How to setup a Bioactive Indonesian (Halmahera) Blue Tongue Skink terrarium with PVC caging

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • Here is one of the most requested videos by my followers. In this video, the Dude discusses how to setup a bioactive PVC enclosure (4' x 2' x 2' w/ extended substrate lip of 7") featuring the Dude's Terra Firma as the base layer substrate with plenty of assorted biodegeables to help provide organic nutrition. Featuring Zach, from Kages.com we are very pleased to announce our partnership with offering Bio Dude exclusive PVC cages. We discuss husbandry, heating, lighting, nutrition and more for these amazing skinks. If you want to know more, feel free to reach out to us at customercare@thebiodude.com
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  • @scorpman300
    @scorpman300 5 років тому +23

    i just want to say thank you, i have been saying for years that bio active set ups were the best things for reptiles and was always told i was wrong by everyone. i have always done bio tanks and planted tanks even when i was a kid back in the 70's.

  • @dianya7
    @dianya7 4 роки тому +9

    Would you consider doing a video for a a Northern blue tongue skink?
    Since they require less humidity but need relatively hardy plants to withstand their squishing and digging it would be helpful to see what plants would do best! 🌿

  • @fangfang.boogie
    @fangfang.boogie 5 років тому +5

    Request! A video one day explaining some of the different types of lights and what they do/different strengths and when to use them! Thank you for so many AWESOME educational videos!

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  5 років тому

      Yes, absolutely. I hope to do a UVB video soon + plant lighting video soon : )

  • @zsworld6609
    @zsworld6609 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for the call out for my Arizona mtn King snake! We're on meal 2, a shed and hes absolutely 100% happier in the bio set up! Makes me so happy and more importantly, hes happy!

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  5 років тому +1

      Your story is amazing and a perfect example of why bioactive is important to our pet's health!
      Give your little one some love for us :)

  • @caisidepluto9553
    @caisidepluto9553 5 років тому +6

    I'd love to see you set-up a croc skink enclosure

  • @sethh6965
    @sethh6965 5 років тому +11

    Can you do a setup for an argentine b&w tegu?

  • @charliepaglini2466
    @charliepaglini2466 5 років тому +2

    Amber is amazing at customer care. So helpful and quick to respond.

  • @Philminator
    @Philminator 2 роки тому

    I should fly Zack up to Canada, since I can't buy his Kages online. US only.

  • @jdandkikisExotics
    @jdandkikisExotics 4 роки тому +1

    i plan to upgrade every one of my animals bioactive and i will be buying everything off your website

  • @vagicleanaisle5291
    @vagicleanaisle5291 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Josh
    I've been watching your videos since 2018. I'm recently a veterinary medicine student in Taiwan, Asia
    I really like the concept of your husbandry and surroundings you provide to these lucky animals.
    but unfortunately, because of our high high population density. Many people have wrong thought of keeping reptiles on tissue or toilet paper in a very small enclosure, and that is very wrong.
    As far as I know, there are maybe a few people trying bioactive enclosure, in Taiwan. But always not that "bioactive" ya know.
    They only put some soil and plants, no self-maintenance, no biodegradable at all.
    I really like your products and the concept you want to deliver.
    But sadly, there are actually many risks to ship your products across country.
    All I want to say is thanks for your love towards these creature.
    Maybe I will try this on my own, combining with my knowledge.
    I really hope everyone who keeps reptiles should watch your videos.
    Maybe there are some ways that I can translate or promote your channels?
    You can contact me by youtube, we can have further discussion.
    Sorry for cracky English, haha.

  • @ZokomoTV
    @ZokomoTV 3 роки тому

    Awesome, I'll have to look into these Kages when I upgrade my beardie's tank.

  • @saptiyanaanne4834
    @saptiyanaanne4834 4 роки тому

    Indonesia 🇲🇨

  • @jdandkikisExotics
    @jdandkikisExotics 3 роки тому

    looks great cannot wait to buy stuff for my little guy

  • @kahldris1228
    @kahldris1228 4 роки тому

    Thats a nice looking cage not too badly priced, gives recommendations for your animals. I may have to buy a couple and stack em! Maybe finally try a bio set up...
    Dude abides

  • @hyfeb13
    @hyfeb13 5 років тому +1

    DANG! Three videos in one day???? Mah Dude!

  • @xslime4235
    @xslime4235 5 років тому +4

    I was waiting for this video and mow it's here ;DDDDDD

  • @Bussygoblin
    @Bussygoblin 4 роки тому

    Anyone else hoping he would say, hi I’m Zach from Joshs frogs

  • @kaylasoares3241
    @kaylasoares3241 5 років тому

    I feel like this video was made for me! Thank you guys!

  • @vmdwhoxo
    @vmdwhoxo 5 років тому +1

    Can you make bioactive setup for Green Iguana or Turtle?

