Red Eyed Crocodile Skink Setups

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  • Опубліковано 14 сер 2024
  • Hi guys! This week I introduce you to my red eyed crocodile skink, Cersei. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVE ONE!!! :D Because I had her for a little bit before introducing her, there are actually two tank builds in this video - her original and her new bioactive setup!
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    Everything I used in this video:
    First Setup:
    tank - 20g long + screen lid
    drainage layer - www.homedepot....
    drainage barrier - www.homedepot....
    plantation soil - amzn.to/2QBpBPK
    orchid bark - amzn.to/310MRvc
    leaf litter - www.joshsfrogs...
    forest moss - amzn.to/2QDwhgd
    water bowl (but they had black ones in the store) - www.homedepot....
    small hide - amzn.to/2JNIGxu
    large hide - cork bark
    water hide -
    plants - dollar tree
    bubbler - www.petco.com/...
    humidity/temperature gauge - amzn.to/310POfy
    reptisafe (not shown) - amzn.to/2IaEx6J
    Bioactive Tank:
    tank - old style iheartgeckos 18x18x24 tank
    silicone - amzn.to/2QGL2PA
    pond plexiglass - this was just an old piece I had left
    front plexiglass - www.hobbylobby...
    drainage layer - www.homedepot....
    drainage barrier - www.homedepot....
    top soil - www.walmart.co...
    cypress mulch - amzn.to/2WiaOzp
    eco earth - amzn.to/2QBpBPK
    forest moss - amzn.to/2QDwhgd
    charcoal - www.joshsfrogs...
    leaf litter - www.joshsfrogs...
    wood - driftwood from a local river and other odd pieces I already had
    plants - Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Dracaena compact, Dracaena spike
    pond decoration - I can't find the link, but it came from the fish section of WalMart
    bubbler - www.petco.com/...
    food bowl - dollar tree
    uniseal - www.aussieglob...
    airway valve - amzn.to/2WE3Mob
    airline tubing - www.petco.com/...
    humidy/temperature gauge - amzn.to/310POfy
    lights (not shown) -
    grow light - amzn.to/2WgQi2r
    small led light - amzn.to/2WiDRmp
    reptisafe (not shown) - amzn.to/2IaEx6J
    springtails (originally from) - www.joshsfrogs...
    spring to life - www.joshsfrogs...
    Serpa Design's video:
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    Thanks for watching! :)
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 73

  • @MrVante247
    @MrVante247 4 роки тому

    I can listen to you talk all day, your voice is a comfort

  • @karenmcisaac22
    @karenmcisaac22 5 років тому

    What a great idea using the paint tray

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому

      Thank you! It worked pretty nicely with the slope, helping her get in and out easier. 😊

  • @mialanier3981
    @mialanier3981 4 роки тому +2

    "she hasn't been playing dead anymore" :) lol

  • @BedroomBeardies
    @BedroomBeardies 5 років тому +4

    Great setup! Yours always are though :)

  • @taeviansworldofreptiles3828
    @taeviansworldofreptiles3828 5 років тому

    Wow your enclosures are always so amazing!!!

  • @hyfeb13
    @hyfeb13 5 років тому

    Such a GORGEOUS enclosure!

  • @AdamSmith-mf3cu
    @AdamSmith-mf3cu 5 років тому

    Thanks u so much i do appreciate your response. And hope to see u at Chattanooga and huntsville repticon this year,and of course your videos 😀

  • @SupremeGecko
    @SupremeGecko 5 років тому +4

    I soooo want red eyes. Have a friend breeding them and just want to make sure I have enough space, the right setup. Great video!

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much! I waiting for forever to get one, and I love her so much. ❤️

    • @SupremeGecko
      @SupremeGecko 5 років тому

      @@ellesreptiles Good luck with her. Would you ever think of introducing a male for breeding, down the road?

    • @mariahrose5909
      @mariahrose5909 3 роки тому +1

      Did you get the skink? If so how are they doing?

    • @SupremeGecko
      @SupremeGecko 3 роки тому

      @@mariahrose5909 no I did not. Just too many projects.

