DIY Plywood Reptile Enclosure (Large Version)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Have you ever wanted to make a large plywood enclosure for your amphibian or reptile? Well this demonstration shows you how I built a really cool plywood enclosure for my 10 year old Kingsnake Whodini. You could modify this design for smaller enclosures as well (I will show that in a different video).
This tank could be used for an array of different environments such as tropical, desert or semi-aquatic environments to name a few. Additionally this type of enclosure is suitable for various animals because of how it's made. Also modifications can be easily implemented to create something that fits your animal's specific requirements.
I know this video is long, but I really wanted to show the project in its entirety. I also wanted to show as much of this process as I possibly could.
As stated in the intro this is a project that was conceived about 3 years ago. I started working on it nearly 3 months ago and it is finally complete. Enjoy!
If you want to see an abridged version of this build, follow the link: • DIY Plywood Reptile En...
If you have any questions let me know in the comments and I will do my best to get back to you.
You can follow me on Instagram @serpadesign for project sneak peaks, updates and more content like this.
So did you ever think I would actually finish this video? Lol! I know it took a really long time and hopefully you understand after seeing the final product. As I said in the video if you found this difficult to follow, I will do an abridged version of this demo for the smaller enclosures that will be stacked on top of this one. I will also release another video that goes more in depth as to how exactly this one works. Stay tuned for next week because that's when we will do the setup for my Kingsnake Whodini!
For those of you you don't know you can follow me on Instagram @serpadesign for project sneak peaks, updates and more content like this. I showed snippets of this project as I worked on it and I will do the same for future projects.
love this project
Really nice jobb
SerpaDesign pleases do a vid of setting this tank up when u put ur snake in it ☺
This is classic SerpaDesign, I love the video, thanks.
SerpaDesign I'm amazed at how much work went into this. Great Job.
i can barely make a paper airplane yet here i am, determined to try and make something for my brazilian rainbow boa
i feel ya. i want to make something special for my boa, something beautiful... i own 5 ball pythons as well but my boa was my first and still my baby!
How did it turn out?
I'm here to hoping to make a enclosure for a akie monitor
Essential Laughing I’m building an inclosure for my Chinese water dragon oof
I want to build something for my tengu 🦎
@@TrueBeelzebub how did it go?
As a fellow craftsman/hobbyist I have a great deal of respect for the level of work that must have gone into this. I love the final colour of the wood and I can't wait to see how you kit out the inside :D
At first I thought "this thing is definitly going to fall apart when he tries to pick it up". By the end of the video it was clear that you could probably park a truck on top of that thing. This design takes the word "sturdy" to a whole new
level.
this video was sponsored by wood glue and clamps
Also screws
And 1" strips
And it only cost his dad $3672 to build!
And a couple of trips to the hospital for bare foot related injuries 😃👍
pa Wo what do you mean?
I believe it was sponsored by "Additional Strength"
I rarely ever comment on any videos, but this time I feel like I have to say I truly was impressed with this build. It's not only aesthetically pleasing, but it also looks functional to your needs and built to last. Good job!
I totally concur!
Easily one of the best, most informative, NOT boring, DIY terrarium building videos I've seen. Thanks a bunch!!
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You should do a plant care/propagation mini-series like for one episode have it be how to keep bromeliads alive from pups and propagate them and another be creeping figs ETC. I think a lot of people would enjoy that!
Yes please especially for creeping figs :)
Your name is friggin hilarious !
Thats alot of work compared to the way I build things but you cannot argue with the end result. Beautiful build
I envy your sense of patience and eye for detail. Your videos are always informative and thorough.
I’m a cabinet maker and for the tools that you had at hand you did a great job
Designing the doors WITHOUT the sides that would block the view in the middle area is an awesome idea
There’s no other way to say it.. I love watching you work. Such a beautiful finished product. Stain and polyurethane. Yessss
Blown away by the amount of work you've done, not only on the enclosure but also on the video! Epic. The braceless doors are awesome.
Pardon my French, but that's a fucking masterpiece!
Chuck Horne Don't be ashamed to speak the truth. Sometimes the expletive is necessary. Lol.
