray it with the proper chemicals that break down the feces for easy cleaning, such as "Healthy Habitat" spray. Also RESEARCH PLANTS there are not many you can keep in the enclosure with these guys. The last concern with this setup is the risk of IMPACTON due to loose substrate. This can kill the dragon painfully and quickly. You don't want anything loose at all in there.

  • @scottbutcher9093
    @scottbutcher9093 3 года назад +19

    Maybe you could make him a little roach wrap using a bit of lettuce leaf 🍃😀

  • @sixstar2067
    @sixstar2067 3 года назад +1

    Way cool setup, very nice! If Despacito hasn't peed and pooped by now please consider giving him a warm bath. Usually the first thing a reptile needs after they wake up from brumation is potty time. Same as you and me getting up first thing in the morning, but a whole lot more intense. I do not mean this advice as a way to say you aren't already doing a great job taking care of Despacito. He, like all your animals, is clearly being given ample love and attention as well as top-notch care. Great job, keep up the good work with your excellent videos! Best wishes from Seattle, Washington State, USA.

  • @ostre6953
    @ostre6953 3 года назад +9

    The dark den does all the projects we wish we could make.

  • @Eternal_11_Sasha
    @Eternal_11_Sasha 3 года назад

    13:25 FOR THE HORDE! Instant thumbs up from me! Great video, awesome set up!

  • @StoriesbyIrish
    @StoriesbyIrish 3 года назад +1

    My beardies are coming out of their brumation as of yesterday. We did a "spring cleaning" on their tanks when I saw they were awake. One of them is shedding, too.
    I am curious though and maybe you can make a video about it, but what all do you feed Despacito other than varying between roaches and veggies? I've never seen anyone feed them tomatoes. I feed mine kale, collard greens, blueberries, and strawberries along with dubia roaches or superworms (depends on which one we can get easily at the time). Horned worms we give them during Halloween through Christmas as "treats." In the Spring, we harvest dandelions (just the heads) and wash them before giving them to the dragons. They love it, too. Not too many though, usually once or twice a day we give them one or 2 dandelion heads.
    I love the idea of using excavator clay! Right now, we use rubber mats - same kind people use to line utensil drawers - because it's an easy wipe down to spot clean or just replace them when needed. The exotic vet we take them to once a year (before brumation to make sure they're good) suggested it since repti-carpet highly discouraged.
    Also, just out of curiosity, why do you not have a water dish in Despacito's enclosure? Our vet drew us a simplistic set up design... one side warm for basking, opposite side kept cool/room temp, and in the middle a large water dish, big enough so they can drink and even soak in.
    I love seeing different types of bearded dragon enclosures 🥰

  • @LuckYeti
    @LuckYeti 3 года назад

    I just wanted to say that sleepy Despacito is super adorable. I think you did a great job on the enclosure and I have really been enjoying watching you as you continue to build the new Dark Den space. I wish I could take a tour in person and feed a roach to little Despacito!

  • @onelessthing
    @onelessthing 3 года назад +3

    Emily of the Snake Discovery channel did a video with a bearded dragon breeder once who recommended mixing chopped cilantro and/or bee pollen in with a beardie's greens/veggies if you have a hard time getting them to eat them. (He said they like the smell of cilantro and bee pollen, so it can encourage them to eat their veggies.) Maybe worth a shot to encourage Despa to eat his salads?

  • @itsme_Dio
    @itsme_Dio 3 года назад

    Love your set up .
    I swear you have to be one of the most slept on RUclips channels . Can’t wait till you finally hit a million subscribers

  • @TheCruelbreed
    @TheCruelbreed 3 года назад +1

    Hey petko! I really like your channel and your lobby work for our hobby :D i'am an reptile enthusiast for more than 20 years now and if there is one thing I have learned than it's the value of the right light. I think your lightning for despacito needs an upgrade. The uv tube light you have installed puts just a little amount of the uv a/b rays out that despacito need to produce vit d. Maybe you could replace the heat lamp with a hid lamp. These lamps make the closest imitation of the sunlight you can find on market and reptiles love it. Especially bearded dragons and other dessert reptiles. They get healthier and more active with a high amount of (the right)light. Anyway. I leave a like as always ;)

  • @sandyfromearthwethink9678
    @sandyfromearthwethink9678 3 года назад

    His enclosure is fantastic

  • @Voice_of_Rambol
    @Voice_of_Rambol 3 года назад +8

    I wonder if Felix sees Despa getting food and vice versa. I am pretty sure they are aware of each other.

  • @jacob13emerald78
    @jacob13emerald78 3 года назад

    I love that you're apologizing all the time yet you still provide the most excellent content by far

  • @kiki-drawer2669
    @kiki-drawer2669 3 года назад +2

    When I have the space, I want a enclosure for my beardie just like yours thry deserve nothing but the best. Beautiful, spacious, yet has alot to climb on. Really awsome!