  • @Lyrabela
    @Lyrabela 4 роки тому +2

    Did you have a drainage layer underneath? I'm thinking of switching my bluey to bioactive, but he loves to burrow so I wasnt sure if/how that was just done. (I.e. clay balls and mesh wire or just clay balls etc.)

    • @Rebreakings
      @Rebreakings 4 роки тому +1

      nah he said he didnt due to his type of air flow into his tank. but if unhave higher air flow put rocks or clay balls with a mesh on top to separate the dirt from drainage. ( thats what i saw almost everything with bioactive terrariums do so id assume it would be the same there

    • @Lyrabela
      @Lyrabela 4 роки тому

      @@Rebreakings thanks! I must have missed him saying that. I was just worried since mine already enjoys burrowing in his substrate, would an attempt be made on the wire mesh?

  • @imperialdrone6261
    @imperialdrone6261 5 років тому +2

    I can't wait to buy this for my ball python.

  • @peytonhenry9039
    @peytonhenry9039 4 роки тому

    The way Zach says yup “Yulp”

  • @Jcislrd7
    @Jcislrd7 5 років тому +2

    I literally been waiting for this lol finally.. awesome job guys 🙌👌👍 Q: overall expense? Roughly?

  • @silver_surfin7270
    @silver_surfin7270 5 років тому +1

    I know what I am binging tonight!

  • @baileyhyatt6306
    @baileyhyatt6306 Рік тому

    Will a 50 watt be hot enough to keep the basking area at about 100 degrees? Or is that just because this cage keeps the bulb lower than cages where the light sits on top?

  • @jdandkikisExotics
    @jdandkikisExotics 3 роки тому

    will there be an update on this guy?

  • @TomMattin
    @TomMattin 5 років тому

    UVB light with that reflector should be in middle of viv. even spread.

  • @BenDovers48372Channel
    @BenDovers48372Channel 5 років тому +1

    Hello I was just wondering if you recommended any places to get a Normal Female ball python ?

  • @dailydistraction3793
    @dailydistraction3793 Рік тому

    how does this cage lock? wouldnt a snake escape that in about 30 sec?

  • @deletingsoon.3790
    @deletingsoon.3790 5 років тому +5

    Can make a bioactive set up for a Russian or Greek tortoise?

  • @fourofpi
    @fourofpi 4 роки тому

    Hi, i waS looking for the picture of the undertank heater. I am putting one together and want to make sure a zoomed 24w underrank heater is ok to use with so much weight from the substrate.

  • @Festicat
    @Festicat 5 років тому

    Awesome video! Keep up the uploads! Also you should try to get abronia lizards aka Mexican alligator lizards

  • @jamierogers7239
    @jamierogers7239 5 років тому +1

    Will you be doing a set up for a Chinese water dragon 🐲 in the future watching from bonnie auld Scotland

    • @MistaJGames
      @MistaJGames 4 роки тому

      not sure if you'll see this or not. check out the video that Kamp Kenan and SerpaDesigns did for water dragons. it's freaking amazing

  • @fansiderc9302
    @fansiderc9302 5 років тому +1

    Blue tongues do not just eat bugs for protein. Like the set up though.

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  5 років тому +1

      You can also give them hardboiled eggs to amount other things too/

  • @zooma123
    @zooma123 4 роки тому

    In the video you say not to use oak leaf litter to use magnolia leaf litter. I was was looking at one of your kits for blue tongue skink and it comes with oak leaf litter has something changed.

  • @stacygarcia4834
    @stacygarcia4834 4 роки тому

    Can you make a bio active set up for a black and white argentine tegu please i want to make my animal happy

  • @monsterkajiu1912
    @monsterkajiu1912 4 роки тому

    Do you feed him garden snails?

  • @rochellejackson8490
    @rochellejackson8490 4 роки тому

    Once again 2 great companies together!! @Biodude, I am interested in a bioactive setup, just a little concerned about the insects (clean up crew, esp the earwigs) biting the reptile and or getting out? Does the clean up crew prevent the daily cleaning?

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  4 роки тому

      They play a vital role with the cleaning, yes. They do help prevent cleaning/maint but you should still always look and see for the well being of the pet : )

  • @andrestarkes5240
    @andrestarkes5240 4 роки тому

    How did you put the glow & grow led in the PVC enclosure?

  • @jacoby7423
    @jacoby7423 4 роки тому

    For some reason I didnt think the bio shot was gonna smell like fungus and poop....even tho its made of just that😂😂

  • @kratosraptor8536
    @kratosraptor8536 5 років тому +1

    I'm gonna assume this will work with colubrids as well, yes?

  • @bobkob
    @bobkob 5 років тому

    Great video, are you going to show videos featuring pygmy chameleons, cave gecko, eurydactylode,pictus geckos,mourning geckos,madagascar hissing cockroach vivarium setups in future?

