How To Build A Reptile Enclosure PVC or Wood DIY Cage
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Bonus ideas on how to make a reptile enclosure DIY step by step. This is the frame work for the enclosure/cage. includes internal fans, fogger, external nest/hide box, vents, humidity control, lights and more,
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00.00 enclosure assembly
02:10 stand
04:04 back to enclosure assembly
06:10 Lights
07:45 drainage
09:09 fogger
09:24 glass doors
10:52 vents
11:10 fans
11:34 exterior nestbox/hide
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Disclaimer:
Although I love reptiles and building enclosures, I am by no means an expert. Do your own research and and wear safety protection. stay within your skill set. I am not liable for any accidents that may occur if you try to replicate my work.
this dude is an artist
@@stormtheseventh thank you 🤘💯🤘
This is probably the best tutorial walk through for reptile enclsoure I have found to date
Hey, thanx, much appreciated. Feel free to check out some of my other DIY step by step builds.
Thanx for watching 🤘💯🤘
This channel is severely underrated! Great job on this build, can’t wait to see the next one
Thank you very much for comment and support. My hopes is the channel helps others with new ideas or the beginners to have some questions answered they might have.
Very Professional!! Mouth dropping
thank you! I had fun building this one
This is the best build I’ve ever seen wow bro I wish I had one
Thanx bro, Much appreciated! Follow the video and build one for yourself!
This is the interior of it. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢
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I'm going to do the complete build. Total budget was just under $825.00. Not including substrate or plants.
Thank you for adding up all the materials so someone has a rough idea on cost 🙏
This was a wild build. Gave me some great ideas the shrink down for smaller enclosures. Maybe someday when I'm ready for a tree monitor I'll be back and pay closer attention haha
Thank you. I'm glad you got some ideas! That's what it's all about! We all learn from each other to benefit the animals in our care.
Hope you get a tree monitor. They are amazing.
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Great video
Thank you 🤘💯🦎
Can you make a video explaining the process of how you make the slots for the glass so it’s held in and able to slide open and closed?
I can with a future build.
But the "slots" is just a glass track I got on Amazon (link at the end of this post).
After I have the front frame installed (doubled up pvc board to make it 1" thick). I measure the opening where the glass is going to go before I install the glass track.
Then, install the glass track with silicone, holding it in place with painters tape. I take the leftover glass track (I had 1" cut-off) and brought it to a glass shop. Gave them the measurements of the opening and the cutoff glass track. They did all the math (around 1/4" less than opening.) And cut the glass. I used 1/4" tempered glass.
Randall Manufacturing 1/4" Plastic Sliding Door Track (Black, 6 FT Long) a.co/hv12IEX
@@bradsbioactivebuilds awesome, thank you.
This was amazing 😮
Thank you for watching 🤘💯🦎🐸
Came to learn how to make my own PVC tank, stayed for what felt like the behind the scenes of a zoo's enclosure build. The attention to detail is insane. Bravo
Thanx, it was definitely a fun build to share with everyone!
You should look into a pocket hole jig for the stand build. You could skip the glue portion as it isn’t necessary.
Awesome video though! Love the end result! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you and agreed. The current build I'm working onbi used a pocket hole jig. So much nicer to work with.
Thanx for watching
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Brilliant design, man. Great job
Thank you! Much appreciated!
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New subscriber here.... One of the best diy vids that I have ever seen.... Appreciate it brother
Welcome to the channel, Thanks for the sub and comment! Have fun woth your builds!
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This is impressive and I have zero skills/knowlesfe to make this happen. Love what this is!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun build and is still running strong.
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds After watching this again and thinking, I think i could do this. I do work in consturction and it just looks intimidating. I think I can do this... Just need to get home depot or lowes to carry my darn PVC board lol
@@TheDarktornado I'm sure you can do it too, especially if you have construction skills. The hardest part is getting started 😂. Then things start to fall into place. If you have any questions I'm here to help.
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Damn bro!… wow! This is bada**… great job bro!. Well done.
Thanx bro, much appreciated!
