Thanks for the kind words Adam, we really appreciate it and are honored that you included our Evolution series in this video 😀 Since last year's build off we have launched our 2.0 version of this series which does not have the middle obstruction and is arguably now the biggest selling 4 x 2 x 2 in North America. Maybe we will see you at this year's build off and show you a totally different design that may get you thinking "outside the box" 🤔
Great info! I just ordered two more enclosures yesterday from Toad Ranch. Def a big fan of PVC for how I prefer to keep my snakes, but love that you always leave room for the fact that there's more than one way to keep reptiles ❤
I have a lot of ReptiZoo glass enclosures. They come in pieces and the assembly is quite easy. The screen top is super strong and has a nice black coating. The only gripe is sometimes the doors don't line up well when closing. As for PVC, I only have Kages which I cannot say anything bad about. They are great, and even moving a completely built one to another location was easy!! Lastly, I got my hands on the new Exoterra Frog enclosure. It is currently in process of being customized.
All my reptizoo enclosures ventings rust. Top and sides. I prefer zoomed on glass. Also I have two of the frog n co enclosures. I love them. The locking mechanism, drain, door. Only thing I’m not 100% on is the top just because it limits lighting positioning.
I just got the 2.0 snake discovery enclosure from custom reptile habitats and they come with a thin cover for the screen that has cut outs for lamps, so you don't have to buy the big top thing separately
i just realized how much i missed this channel i watched a lot during quarantine then i had school and i was busy again but i am watching it again now and i really forgot how much i loved reptiles in general and am probably going to be watching a lot more frequently now
Additional points for custom reptile habitats for me because they have so much customizable options. You can choose between glass or plexi doors, you can choose whatever color of pvc you want/ get a decal on the pvc, you can customize the substrate tray to be taller or even clear vs solid, they offer a customizable humidity retaining lid to cover the screen if you keep a high humidity reptile. They also have different designs, one of which does not have that center support that obstructs view. Also customer service is awesome, and Paul is awesome 😉
I use both glass and PVCs. PVC are game changing especially with high humidity reptiles. I use dragonhaus (they're also local) and they're phenomenal. I do like my glass enclosures for my LOW humidity babies 😂 great video Adam 😊
I also bought one from DragonHaus because it was local. We did have a few issues with the ventilation and with how some of the edges of the PVC and Acrylic doors were cut, but it ended up being alright after a little bit of adjusting. Definitely less expensive than other enclosures we have. We are going to try some from a few different companies to see what we end up liking best. Happy to have this video covering options 👍
yeah, I can't wait until I upgrade my young dumerils boas from their 75 gallon, and 45 gallon tanks respectively. So I don't need to spray their cages every day. They are a year apart that's why one has a larger home.
The customer service on Custom Reptile Habitats is really good. I ordered an enclosure recently from them and there was amazing communication and transparency about the order.
I just recently bought a "New Age Pet Ecoflex mojave reptile lounge" for one of my corns. I had saw them at my local pet shop and decided to try out the brand. It's a very good and sturdy material and I like how easy it is to put together, take apart and clean! The design is also really nice! I've been looking to switch to all PVC tanks, thanks for the video with your suggestions Adam!!
Hey Adam thanks for doing a review and glad we made the cut. It was a great review for all the caging mentioned. For our larger cages we can do single unit but my preference is to split the cages mainly for strength but also in shipping. There is a big difference in cost if you ship a 4ft pallet vs 8ft which they consider oversize. As we ship all over North America shipping cost is always of concern. It's interesting some other companies have recieving holes like you mentioned. I imagine that would be easier to do if you only have a few set sizes. While we do have set sizes we are also very well known for our level of customization and being able to do custom builds. We do also have light canopies as well for those interested. Thanks again
@@WickensWickedReptiles definitely. Enosures are the most important parts of any exotic setup. Maybe a follow up of lighting brands and heat units/thermal probes and controllers? It would certainly help newbies sort the wheat from the chaff.
ZenHabitats is my favorite PVC company personally. I have used them, boamaster, and reptile factory. Zen is a better bang for your buck and their customer service is superb. I had an issue with the screen lid and emailed them. They responded an hour later saying that a new lid was being shipped out that day. My only issue is that screen lid. They also make enclosure hoods. But I am not a massive fan of needing a hood to use overhead lighting.
I have a glass exoterra 3'x2x18" been amazing. Zero issues and was on discount for 150, was woried because of delivery but it was very well packaged. Looking at an upgrade 4x2x2 from toad ranch next.
