DIY HUGE Reptile Enclosure. Waterfall, Dripwall, Hardscape, Background, Zoopoxy |Part 2|
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มิ.ย. 2023
- This is Part 2 of this HUGE 1,200 Gallon Enclosure series. Check out Part 1 here • DIY HUGE Reptile Enclo... where I build the enclosure, start the hide and water tub/ pond portion.
This massive 8w2d6h' custom built reptile enclosure. In this video, I go over building the hardscape background using XPS insulation board, Polygem Zoopoxy 307 Lite and building the drip wall waterfall. snake, monitor lizard, iguana, reptile cage enclosure
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Materials used:
Polygem ZOOPOXY 307 LITE: polygem.com/product/307-lite-... 100% solids light-weight epoxy system specially formulated to a trowelable paste consistency for sculpturing and fabricating projects. 307 Lite is ideal for indoor or outdoor exhibit projects where strength and durability are desired. 307 Lite can also be used as a patching compound to repair broken or damaged exhibits. 307 Lite can be additionally thickened using our Thickening Agent. Plus, it is solvent free so it won’t melt or dissolve foam surfaces.
Polygem Thickening agent: polygem.com/product/thickenin... is very efficient at modifying both liquid and gel viscosities and works well with all epoxies. Its what helps the mixing process. It will be your friend.
XPS insulation board: www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Cor...
Drylok Original: www.homedepot.com/p/DRYLOK-Or...
Quikrete Charcoa, Brown: www.homedepot.com/p/Quikrete-...
Lexel Adhesive: www.amazon.com/Sashco-10-5oz-...
PVC 4x8 sheet (check a local sign shop if big box hardware stores don’t have them: www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-x-...
Great Stuff spray foam: check any hardware store.
Hot Foam Cutter: www.amazon.com/GOCHANGE-Elect...
½ Inch Bulkhead (Cereal Container ID NOT threaded): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
½ Inch Bulkhead (5 gallon bucket ID threaded): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Cereal Container: www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-...
Wire Brush: www.amazon.com/Brush-Carbon-C...
½ PVC union: www.homedepot.com/p/B-K-1-2-i...
Water Pump for drip wall: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Sea Sponge: www.acehardware.com/departmen...
Tubing for planter: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
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.
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My God man, this effort is unbelievable, and all for a freakin' lizard, lol. Joking aside, this is truly like no other build I have seen. The framing - I wish my house was this good. BTW, if this build was done at my house, the last step would be, "fix the corner where my dog chewed.."
Thank you, much appreciated. Thanx for stopping by the channel to watch! Love the "fix the corner where my dog chewed" 😆
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This is flippin' amazing.
Thank you for watching and I appreciate your comment!
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Agreed
@dirty_socks12 thank you
I‘ve Never Seen something better!!!!
Thank you, much appreciated!
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Desk grommet was clever
Thank you!
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This is soo good I hate you. Joking of course, but I have built my enclosures custom and I don't put half as much detail in and one is a half and the other a quarter of the size. I cant believe the hours and detail put into these. Bravo looks great. The stalactites are great too btw! 👏🏽👏🏽
Thanx Dakota, much appreciated! This build has the most hours put in out if all my other builds and still not done yet 😂. Hopefully in a month or so... thanx for watching and your support!
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He’s a Wizard! This is sorcery!
Thanx Dennis, so far, it's been a fun build to document!
Your support is appreciated!
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So beautiful 😅😅what an amazing enclosure it is going to be once it's done
Thank you and much appreciated! Thanx for watching!
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I think I’m your biggest fan homie knowing your background and how much you’ve over come to become an inspiration I really hope you blow up in the reptile community you’re a beast big dog love 🔥🐐💯
Thanx bro, much appreciated! My background has one hell of a story, most days not knowing if I was gonna live or die and honestly not caring. Maybe that's what I give it my all for the animals I am fortunate enough to care for. Keep fighting g the good fight and thanx for your support!
#sobriety
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Looking good. Them clean lines do something for me 🫣🤣!
😂😆🤪🤣 lol same. Thanx for your ongoing support and helping me see the vision ❤
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In the middle of my build now. Thanks for your videos they’ve been a big support for me.
Awesome, I'm glad they are helping. Have fun woth your build!
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Yay it's here! Can't wait to see the last video. So inspiring!
Thank you very much! I'm getting hyped to finish this one up! Thanx for your continued support!
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The stalagmite is a cool touch
Thank you, I'm enjoying them!
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This is my new favorite channel. Great tutorials! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Cameron, your comment and support is appreciated! Have a great day!
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You have it going on..
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That's pretty awesome. Imagine having all that space for something like a ball python.
Thank you and I could agree more!
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I'm building a DIY enclosure for my boa and already figured out sealing but its inspiring watching this.
