How To Set Up A Reptile Enclosure The Right Way

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  • A reptile enclosure setup can be as simple as a tub and as elaborate as a whole room in your house. But what is the right way to make a reptile enclosure setup great?
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  • @andrewlay88
    @andrewlay88 4 роки тому +61

    I feel alot of people need to watch this..

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому +8

      Hope it helps :)

    • @andrewlay88
      @andrewlay88 4 роки тому +3

      @@WickensWickedReptiles If they actually watch it it will lol

    • @jvii9761
      @jvii9761 3 роки тому

      Idk, I watched around 2 minutes and already am convinced this isn’t the right way. Fake plants, he has (a) rack system(s). Not convinced. I guess if you’re some kind of collector or something, but I don’t understand the appeal or the need to keep snakes in bins to begin with. I only have one snake, I got it about a year ago, and I couldn’t imagine it being in a damn bin. She’s had potato bugs/isopods in her tank from near the start. I had millipedes but they died out.. I’m not sure why people use fake stuff The animals are already as low maintenance as they are. Try a fish tank or a parrot, much more maintenance goes on there than for a reptile such as a snake that eats once every week or every other week. Laziness.

    • @Salamanders1018
      @Salamanders1018 3 роки тому +1

      @@jvii9761 he is a collector, he’s also reasonable and has a different taste then you. I agree with live plants I appreciate the appeal, but some don’t like them, it’s easier to clean all the fake plants at once and he does things to make his life easier and have his animals thrive. If you as a keeper can’t accept that someone keeps differently then you, and their animals thrive and are more then happy then u should rethink why your commenting what you saying. Imagine having 75+ animals because you simply enjoy having them. It takes time. Time is money. As long as the animals are enriched happy and healthy whats the issue

    • @jvii9761
      @jvii9761 3 роки тому

      @@Salamanders1018 I have no problem with how people keep their animals as long as it’s responsible. I was commenting on the title of the video; as you said different opinions, but I’d argue the “best way” is to get it as close to natural as possible, and this wasn’t that.

  • @staceyroberts3468
    @staceyroberts3468 4 роки тому +13

    I didn’t know u had such a variety of animals! You’ve gotta make a video showing all of them!!!

  • @john100014
    @john100014 4 роки тому +20

    I'm setting up my ball python enclosure differently so this is great, love the videos man keep up the good work

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому +2

      thanks so much for watching

    • @LankyRaffe
      @LankyRaffe 4 роки тому +1

      Have a look at bioactive :)

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому +1

      PrehistoricReptiles19 I’ve got a few bio active setups but for a big snake that’d get destroyed very fast I imagine.

    • @LankyRaffe
      @LankyRaffe 4 роки тому +1

      @@WickensWickedReptiles I wanted to do it for all ours tbh hopefully one day they'll all be bio including the big burm if we can haha

  • @thotharnis6998
    @thotharnis6998 4 роки тому +4

    I just found your channel and I can't stop watching. From Mississauga and loving the content!!

  • @morganmcdonald9521
    @morganmcdonald9521 3 роки тому +4

    Love that you are from Ontario alot of reptile youtubers are from the states

    • @alimery07
      @alimery07 3 роки тому

      bc it’s cheaper in the usa

  • @BOTGRINDER
    @BOTGRINDER 4 роки тому +9

    great timing i just adopted a little beardie! beardy? a little bearded dragon!

  • @luvlost03
    @luvlost03 4 роки тому +5

    Lol the dog at the end🤣🤣

  • @teofiloljubisavljevic7943
    @teofiloljubisavljevic7943 4 роки тому +5

    I love the enclosure! If u ask me more naturalistic caves could be used,but that is just my opinion. I like natural look.

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому +5

      I totally agree it’s look nicer but I live in Canada where everything is so expensive. Even the cheapest ones around here that are the right size are $40 EACH! Crazy!