Dude! Damn good video!!! Very informative & I greatly appreciate your blunt honesty, it's 1 of the reasons I value your opinion so much. I can also see this being the beginning of a new series of videos possibly. Example episode: Just because a product isn't right or doesn't work for your reptile, doesn't mean it's wrong for all reptiles. Explain the different types of lighting heating, why Ceramic Heat Emitters work great for a b & c but Deep Heat Projectors work better for d e & f because...... I can see it in my head but apparently I am not the best with words 🤣🤣🤣
i was probably gonna go with a Kages enclosure but after seeing this and discovering Custom Reptile Habitats i think im gonna go with them. i like the screen top and having the flexibility to place multiple fixtures of different sizes/types and not be constrained to only one or 2 circular holes, and i dont like the idea of having the light fixtures inside the enclosure.
Adore the Kages enclosure I bought, with one warning- if you, like me, paint your panels and seal your paintjob for reptile safety DO NOT leave the panels in a sunny place to dry. PVC can heat up real fast in high temperature daylight, and they will warp! (They won't when used properly as a cage) My fault entirely for not considering that. I was able to eventually unwarp them, and they're a dream to assemble with those pre drilled holes. I am very disabled, weak as a noodle, and I was able to build it entirely by myself.
I have two of the Zen enclosures and I like them. I have a corn snake in one and a children's Py thon in another. They can be a little bit of a pain to put together but they have come out with a new design that is much easier.
Animal Plastics makes really great enclosures as well, they're a smaller company and their lead times are pretty long right now, but their enclosures are so easy to assemble I was able to do it in 30 minutes with a manual screw driver lol they have predrilled holes and are routed to fit together perfectly. It took like 6-8 months to actually get, but it was soooo worth it. You can choose the door type too, I have sliding glass doors and they just pop in and out. Their 4ft terrestrial enclosures are always on sale too, so you can get em for about 225 each with shipping included
@@WickensWickedReptiles indeed! The 4 I got were definitely worth it! I hope they're able to upsize soon to cut down on leads, they have a great selection
I have a 4x2x3 arboreal Animal Plastics enclosure with sliding glass doors . I’ve used it for an 8ft carpet python and my year old rhino iguana is in it right now, now with carpet python. Yes there lead time is brutal but the options are outstanding and I put it together by myself no problem. I would definitely get AP again just need to plan ahead😊
Custom Reptile Habitats has some of the best customer service I’ve encountered in any industry. They respond to pre-sale and post-sale questions very quickly, and when I was missing a piece from a purchase, they had it out to me very quickly. It was fantastic working with them, and the quality of the enclosure, base, and good are excellent.
I have always liked to have the lights on top of my enclosures. I realize that most people don't but it's how I have always done it and plan to always continue to do it
I remember getting one of Kages enclosures a few years ago out of his garage an hour away from me. Great guy and super helpful. The enclosure is still in amazing shape too
My personal favorite is Toad Ranch. It has everything you like about Kages, but it looks like furniture. I have 3 of them, but they are pricey like Kages. Customer service is also fantastic.
Hey Adam, could you do an update video for how some of your animals are doing? I know you did room tours and enclosure tours on livestreams and such, but I'm wondering about the health, handleability, challenges, etc. of some animals, especially lesser-known ones. I'm specifically interested in your experience with your Chinese cave gecko(s) and any Antaresia Pythons
Kages may have the best products but they don't have many size options and their prices are undeniably excessive. Over $1,000 for a 4'x2'x3' isn't really justifiable in any way, their products my be quality, but they don't need to charge people 5x the materials cost. a 4'x8' board of quality 1/2" PVC can be bought at Home Depot and many other stores ranging from $100-$150. They don't need charge $1,000 because they drilled some holes in it for screws, drilled ventilation holes, cut it to size, and sent some glass or acrylic doors cut to size with it. People that just want to own a few reptiles as a simple hobby should not have to spend that much just because Kages is labeled as #1 and they can charge that much.
i just build my own enclosures out of good plywood and hard woods, then use epoxy-resin on the inside to make sure its waterproof, but i do also make the tops open and make a separate 6in hood for all the lights makes messing with the bulbs easyer
I have 3 Kages enclosures and plan to get more. I ordered 2 custom dimensions, easy process and good service. Note to remove the glass, screws need to be loosened or removed. But I have only done this once, and no issues with adjustment or reassembly.
I've found Kages to be too pricy for my broke self. they also didn't really have a Leo enclosure (36"x18"x18"), but if I get a bigger animal (and more money) I will consider them
Your bioactives are so beautiful!!! I rewatched ur intro like 5 times!!!!! I’ve watched you for like a year and your content is awsomeeeeee keep it up 😁🤘
I use zen only for the original 4x2x2 pvc the updated version, but if I was to get some animal that was peak of my collection I would invest in a more expensive and luxurious enclosure same for a giant enclosure like an ackie 6 foot enclosure. Zen is good in my opinion for its basic 120 gal I’ve had great experience
I bought a PVC enclosure from Recoil Reptiles, and it is the tits. I came across them at a reptile show some years back, and told him (Alan) I needed a custom size to fit into a specific spot in my reptile room, and he said "no problem". So I called him up about a year later and he remembered our conversation at that show. He built exactly what I wanted with heat and lighting. The materials and construction are rock solid, the price was very good, and the customer service was second to none. I will buy their enclosures every time.