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Brad.......Outstanding F#$@% Job. Purchased a nelson milk snake last year for our son, got the zoo med 40 gallon starter aquarium. Mad because Bob the snake didn't make it. Lesson learned what not to purchase for snakes. Stores should sell a snake enclosure, just for snakes (Only Snakes)!!! Since HEAT RISES/HUMIDITY RISES and escapes through the top of the tank don't freaking buy it. The tank needs to be fully enclosed on the top, left and right sides and bottom. I'm a carpenter and this video makes me want to build this enclosure without purchasing another snake and then tell the wife (Well, I built the top of the line enclosure, might as well purchase another snake for the kids). She can never say no to the kids....hehehehe.
Do not purchase any reptile unless you build this DIY enclosure. You can always build in steps and add on as needed.
Once again H##LL of a job. So jealous.
Couldn't agree more about some of the info from big pet store chains. The seel wjat they can move not move what needs to be sold. That sucks about your milk snake Bob. Hope you build one and enjoy knowing you made it to Suite the animals needs. Plus it's a good reason to get another lol.
Thanx for your support 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢
Found it!
Awesome! I'll update some of the discription later today or tomorrow
I found the PVC at Lowes. I'm at Farm Aid today...but will start buildings my budget next week.
@@swansonfamilyfarm6833 awesome, have fun with the build!
ur amazing i’m building one for a crested gecko!
Awesome! Crested's are cool. I own their cousins gargoyle geckos. Thank for watching and have fun with your build. Feel free to check out some of my gecko DIY's.
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Damn that it a awesome DIY set up!
Thank you!
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I’ve watched some of these videos about 4 times each just to look at little intricacies. How many pounds of cork rounds do you think you went through in total for this build and where did you source it? Seems pretty spendy from what I’ve found and then shipping to SoCal is a killer. Also, gonna totally steal the wire in the hose trick. Ingenious!!!
@k9midas1 I believe I ordered 3 or 4 bulk boxes. I also let them know I was trying to build a tree. Message me on IG. I have a wholesaler connect that sells individual pieces at a great rate. You can also pick out your pieces if u let him know what you are looking for.
The wire vines work great, and please steal the idea 🤣
Thank for watching! 🤘🦎
Unbelievable work. You got me motivated to build my own 5x3x2 bio active enclosure. What is the app/program you use to control everything? I was gonna get the Arcadia Jungle Dawn, a T5 UVB bulb, a deep heat projector, and a mister. I’m looking at getting the Lumenize stuff but was wondering if there’s something that would cover everything as well in one app.
@k9midas1 thanx and I'm glad your gonna build one!
I use gove smart plugs to control everything on an app. If u get the lumenize u will use the arcadia app to program the timer settings and a mistking has its own timer.
Wish there was a way to tie everything together. The old arcadia product would work with govee smart plugs but won't have tolhe cool ramp up and ramp down effect
You've got the same Hitachi power drill that I have! I've dropped that thing so many times, but I still haven't managed to break it!😅 It's really too bad the company went out of business...
I just looked into this, and it looks like it's now called HiKOKI. And I've dropped mine a few times to lol
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds ooh, thanks! I looked into it further, and they sell a product line under the brand name "Metabo" as well. Good to know!
This is so helpful!! Where do you get your glass?
I get it from a place in IL called right way glass. Just call a local glass shop near you and they can cut to size.
Hope this helps
Love it but dont chameleons prefer horizontal becouse its like the trees? Overall love the build keep it up
@Winguplayz ? This is horizontal but it's for a tree monitor.
And thanx, glad you enjoy the build
Shit i just realised 😅 sorry btw i love your feeder might just use the design once again sorry
@@Winguplayz no worries at all. Hope you have a great weekend and have fun building!
@@bradsbioactivebuilds thank you you too
Dont seem to be able to get these sheets to Sweden :( would love to make this for my King Boa 😢
Give it a go with some plywood.
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Where did you order the glass and tracks from? Thank you
I use ones off Amazon. I have the link in the description of this video here thanx
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Absolutely incredible DIY enclosure. May I please ask what kind of price range this cost to build? 👏👏👏👏
Thank you
Cost for just the shell about $322:
* 3 sheets pvc $100 each
*screws $10
* lexel Adhesive $12
Tempered glass $250
* glass track $40
* glass handles $10 (4 pack)
Stand $100 (with casters) that's a guesstimate
Misc
Paint: $50
Light fixtures $20 (x3)
DHP $20
Halogen 38 par $10
Nestbox $45
This all a guess and rounded up
Hope this helps!