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  5 років тому +1

      For you Bob, you bet!

    • @bobkob
      @bobkob 4 роки тому

      The Bio Dude Josh Halter thanks ,I appreciate it !

  • @monsterkajiu1912
    @monsterkajiu1912 4 роки тому

    How many bags of terra sahara and bioshot do i need for a pvc 5x2x2?

  • @alsfishbarn1589
    @alsfishbarn1589 4 роки тому

    Can we get an update on this? Did it work out?

  • @TheMaverick800
    @TheMaverick800 4 роки тому

    Do we need to get our own box of springtails/isopods to start out and they're self sufficient after you add them?

  • @flerkensgalaxy5779
    @flerkensgalaxy5779 4 роки тому

    Can you do a bioactive centipede tank

  • @FellsApprentice
    @FellsApprentice 5 років тому

    How do you lock this thing? It looks great.

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  5 років тому

      Any lock will work, the locks for visions etc will be fine. Ill be offering them on my website shortly.

  • @derperderp9036
    @derperderp9036 2 роки тому

    I want to purchase a kages enclosure but nobody will call me back. I don't know why. They don't have an 800 number. I decided to purchase a custom reptile enclosure.

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  2 роки тому

      Hey! Apologies for that,i do know they have had an influx of orders lately, We would love to get you set up if you still need help getting one of the enclosures, please email our team - customercare@thebiodude.com Hope this helps! the Dude abides!

    • @derperderp9036
      @derperderp9036 2 роки тому

      @@TheBioDudeJoshHalter thank you but just made a large purchase at custom...I just can't do business with a company that doesn't have a phone number. I did however just purchase a bunch of biodude products and they're great

  • @wanik4
    @wanik4 5 років тому +1

    It's shocking how much companies charge for PVC enclosures. When you get one for the first time you realize how there is really nothing to it. It's almost depressing.

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  5 років тому +1

      Its the equipment/material and time you are paying for. Its not easy getting custom kit boxes together for an easy how to for the general consumer. There are not glass terrariums that are the same size as some of these larger ones offered.

  • @sarahbest8156
    @sarahbest8156 5 років тому

    Great vid! I’d love to set up my ball python in one of these, how many bags of substrate would I need?

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  5 років тому +1

      Sarah, I am working on complete Bio Kits for these cages - About 4 36quart bags is what I'd recommend for a solid depth layer.

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  5 років тому +1

      Hi Sarah. It would depend on how big your tank is. We have kits available on Thebiodude.com with a break down of how much per tank size.

    • @sarahbest8156
      @sarahbest8156 5 років тому

      awesome! thanks so much for the help!

  • @theburningman5047
    @theburningman5047 5 років тому

    If I buy something from your website, can it be shipped to Europe?

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  5 років тому

      Hi Farmer Frank. We do not ship internationally at this time. We are working on all the necessary permits required for it. We hope to be serving your area in the future!

    • @theburningman5047
      @theburningman5047 5 років тому +1

      @@TheBioDudeJoshHalter That's a shame. Keep on doing what you're doing though, your doing it well

  • @thedandoty1273
    @thedandoty1273 4 роки тому

    How does a snake live without eating for 4 years?....

  • @raffisyafiq1199
    @raffisyafiq1199 5 років тому

    Hey dude im from Indonesia. We can find blue tongue skink with easy and without pay 😋😋

  • @sammiereign
    @sammiereign 5 років тому

    Are they stackable

  • @porakiyadraekojin3390
    @porakiyadraekojin3390 3 роки тому

    Please do a bioactive pink tongue skink setup

  • @Djshhshzhsjsksk
    @Djshhshzhsjsksk 4 роки тому

    Uhg I wish I could afford a bigger enclosure for my BTS. You ever do give aways ? Lol

  • @xgymnastx22
    @xgymnastx22 4 роки тому

    Halmahera skinks need 80-100% humidity

  • @denzchannel888
    @denzchannel888 4 роки тому

    nice info. but the video is too long

  • @jasbeendean8862
    @jasbeendean8862 4 роки тому

    Feed them cat food too

  • @DOMOsane
    @DOMOsane 5 років тому +1

    30 min sales pitch

  • @madsvlogs7625
    @madsvlogs7625 5 років тому

    ,why does it take so long for a video

  • @maiacramer6263
    @maiacramer6263 3 роки тому

    You guys charge waaaaaay too much for these cages. Animal plastics are juts as good and they charge a quarter of what you guys charge.

    • @TheBioDudeJoshHalter
      @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  3 роки тому

      Have you used the products? We charge what we charge because of the cost of the quality components and not to mention the time. We don't manufacture ours in China, they are made in the USA, hence the cost.

  • @dutchesplan6010
    @dutchesplan6010 4 роки тому

    So um.... they are omnivores so they eat plants