I have two of the Custom Reptile Habitats enclosures and I like them. They were also really easy to build. My only real complaint is that you need to buy a spacer/hood to be able to stack them because of the screen top.
Great video! Regarding ZooMed and ExoTerra, Hagen is the parent company for ExoTerra and ZooMed represents itself with no parent company. I do believe they compete with one another as well. I like to use both brands depending on the individual product but overall I love ‘em both.
ok so why do so many of my exo-terra enclosures have zoo med manufacturing stickers on them? Maybe they used to be together and one got bought out? I dunno, I've always wondered this? Thanks for watching :)
@@WickensWickedReptiles I personally have not seen ZooMed manufacturing stickers on ExoTerra products I’ve seen/bought but they have never been affiliated with one another from what I’ve heard and read.
The only gripe I have about Kages is that dirt gets easily trapped in the track system and blocks the door from getting closed all the way, had to frequently clean it
Super useful video for me! I'm looking at what I can get or build to upgrade my monkey tail skink family. Have you made a video showing your setup completed yet? I'm going to go look for it now.
Team Custom Reptile Habitats here. We were introduced to them through Snake Discovery and got our first one last summer for our hognose and we are so sold by them were getting 6' enclosures now for our bigger friends!
Check out Toad Ranch enclosures. They’re beautiful and look to be solid but a little less expensive than Kages. I’m waiting for mine now. Great review, it’s what I’d just been looking for.
Great video! I’ve been looking around for pvc enclosures for my carpets since they’ll need their adult enclosures soon so I’m going to check out some of these! Thanks Adam!!
I think it's great to get reviews of different types of enclosures. So much is dependent on the type of Reptile, the climate you live in, and what you can afford. Just because one enclosure is not right for one kind of animal doesn't mean it's terrible for all animals. And vice versa.
MONSTER CAGES will make whatever size you need and or want with multiple options!!! Plexiglass doors that swing down or sliding glass doors, cage insert dividers, LED light strips, LED light cords, multiple LED light options, locking doors, etc! The cages are made out of polyurethane plastic that are thermo plastic-welded and preassembled and are available in white or black and are stackable as well! You can install whichever radiant heat panels you prefer yourself or have them installed for you!
Toad Ranch enclosures have been the best by far for me! I have both Custom Reptile Habitats and Toad Ranch enclosures. Toad Ranch's enclosures look like wood furniture and are completely PVC. Their customer service is the best I have ever had with any company ever. They always know who I am when contacting them whether through Facebook or their website. It is such a personal feel that you would get from the store down the road you have gone to for 20 years. You should try them out.
Funny this popped up, I'm in the middle of building an outdoor enclosure for my boas. It's hot as hell here in FL so I figured I'd make em a place to hangout during the day.
I got a 4×2×16in from animal plastics I ordered it in Aug of last yr and barely got the cage at the beginning of the month and that was with the over night shipping Blahaha . The glass was shattered and 1 panel was chunked up. They are replacing the damaged pieces and of course the glass being shattered wasn't their fault the material is amazing my only gripe is the wait time
@@WickensWickedReptiles I haven't had reptiles in about 30 years, and now I cringe at how bad the information about keeping them was. I'm working on changing my situation so that I can adopt (hopefully) a tegu from Florida. I want to make sure I can provide the best home and life for one, so I've been devouring internet content. Love the reptile community!
I use the Thrive habitat from Petsmart for my Crested gecko and it works great for me one door, lots of room to decorate with, enough of an to have it be bio active. It's great to me.
I have 2 Thrive enclosures and am really surprised by them since at least for me they were cheaper than the other options. The 40gal thrive I bought also has a heavy Duty vented top that I don't feel like my heat lamp is going to burn through lol
I got my dum's pvc through Vision Cages. They were awesome and super easy customer service was great. I definitely plan to try out some of your recommendations in the future!
I can jump on board with that… I’d love to get a front opener for my leopard gecko, but why spend that kind of money when you can get excellent buys on glass tanks?
@@MrsVrba I made a vertical 40 for my red eyed tree frogs. You could do something similar. I boosted the tank up on furniture feet. Then I siliconed in acrylic to hold the water and substrate down low. Finally I used Velcro to hold on the screen lid. I could send photos for a tutorial if you want.
I'm curious about Vision cages. I see those a lot, especially among Florida based RUclipsrs. They seem expensive. But I've never owned a pvc enclosure.