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds 👌 thank you SO much for the breakdown! Truly magnificent enclosure! I'm now subscribed to your page!
@snyds84 thanx for the sub bro!
If you build something like this and have any questions, feel free to ask.
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Awesome video! Where do you buy your glass? What kind of glass is it?
Thank you, and I just Google searched local glass shops in my area. I found a really good one by me. But there were several that popped up when I searched.
For bigger enclosures, I use tempered glass and also have them round the bottom edges so it's not a 90° angle (it's more like a 45°. I also use 1/4" glass
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Awesome! Thanks so much! :) Inspirational work!!!
What paint did you use to paint the pvc enclosure itself?
I primed it with a pvc primer and an acrylic latex paint. Most paint shops can point you in the right direction with what they have instock.
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What kind of wood/where did you get the pieces inside the enclosure?
Enclosure is mad out if pvc board and the pink stuff is xps insulation board.
Hope this helps
Thank you! I was actually asking about the cork wood pieces but I actually found you're other video explaining how to build those!
@@L3ggZ84 glad you found the other video! Hope it helped!
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Sucks your not getting the attention you deserve… and do u sell enclosures
Thanx for your support and I don't sell enclosures. Maybe one day but for now enjoy doing how to videos to show others how I built mine. The 1st enclosure I built years ago I was a little intimated by the process. After I finished I found it to be much easier then I thought. And only took about 8 hours. The hard scape on the other hand can take some time lol
Maybe if someone was local and would pick up. But to ship a large enclosure or glass aquarium or exo terra would be a gamble on arrival conditions
@@bradsbioactivebuilds where are u located I’m in tn
@@brodie6352 in IL. You have some great motorcycle riding out by you!
@@bradsbioactivebuilds yea I do ride was in a medical accident last November in the army and haven’t rode since sadly
BRAD!!! I am struggling to find a good sorece to buy pvc panels from. Who do you purchase from?
What state and / or country are you in?
@@bradsbioactivebuilds arizona, non of the hardware stores near me supply them. And if I order them online they come in 1ft by 1ft. But I looked into your description and I'm gonna see if they'll ship out to az
@lethalmambagaming3182 shipping can be expensive. I know some states/regions don't have them in stock at big box stores.
Try a sign shop or lumberbyard. Also search expanded pvc board online.
Hope this helps
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How much roughly were the materials?
Just for the shell/ enclosure
3 4x8 pvc sheet: $300
Tempered glass $225
Glass track: $40
Box of screws: $10
Lexel Adhesive $12
Drylok: 1 gallon $35
Primer $40
Black paint: $60
Wood stand: under $80
Exterior hide/nest box under $50
Bulkhead for drainage: $7
Lights (personal preference)
Misc. $100 because I'm probably forgetting something 😆
There are ways to cut down costs, but that also makes for a cheaper product in the long run.
This is an estimate. Hope this helps.
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The PVC boards I looked up are about $99 each at Home Depot, does that sound like the right product?
Yes, that's what I paid. A little more than plywood, but after time, waterproofing and longevity, you end up saving.
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@@bradsbioactivebuildsthanks! We’re bringing home a ball Python and he has a 40 gallon for now but I want to give him the best I can.
Are your ordering sheets online through lowes app ?
Nope, just going to the store
@@bradsbioactivebuilds lucky! None of the stores here have PVC sheets.
@@pjm204 they should be able to order it and have an in store pick up
@@bradsbioactivebuilds I'll give that a shot, thanks
Switch the way the doors open
What do you mean?
@@bradsbioactivebuilds buddy has one made.
might be an idea to try he likes it, he made the door open up an down. So when he cleans it he doesn't need to move the doors from side to side, it just collapses down, he was using a slide lock but found hinges an two screwed in wood tabs at the top, that you can turn over the plexiglass works better.
@Political Hate. I see what your saying. I build a trgu enclosure like that years ago. It was very User friendly with plexiglass. I would be nervous with tempered glass with the weight alone. If this build was using plexiglass it would definitely not warp as easily with what you are saying. I just use glass suction cups to remove it now for cleaning lol
I live in San diego CA and the pvc stores have no idea that pvc board this is and I can find it online.