Chuck Horne I didn't know fucking comes from French!
I didn't know I could speak fucking french!
Great design, overkill on everything, furniture quality, excellent job.
Great build. I'm not convinced that the magnetic 'clasps' would resist an Olive python pushing against the doors, but I love your 45 deg centre bracing-less door design. Well done, and thank you for the video
One of my favorite things about owning pets is setting up enclosures for them, so I love to see someone who does the same. I’m a college student in an apartment and don’t have much time or money to do the projects I would like, but I’m trying to put together some tools so I can do more on my own. I’m lucky this is one of my favorite things because at the end of the day it clearly benefits the critters, and yours are no exception. Keep up the good work! I hope I can one day do the same!
this is carpentry level building.. i see so many people talking about the clamps..it helps with the drying process and helps it stay is place instead of sliding or moving before its dry. Very nicely done.
Those 3 years really paid off. Good job.
Anyone else whisper out loud, a couple times, I love this guy? ha
No words man. Tanner for president.
Thank you for sharing this! I especially appreciate that you didn't skip showing us any steps....I'm not very experienced with building, but I have a 7 foot long boa and she is STRONG. Finding instructions that are so carefully explained and thoroughly shown is really helpful. :)
Literally blew my mind how you did the doors lmao. You have so much skill it's impeccable.
Thank you so much for putting so much time, care, and work into making this for everyone! It looks gorgeous!
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I love this, the aesthetic and meticulous design, but I also wish there was a shopping list beside a list of measurements.
Thank you, I'll be making my own soon enough! All three of them!
I really appreciate quality content like this.
This is not only an excellent video but an absolutely amazing enclosure. Thank you for all of the work you put into not only your passion but also sharing it with others.
This dude is layered plywood crazy!! Such an epic masterpiece tho. I definitely respect the attention to detail and amount of patience it took to plan and build all this!
This new enclosure came out FANTASTIC! I'm sure Dean loves it! I really loved your video too. All your videos are relaxing and I could watch and listen to you build new things all day.
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You. Are. A. Genius!! I can't decide if this is the best herpetoculture video, best DIY video or best construction video I've ever seen! Not only can I appreciate the planning that went into the construction and design, but all the camera angles/time-lapses and close-ups don't happen by themselves. That took a lot of work and you made a great video. Great job!
watching this baked was incredible. love your content but i'm a hippy so watching stuff like this involving animals is awesome
Good to know
Omg the way u did the doors so cool i have never even thought of doing doors that way i love it👍❤️
Man, I would love to build something like this for my boa one day. Gorgeous interior and exterior, lots of space inside, really clever design features. Just stunning.
Love the doors the most but what an amazing build
Wow. That goes so far beyond what I have planned. Nice work.
was wondering if you could do like a list of materials or even rough dimensions you used for this awesome build?
Yes this!!
I am pretty sure he didn’t reveal the exact dimensions because the build could really suit all shapes and sizes.
For those without all the tools, time, money, and space to build, I suggest getting an old secondhand dresser drawer, then gut the inside and add plexiglass to the front, etc.
You know why I keep coming back, Tanner? You explain without being condescending or making many assumptions. I am an intelligent person, and can do almost anything on my own with enough research and tools. I also understand all skills require practice, patience, and the right materials. And a lot of failure. But with your videos, I have learned how to take materials like egg crate louver panels, corrugated plastic, glues and silicones, and landscaping foam and incorporate those into some of my projects. I also learned what is the best silicone and glue to use. GE silicone 1, and Gorilla super glue gel. :) Heck I may even make a terrarium sometime soon! Keep up the great work.
Amazing as a fellow woodworker I can appreciate the work that goes into a build like this absolutely amazing dude. Can't wait to see what gets to live in it. I've only just finished my build and seeing this I wanna build a new one given me so many good ideas. I never really liked plywood but you have changed my mind. best bit I love the doors, so much better than sliders and the fact they open 180. love it 5 starts gold medal.
Would you know by any chance what type of screws would be use in a build like this
The finished piece has so many thoughtful design features, I love the brass elements with the stain color. It has an amost Oriental flavor to it Great job and excellent video editing!