I like two door fronts. My crested geckos love to hang out on the front door and with a 2 door front I can keep the door they are on closed when misting or feeding
Thx for the advise , I am soon gating a bearded dragon and I am happy to know all this stuff so I can pick the best one that fits my needs , every kind information is always valuable 👌🤘
First of all... that calendar is amazingly awesome and I can't wait to find out more about them. Second, I absolutely admire your willingness to be open and honest with us about your experience with these different companies. I knew exactly what you were saying about the company "investigating". They treat you like a common criminal who is out to get one over on them. As if, "hehehe watch this, I'm gonna tell this company that this stuff was missing from my order and get MORE!!" I'm sorry, but hardware and a couple panels? I hope they watched their surveillance videos and saw that their employee just forgot a bag or something. Thank you so much for all of the information you give us. I love the fact that you aren't afraid to admit when you don't know things, give others credit where it's due and especially that you encourage people not to just believe everything they hear on the internet. "Do your research people!" Thanks again, Adam!
It's infuriating when companies do that. Many customers are genuinely honest, but after working in retail for ten years myself. Let's just say there are some true sadistic people out there that ruin the whole process for anyone. One apple spoils the whole bunch? That said, companies should only do those investigations for habititual "offenders". I can't tell you how many people buy something, beat the life out of it, DEMAND a full refund, then have the nerve to do it again and again.
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What u think about Wooden enclosures/brands?
Most of the enclosures on the British market are wooden VivExotic or your typical ExoTerra glass.
If you’ve ever tried to buy a sheet of 1/2” thick expanded pvc you’ll see that Kages are actually really reasonably priced.
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Thanks. Good Info
was just looking to build one myself with 1/2” pvc, looked up prices for materials and yeah they are deff reasonably priced lol
Thanks for the kind words Adam, we really appreciate it and are honored that you included our Evolution series in this video 😀
Since last year's build off we have launched our 2.0 version of this series which does not have the middle obstruction and is arguably now the biggest selling 4 x 2 x 2 in North America. Maybe we will see you at this year's build off and show you a totally different design that may get you thinking "outside the box" 🤔
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Do you ship your products to the UK or do you have a distribution partner here?
@@darrenburrows-taurus Thanks but we don't ship to the UK unfortunately. Sorry.
@@CustomReptileHabitats will you ever be able to Ship to other Countries?
@@Primordial2000 Sorry but most likely no. The costs to ship just make the costs for our products too high outside of North America.
Great info! I just ordered two more enclosures yesterday from Toad Ranch. Def a big fan of PVC for how I prefer to keep my snakes, but love that you always leave room for the fact that there's more than one way to keep reptiles ❤
always! All I can do is present opinions.
I'm thinking about getting a TR enclosure. They look great!
I have a lot of ReptiZoo glass enclosures. They come in pieces and the assembly is quite easy. The screen top is super strong and has a nice black coating. The only gripe is sometimes the doors don't line up well when closing.
As for PVC, I only have Kages which I cannot say anything bad about. They are great, and even moving a completely built one to another location was easy!!
Lastly, I got my hands on the new Exoterra Frog enclosure. It is currently in process of being customized.
ohhhh I can't wait to see how it turns out!
I just got a 24 x 18 x 36 glass reptizoo enclosure....I like it...it went together pretty easily...the doors line up pretty well.
All my reptizoo enclosures ventings rust. Top and sides. I prefer zoomed on glass.
Also I have two of the frog n co enclosures. I love them. The locking mechanism, drain, door. Only thing I’m not 100% on is the top just because it limits lighting positioning.
I like Kages, but I have heard they are more geared towards keeping lizards than snakes, though I'm not sure why that would be.
I just got the 2.0 snake discovery enclosure from custom reptile habitats and they come with a thin cover for the screen that has cut outs for lamps, so you don't have to buy the big top thing separately
the old ones had that too, really cool design
i just realized how much i missed this channel i watched a lot during quarantine then i had school and i was busy again but i am watching it again now and i really forgot how much i loved reptiles in general and am probably going to be watching a lot more frequently now
thanks so much for watching!
Additional points for custom reptile habitats for me because they have so much customizable options. You can choose between glass or plexi doors, you can choose whatever color of pvc you want/ get a decal on the pvc, you can customize the substrate tray to be taller or even clear vs solid, they offer a customizable humidity retaining lid to cover the screen if you keep a high humidity reptile. They also have different designs, one of which does not have that center support that obstructs view.
Also customer service is awesome, and Paul is awesome 😉
Thanks Mandy 🙂 Such wise words from a co-founding member of the IHCT club 😂😂😂😂
I use both glass and PVCs. PVC are game changing especially with high humidity reptiles. I use dragonhaus (they're also local) and they're phenomenal. I do like my glass enclosures for my LOW humidity babies 😂 great video Adam 😊
Thanks for sharing!
