I know you showed me the video I need to know how to carve like that my baby girl needs one of those exactly like you made it I'm absolutely in love with that closure
you're literally enabling people to give their pets better enclosures. a lot of us cannot afford the nice backgrounds with ledges but making it from scratch is so much more affordable. and with all of the design options, we can make better backgrounds than the ones sold online for $400usd
I wish I could express to you how much I appreciate this video! I’m looking into getting an Eastern Black Rat Snake AKA Grey Rat Snake, and I’ve been looking for North American inspired enclosures. This happens to be the closest I’ve found yet. If it would be possible, I’d love to see your attempt at building an actual North American Forest (Southern USA) design! 🥹
That looks great and seeing the python crawling around checking out her new palace fun. Thanks for sharing and teaching all in one video. GOD BLESS from America 🐍💖🐍💖🐍💖🐍💖🐍💖
very beautiful build, 😍 i’m about to purchase a little spotted children’s python and i needed a couple ideas on how to set up the enclosure im really keen to hand make it like the one u made in the video. how much ball park do u reckon all of your supplies were from bunnings i live in aus also. kind regards LJ
This design looks amazing, I’m doing something similar and this guide was really helpful. I have a few questions, How big is this enclosure? Do you remember how many spray foam cans you approx used for this design? And lastly I was wondering how often do you change the substrate for your children’s pythons?😊
@DIYHalfPint I do not have experience with this species. The method I use, when designing an enclosure for a particular species is I do an in depth look into their natural habitat and investigate the following: - vegetation - terrain - soil composition - how that species interacts with its surrounding ecosystem - form of locomotion in that ecosystem and habitat - climatic factors - where is it most commonly found in that habitat (random example: open, grassland etc) - The list goes on.... Goodluck!
Just wondering how the platforms go with holding heat? I want to build a few for our snakes and want to make sure basking spots will hit the temps I need for them safely plus trying to keep the snakes away from the cages as much as possible haha i absolutely love your builds and soooo happy it’s actual products we use here in Aust as well! Makes life easier with Bunnings haha
Hi thanks for the message. The platforms (if you build following instructions used in the videos) can withstand basking spots up to 50 degrees Celsius. Before you put your animal in, temperature test for a couple of days (cool side, hot side, basking spot). You can alter the design to Incorporate platforms and caves to be a further distance from cage. Goodluck woth your build!
Awesome inspiration and instructional video. Thank you 😊. Just confirming that the spray foam adheres to the melamine surface, as is, without prepping? Thank you again.
@mrbrenton182 thanks for the kind words. Yep it adheres to this surface extremely well. Only prep I do is a wipe down to remove any dust. Make sure surface is dry. Goodluck with your build!
I love this, could you do a video on something like this that is fully removable? I’ve made two other pieces but would love a full background that I can take out
Hello, I think this design is so amazing and this influenced me to recreate this in my ball python’s terrarium. This will be a fun little summer project for me and I believe we have the same size enclosure. I will be ordering the spray foam, but I would like to know how many cans you used if possible. Thanks so much I’m sure your snake is loving its new enclosure!
Amazing video!!! I do have some questions though as I have a 7yo Stimsons python and a 5mo Marble Childrens python that I would love to so this for, but I only have the enclosures that they are currently in. (The 5mo is in a tub in the enclosure.) What could I use as temporary housing for them if I were to make this? What would be the best time of year to do this? (Season wise) How long did the whole process take? I love this design so much 💕
I am working on spray foam background and using a mixwax water based sealer.. Could I use this same sealer to make a water dish like the one you did or would I need a pond sealer? Thanks!
Hello! I've recently started working on my own large scale project and I simply can not for the life of me find a non toxic pond sealer like the one you used for sale online. I'm in Europe and I simply can not find alternatives... Do you have any suggestions for alternative brands that might be international or sealers that don't necessarily advertise as non toxic but are completely fine? Thanks in advance!