  • @mooslocoland2972
    @mooslocoland2972 3 года назад

    I love it that espacito looks like he's pouting or blowing kisses lol. Always makes my day.

  • @Patrick-ni7bs
    @Patrick-ni7bs 3 года назад +3

    That bearded dragon setup is awsome!

  • @rickytynan110
    @rickytynan110 3 года назад

    I can’t get over that insane room it’s awesome

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 3 года назад +35

    Despacito is love
    Despacito is life
    he is the spirit of the Dark Den

  • @fionamathieson682
    @fionamathieson682 3 года назад +1

    my beardie used to love rocket leaves, hated most other veggie/salad stuff! Enclosure looks awesome man ^_^ one lucky reptile!

  • @pattymullin8515
    @pattymullin8515 3 года назад

    Wow - nice new digs for a lucky beardie. He needs a little welcome mat in front of his sliding glass door.

  • @karenstephens8788
    @karenstephens8788 3 года назад

    It all looks great!! Love seeing that wedding ring on your left hand, BTW. Mrs. Petko married one industrious guy.

  • @candylovejoy9805
    @candylovejoy9805 3 года назад +2

    OMG I totally remember that music when trying to log into WoW.

  • @7eitgeist
    @7eitgeist 3 года назад

    Best room I've ever seen.

  • @kristymarler1909
    @kristymarler1909 3 года назад

    Beautiful enclosure.

  • @RamoArt
    @RamoArt 3 года назад

    He looks even more beautiful in this enclosure because the colors of the clay and the wood compliment his own colors so well

  • @macansan7046
    @macansan7046 10 месяцев назад

    Next week im building my first dragon enclosure! Thank you for the awesome video 👍

  • @halvtysk
    @halvtysk 3 года назад +3

    That Windows shutdown sound...

  • @leutnantobvious4340
    @leutnantobvious4340 3 года назад

    gosh petko i loved that use of the world of warcraft theme.
    legend.

  • @susanmartin3762
    @susanmartin3762 3 года назад

    And your talent with a camera is unsurpassed.

  • @bruixeria
    @bruixeria 3 года назад

    The enclosure looks great. Good luck keeping the plants alive and thriving too.

  • @vwvw4
    @vwvw4 3 года назад +3

    So appreciate it when you have the camera stationary as opposed to moving about. Have to skip all those parts or get motion sickness # blair witch project sick. Great enclosure, Despacito's one lucky bearded dragon.

  • @Sean-yo3us
    @Sean-yo3us 3 года назад +2

    Great setup! The second plant is called a Howarthia (It’s from Southern Africa) ☺️🤘🏻

  • @jenewok
    @jenewok 3 года назад

    Despacito is adorable but Felix is still my favorite! Also, I hope he saw he dropped a clay ball in the enclosure.

  • @sniffanyB
    @sniffanyB 3 года назад

    The new dark den is coming along and is so cool!

  • @aphiliarachno
    @aphiliarachno 3 года назад

    A super enclosure, very well done! I am happy that Despa seem to have recovered well after the issues he had. Cute fella.

  • @dezrivera5422
    @dezrivera5422 3 года назад

    Crazy big and crazy cool enclosure! Despacito is going to loooooove!!!!

  • @johnnyitalia418
    @johnnyitalia418 3 года назад

    Felix just had to pose...
    He loves you and the camera!

  • @kittykat4168
    @kittykat4168 3 года назад

    The dark den is looking fantastic...all ur hard work is paying off...i pat u on the back, it is amazing...

  • @dolphinsgirl253
    @dolphinsgirl253 3 года назад +6

    Yay! My two faves featured again! How do u get anything done with Felix reaching out for attention all the time? I’d be spending all my time with him on my shoulder 🦎

  • @genesisgreen3458
    @genesisgreen3458 3 года назад

    DAMN!! Despacito looks really big! His new enclosure looks great!

  • @KodiakDDS
    @KodiakDDS 3 года назад

    Nice enclosure petko! Glad to see the new dark den looking good

  • @michellemorningstar880
    @michellemorningstar880 3 года назад +1

    Awe Despacito Loves his new home and i love it too thanks so much .. amazing enclosure for sure..thanks

  • @lindagrant801
    @lindagrant801 3 года назад

    FANTASTIC SETUP

  • @kagehikari4281
    @kagehikari4281 3 года назад

    Despa living up to his name hahaha Thats ok, Im the same way in the morning XD Halarious to see his face as he's trying to process the new surroundings "huh? what?? what is this???" The enclosure looks really nice, hes got to be loving it! I love aloe, such a useful plant to have about! Beardies seem to be a lot like kids when it comes to food, they really only want the junk lol Good luck getting him to eat his greens!