  • @dvdvante
    @dvdvante 3 роки тому +4

    love your delivery! feel like in getting tips from a friend or really smart pet store manager, not a stranger on youtube

    • @lexiy9017
      @lexiy9017 3 роки тому

      Just because a there’s a manager for a pet store doesn’t mean they have knowledge on the animal

    • @dvdvante
      @dvdvante 3 роки тому +2

      @@lexiy9017 that’s why i specifically stated “really smart” haha

    • @lexiy9017
      @lexiy9017 3 роки тому

      @@dvdvante yea but some claim to be ‘’ really smart’’ but In Reality they know nothing about animals Ik I replied 2 moths later I just haven’t been active

    • @dvdvante
      @dvdvante 3 роки тому +2

      @@lexiy9017 *i* called him really smart, though. this guy just gave advice and i expressed my impression of it.

  • @neilking3733
    @neilking3733 4 роки тому +16

    Yup, you turnin into a UA-camr now. Goin pro.

  • @addera1l
    @addera1l 3 роки тому +8

    I’m glad I found this! I’ve been researching a lot about ball pythons and enclosures because I’m about to get my first ball python. I want to want sure their very healthy and happy. Thank you keep up the good work!! :)

    • @mobstercrow7515
      @mobstercrow7515 2 роки тому

      good job researching (nice Jyugo pfp Nanbaka! is the best anime of all time)

  • @beans5738
    @beans5738 4 роки тому +2

    Been watching your channel for a while and haven't seen this video; great job!

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for supporting the channel

    • @beans5738
      @beans5738 4 роки тому +1

      @@WickensWickedReptiles of course! Thank you so much for making content!

  • @sydneygehl445
    @sydneygehl445 4 роки тому +11

    i’m just excited to be here so early😂(and for the video obviously😂🙄)

  • @dismas_mersiv
    @dismas_mersiv 4 роки тому +3

    Ah, thank you for this! In a local forest, they had been cutting down trees.
    It happened I found an injured legless lizard, that i believe could be blind, and has a few puncture marks on him.
    I had no idea how to set up an enclosure, so thanks for this!

  • @DavidHartlinGuiding
    @DavidHartlinGuiding 2 роки тому

    Love the hoodie! With love from Nova Scotia 🤜🏼🤛🏼

  • @IAmTheTrojen
    @IAmTheTrojen 8 місяців тому

    Recently found your chanel, I'm from hamilton. #CanadianHerpers!

  • @evanescence0927
    @evanescence0927 4 роки тому +4

    This looks great!!
    We are hoping to pick up a Hognose and a PVC enclosure at the Toronto Reptile Expo this month, any recommendations for vendors/breeders?
    We hope to see you there 🤞🏻

  • @basicbaroque
    @basicbaroque 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! These are great tips!

  • @avab2813
    @avab2813 4 роки тому +12

    One like and no views. C’mon UA-cam!

  • @taeviansworldofreptiles3828
    @taeviansworldofreptiles3828 4 роки тому +2

    Great video!

  • @dtfxs_5072
    @dtfxs_5072 4 роки тому +6

    At 7:55 I was trying to blow dust off

  • @impullx9817
    @impullx9817 4 роки тому +2

    Love the vids

  • @Nishii55
    @Nishii55 3 роки тому

    i use those therms they work great i got like 3 of them

  • @ReptilesandResearch
    @ReptilesandResearch 4 роки тому

    I'd agree that no you don't need to give royals or Boas uvb as they have the oral pathway to utilise d3. But I disagree with the use of radient heat panels, as they are only really good for ambient air temperature as infra red C rather than a basking infra red A source that penetrates deep into the muscle tissue.

  • @AlexsAgamids
    @AlexsAgamids 4 роки тому

    Nice video! PVC cages and RHP's are the best!

  • @colem5158
    @colem5158 4 роки тому +1

    Could you do a uromastyx care video. Also, are uromastyx good beginner pets.