I have heard people in California having a hard time locating it. In Chicago land they sell it at home depo, manards and lowes. I'll see if I can find the sku #
Do you make and sell these enclosures?
Currently no. Would I, possibly for the right price lol. A lot goes into a build. Shiping would be exspensove to. I mainly make videos so others can create their own.
@@chrisrice1894 email sent
I need some tools lol
Haha, there are always more tools to add toothed collection
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Holy shit this just made me feel like less of a man lmfao
@@mileshawkins6225 lmfao 🤣 I love the internet for comments like this 🤣
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great video, no bullshitting to pad runtime and no weird editing, just a clear and straightforward tutorial. this is extremely helpful! but i also appreciate watching how careful and precise you are in this process. it came out looking extremely professional. excellent resource i will recommend to others
Thank you, this was a fun build and I wanted the focus to be on the small details that sometimes get missed. I'm glad you found it helpful and that you for your future recommendations.
Your support is appreciated
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Damn, insane level of detail. And to think I came here for a box.
Thanx Michael 💯. It started out as a box, and then I just kept building 🤣
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Man this video could not have come at a better time for me, exactly what I needed! You do some spectacular work and I can't wait to see this channel grow and thrive!
Thank you! Glad it came at a time you needed it! My hopes with the channel growth is for us to all learn together! What are you going to be building?
@@bradsbioactivebuilds yes definitely appreciate the knowledge gained! I'm going for an ackie enclosure so I'll be using a few of your videos to guide me along. I can't find anything pre-made that has the depth I'm looking for to get that good deep substrate they like and they're crazy expensive so building one it is! I'd also like a bearded dragon setup but those don't need to be as tall ofc.
@@davidfarris1332 I ran into the same issue with finding an ackie enclosure so I built one. Moving forward I'm going to build most of my enclosures. For me, I appreciate the setup much more when I build it lol. Plus a lot of $ saved. Have fun and enjoy the process!
Best DIY reptile enclosure videos on UA-cam. I would really enjoy seeing a paludarium build in the future. Keep up the amazing work!
Thanx for watching and support! Here is a paludarium build I did earlier this year. ua-cam.com/video/-6B4wvRxdqA/v-deo.html
Now gearing up for my next build.
This is savage bro bro! Curious where do you get the pvc, and what type?
Thanx bro!
It's 1/2 found at home depo, Lowes, or manards. I double up the front frame where I attach the glass track so the track fits and addsstrength to prevent bowing. The pvc is light enough so the front frame does the trick while eliminating a vertical center brace right in the middle of the glass.
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You have thought of everything and i continue to be mind blown but it all.
Haven’t seen anything of this caliber yet out there.
And great ending with the boxers! Made me smile!
Thank you! Every build I try to think of something new. Before long I'll be all out of ideas lol. Gear up for my next build. Doi g water tests now. I think I have a leak in a bran new 36x18x36 exorerra. So I'll have to address that next or start on another project for a Panther Chameleon. Also planning a 10w5dx6h foot Asian water monitor (Varanus Cumingi) enclosure. That one might take a little bit lol.
Thanx for watching and your support.
Your videos are really great though for sure! And your skills inspire me and many others !
Thank you for your comment and support!
Hey I really gain a lot of know how from your videos! But I am also curious about your motorcycles I saw in one of the videos. Did you build or customize those at all? You seem like a person that can do anything you put your mind to. And the results are always outstanding sir! Keep on doing what ya do!
Glad you are getting some stuff from my videos.
The motorcycle is my pride and joy. I have done all modifications to it myself. There are to many to list but some mods I did was 23" front wheel, front end, back end, air ride, stage 1 & 2. It's another hobby of mine lol. You ride?
Thank you very much for supporting my channel! 🤘💯🦎🐸
Dude. Simple and complex. I love the way you did your video. Great audio, smooth background music, not annoying with anything unnecessary and to the point and detailed informaion. You just got another sub from me. Keep up the great work! Can't wait to see what else you come up with
Thanx for the sub Rick! I'm glad you liked how the whole thing came together! I have some cool things planned for the channel. Stay tuned, and your support is appreciated!
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I love this build! What animal is it for? Im curious now.