  • @DeadlyWandererVT
    @DeadlyWandererVT 3 года назад +7

    I'm playing WoW while watching and that music caught me off guard, ngl

  • @slimescholar3571
    @slimescholar3571 3 года назад

    Despa is looking so good! Definitely an enclosure fit for an emperor of his stature :)

  • @Frogger
    @Frogger 3 года назад +28

    Good Morning Despacito!
    PS. Felix definitely wanted more than one roach xD

    • @noradinneen1
      @noradinneen1 3 года назад

      I love the way you look after your animals so beautifully. Do you have a regular job as well as caring for your animals? Do you have children? You must be very busy all the time. I just love those crabs. The colors are amazing! I love Desposito & Felix also plus the tarantulas. Thankyou for caring for these creatures & teaching us about them.

    • @2Ls615
      @2Ls615 3 года назад +1

      DEFINITELY wanted more than one lmao

  • @mariska5341
    @mariska5341 3 года назад

    Hey, I just wanted to share I came across your channel a little over a year ago, I always had slight arachnophobia and never even thought I'd ever want to get close to a tarantula. However, through your channel I slowely got more and more fascinated with tarantula's and last week I got my first one, an Acanthoscurria Geniculata. Thank you for getting me into the hobby.

  • @technoraptor7778
    @technoraptor7778 3 года назад +7

    A good way to get bearded dragons to eat the vegetables is to sprinkle "bee pollen" on top..its healthy and tasty to them!

  • @elainewhite2184
    @elainewhite2184 3 года назад

    Love the enclosure

  • @Slicknewt
    @Slicknewt 3 года назад

    Thats sick, perfect setup for him

  • @susanmartin3762
    @susanmartin3762 3 года назад

    Green Tree monitors are one of my favorite lizards. They are so pretty pet go I can't wait to see yours in their new enclosure.

  • @shinuizabusa2180
    @shinuizabusa2180 3 года назад +2

    With the WoW track in the background i get Onyxias Lair vibes. Well done Petko, well done.

  • @Musistics
    @Musistics 3 года назад +1

    More lights. Woohoo!

  • @kleebeez
    @kleebeez 3 года назад

    your videos warm my soul petko, i want a dark den of my own

  • @christinajohnson5572
    @christinajohnson5572 3 года назад

    I love Despacito and Felix!! Great enclosure!

  • @UwUWarden
    @UwUWarden 3 года назад +1

    if you want to give him some healthy stuff i recommend blueberry which they cant have all the time and also okra. they can also eat some peppers like green peppers but gotta make sure they're cut up a bit. same with yellow and red peppers.

  • @tyfox8900
    @tyfox8900 3 года назад

    ooo the plants are a lovely touch!

  • @Lucyrichards-o5q
    @Lucyrichards-o5q 3 года назад

    You should try and get hold of be pollen and add it to his veggies you should find that he eats more then :) you just wet the veggies abut then sprinkle it on :) they love it xx

  • @susanmartin3762
    @susanmartin3762 3 года назад

    What a lucky little lizard. Petco if I move closer to where you are will you build me a desert? But it would have to have a swimming pool. You are an artist my friend.

  • @thenightscythe2030
    @thenightscythe2030 3 года назад

    Glad to see your buddy is doing well!! Might need a couple more "ramps" to get up to the top log though. Aloe Vera does take a little maintenance, as they grow and dry, you want to clip the tips of the aloe so it isn't too sharp at the tips

  • @sethcassiel7364
    @sethcassiel7364 3 года назад

    I like the looks of the plants

  • @nosir5596
    @nosir5596 3 года назад

    Great setup, love his big basking and climbing branches. So nice to see him really doing well despite his issues with his tail, he's gotten so big since you got him and all that growth seems to be really good and healthy.

  • @kaylarose1992
    @kaylarose1992 3 года назад

    Thanks to Despa & Elvarg (EL & DD) I now want a bearded dragon so I’ve been doing lots of research lately..I love this enclosure!!!

  • @alphacypriot
    @alphacypriot 3 года назад

    Happy to see him healthy! Everything is coming along nicely!

  • @tracybowling97
    @tracybowling97 3 года назад

    Despesito is the cutest dragon in town!

  • @charliemum
    @charliemum 3 года назад

    I am a day late but I am enjoying watching the new final Dark Den evolve it's a lovely space and the Viv's are top notch , I look forward to seeing what you do with the rest of the space .

  • @hunter71251
    @hunter71251 3 года назад

    Hey Petko I think by adding small stones to the clay it would prevent as much cracking. Really nice looking enclosure!