Awesome, I'm glad to hear you are doing a diy. They are fun to do. What did you use to seal your enclosure? It's cool you got some inspiration. That's what it is all about, learning from each other!
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That's how I found myself here haha enclosure for my BCI. This is the best video I've seen.
One word.... Friggen super awesome!!!!! Couldn't contain myself.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm almost done with part 4 of the series. Stay tuned!
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Very well done! Love the drip wall!
Thank you for your continued support. I'm really diggin the drip wall too!
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Dayummmm thats incredible dude! Looks awesome
Thanx, much appreciated bro!
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Stumbled across your videos and I'm blown away. There's no way you don't blow up to SerpaDesign level with the quality of not only your builds, but the quality of the videos too. Love how informative you are and how much attention to detail you give. Hope its alright if I steal some of your ideas for my future builds.
Thank you for the encouraging comment. I try my best to put out as much detail in a quality video as possible. I'm glad you came across my channel!
Yes please "steal" as many ideas as you would like. My primary purpose for making videos is for others to utilize what I have learned!
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Impressive! 👊
Thanx mastogecko! Much appreciated!
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so many gems in this. Learned a ton. Cant wait to try some of this stuff out soon!
Thanx bro, much appreciated, and I can't wait to see what you create! Your newest enclose turned out 🔥🔥🔥 and you will enjoy what your putting in it 💯
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Wow 😮that is so sick….. I need one, or 2!!!!
Thank you. It's been a fun build so far, I'll have part 3 out soon. But this build has given me some cool ideas for some future builds I'm drawing up now!
Stay tuned
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Hey it is me Skylar and I love your project and I hope I get to see you soon and help
Thank you for your continued support Skylar! Your help is always welcomed!
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wow........this guy is an artist. Lots of thought and work went into this. I dont even own any reptiles anymore and still was amazed. Watched both videos too. Great job.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed my art. And it's never too late to get back I to owning reptiles again.
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Dude you're an absolute monster.. I wish I had atleast a quarter of your skill sets 😂 keep it up man . Your expertise will have subs rackin up🤘🏽
Thanx Alex! Much appreciated! Thanx for watching and your support!
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Bro how do you not have more subs
Send youtube a letter, lol, but in all seriousness, I am thankful for everyone who has subscribed up to this point!
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would love to do a colab one day!@@bradsbioactivebuilds
@@WillNace I'm in, let's do it!
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These are amazing. I’m learning a lot. Thank you.
Thank you and I'm glad you are learning some some things. Feel free to ask any questions. Stay tuned for part 3
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! I can't wait to see what the final product will look like. Keep up the fantastic work!!
Thank you Shina! Much appreciated. I'm looking forward to shoeing everyone the final product to. I have a vision, let's see if it becomes a reality.... lol
Thanx for watching!
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This man is frizzing talent all over. You've come a long way in such a short time, Brad. Incredible.
Very much appreciated, Luke!
Thank you for your support!
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Brad you're a legend, please keep doing it 🙏
Thanx bro, I just started another 8x4x6 paludarium series, working on the hardscape now
WOW! I can’t wait to see this finished. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Amazing!
Thank you for watching and I'm looking forward to showing everyone what it looks like finished... hopefully soon!
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I love watching you do the dry brushing every time! You’re like the Bob Ross of bioactivity😂
It is satisfying and really starts to pull everything together!
The Bob Ross comment made me laugh... I had to search some Bob Ross comments on Google... so as Bob Ross would say "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents." 🤣🤣🤣
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds EXACTLY!!! keep up the stunning work :^)
You should have a billion subs and views you deserve it. This is truly amazing!
Thank you very much!
Your support is appreciated!
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Man you do some really amazing work. Thank you for making these videos
I appreciate that!. Thank you for watching!
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Your builds are insane brosef. ❤❤❤
Thanx Serenity Dragons! Yours are solid AF too! How many you have now?
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Cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ video
Of course, thank you for watching!
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Wow! So satisfying to see this come together
Thank you, it's been a fun project.
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Dude your builds come out so good! I love watching these good stuff
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy watching my content!
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Great Job and Video Bro!! Your attention to detail is second to none! Beautifully done!
Thanx Mike, much appreciated and thanx for the tips. Did you catch the little shout out lol? The sea sponge worked way better then crinkled up tinfoil!
#zoopoxy is amazing. The possibilities are endless
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Finally got a chance to watch part 2!!
You definitely have a good attention to detail man!!
Great work!
Thank you, and I'm glad you were able to catch up. Part 3 will drop this Sunday!
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This is absolutely epic , your skills are on another level my friend awesome work 👍😎👍
Thank you Andrew! Much appreciated!
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Looks great! Love the waterfall.
Thank you & appreciate you watching!