I also bought one from DragonHaus because it was local. We did have a few issues with the ventilation and with how some of the edges of the PVC and Acrylic doors were cut, but it ended up being alright after a little bit of adjusting. Definitely less expensive than other enclosures we have. We are going to try some from a few different companies to see what we end up liking best. Happy to have this video covering options 👍
Dragonhaus and animal plastics are a cut above all other options in my opinion, with animal plastics being the gold standard
I love my dragonhauses, I'm from PA so, not local lol
yeah, I can't wait until I upgrade my young dumerils boas from their 75 gallon, and 45 gallon tanks respectively. So I don't need to spray their cages every day. They are a year apart that's why one has a larger home.
I have two Zen Habitats pvc enclosures, and I’m very happy with them. My blue tongue skink especially loves his. He’s obsessed with his house. 😂
The customer service on Custom Reptile Habitats is really good.
I ordered an enclosure recently from them and there was amazing communication and transparency about the order.
Thank you very much 🙂
I just recently bought a "New Age Pet Ecoflex mojave reptile lounge" for one of my corns. I had saw them at my local pet shop and decided to try out the brand. It's a very good and sturdy material and I like how easy it is to put together, take apart and clean! The design is also really nice!
I've been looking to switch to all PVC tanks, thanks for the video with your suggestions Adam!!
Hey Adam thanks for doing a review and glad we made the cut. It was a great review for all the caging mentioned. For our larger cages we can do single unit but my preference is to split the cages mainly for strength but also in shipping. There is a big difference in cost if you ship a 4ft pallet vs 8ft which they consider oversize. As we ship all over North America shipping cost is always of concern. It's interesting some other companies have recieving holes like you mentioned. I imagine that would be easier to do if you only have a few set sizes. While we do have set sizes we are also very well known for our level of customization and being able to do custom builds. We do also have light canopies as well for those interested. Thanks again
Dope vid, good to see actual reviews of all these brands.
I hope it helps
@@WickensWickedReptiles definitely. Enosures are the most important parts of any exotic setup. Maybe a follow up of lighting brands and heat units/thermal probes and controllers? It would certainly help newbies sort the wheat from the chaff.
Really great video, love your honesty
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Glad you enjoyed!!
ZenHabitats is my favorite PVC company personally. I have used them, boamaster, and reptile factory. Zen is a better bang for your buck and their customer service is superb. I had an issue with the screen lid and emailed them. They responded an hour later saying that a new lid was being shipped out that day. My only issue is that screen lid. They also make enclosure hoods. But I am not a massive fan of needing a hood to use overhead lighting.
I have a glass exoterra 3'x2x18" been amazing. Zero issues and was on discount for 150, was woried because of delivery but it was very well packaged. Looking at an upgrade 4x2x2 from toad ranch next.
Keep up the great work! Really liked this video! Can’t wait to see todays video!
Thank you so much!! Today's drops in a few hours!
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thanks so much for watching
Love the longer videos!!!!
More to come!
@@WickensWickedReptiles can’t wait, really been learning a lot from your videos and looking into getting my first ball python soon! 😎
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Dude! Damn good video!!! Very informative & I greatly appreciate your blunt honesty, it's 1 of the reasons I value your opinion so much. I can also see this being the beginning of a new series of videos possibly. Example episode: Just because a product isn't right or doesn't work for your reptile, doesn't mean it's wrong for all reptiles. Explain the different types of lighting heating, why Ceramic Heat Emitters work great for a b & c but Deep Heat Projectors work better for d e & f because......
I can see it in my head but apparently I am not the best with words 🤣🤣🤣
I would love to make this a series!
This would be the best series I would watch it every time like I do all your other videos
@@WickensWickedReptiles I am down for this! Love product reviews and information. Having a lighting and heat episode would be awesome!
i was probably gonna go with a Kages enclosure but after seeing this and discovering Custom Reptile Habitats i think im gonna go with them. i like the screen top and having the flexibility to place multiple fixtures of different sizes/types and not be constrained to only one or 2 circular holes, and i dont like the idea of having the light fixtures inside the enclosure.
Thanks Skyler 😃Most enclosures have external lights for several very good reasons 👍
You do such a good job with your videos. I really enjoy them!
When I search a topic you are my first pic out of the results that come up.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
Adore the Kages enclosure I bought, with one warning- if you, like me, paint your panels and seal your paintjob for reptile safety DO NOT leave the panels in a sunny place to dry. PVC can heat up real fast in high temperature daylight, and they will warp! (They won't when used properly as a cage) My fault entirely for not considering that. I was able to eventually unwarp them, and they're a dream to assemble with those pre drilled holes. I am very disabled, weak as a noodle, and I was able to build it entirely by myself.
I have two of the Zen enclosures and I like them. I have a corn snake in one and a children's Py thon in another. They can be a little bit of a pain to put together but they have come out with a new design that is much easier.
Ok I'm in love with that calendar. Thanks for the honest feedback and info!
thanks for watching!
