One of the best builds, ever.. I see so many backgrounds, that have shelves, but mostly just shrink the animals space.. But, you manage to add so much more room for your Beardie.. I will be trying something similar, eventually for my snakes.. Would love to see more reptile diy videos!!
@@Lachri I just grouted and painted back of foam and want to seal before attaching to enclosure (I plan on adding for foam, spray foam, then grout, then paint to front ). So I bought a large thing of modge podge. Then read not to use modge podge for an enclosure that will be heated. I am using for a hognose. I also repainted hides and was going to seal that with modge podge too. Do you think it is okay to at least use for back so I can attach foam and get started. Thanks
This is so cool! I watched it for some tips on painting realistic rock formations because of something I am customizing and it was so cool to watch the whole DIY through!
Excellent! I love that you are such an animal person! Such dedication. People think I’m crazy because I cook for my dog and my bird. Make my own bird trees and stands, but I think you smoked me on this one girl. This is excellent.
Thank you so much! I totally understand, I feed my dogs raw and just spent 3 hours yesterday making a few months of veggie chop for my birds yesterday. People think I'm crazy too haha!!
This is the nicest foam enclosure design I have seen! I've also been devouring videos of these builds before I attempt my own. I have a couple questions for you. What made you choose grout over Drylok? I was going to go with Drylok because I understand it does not have the same issue of chipping away over time. Second, would you be willing to share links to any web or forum posts you found useful when researching how to build this? I've only found UA-cam videos and would appreciate any actual reading that's out there. Thanks again!
Isopods and springtails will completely clean up waste if you have a large enough cage to support a high number of them. I have them in my beardies 8x3x3 and I never have to clean up waste only have to straighten up what he knocks around and periodically trim or replace plants
I knew u would need more than 5 cans when hubby said "hhuuuhh alright"😂😂😂😂 you should have recorded his reaction when he founnd out those 5 cans werent enough🤣🤣🤣
You should make a video of just your dragon being in the enclosure time lapse! That came out very nicely and I’d love to see him enjoying it for an hour or so!
The one I did, took about that long, maybe 5 weeks..cause I got the spray foam a little too thick in two spots so the curing time was long..do in layers!!!
That with the cleanup crew isn't rly true. My isopods and springtails (together) in my breeding box can eat a huge rat that my snake didn't eat in about 3 days until nothing is left, so poop shouldn't be a problem. Only if there aren't enough isopods or if the poop is at places where they cant reach which is most likely the case mostly
This enclosure has a lot more space than his last enclosure. He's been far more active and uses every inch of this space. In his previous baby tank, he mostly stayed on his basking platform all the time. He's able to jump and run in this tank where there wasn't really room to do so once he started growing in the other one. This build is very stable so when he jumps it's not wobbly. He's really taken advantage of that fact and jumps a LOT now. It's not just that he has more space, but the structure allows more freedom to jump and climb without branches or anything shifting on him. He never bothered doing that in the last set up.
@@Lachri Thanks. That was important to me but not for any reason like catching you out or thinking captivity is cruel, I don't. I have watched many acrylic vids in the last few months and have done several projects. I like your instruction because you cover questions that I have come up with in your general dialog. I am happy to listen and watch. I have implemented techniques and procedures learned watching you and they have been most helpful and made my painting life easier. Thank You and keep up the good work
I just cut the surface of those panels out with a big kitchen knife. I wasn't really trying to get them to look any certain way, that's just how they came out after I cut off the smooth surface they come with. Which green thing? There is an aloe, prickly pear cactus and echeveria, or do you mean something else?
The water bowl is too close to the hot zone, the water will evaporate eventually and humidify the air too much. Be careful with that, you wouldn't want a respiratory infection to your animal.
@andarilhoco I'm not sure what you're seeing but the water bowl is nowhere near the heat zone. Also, if you're monitoring humidity you will find that the idea of a water bowl raising the humidity any noticeable amount in a set up like this is a myth. Humidity will be affected by your home humidity but a bowl won't make much difference. Its possible in a small enclosure but no dragon should be in anything smaller anyway. 😊
One of the best builds, ever.. I see so many backgrounds, that have shelves, but mostly just shrink the animals space.. But, you manage to add so much more room for your Beardie.. I will be trying something similar, eventually for my snakes.. Would love to see more reptile diy videos!!
@@chersgear7202 thank you so much! More space was important to me!
@@Lachri I just grouted and painted back of foam and want to seal before attaching to enclosure (I plan on adding for foam, spray foam, then grout, then paint to front ). So I bought a large thing of modge podge. Then read not to use modge podge for an enclosure that will be heated. I am using for a hognose. I also repainted hides and was going to seal that with modge podge too. Do you think it is okay to at least use for back so I can attach foam and get started. Thanks
I love the enclosure. Dragon looks happy and comfortable there. Great job! Thank you for sharing the build with us.
An excellent build Lisa!! 🤩 Looks realistic and he looks very happy in it. 🐉.... TFS!!
It came out beautifully - that is one lucky dragon!
You did an Excellent job! Lucky Dragon!!❤
Ok you are officially my favorite now. Thank you!!!
I'm so excited to start my DOUBLE ENCLOSURE.. 😮 yup I need this done for my boys.. wish me luck..