  • @georgiamoonproductions979
    @georgiamoonproductions979 5 років тому

    Awesome Set Up...☝☝☝👌👌👌💯

  • @yeetyeet3424
    @yeetyeet3424 5 років тому +1

    Were do you order your animals from because u inspired me and my MOM to get a ball python so were should I get one or were do order them from?
    Respond when u can
    Thx

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому +1

      That's awesome! 😊 one of mine came from a reptile show and one from Craigslist. I would also highly recommended Repticon or morphmarket.com
      If you have a local exotic animal store nearby (not a chain pet store), that can be a great place to find one as well, because they often buy directly from local breeders.
      Good luck! They're so cool to have! 😁

  • @dannyd7148
    @dannyd7148 5 років тому

    Great set-up!

  • @justdaysi1367
    @justdaysi1367 4 роки тому

    Hey where can I buy pieces of acrylic like that??

  • @AdamSmith-mf3cu
    @AdamSmith-mf3cu 5 років тому

    Hey elle i was wounder hiw u added the bubbler in your tank? O and im looking forward to viewing more of yor animals and creations and thanks

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому +1

      Hi! 😊 I just drilled a hole in the side and ran the air tube through. Then I attached the bubbler stone to the air tube and dropped it in the water

  • @CustomReptileHabitats
    @CustomReptileHabitats 5 років тому

    We love that you take the time to create great habitats for your pets ♥

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому

      Thank you so much! One of my favorite parts about owning reptiles is designing their enclosures 😁

  • @MOOSEFITNESS
    @MOOSEFITNESS 5 років тому +1

    im now buying a croc skink since im moving my bearded dragon into a 120 gallon would a 40 gallon be to big for a croc skink btw im a game of thrones nerd so i love that you named her cersie btw you can buy a tone of captive bread reptiles from under ground reptiles also i love your channel

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому +1

      You could definitely put him in a 40 gallon - they won’t come out much, but you could definitely build a beautiful setup :)

  • @pdv3526
    @pdv3526 5 років тому

    Great video! I will look for that vid you mentioned about what to ask breeders. I like going to reptile shows but always concerned about the health. Of the animal I purchase.

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому

      Yea, there's so many good breeders at reptile shows, though, just have to be careful. (More careful than I was haha)

  • @ericapuzio7202
    @ericapuzio7202 5 років тому

    Beautiful set up! Lucky little skink 💕💕

  • @le_bidou
    @le_bidou 4 роки тому

    Hello, what is the second terrarium made of? is this metal and plexiglass?

  • @SoapMonkeeyy
    @SoapMonkeeyy 5 років тому

    Wouldn’t it be possible for the drainage tube area to get clogged up? Like if substrate and moss got into the water

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому

      Probably, but that part isn't siliconed in, so I could just pop it out and rinse it out in the sink 😊

  • @maccastro9344
    @maccastro9344 5 років тому

    She is so cool I like the name that you gave her LOL

  • @pawang_game_id
    @pawang_game_id 4 роки тому

    Perfect!

  • @cybertyger1240
    @cybertyger1240 4 роки тому

    So i am price matching because i am getting one and wanted to know an estimate on how much the bioactive was

  • @gutterbois
    @gutterbois 4 роки тому

    Love your accent wall

  • @pedrocrane4714
    @pedrocrane4714 5 років тому

    Beautiful skink, amazing setup! If I had to give any advice is that you don't use analog thermometer/hygrometer since they are extremely inacurate! I recommend the digital ones. Best Lu to you and your gorgeous skink

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much! And that's interesting. I would've thought it'd be the other way around. I'll definitely have to order some new (digital) ones, then. Thanks 😊

    • @pedrocrane4714
      @pedrocrane4714 5 років тому

      @@ellesreptiles yrah, I've seen people having their temperatures waaay off because of analog thermometers, even me, when I got my leopard gecko i used the analog ones and there were about 3°- 6°deggres cellcius off, which isn't that bad since leos are pretty Hardie but I've heard that Croc skinks need their temps and Humidity right were its supposed to be.

  • @mollykennedy3661
    @mollykennedy3661 5 років тому +2

    I’m thinking of getting a gecko so what type do you recommend?