Thank you! I built this one for my blue tree monitor (Varanus Macraei). Amazing species 🤘💯🦎🐸
Love your work man! Every video leaves me impressed and inspired.
Thank you very much and glad you enjoyed the video and got some inspiration!
Awesome Build! Thanks for sharing!
Of course, thanx for watching!
6:14 I can’t believe you cut out such perfect circles with just a jigsaw, wow!
Thanx and I think years of tattooing helped me with that 😆. And also knowing I didn't want to start over.
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wow best diy video I seen on youtube hands down
Thanx brother 🙏 💯🦎🤘
Amazing DIY, will def be using some of your steps for my future builds.
Awesome, have fun with your next build! Thanx for watching and your support!
Great video. Sent you a message
Thanx bro. I just replied, I didn't realize it was sent to my Facebook messenger lol. Keep making those awesome exo terra and zoomed frames for the lid that easily convert it to glass with vents and mistking mounts 🤘💯🤘
This was absolutely brilliant 👍👍🙌 your taking enclosures to a whole new level. Definitely inspiring
Thank you! It was a fun build that I put a lot of thought into. I try to make them the best living conditions possible for what's going in them. Keep pushing the possibilities 🤘💯🦎🦎🐸🐍🐢
Incredible instruction quality. Thank you sir ✌️
Thank you, and of course. I'm glad you liked it! 🤘💯🦎🐸
I have heard cutting PVC can be a pain. Did you do anything special for that?
It's no harder then cutting wood. Cuts like a warm knife through butter. Jigsaw or circular saw work fine. Just wear a mask bc or fumes at high heat and pvc micro particals.
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where did you get the glass and slider for the enclosure?
I have them in the description of the video when I do the hardscape. Hope this helps!
ua-cam.com/video/WZ3EYjO_PIQ/v-deo.htmlsi=rLVLb1oJa6KP26hD
This is the best vivarium build on UA-cam, hands down. Super informative and easy to follow.
Thank you very much! I try to put as much as I can to all my content and builds to help anyone interested.
Thanx for your support!
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What glass do you use
I used 1/4" tempered glass. I had the glass shop buff/smooth the edges so it would reduce resistance when sliding.
Mate you nailed it 👌 please build more and dont stop explaining what and why!!! I want to build something like that but i dont have conditions😢 at least i can enjoy watching you😀
Thank you and stay tuned. I'll be posting the 2nd video of the current build I'm working on soon...
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Hey awesome video . What are your glass dimensions ?
Thanks, and I forgot. I can measure them next time I take it out to clean and give you a measurement than. My upcoming video to the series I'm doing. I will have glass installation in more detail. Thanx for watching
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hallo there! greatings from Denmark you don't have like a full list of specs and the stuff used like a word file or something I would like to build one for my ball python.
really love your channel nice work :D
@Biiscuit I do not but essentially just cut your side painless short by the thickness of the wood you are using to build the enclosure. I am going to be uploading some blueprint files on my patreon soon though.
Your support for the channel is appreciated!
Will this build be strong enough for a bioactive milk snake enclosure? (with all the clay balls at the bottom and constant .5" of water plus all the soil, plants and snake?)
If built right yes, just make sure the stand is solid. I have everything you mentioned inside this enclosure. Here is the interior DIY build of the enclosure you commented on. Let me know if you have any other questions. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱
ua-cam.com/video/WZ3EYjO_PIQ/v-deo.html
This is absolutely incredible!!
Thank you 🤘💯🦎
When you use sliding doors on a snakes enclosure (I have a ball pythons) can they not slide it if they get between the middle part where it over laps? I just made one for my snake & that’s how the doors are but the sides sit more away from the wood so she’ll be able to slide out
I’m sorry if that doesn’t make sense, but I’ll answer with more details if anyone can help me!!!?? Pls
@@breakablejewels02091 I have a small gap. 1/8 inch or so. You can always get a glass showcase lock. I gonover it in the hardscape of this build. The one with the blue tree monitor on the thumbnail
This may be a mundane question but how do you measure the glass for this kind of enclosure? I don’t want to get it close and wrong 😂.
@mimibyrd depending on the glass track u use.
Measure the total open before installing track.
Bring a small peice of the glass track to the glass company with your measurements of the opening. They should cut it to spec.