Animal Plastics makes really great enclosures as well, they're a smaller company and their lead times are pretty long right now, but their enclosures are so easy to assemble I was able to do it in 30 minutes with a manual screw driver lol they have predrilled holes and are routed to fit together perfectly. It took like 6-8 months to actually get, but it was soooo worth it. You can choose the door type too, I have sliding glass doors and they just pop in and out. Their 4ft terrestrial enclosures are always on sale too, so you can get em for about 225 each with shipping included
yea their lead time is insane eh
@@WickensWickedReptiles indeed! The 4 I got were definitely worth it! I hope they're able to upsize soon to cut down on leads, they have a great selection
I have a 4x2x3 arboreal Animal Plastics enclosure with sliding glass doors . I’ve used it for an 8ft carpet python and my year old rhino iguana is in it right now, now with carpet python. Yes there lead time is brutal but the options are outstanding and I put it together by myself no problem. I would definitely get AP again just need to plan ahead😊
Custom Reptile Habitats has some of the best customer service I’ve encountered in any industry. They respond to pre-sale and post-sale questions very quickly, and when I was missing a piece from a purchase, they had it out to me very quickly. It was fantastic working with them, and the quality of the enclosure, base, and good are excellent.
Thanks Rich, we really appreciate your order and kind words :-)
I'm very thankful you did these reviews! I've been looking at all these PVC manufacturers, and this really helped me to think about what I will get!
hope it helps :)
@@WickensWickedReptiles It certainly does!
One of your best videos ever! Very helpful.
i love your honnesty thanks again adam another useful vid!!
what substrate would you recommend for dart frogs? love your content
I have always liked to have the lights on top of my enclosures. I realize that most people don't but it's how I have always done it and plan to always continue to do it
Good choice! Actually, most enclosure have external lighting for all of the obvious reasons 🙂
I remember getting one of Kages enclosures a few years ago out of his garage an hour away from me. Great guy and super helpful. The enclosure is still in amazing shape too
What is that light you have at the 8:46 mark?
We won one of the new frog enclosures at the pet expo in toronto last year and we love it!
that's awesome
This was GENIUS Adam, genius!
thank you!
My personal favorite is Toad Ranch. It has everything you like about Kages, but it looks like furniture. I have 3 of them, but they are pricey like Kages. Customer service is also fantastic.
I forgot to add something to my order, so I messaged toad ranch on Facebook. Had it added to the order within a day! I now have two of their cages
Hey Adam, could you do an update video for how some of your animals are doing? I know you did room tours and enclosure tours on livestreams and such, but I'm wondering about the health, handleability, challenges, etc. of some animals, especially lesser-known ones. I'm specifically interested in your experience with your Chinese cave gecko(s) and any Antaresia Pythons
Awesome video Adam
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Kages may have the best products but they don't have many size options and their prices are undeniably excessive. Over $1,000 for a 4'x2'x3' isn't really justifiable in any way, their products my be quality, but they don't need to charge people 5x the materials cost. a 4'x8' board of quality 1/2" PVC can be bought at Home Depot and many other stores ranging from $100-$150. They don't need charge $1,000 because they drilled some holes in it for screws, drilled ventilation holes, cut it to size, and sent some glass or acrylic doors cut to size with it. People that just want to own a few reptiles as a simple hobby should not have to spend that much just because Kages is labeled as #1 and they can charge that much.
i just build my own enclosures out of good plywood and hard woods, then use epoxy-resin on the inside to make sure its waterproof, but i do also make the tops open and make a separate 6in hood for all the lights makes messing with the bulbs easyer
cool!
I have 3 Kages enclosures and plan to get more. I ordered 2 custom dimensions, easy process and good service.
Note to remove the glass, screws need to be loosened or removed. But I have only done this once, and no issues with adjustment or reassembly.
Thanks so much for your orders and supporting our business!
I've found Kages to be too pricy for my broke self. they also didn't really have a Leo enclosure (36"x18"x18"), but if I get a bigger animal (and more money) I will consider them
they aren't cheap but I can say from experience they are worth every single penny!
Your bioactives are so beautiful!!! I rewatched ur intro like 5 times!!!!! I’ve watched you for like a year and your content is awsomeeeeee keep it up 😁🤘
thanks so much!
Great video, I know that Custom Reptile Habitats recently updated their Evolution series and the center black bar is now gone.
that's great to hear!
Another great video my man . You are amazing !
Great video as always...really helped me decide which enclosure to get for my tokay gecko
I use zen only for the original 4x2x2 pvc the updated version, but if I was to get some animal that was peak of my collection I would invest in a more expensive and luxurious enclosure same for a giant enclosure like an ackie 6 foot enclosure. Zen is good in my opinion for its basic 120 gal I’ve had great experience
I bought a PVC enclosure from Recoil Reptiles, and it is the tits. I came across them at a reptile show some years back, and told him (Alan) I needed a custom size to fit into a specific spot in my reptile room, and he said "no problem". So I called him up about a year later and he remembered our conversation at that show. He built exactly what I wanted with heat and lighting. The materials and construction are rock solid, the price was very good, and the customer service was second to none. I will buy their enclosures every time.