  • @jeffersonshaw279
    @jeffersonshaw279 Рік тому

    1st off let me tell you that I love your channel you do an awesome job with explaining things in detail so your topics your covering are extremely easy to understand and follow so nice job...2nd I have a question regarding substright. ..if you use Reptichip have you ever experienced a huge out break and infestation of gnats with that product?? I watched another channel and he had a huge problem and many others commented on his video stating they too also had the same problem...I'm going to be adding my 1st ever ball python to the house and am concerned with that issue because I was planning on using Reptichip when I move out of the plastic tub I'll be starting the snake out in and moving him/her over into the 4x2x2 pvc enclosure...now I'm not sure on what substright to use so any input and or advice from your self on the issue would be very much appreciated...Also the size of the tub I'll be starting out using is 24" L x 18" W x 7" H is that an okay size to start out with and of course the tub is a locking tub with locks on all 4 sides..

  • @calamitynatalie8590
    @calamitynatalie8590 4 роки тому

    My goal for this year was to get a banana combo morph but on New Years I changed my mind, I’m going bioactive with my current snakes first. We are not increasing our numbers until we have improved the enclosures of what we have. We do have 3 ft wooden vivariums, set up naturalistically currently but I think we can do better! It’s exciting to think of how it could look when it’s set up and then changes over time!
    Great video, this is something we need to start looking into for the hobby more.

  • @nilankumarage9589
    @nilankumarage9589 4 роки тому +2

    I've been wait for this one! Could you maybe get a carpet python one day?

  • @tiffanystrauss3328
    @tiffanystrauss3328 3 роки тому +1

    Do you still use a heat pad on the bottom when you have a radiant heat panel?

  • @BlueSky-kw8yf
    @BlueSky-kw8yf 4 роки тому

    Love your videos ❤

  • @kodavulpedrius6712
    @kodavulpedrius6712 4 роки тому

    You should make more vids like this. To up the chance of bad reptile keepers to get a goof education as to what a reptile enclosure should look like.

  • @Hyginx
    @Hyginx 4 роки тому +2

    Hey, Adam. I think you forgot to add a link to the thermostat you bought.

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому +2

      Hyginx The Wolf yes, I added the links after and it’s taking a while to appear. Check back in a few hours. Sorry about this.

    • @Hyginx
      @Hyginx 4 роки тому

      @@WickensWickedReptiles Thanks! Don't worry about it. Not a whole lot you can do to solve UA-cam's issues. Keep up the good work. :3

    • @kodavulpedrius6712
      @kodavulpedrius6712 4 роки тому

      Oh look. A furry.

    • @Hyginx
      @Hyginx 4 роки тому

      @@kodavulpedrius6712 o/

    • @kodavulpedrius6712
      @kodavulpedrius6712 4 роки тому

      @@Hyginx are you really?

  • @evelynvenegas6350
    @evelynvenegas6350 3 роки тому +1

    if I have a heat mat under the tank do I still need an electric heat panel?

  • @TheDarktornado
    @TheDarktornado Рік тому

    HOw did you attach the LED strip lights? Glue and Tape are bad for the snake from what I've read, so what did you do?

  • @Londonelizabetcarter
    @Londonelizabetcarter Рік тому

    I have a 75 gallon tank with a mesh screen cover what would be the best method of heating?

  • @floofmeister52
    @floofmeister52 4 роки тому +1

    Where do you mount the thermostat probe? Under the substrate or like taped to the heat panel?

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому +1

      up to you, I often anchor it to the probe sits just above the substrate

  • @alexanderreau
    @alexanderreau 5 місяців тому

    Hello, I’m watching a few videos because I’ve been thinking about adopting a blue tongue skink from a pet store ( employees who work there say he’s been living with them for over a year) and I don’t have a PVC tank for the money for one, but I’ve been trying to get a glass lid for my current 3 1/2’ by 1 1/2’ x 2’ tank which was originally used for
    RES turtle the turtle is now been transferred to a bigger tank and now I am hoping to use it to adopt the skink but after watching your videos, I realize getting a PVC is vital (I’m droning) point is where do you get a PVC used and what would be a good way to keep humidity in a glass tank with a mesh top?