I also like a 1.5 to 2 inch center overlap.
I go over it a little bit more in this video here. Hope this helps
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I just watched your videos . Great work. Very nice.
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel 🤘💯🦎
Incredible very very nice enclosure
Thank you for watching 🦎🤘💯
This is hands down the BEST enclosure build video I've ever found!
Hey, thanx so much, I'm glad you like it!
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800$ just to get the pvc sheets… Looks like I’m shopping locally lol
yeah, definitely don't order online. I have the link just so people know what they are called. Just go check out home depo, Lowes or Menards. They should have them in stock depending on what state you are in. In IL they are around 100 a sheet
Would this be good for a juvenile boa?
Depending on the size, I wouldn't see why not as long as you do your research on care requirements and make sure you have a lock.
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Do you have an estimate for How much this cost you? Just supplies and materials for the tank not the stand .
@daytonhunt2406 under $500 for sure. I have done estimated breakdowns in some of the other comments but this was a build I did a few builds ago so I forgot lol
Man I want to build one but I suck at measuring and cutting things. If you sold these as pre cut kits that would be a dream!! Amazing.
I'm looking into doing something like this mid to late 2024. We will see. But CNC machines are expensive lol. In the mean time if you try it cut slow. Follow the line. Measurements are fairly straight forward. All in inch or half inch cuts.
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What size space would you say this would need to fit into? Hoping to build it for my ball python but want to make sure it fits where I'm thinking. Will have everything except the fogger and the nest box.
Like the room size for the enclosure yo be in?
You could put in somewhere tight to an open room concept.
The measurements are 6x2x4 but also sits on a 2' stand.
Hope this helped!
@@bradsbioactivebuilds sorry, talking more about extra space needed around the enclosure for air flow and accessories. Without the nest box and fogger, it seems like I could put it up against a wall, right? And with vent holes along the front, I wouldn't have to worry about the sides.
@@kellireich6146 correct, it can be pushed up against the wall. Maybe 2" gap if you wanted to run cords for light fixtures in the back.
Either way would work for vents. Sides or front high and low.
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that it so nice!
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new sub great build
Thank you for your sub and support 🤘💯🦎
I can't find the pvc sheets anywhere....could you please point me in the right direction?..🙏🏻
Check out home depo, Lowes or menards. Some regions and states don't sell them there but might at a custom sign shop. They know it as expanding pvc board
How much did the enclosure cost you to build? Not counting the lights, nest box, piping or any of that.
It was probably around 600, but that was with tempered glass.
only complaints about this build is the lack of pvc glue on the plumbing and on the panels, pvc glue is made for plumbing and retaining water in pvc pipes, you could have skipped siliconing the inside seams if you had glued them with pvc glue, or put the silicone in anyway and been double safe. also just because the drywall screws come in a 1000 pack doesnt' mean you need to use them all.
Agreed to a point. Ias contemplating using pcv glue, but want to be sure if I would be able to work quickly enough before glue fused together. So I went with lexel adhesive (paintable) where water would sit. Then, I applied drylok or xps board over that. But I've been thinking about working real fast and use pvc glue on an upcoming build.
For the plumbing, yes pvc glue would work great, but I was thinking of the future and when I move, the silicone will be easier to remove so I can put the enclosure flat.
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dude you a goddamn genius. great build and easy to understand video.
Thanx bro! Glad you enjoyed the video. Working on another build now 🤘💯🦎
What type of PVC board did you use I'm planning on building my own to have them build with cost me three grand for three cages so I'm going to build in myself I love your video it's very informational just don't know what type of PVC board did you use there's so many different types out and different prices just want to make sure I get the right one
I used 4x8 sheets from homedepo. They run about 99 a sheet. I have the links in the description in the other videos (for my blue tree monitor) but it's a shipped price
Any other questions lmkband have fun building!
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Your videos are top notch and you have helped me move towards building my own, only question is on this one you have the side as 4' x 23 1/2"...since using half inch pvc shouldn't that be 23" to allow for the half inch on each side or am I missing something??
Thank you, I put a lot of work into the videos to try and explain everything to the best of my ability. I'm glad it has helped you move towards building your own.