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому

      It really just depends on what you're looking for. Crested geckos, leopard geckos, and African Fat tails are a few really cool choices. 😊

  • @phrog1582
    @phrog1582 5 років тому

    Awww. Maybe I’ll look into these guys!
    I mentioned this in a past video but I need help. Basically my ball python is in a 40 gallon with a water bowl, a hide, and aspen substrate. He does get a lot of time out of his tank but I feel like he is super bored. I have gotten two branches for him (one from outside and one from a friend) But my dad won’t let me put it in there bc our local reptile store (that we really trust and I volunteer for) said we don’t need it. And we probably don’t need it but I still feel bad for him. What should I tell my dad? Also we had a red bulb bc our house gets really cold at night but I heard that those can hurt their eyes but my dad won’t switch it out for a ceramic heat emitter bc our local reptile shop said the red bulb would be ok. Any advice? Thank you so much💞💞💞💞

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому +1

      Yes, snakes (and other reptiles) can get bored. Enrichment is incredibly important for reptiles. This includes branches and fake leaves. I've actually already recorded a video all about the importance of enrichment that will be out the Sunday after this coming Sunday.
      I also would advise against aspen for ball pythons. Ball pythons need a higher humidity (~60%) and aspen bedding tends to mold very easily under these conditions. Otherwise, aspen is usually recommended for dryer species like corn snakes.
      As for the red light, they were previously thought to be safe, because reptiles can't see red. We now know that they can't see the color red, but instead they just see bright light. So, using a red bulb is essentially just putting a bright light on their tanks. This can really mess up their day/night cycle and cause stress. You are 100% correct about adding a ceramic heat emitter if it's too cold. (Just make sure it's in a dome with a dimmer switch).
      It sounds like your local reptile store had the right idea, but it's outdated information. Reptile care is constantly changing and evolving for the better, but many people get the care down and then just stop researching. Good luck! ❤️

    • @phrog1582
      @phrog1582 5 років тому

      Elle's Reptiles, thank you! I will show my dad that video when you have it out! 💞

  • @mrlazaro91
    @mrlazaro91 3 роки тому

    Wow ! 😁🔥

  • @exoticdakota1245
    @exoticdakota1245 5 років тому

    Wow, I love the enclosure! I love bioactive setups and want to do some of my own some day when I get a tropical species.

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому

      Thank you 😊 They're definitely my favorite. Especially for species like this that don't like to be bothered.

  • @lacijade3602
    @lacijade3602 4 роки тому

    Can you keep a red eyed crocodile skink in a 10 gallon or is 20 gallon minimum?

    • @bloedaap2506
      @bloedaap2506 3 роки тому +1

      20 is minimum for one crocskink

  • @madisynsfurryscales6091
    @madisynsfurryscales6091 5 років тому

    What did the vet do about her parasites? I have a wild caught tokay gecko that has a vet appointment tomorrow

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому +1

      They test a fecal sample for the parasites (so if you have one, definitely take it in) and they just gave her a tiny amount of a dewormer solution that they put into her mouth.
      Just a tip: I always took a clean wash cloth with me to wrap around her, sorta like a little reptile burrito. This helps to hold them in place so they're not squirming, and the vet can get the medicine in their mouth easier.

    • @madisynsfurryscales6091
      @madisynsfurryscales6091 5 років тому

      Elle's Reptiles okay thank you!!

  • @Ahriman_II
    @Ahriman_II 5 років тому

    🦎👀😍 apologies for my delay but this didn't show up in my notifications 😠

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому +1

      It's ok. UA-cam was all messed up yesterday 😊🦎

  • @cognacyang9342
    @cognacyang9342 4 роки тому

    Can we get a update???? Tank set up animal??

  • @dyeonmclemore1609
    @dyeonmclemore1609 3 роки тому

    How much to build one?

  • @juansullivan9366
    @juansullivan9366 5 років тому +1

    Have a great and bleesed day. Whoop whoop great video like always👍👍🤙🤙 nice setups they looked amazing. When i get my boa hopefully u can help me with ideas for mine. ☺👍 "

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! And definitely let me know when you do! 😁

  • @rjfoster409
    @rjfoster409 5 років тому

    What temp does your water usually be?

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  5 років тому +1

      Usually mid-high 70s, because it’s summer and my house is always hot.

    • @rjfoster409
      @rjfoster409 5 років тому

      @@ellesreptiles and you're just using a bubbler.....not a pump with a filter?

  • @natecharles5749
    @natecharles5749 5 років тому

    I love Ellie’s reptiles video

  • @bossgamer-hp8ge
    @bossgamer-hp8ge 5 років тому

    And 3rd

  • @bossgamer-hp8ge
    @bossgamer-hp8ge 5 років тому

    2nd

  • @bossgamer-hp8ge
    @bossgamer-hp8ge 5 років тому

    1st