  • @sophisticatedwrat
    @sophisticatedwrat 4 месяца назад

    I don't know much about beardies but my family had a crested gecko and he was bad at drinking water. We had long plants in his cage that we would mist with water every day and sometimes we would blend up the vegetables like a little smoothie for him (we would add fruits sometimes to the concoction). He seemed to like that. It was cute watching him climb and lick the plants.
    If anyone's wondering why I said that my family "had" a crested gecko, it's because we gave him away. Unfortunately, my parents bought it for my little brother with no research. My little brother was too young to bear the responsibility of caring for the crested gecko and my parents didn't care enough to spend the time to learn more about the creature. It was sad but we had fun with him and I'm sure he's doing better now. His name was Jamboo.

  • @carolsdarksarcasm4223
    @carolsdarksarcasm4223 3 года назад

    Love that little guy.

  • @narakuapprentice
    @narakuapprentice 3 года назад

    There is a pellet food i use for my beardy, its veggies and I use it as their main food. Reptical adult bearded dragon food, works great cause they get the veggies with occasional insects. Try it if hes being picky it may work

  • @shednscalz4620
    @shednscalz4620 3 года назад +1

    Love the new bearded enclosure. You gave me some ideas I'm gonna do a 4x2x2 enclosure I was gonna do tile on the bottom but I like the look of that clay. How's the poo 💩 clean up?

  • @AlexxWretched
    @AlexxWretched Год назад

    I know this video is old, but have you offered him arugula before? My beardie LOVED arugula! And dandelion flowers

  • @beautyisjay
    @beautyisjay 3 года назад

    That enclosure is niiiiiiceee😍! 😂😂😂😂 at that windows shut down

  • @FrigFrogGaming
    @FrigFrogGaming 3 года назад

    Also petko! I recently found out that bee pollen is a great way to get your dragon to eat their greens! You just sprinkle a bit on and they will eat it as if it's a roach!

  • @kicksleddogscallofthewild5158
    @kicksleddogscallofthewild5158 3 года назад

    One heck of a bearded dragon enclosure! I thought I built an awesome one then I see this video.

  • @dnadesignn
    @dnadesignn 3 года назад +1

    I heard that to prevent the cracks, after adding water, you must mix it more and longer.

  • @sarahjames2991
    @sarahjames2991 3 года назад

    The enclosure looks amazing . Your dragon is going to love it 😀 🥰

  • @melissalyon7392
    @melissalyon7392 3 года назад

    That's an awesome home

  • @terrysloan6400
    @terrysloan6400 3 года назад +3

    Great Shirt. I live in McGregor Texas where Space X test all of their Rockets. Keep up the good work.

  • @borjava818
    @borjava818 3 года назад

    My bearded dragon had a wicked sweet tooth and hated bitter (aka the healthiest) veggies. I would grate him peeled acorn squash, butternut squash, or spaghetti squash and he loved it! Acorn squash was his favorite. He still preferred fruits and insects....but the squashes were a solid compromise lol

  • @gavsTarantulas
    @gavsTarantulas 3 года назад +4

    Love the enclosure set up petko and great video and enjoyed the intro

    • @gavsTarantulas
      @gavsTarantulas 3 года назад

      I messaged you on Instagram asking if you wouldn't mind doing a video on how you keep your feeder roaches and feed them and clean them etc

  • @Retromicky82
    @Retromicky82 3 года назад

    Certainly a handsome fellow glad to to see him return.

  • @amandajones7463
    @amandajones7463 3 года назад

    I love him! Such a sweet beardy. You are by far my favorite youtuber!

  • @sasseveria
    @sasseveria 3 года назад

    You made a beautiful enclosure!! Great work!!

  • @susancuenca3813
    @susancuenca3813 3 года назад

    i found your channel yesterday and im enjoying your content very much! thank you!

  • @michaeltaylor2449
    @michaeltaylor2449 3 года назад +2

    More AWESOMENESS from !!THE DARK DEN!!

  • @EX7RUD1CON
    @EX7RUD1CON 3 года назад

    I had my enclosure like this with the excavator clay, it does eventually break down and get dusty. Also if he won’t drink try misting him, that’s how I get mine to drink, he’ll start licking the water and then I put his water dish in front of his and he sticks his face in and starts drinking.

  • @coreywagar3890
    @coreywagar3890 3 года назад

    The dark den looks amazing. Great work man.

  • @ConjuredUndead
    @ConjuredUndead 3 года назад

    Great viv setup

  • @Ilovefishing3
    @Ilovefishing3 Год назад +1

    U gave me so much inspiration but I’m figuring how to make a hide?

  • @susanmartin3762
    @susanmartin3762 3 года назад

    I did not know that roaches were considered junk food for lizards. He looks so cute just sitting there on his little piece of Driftwood surveying his domain. Way to go Petco. You're such a good dad