They look good if I could pick up in Oklahoma
@@3Torts
You can absolutely pick it up if you're in Oklahoma.
Only about a 19 hr drive away🤕@@BluesDeville
Thanks for making this video! It’s helped me narrow down what I want to buy for my beardie
Glad I could help!
I have a PVC from cornels world and love it! I've never tried any others though. This video was very informative!
Awesome! Thank you!
I have two of the Custom Reptile Habitats enclosures and I like them. They were also really easy to build. My only real complaint is that you need to buy a spacer/hood to be able to stack them because of the screen top.
true but I do love them
Great video! Regarding ZooMed and ExoTerra, Hagen is the parent company for ExoTerra and ZooMed represents itself with no parent company. I do believe they compete with one another as well. I like to use both brands depending on the individual product but overall I love ‘em both.
ok so why do so many of my exo-terra enclosures have zoo med manufacturing stickers on them? Maybe they used to be together and one got bought out? I dunno, I've always wondered this? Thanks for watching :)
@@WickensWickedReptiles I personally have not seen ZooMed manufacturing stickers on ExoTerra products I’ve seen/bought but they have never been affiliated with one another from what I’ve heard and read.
In the process of redoing some things and this was very helpful! Thanks 👍🤘
That's dope bro all those enclosures are nice! I am wondering, are Dubia enclosures any good?
The only gripe I have about Kages is that dirt gets easily trapped in the track system and blocks the door from getting closed all the way, had to frequently clean it
Love what you do. Thank you so much!!
Super useful video for me! I'm looking at what I can get or build to upgrade my monkey tail skink family. Have you made a video showing your setup completed yet? I'm going to go look for it now.
Team Custom Reptile Habitats here. We were introduced to them through Snake Discovery and got our first one last summer for our hognose and we are so sold by them were getting 6' enclosures now for our bigger friends!
Do you find your second hand enclosures on Kijiji? I've been trying to find one to save money when getting our BEL.
yep, all of em
Very helpful video! I'm keeping my eye out for some used pvc and exoterra enclosures for sale near me.
NEEDED THIS THANK YOU!
How did you get your Kages enclosure to Canada? Their website says shipping within US only.
they'll ship up here, just isn't free shipping. Shoot them an email.
I've been binge watching your stuff and I feel like a great drinking game would be take a shot every time you tell diamond to not bite your ear. 🤣
Very good video!!! I make my own cages for my snakes from aluminum and plexiglass. Much cheaper and stronger than pvc and must lighter than glass.
Sounds great!
that catch at 8:26 not even missing a beat, dad of the year here
Diamond and I have a certain chemistry haha
I've been getting all my enclosures from toad ranch...I've never seen any real review on them but I love them
Thoughts on apex enclosures especially with heat panel and plant led use?
The new Custom Reptile Habitats don’t have the middle thing! Mine doesn’t! I love them
that's awesome!
Thanks Emarie 🙂
Check out Toad Ranch enclosures. They’re beautiful and look to be solid but a little less expensive than Kages. I’m waiting for mine now. Great review, it’s what I’d just been looking for.
Great video! I’ve been looking around for pvc enclosures for my carpets since they’ll need their adult enclosures soon so I’m going to check out some of these! Thanks Adam!!
I think it's great to get reviews of different types of enclosures. So much is dependent on the type of Reptile, the climate you live in, and what you can afford. Just because one enclosure is not right for one kind of animal doesn't mean it's terrible for all animals. And vice versa.
Looking at Kages and it say they don't ship to canada. How did you get them?
Can u do a video on black milk snakes pleeeeeezz
for sure!
@@WickensWickedReptiles awesome ty so much!
What is that light fixture at 9:16? Where can I find that?
Do u know any with dimensions of 180x90x135 (Rainbowboa)
I couldnt find any with these dimensions
MONSTER CAGES will make whatever size you need and or want with multiple options!!! Plexiglass doors that swing down or sliding glass doors, cage insert dividers, LED light strips, LED light cords, multiple LED light options, locking doors, etc! The cages are made out of polyurethane plastic that are thermo plastic-welded and preassembled and are available in white or black and are stackable as well! You can install whichever radiant heat panels you prefer yourself or have them installed for you!
I hope to be invited back and have the opportunity to check out the newest product.
Toad Ranch enclosures have been the best by far for me! I have both Custom Reptile Habitats and Toad Ranch enclosures. Toad Ranch's enclosures look like wood furniture and are completely PVC. Their customer service is the best I have ever had with any company ever. They always know who I am when contacting them whether through Facebook or their website. It is such a personal feel that you would get from the store down the road you have gone to for 20 years. You should try them out.
Funny this popped up, I'm in the middle of building an outdoor enclosure for my boas. It's hot as hell here in FL so I figured I'd make em a place to hangout during the day.