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This is a reptile enclosure masterpiece. A certified piece of furniture.
So excited to begin this project. I'll be using this process to make my 25" x 12" x 12" Leopard Gecko bioactive vivarium over the winter. Thank you for taking the time to film this for us! :))
First build i have seen were everything is shown and easy to understand. Love your videos! Well done!
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Bad ass enclosure! And dont stress about the magnate locks on the door I didnt even notice them till you showed them up close
Yeah I don't think they're as bad as I had initially thought. Thanks for the input.
I just want to say you are my hero. The care and effort you put into making all your enclosures as well as taking time to make sure your animals are happy inspires me every day to try and do the same. I always reference your videos and knowledge for my home projects with my animals and plants. You're just so awesome! Thanks for all the great content, old and new. :)
Nice build you work so fast,great vid for a beginner cheaper and lighter than glass like the 45 on the doors great idea
WOW! I am impressed! This is beautiful! I also love the wood stain. You have some great wood working/ carpentry skills. I wish I had all of the tools that you have. Thanks for sharing 😊
I'm totally blown away with this well thought enclosure. Amazing craftsmanship! Kudos man!
Nice work!!! Barefoot construction isn't the best idea but this enclosure was a great one!
Haha never said it was, but that how I roll!
Wow! I’m tired now! I think I’m going to have nightmares about being attacked by wood glue spitting clamps.
Great enclosure! You should be proud of it!
😂
i never would have thought of making my own vivarium had i not seen your awsome tutorials. thanks so much for doing what you do! im raising a baby leopard gecko in a 10gal, and was planning to move to a 20g. Your videos have shown a better option for me.
You just got a new subscriber. Ive been searching EVERYWHERE for a good video where I can start off at. (Im a beginner.) Im going to be building my first aquarium very soon and Im so glad I came across your content, thank you SO much.
Excellent instructional video. I've been looking for a way to keep cost down on a build without sacrificing structural integrity and I believe this will work. Thanks a bunch for the post.
I love your tutorials and learn so much from them! This one is probably my favorite one yet, this enclosure is a gorgeous work of art! (And of course functional too) You did an amazing job!
I actually do carpentry and never think to upload a good DIY. I caught this in auto play but thought I'd stop to say nice work. Chers!
Awesome work! I'm actually in the time of needing to build an enclosure for my Boa & this helps. I know carpentry but this helped me with a few details I might have missed when considering the animal safety (compatibility so to say) portion of building. Thanks a lot!
Beautiful. What a great job you did. I love the natural look of finished wood enclosures.
this guy makes me want to plan a build in advance and do my homework ahead of time for a nice build like this one👍👍👍👍.good work.
You did an amazing job with this! It's beautiful.
A true inspiration for what I was looking for to build!!! Great work!! Incredible enclosure you have made well thought out and planed with high efficiency and strength!
Everything is absolutely beautiful!! The video, your work precision and of course the gorgeous enclosure. No wonder it's been 3 yrs in the making. Fantastic! 😍
I built a very nice iguana enclosure back in the 90’s. It looked like a nice piece of furniture any almost any decor. I also built a matching stand and fully enclosed hood for the light fixtures. I got a ton of compliments from both hobbyist and non-hobbyists alike. Since then, I have considered 99% of the enclosure builds on TH-cam either lacking in most respects or outright trash. Until now. I’m shocked at your attention to detail and overall consideration for structure, function, and forethought. Bravo!
To think, I almost left your video whenever I saw that you were using 1/4” plywood...
outstanding! Colour me very impressed going to save this adjust dimensions and commence my own build well done and cheers for sharing it with us all.
Dude, your work is amazing. Cheers from Mexico
Nice build. Years ago I built something similar for a family of cockatiels that I had. I'm not a fan of snakes so I won't be able to follow this project anymore but I'm still a fan and a subscriber.
Amazing work on the enclosure and the video! The love for your animal and the work you're doing really shows through and I hope to see more of this particular build!
this design is cost-effective and close enough to what I want for my snake, so thank you for the vid. I will probably make something very similar
A. The no shoes is life.
B. You're so insanely talented!!!!!
You... My friend are a total bad ass at diy enclosures! This build was so impressive and i must say you have days more patience than i.