Hi, unfortunately, I do not recommend any brands or products that I have not personally used or if I don't have a trusted source that has used it. Essentially, you are looking for a clear pond sealer. If it's safe for fish and aquarium life, chances are it will be safe for reptiles. The following options may help: - Try find a European based channel that does similar builds to myself and look into the materials they are using. - join reptile Facebook groups in Europe and your local country and put your question to the group. - if there are any local customs reptile enclosure building businesses and get in contact with them to ask if they have any product suggestions. - can talk to reliable staff at hardware stores - can talk to reliable staff at aquarium shops - or you can try order the product in which is in my video online. Apologies I couldn't be of more help 🙏
@@ReptileWay Yep, understandable. It's quite tough to find any of these materials really with the "non-toxic" tag, but I'm guessing as long as it sets solid with acrylic varnish (in case I can't find the clear pond sealer) or something similar any grout or foam would be safe?... I'm not too sure, I'd just love to get my hands on some of this stuff...
I know you showed me the video I need to know how to carve like that my baby girl needs one of those exactly like you made it I'm absolutely in love with that closure
Nice feature! For dry brushing you need a little less paint on your brush.
you're literally enabling people to give their pets better enclosures. a lot of us cannot afford the nice backgrounds with ledges but making it from scratch is so much more affordable. and with all of the design options, we can make better backgrounds than the ones sold online for $400usd
Thanks for taking the time to write that comment, as that is one of the main goals of this channel. Happy building!
I wish I could express to you how much I appreciate this video! I’m looking into getting an Eastern Black Rat Snake AKA Grey Rat Snake, and I’ve been looking for North American inspired enclosures. This happens to be the closest I’ve found yet. If it would be possible, I’d love to see your attempt at building an actual North American Forest (Southern USA) design! 🥹
Always a good day when you upload a video :) hi from NZ 🐸
Thanks soo much for that lovely comment. Glad you are enjoying the videos 😊
That looks great and seeing the python crawling around checking out her new palace fun. Thanks for sharing and teaching all in one video.
GOD BLESS from America
🐍💖🐍💖🐍💖🐍💖🐍💖
Thanks for the kind words 🙏 😊
very beautiful build, 😍 i’m about to purchase a little spotted children’s python and i needed a couple ideas on how to set up the enclosure im really keen to hand make it like the one u made in the video. how much ball park do u reckon all of your supplies were from bunnings i live in aus also.
kind regards LJ
Wow just amazing. Love this idea. What size tank did u use. I have a 55 gallon. This is ideal for my ball python
@Skorpio_Sun thanks for the kind words. It's 120cm × 60cm x 60cm
Always beautiful work! Do you find it hard to clean? How do you clean it?
This design looks amazing, I’m doing something similar and this guide was really helpful. I have a few questions, How big is this enclosure? Do you remember how many spray foam cans you approx used for this design? And lastly I was wondering how often do you change the substrate for your children’s pythons?😊
Another outstanding build video!! Keep it up :D
Thanks for the kind words 🙏 😊
Do you have any ideas for a Russian tortoise enclosure? They live in both flat and rocky areas, and I'm struggling a little to figure out what to do 😅
@DIYHalfPint I do not have experience with this species. The method I use, when designing an enclosure for a particular species is I do an in depth look into their natural habitat and investigate the following:
- vegetation
- terrain
- soil composition
- how that species interacts with its surrounding ecosystem
- form of locomotion in that ecosystem and habitat
- climatic factors
- where is it most commonly found in that habitat (random example: open, grassland etc)
- The list goes on....
Goodluck!
Just wondering how the platforms go with holding heat? I want to build a few for our snakes and want to make sure basking spots will hit the temps I need for them safely plus trying to keep the snakes away from the cages as much as possible haha i absolutely love your builds and soooo happy it’s actual products we use here in Aust as well! Makes life easier with Bunnings haha
Hi thanks for the message.
The platforms (if you build following instructions used in the videos) can withstand basking spots up to 50 degrees Celsius.
Before you put your animal in, temperature test for a couple of days (cool side, hot side, basking spot).
You can alter the design to Incorporate platforms and caves to be a further distance from cage.