This is so cool! I watched it for some tips on painting realistic rock formations because of something I am customizing and it was so cool to watch the whole DIY through!
Absolutely stunning Lisa!!!! 😃 But then I expected nothing less from you xXx
Thank you so much!! ❤❤❤
Excellent! I love that you are such an animal person! Such dedication. People think I’m crazy because I cook for my dog and my bird. Make my own bird trees and stands, but I think you smoked me on this one girl. This is excellent.
Thank you so much! I totally understand, I feed my dogs raw and just spent 3 hours yesterday making a few months of veggie chop for my birds yesterday. People think I'm crazy too haha!!
It turned out beautiful, he must be so happy! 🎉❤
Thank you! He's really enjoyed it.
Thats amazing! Wow! Your artistic talent is limitless. 😊
I love this. You did so good. Looks like a lot of work but so worth it. It’s perfect!!❤
Beautiful dragon enclosure - it does look like a dragon paradise! Very interesting video. Thank you (PS get to feeling better)
This is the nicest foam enclosure design I have seen! I've also been devouring videos of these builds before I attempt my own.
I have a couple questions for you.
What made you choose grout over Drylok? I was going to go with Drylok because I understand it does not have the same issue of chipping away over time.
Second, would you be willing to share links to any web or forum posts you found useful when researching how to build this? I've only found UA-cam videos and would appreciate any actual reading that's out there.
Thanks again!
Isopods and springtails will completely clean up waste if you have a large enough cage to support a high number of them. I have them in my beardies 8x3x3 and I never have to clean up waste only have to straighten up what he knocks around and periodically trim or replace plants
You also need a variety of different kinds of isopods especially the larger species
Great information and fun video! Loved the budget and timeline!
I knew u would need more than 5 cans when hubby said "hhuuuhh alright"😂😂😂😂 you should have recorded his reaction when he founnd out those 5 cans werent enough🤣🤣🤣
Beautiful enclosure and dragon ❤
Great job Lisa! I’m sure he loves it…🤗
You are soooo underrated! Best tutorial so far!!!
@@annabelleandherbeardies thank you so much! ❤️
@@Lachri no problem!
You should make a video of just your dragon being in the enclosure time lapse! That came out very nicely and I’d love to see him enjoying it for an hour or so!
Right now he's in brumation so it would be an hour of him sitting in his cave not doing anything LOL.
@@Lachri he would still look awesome though. 😍
Absolutely badass!!!!
How's it holding up? Any chipping?
Love the video.
Great job!
What type of grout should i use? Great video !
You are amazing - what will you do next! He is a lucky dragon!
The one I did, took about that long, maybe 5 weeks..cause I got the spray foam a little too thick in two spots so the curing time was long..do in layers!!!
That with the cleanup crew isn't rly true. My isopods and springtails (together) in my breeding box can eat a huge rat that my snake didn't eat in about 3 days until nothing is left, so poop shouldn't be a problem. Only if there aren't enough isopods or if the poop is at places where they cant reach which is most likely the case mostly
especially diary cows can be brutal in big numbers if it comes to flesh... I have multiple skeletons of mice and rats now
So what do you want to make next? 👀
To confirm, you dry brushed the rock? 😉☺
hahahaha See, this is exactly why I say dry brushing has SOME uses :P
When is your birthday? I'm going to buy you a flashlight!!!
How do you know he loves it?
This enclosure has a lot more space than his last enclosure. He's been far more active and uses every inch of this space. In his previous baby tank, he mostly stayed on his basking platform all the time. He's able to jump and run in this tank where there wasn't really room to do so once he started growing in the other one. This build is very stable so when he jumps it's not wobbly. He's really taken advantage of that fact and jumps a LOT now. It's not just that he has more space, but the structure allows more freedom to jump and climb without branches or anything shifting on him. He never bothered doing that in the last set up.
@@Lachri Thanks. That was important to me but not for any reason like catching you out or thinking captivity is cruel, I don't. I have watched many acrylic vids in the last few months and have done several projects. I like your instruction because you cover questions that I have come up with in your general dialog. I am happy to listen and watch. I have implemented techniques and procedures learned watching you and they have been most helpful and made my painting life easier. Thank You and keep up the good work
What did you use to make the back panels look rough? And what's the green thing?
I just cut the surface of those panels out with a big kitchen knife. I wasn't really trying to get them to look any certain way, that's just how they came out after I cut off the smooth surface they come with. Which green thing? There is an aloe, prickly pear cactus and echeveria, or do you mean something else?
“Stun gun” 💀😭
That was a true story too. There are areas I'm still picking grout out of that thing haha.
I see at some point you bought a stun gun and I'm willing to bet it was because you thought I could visit you some day. I'm flattered.
LOL!!! Well now it's a stun gun covered in grout. :P
The water bowl is too close to the hot zone, the water will evaporate eventually and humidify the air too much. Be careful with that, you wouldn't want a respiratory infection to your animal.
@andarilhoco I'm not sure what you're seeing but the water bowl is nowhere near the heat zone. Also, if you're monitoring humidity you will find that the idea of a water bowl raising the humidity any noticeable amount in a set up like this is a myth. Humidity will be affected by your home humidity but a bowl won't make much difference. Its possible in a small enclosure but no dragon should be in anything smaller anyway. 😊
My dragon died yesterday
Looks amazing! You did a good job!🫶🏻