To answer your the sides are 23 1/2". Everything site on top of the bottom panel that measures 6'L x 24"d.
So when I put my back panel on it will reduce the side panels by 1/2" (4'h x 23 1/2" deep) to compensate for the 1/2" thickness of the pvc sheet. The 1st few minutes of my Chameleon enclose build shows building an enclosure to that might be helpful too.
Let me know if you have any other questions and have fun with your build.
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the most well thought out DIY reptile enclosure I've EVER SEEN. I'm in awe
Thank you very much! Working on a 8w4d6h now. My brain is gonna explode lol.
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The dimensions are different vs the ackie enclosure but is others measures concept wise the same ?
Yup for the ackie build I just wend 3ft high instead of 4ft high. I didn't enclude a bulk head at the bottom for drainage due to it being a more arid setup.
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Would it be possible to make a hide box exactly like the one at the end of this video (out of tote boxes with a heat pad controlled by a thermostat) but place it inside of an enclosure? I just built a pvc enclosure for my boa constrictor, and because of how tall it is, I am having trouble heating the bottom of the enclosure where he spends his time during the day. I wanted to place a heat pad on the outside of the enclosure, but the heat doesn’t go through the PVC board. I’m just not sure if making a hide box like this and placing it inside of the enclosure would be safe, with all of the wires and everything.
You should be ok doing that. I have seen other people do it the way you are describing. Just make sure you check the manufacturers instructions and warnings if it gets wet.
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What was the budget? And saving money with us is compared to what the thousands of dollar enclosures I’m trying to see what is more affordable building or buying one like it is going to land outside of my budget. How would you recommend I save money with this build
There are ways to go all out with this build or cut costs. Example using g 1/4 inch tempered glass, not tempered glass or plexiglass. Tempered is you best option for scratching and strength.
Pvc board is more expensive then ply wood. Depending on what lights you use, Amazon or arcadia
But a quick break down off the top of my head
3 sheers of PVC 100 each
Tempered glass lass $200
3 Light domes (20 each)
Wood for stand (40-50 bucks)
Screws $9
Lexel Adhesive $12
Glass track $40
Bulkhead for drainage $7
If you start doing hardscape stuff it's then the cost is ul to you on what you want to add.
Hope this helps.
I also have a lot of the links in the hards scape build video (link in description)
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Cant find pvc sheets down here in nc. And if u ship it its an extra 200 dollars lol. Im working with some that i found at lowes but its only 3/8 inch thick.
Hope it all works out for you!
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Can I get a materials list please. And do u think pvc will make a good paludarium. Only 1s I ever saw are glass
Material list Us in the 2nd video (I'll post at the end of this comment.
I think pvc could work as a paludarium but it would depend on the thickness of the pvc and how much water. To much water (not framed out) would bow and eventually break. A laguna tub would work well though.
Hope this helps.
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Where do you get these pvc boards? I can't find them anywhere
Some stared and regions don't Cary them at big box hardware stores. I got mine from home depo. But lowes caries them as well. Look around the plywood section and trim board.
Otherwise, try a custom sign shop. They know it as expanding pvc board.
Hope this helps.
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do u need a gf i can pretend to be a burmese python
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Great video, how much did this roughly cost you?
@leche2905 with out any of the interior work or lights probably around $600 USD
$300 pvc sheets
200 glass
40 glass track
60 Misc
Stand $50
Thanks for detailing every step. Your videos have some innovative solutions that I haven't seen before.
Of course, thank you for watching and your support! Glad I was able to offer some innovative ideas!
Love your builds. Where do you get the pvc sheets and what are they commonly referred to?
Thank you! I have the links to the pvc sheets in the description of this video here. But online prices shown can be expensive. I added the links so people can see product details but go to the store for better pricing.
Hole this helped
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Hey Brad, apologies if this has been addressed somewhere else, but were is that 40 mm fan video? I love that idea and would very much like to see your process/know what specific materials you use for it. Hoping it will be available soon!
Hey, I'm hoping to have the video out once I finish up my current build I'm working on. The video will have 4 or 5 different ways to create air circulation inside a viv. Along with the DIY for all of them. Stay tuned
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds literally cannot wait! Having real problems with air circulation in several habitats and I'm so tired of precariously perching larger computer fans on top of lids.