Frickin LOVE the Uncle Roger character! ♡ hahaha. Fuyoh.
Do they offer white? I don't see as an option. I have one in my cart, but holding back because I want white.
Numerous companies make white reptile cages so buy from a different manufacturer!
email them and they will set you up :)
Can you do an updated african fat tailed gecko care guide
for sure
@@WickensWickedReptiles thankyou sm👍
So happy to see this tonight! I ordered from Kages and I'm so happy to see how much you like their stuff. $600 well spent
Adam, what do you think of Vision Enclosures? I've been researching for months
Thanks 👍
I got a 4×2×16in from animal plastics I ordered it in Aug of last yr and barely got the cage at the beginning of the month and that was with the over night shipping Blahaha . The glass was shattered and 1 panel was chunked up. They are replacing the damaged pieces and of course the glass being shattered wasn't their fault the material is amazing my only gripe is the wait time
what reptiles would you recommend for a college dorm?
I did this exact video last week, enjoy!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@WickensWickedReptiles I haven't had reptiles in about 30 years, and now I cringe at how bad the information about keeping them was. I'm working on changing my situation so that I can adopt (hopefully) a tegu from Florida. I want to make sure I can provide the best home and life for one, so I've been devouring internet content. Love the reptile community!
I’m here…… again!
thanks!!
I would love to hear your opinion on Dubias new enclosures
I use the Thrive habitat from Petsmart for my Crested gecko and it works great for me one door, lots of room to decorate with, enough of an to have it be bio active. It's great to me.
That is awesome!
That is awesome!
I have a 40 gallon thrive front opening enclosure. I like it. They even have a set up where you can stack them which is nice.
I have 2 Thrive enclosures and am really surprised by them since at least for me they were cheaper than the other options. The 40gal thrive I bought also has a heavy Duty vented top that I don't feel like my heat lamp is going to burn through lol
Stop at 4:44 and you’ll absolutely know that he’s a reptile lover since he has reptile scratches all over his arm. Great stuff.
I got my dum's pvc through Vision Cages. They were awesome and super easy customer service was great. I definitely plan to try out some of your recommendations in the future!
Good to hear!
Me: *Uses 40gal glass aquariums*
Also me: “Ah yes, this video of $300+ enclosures is extremely relevant to me”
Me again: *Replays for the fifth time*
Nothing wrong with using aquariums.
I can jump on board with that… I’d love to get a front opener for my leopard gecko, but why spend that kind of money when you can get excellent buys on glass tanks?
@@MrsVrba I made a vertical 40 for my red eyed tree frogs. You could do something similar. I boosted the tank up on furniture feet. Then I siliconed in acrylic to hold the water and substrate down low. Finally I used Velcro to hold on the screen lid. I could send photos for a tutorial if you want.
@@anthonyniemiec9409 Would love to see that! I have no skill of my own, but love watching other people’s DIY successes!
@@MrsVrba Use a conversion kit.
Where do you buy second hand enclosures? I haven’t been able to find any
Craigslist or Kijiji
Heck, I want that calendar for *me*! That's gorgeous!
sure is!
I'm curious about Vision cages. I see those a lot, especially among Florida based RUclipsrs. They seem expensive. But I've never owned a pvc enclosure.
can't say I've ever used one
Their high quality molded plastic cages and have a hi-resale value as well!
I like two door fronts. My crested geckos love to hang out on the front door and with a 2 door front I can keep the door they are on closed when misting or feeding
that makes sense!
Thx for the advise , I am soon gating a bearded dragon and I am happy to know all this stuff so I can pick the best one that fits my needs , every kind information is always valuable 👌🤘
Good luck!
First of all... that calendar is amazingly awesome and I can't wait to find out more about them. Second, I absolutely admire your willingness to be open and honest with us about your experience with these different companies. I knew exactly what you were saying about the company "investigating". They treat you like a common criminal who is out to get one over on them. As if, "hehehe watch this, I'm gonna tell this company that this stuff was missing from my order and get MORE!!" I'm sorry, but hardware and a couple panels? I hope they watched their surveillance videos and saw that their employee just forgot a bag or something. Thank you so much for all of the information you give us. I love the fact that you aren't afraid to admit when you don't know things, give others credit where it's due and especially that you encourage people not to just believe everything they hear on the internet. "Do your research people!"
Thanks again, Adam!
It's infuriating when companies do that. Many customers are genuinely honest, but after working in retail for ten years myself. Let's just say there are some true sadistic people out there that ruin the whole process for anyone. One apple spoils the whole bunch?
That said, companies should only do those investigations for habititual "offenders". I can't tell you how many people buy something, beat the life out of it, DEMAND a full refund, then have the nerve to do it again and again.
@@Diaphat yeah, I understand that too. I figure that eventually karma will catch up with people like that.