Goodluck woth your build!
Really amazing build. Love the design.
Thanks for the kind word's 😊🙏
Wow beautiful build and enclosure.
Nailed it Shannon 🤩
Thanks 😊🙏
this came out so nice
Thanks 😊🙏
Awesome inspiration and instructional video. Thank you 😊. Just confirming that the spray foam adheres to the melamine surface, as is, without prepping? Thank you again.
@mrbrenton182 thanks for the kind words. Yep it adheres to this surface extremely well. Only prep I do is a wipe down to remove any dust. Make sure surface is dry.
Goodluck with your build!
@ReptileWay Thank you for your prompt response. You deserve more praises on your content. Much appreciated and forever grateful 🙏
@mrbrenton182 thanks for the kind words.
Glad the videos are proving useful 🙂
I love this, could you do a video on something like this that is fully removable? I’ve made two other pieces but would love a full background that I can take out
You can get large foam board from a hardware store and do the same process on that then place it in
I wonder what an American equivalent would be to the commerin sealer
Hello, I think this design is so amazing and this influenced me to recreate this in my ball python’s terrarium. This will be a fun little summer project for me and I believe we have the same size enclosure. I will be ordering the spray foam, but I would like to know how many cans you used if possible. Thanks so much I’m sure your snake is loving its new enclosure!
I'm soo glad you found the video useful. I would say maybe 6 or 7 cans.
Goodluck with your build!
@@ReptileWay Thanks so much!
@@ReptileWayI finished the project just about a week ago! I just want to say thank you for the inspiration it turned out amazing!
@Weston_it that is great to hear! Thanks fir taking the time to comment 🙂
Wow!
Thanks 😊 🙏
🔥🔥🔥🙏
If I wanted to make a pond with the same process, is it safe to keep water in there with the snake?
Amazing video!!! I do have some questions though as I have a 7yo Stimsons python and a 5mo Marble Childrens python that I would love to so this for, but I only have the enclosures that they are currently in. (The 5mo is in a tub in the enclosure.)
What could I use as temporary housing for them if I were to make this?
What would be the best time of year to do this? (Season wise)
How long did the whole process take?
I love this design so much 💕
Im in the US what would be a good grout to use
I am working on spray foam background and using a mixwax water based sealer.. Could I use this same sealer to make a water dish like the one you did or would I need a pond sealer? Thanks!
Did you use sanded or unsanded grout?
Yes it does contain sand
So how much did this cost you?
Hello! I've recently started working on my own large scale project and I simply can not for the life of me find a non toxic pond sealer like the one you used for sale online. I'm in Europe and I simply can not find alternatives... Do you have any suggestions for alternative brands that might be international or sealers that don't necessarily advertise as non toxic but are completely fine? Thanks in advance!
Hi, unfortunately, I do not recommend any brands or products that I have not personally used or if I don't have a trusted source that has used it.
Essentially, you are looking for a clear pond sealer. If it's safe for fish and aquarium life, chances are it will be safe for reptiles.
The following options may help:
- Try find a European based channel that does similar builds to myself and look into the materials they are using.
- join reptile Facebook groups in Europe and your local country and put your question to the group.
- if there are any local customs reptile enclosure building businesses and get in contact with them to ask if they have any product suggestions.
- can talk to reliable staff at hardware stores
- can talk to reliable staff at aquarium shops
- or you can try order the product in which is in my video online.
Apologies I couldn't be of more help 🙏
@@ReptileWay Yep, understandable. It's quite tough to find any of these materials really with the "non-toxic" tag, but I'm guessing as long as it sets solid with acrylic varnish (in case I can't find the clear pond sealer) or something similar any grout or foam would be safe?... I'm not too sure, I'd just love to get my hands on some of this stuff...
Hello i am not english and i wanted to know if grout and concrete are the same thing ?
I can’t wait to do my first build with your vids as a guide 🥹 they’ve been SO helpful!
Thanks for the lovely comment. Soo glad the video proved useful. Happy building! 🙏😊