    • @alexanderreau
      @alexanderreau 5 місяців тому

      Am hoping to use the earlier tank as a quarantine while I try to get a PVC

  • @dominiquerossignol2518
    @dominiquerossignol2518 Рік тому +1

    DOES YOUR SWEATER SAY PEGGYS COVE !????? I live in NS 😍🙀

  • @codybill3034
    @codybill3034 4 роки тому +1

    Is there any podcasts that you suggest?

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому

      Yes, The Monday Morning Podcast is my go to. JRE is great, The Church Of What's Happening now is super funny. If you're looking for one of my Comedy peers to support, Go Home Joe or You Don't Know Me Yet are great podcasts produced by some of the comedians I work with a lot. ua-cam.com/channels/QHbC4Tb0NsAnHOu0xh6PhA.html
      ua-cam.com/channels/sNrm7d4Bd8yhd7O6YMnQLg.html

    • @codybill3034
      @codybill3034 4 роки тому

      @@WickensWickedReptiles awesome thank you for the suggestions. I'm definitely going to support both of those channels. I love listening to stuff while cleaning as well.

  • @yerebiz9545
    @yerebiz9545 2 роки тому

    No me watching even though I'm scared of snakes bc my brother got one and I still want it to have a good life

  • @tanishkasingh975
    @tanishkasingh975 4 роки тому +2

    The one dislike is PETA

  • @danedoes8532
    @danedoes8532 4 роки тому +1

    personally, I don´t think anyone should have more animals than they have room for, and by that, I don't mean shoeboxes in a rack system. My BPs are getting W1500mm x D800mm x H700mm enclosures that they can grow old in. My western hognoses are getting W1000mm x D700mm x H700mm enclosures. And they all going to be bioactive ofc. I think we owe our animals to give them as good a life as we possibly can and in this "hobby" many are getting waaay more animals than they can care properly for.
    I get why one would use racks for breeding so the babies are in there for a short term, but many people keep adults in those racks and it is shitty (IMO)!

  • @monsterkajiu1912
    @monsterkajiu1912 4 роки тому

    Snakes do benefit uvb exposure.

  • @Shii-
    @Shii- 4 роки тому +2

    Them socks and sandals tho

  • @alilimbada1616
    @alilimbada1616 4 роки тому

    Where do you get your reptiles and supplies

  • @Shii-
    @Shii- 4 роки тому +2

    So I've been doing a lot of research for my first snake... But I have a question. For the day and night cycle do you need the heat to drop a few degrees at night with the lights or just the lights at night? I have a thermostat but it doesn't have a night cycle.

    • @jonathonhenshaw9128
      @jonathonhenshaw9128 4 роки тому +2

      I've seen many people drop temps a little bit at night, but it's not really necessary unless you're trying to breed your animals.

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому

      you can for sure and I like to but it's not needed

  • @donovanphillips4507
    @donovanphillips4507 2 роки тому

    So I am planning on getting a baby Boa Constrictor again. I’ve owned one in the past but I can’t decide what would be the best budget friendly enclosure to buy and how to avoid having to purchase bigger and bigger encloses as he or she grows. The last time I did it I started off with a 20g aquarium and then moved up to a 55 but it was far from ideal and I don’t plan on owning more then one or 2 snakes in the near future. What would you recommend as a good starter enclose that I can use semi long term? I was thinking of picking up another large aquarium and just sectioning it off for now although I know aquariums are not ideal, I always kept a repti carpet on top and misted daily but still not ideal.

    • @nightinggale6470
      @nightinggale6470 2 роки тому

      You can get their adult enclosure right away and just fill it with plenty of clutter and plant coverage. Keep in mind that the enclosure must be at least as long as the snake, with a good amount of depth and climbing height. Look into grow tents or building your own enclosure.

  • @alilimbada1616
    @alilimbada1616 4 роки тому

    Is beyond peat good for leos cuz my mom has a bunch of it

  • @MrActionproductions
    @MrActionproductions Рік тому

    Yes it's a lot of stuff

  • @josej2619
    @josej2619 4 роки тому +2

    Where can I get a pvc enclosure

    • @luvlost03
      @luvlost03 4 роки тому +2

      Animal plastics website I got a 4×2×1 the T8 pvc enclosure for under $200

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому +1

      Expos are my go to

  • @AkaSnipenSanta
    @AkaSnipenSanta 4 роки тому

    Which thermometer/hydrometer combo is the one you showed in the video?