This is a great video and that enclosure looks fantastic. Thinking I’ll build something similar as a cabinet for my 4ft aquarium. The only thing I’d do differently is instead of the magnetic catches on the door frames I’d instead recess large rare earth magnets in the cabinet and inside door frames so that they would be hidden. Still, great design and easy to follow tutorial. Cheers from Melbourne, Australia 👍
Fantastic design, and well thought out door also!
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Absolutely loved this video and great design on your enclosure
Lost for words. This is bloody marvelous, my man.
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Just got my main structure finished today (based on the ideas and instructions you provided in this video). I will make sure to give you credit if it ever makes any online appearances. Looks great so far to me. Thank you so much!
Your as good with building as u are plants....amazing!!!
The doors! I hate that center wood piece as well so this was beautiful!
I thought I overshoot things! Excellent build and narration!
Really nice work. Beautiful showcase.
Love this! I'm thinking of having an ackies in the future and a custom build would be so awesome. Any way you could make a "shopping list" of sorts for the items you used (particularly the hardware)?
There is almost nothing this man can't do. Wth, he is absolutely amazing at everything he does. How the heck is it possible to be so talented at so many things? I can barely draw a stick figure, and Tanner can create miniature forests, and paint like Winslow Homer, and build like an Aztec.
That is a BEAUTIFUL tank. You really did a fantastic job
That is really neat! I love that you stained the wood instead of painting it. It can really make even the cheapest wood look really nice! Great job! :D
This boy put this together like a 1000 piece puzzle 😭🤣 good buildtho mad respect
Built to last. Something rarely seen these days. Great job!
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Wow, awesome project! I'm not a reptile keeper, but this is still fascinating.
ABSOLUTELY Great and wow! so great a job of work!!!! good job Tanner
Very impressive! You did a great job on this enclosure. Thanks for sharing!!
FYI, the light compartment needs proper ventilation holes otherwise it will overheat. Since the enclosure is made of wood, it might even burn your house down.
Nice job on the rest of it!
Unless he uses old lights, filament lighting, there is almost no risk of fire from the four holes he drilled in there. A 150 watt florescent bulb only uses 13-24 watts of power. It'll be snake friendly temps. Not to mention the gaps of the panel doors and thin paneling will easily transfer heat out. LED lighting uses even less wattage for the same light output. Only IR light generates massive heat. Florescent and LED lights have almost no IR spectrum light. They barely have any spectrum. Just equal peaks of red green and blue, normally. That is why they hurt many people's eyes and are often poor for growing things. Grow lights have more UV and IR and wide spectrum bands of color. Those are more expensive to produce, but still not nearly as hot as filament bulbs or halogen bulbs, which are better heaters than light sources.
This looks beautiful, will definitely have to at least attempt to build this for the new reptile room
I love the detail in the video. I might try to make this with my son this summer. We are looking for a custom enclosure for his bearded dragon and this is the nicest one I've seen so far!
❤ ❤ ❤ the structure! ❤ amazing job and incredible planning!
That build is just absolutely beautiful
brilliant work!
Tanner, so cool! Such a great build! Thanks for sharing!
I dont even know why Im watching this, I dont have a bearded Dragon, I cant even build something with an instruction manual but hey awesome build :)
Wow this is truly fantastic ive just aquied a baby boa and thinking ahead for his adult enclosure i will definitly be following and trying to replicate this , thank you for posting ..
Fantastic video, excellent demonstration and thoroughly explained as always. I'm looking forward to seeing Houdini all set up in there and also the future abridged videos you mentioned.
This is insanely beautiful. I want one so bad!
Very nice work and inexpensive build
Thanks for all the details and thought processes. I’m adapting this to my needs for my boa soon. Trouble is I’m not a woodworker, and don’t have tools. So the build will take me forever
The editing in this video was undoubtedly superb. Well done
I love this build! Can't wait to see it set up! I never considered something like this for a snake tank but now I need one for my living room. Thanks for making another great video