  • @spongehub8246
    @spongehub8246 3 роки тому

    Is 40 gal enough for a ball python?

  • @michidavis5939
    @michidavis5939 2 роки тому

    how do you keep your humidity right ? tsk

    • @nightinggale6470
      @nightinggale6470 2 роки тому

      For what species? Use a deep layer of a humidity retaining substrate. Pour water into the substrate and mix it in, just make sure the surface isn’t too wet. If you have a mesh lid cover most of it with foil tape. Make sure the hygrometer is digital, not analog.

  • @kris198921
    @kris198921 3 роки тому

    What kind of dollar store charges more then 1 dollar per item

  • @5u2k
    @5u2k 3 роки тому

    i used to think getting a snake would be expensive, till i started doing more and more research,, and then i realized i could get most things (not including the tank) for 5-20, Like wow

  • @remuslee3023
    @remuslee3023 7 місяців тому

    Australia

  • @sharamercer9854
    @sharamercer9854 3 роки тому

    Where did you get your radiant heat panel?

  • @darthkarroto2183
    @darthkarroto2183 4 роки тому

    Where do u get the enclosure from if in the video I missed it sorry

  • @toohunt
    @toohunt 3 роки тому

    Do you suggest a 40 watt heat panel or a 80 watt for a 4 by 2 by 2 pvc enclosure?

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  3 роки тому +1

      80 at least

    • @toohunt
      @toohunt 3 роки тому

      @@WickensWickedReptiles thanks! Do you recommended a stronger one I’m going to spend a lot of money on this enclosure just want to make it perfect?

  • @briancarnahan6421
    @briancarnahan6421 4 роки тому

    Do you have a night time drop with the heat panel?

  • @serenity3775
    @serenity3775 4 роки тому +2

    Your package grabbing was very aggressive

  • @andrebrown10101
    @andrebrown10101 4 роки тому +1

    Hollllllllddddddd up you got two PVCs for $300 😭😭😭 I wish I could find someone willing to sell me there’s not for an arm and leg

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому

      they are hard to find but once I see them I jump on it

    • @andrebrown10101
      @andrebrown10101 4 роки тому

      Wickens Wicked Reptiles bro I would too! One dude asked me for almost $700 us for approx the same size as yours.

  • @thatonetexan1390
    @thatonetexan1390 3 роки тому

    I’m new to the snake game. I got myself a super awesome yellow belly named Severus. I bought a starter pack style aquarium thing. It came with a heat lamp and heat mat. On the heat mat side of the aquarium I can keep it around 80-82 and heat lamp side 89-92. I was just told by a friend heat lamps are bad for snakes? I don’t see how I could regulate his temp without the lamp. Please help lol

  • @imogenbrown6019
    @imogenbrown6019 3 роки тому +1

    do you keep ispods

  • @b_0_b683
    @b_0_b683 3 роки тому

    ALOT OF STUFF 0:22

  • @savageishbu
    @savageishbu 4 роки тому +1

    Good video except for the “music” at the end.

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  4 роки тому +1

      Really? I used it again because it was requested so much.

    • @savageishbu
      @savageishbu 4 роки тому

      Wickens Wicked Reptiles I just found it jarring. But I don’t have to like every little thing about the video for it to be good.

  • @ethank5951
    @ethank5951 3 роки тому +1

    Pin this comment or I will eat your boa constrictor like I’m a 16 ft snake eating snake!!!!

  • @simon5856
    @simon5856 3 роки тому

    Drab....lifeless....boring.....2 sticks? Nah don't like it.👎

    • @WickensWickedReptiles
      @WickensWickedReptiles  3 роки тому +4

      hahahaha, Always find it funny when someone comes, leaves a negative comment, no advise or anything useful, just negativity.