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It looks freaking awesome 👌 Love all the small details that you have added. Very inspirational
Thanx rick, your comment and support is appreciated and I'm glad you find it inspirational!
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Insane man!! I can’t wait for part 3
I'm glad you like it, part 3 will be out this Sunday!
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Looks amazing! Looking forward to part 3
Thank you, much appreciated. I'm looking forward to showing everyone a finished build! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱
This is amazing! I want to do a version of this for my boa.
Thank you, and I'm sure your boa would love it!, stay tuned for what's to come this build is all starting to come together as we speak!
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Absolutely amazing man wow well done 👏🙏
Thank you. Stay tuned for part 3 coming out soon!
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Very cool . Great Mods ..
Thank you, much appreciated
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It’s looking awesome Brad! Can’t wait to see what kind of critter you’re putting in there. Probably a Komodo dragon by the looks and sounds of it. Lmao jk. 😂
Thank you, and my Komodo lives in my backyard lmao jk. I'm hoping to show everyone in less then a month. Stay tuned and thanx for your support!
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Just.... Unbelievable. You are so creative, skilled, and dedicated! I'm so blown away!! I'm about to make my first attempt at this kind of thing... I know it won't be anything as cool as yours, but watching the process and your tips have been so helpful. Thank you!!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. I'm sure what you create will be great! If you have any questions along the way lmk. Moat important thing is to have fun.
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds Well, you definitely make it look WAY easier than it is! I'm working on mine now and struggling with the spray foam. I officially hate the stuff! Is there any reason you can't just use the lexel adhesive to put the shelves on and then spray foam the cracks?
@Snake_Therapy that depends, what are u using to go over the xps board and spray foam?
@@bradsbioactivebuilds drylok. I’ve been doing things how you did in this vid, but I find I really dislike using spray foam- messy, hard to control, and doesn’t cut nicely with the hot knife! This has been quite an endeavor and expense and I didn’t feel ready to go the next step with that other product you used, but now I totally see the value in that stuff.
@Snake_Therapy spray foam can get messy, best bet is to spray it slowly. It's easier to control and cures more dense. What animal are you building the enclosure for?
The stalagtites are 🔥🔥🔥 whatever negative thoughts you heard dont know what theyre talking about. Idk if ill use everything youve done here (specirically the running water features) but god damn im uaing most of this build as reference for my 6×3×3 for my BCI. Best build on youtube for real 🔥🤘
@christophercarlin6782 thanx, much appreciated. It was definitely a fun build. Im glad you enjoyed it and will be using some of the design for your BCI! Lmk if you have any questions along the way!
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O my my my ain't that fantastic 😍😊😍 great build I love talk my boss into funding me or buying a setup for the lobby or dinning area of the place I work at would be very nice great job.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you boss let's you build something for your lobby so you, other employees and customers can enjoy some natralistic artwork.
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds thank u I show him a video as a sales pitch.
nice 😀
Thank you
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Thank you for sharing. I’m learning so much and your build looks awesome. Can’t wait to try out these techniques for my build
Of course, thank you for watching. Have fun building!
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You have to be a brave man to clean that cave properly...😅 I do the same now for 45 years and you sir are good! Blessings from Northern Germany Ludwig.
Lol, it's an enter at your own risk kinda job 😅
Thank you and sounds like you know what it takes to care for our animals!
Blessings to you as well from America!
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Looks cool dude
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Absolutely amazing work, man. I’m already fidgeting for part 3. Your attention to detail is fantastic, and I love the educational commentary.
Do you have an idea of how many videos are going to be in this series?
Thanx Jason, your comment and support is appreciated!
I'm hoping a total of 3 part then a 4th of introducing the reptile going in. But honestly I just record and if I see a need to expand on certain features or come up with other ideas along the way it could be a 4 part build series. Time will tell.
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BROOOO, just found your channel. I'm addicted now. Lmfao the cereal container you used are so hand. I use them to hold water for my mistkings. Take care homie
Thanx bro, and glad you found my channel. The container is definitely working great!
Have a great Christmas and Happy New Year!
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This is absolutely gorgeous! What are you building this for? When I ask that I mean what type of reptile? I shared this with my husband and asked him if he could build it? I of course would do all the artwork ha ha, ha ha! You probably commented about what was going in to this enclosure, but I just now found you today. Beautiful videos. Thank you for all the descriptions and sizes👍💪🤘👊
Thank you and I'm glad you found the channel. I havnt quite said what's going in it yet... I gotta save something for the last video of the series lol. I'll start giving some hints on my IG when it gets closer to that point, though. If you or your husband build something similar and have any questions, feel free to ask!
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epic! i cant believe how awesome this turned out. i am currently doing this on a smaller scale on a 4x2x2 and debating on zoopoxy vs silicone and substrate
Thank you, and I say go for the look you want. But I'm lovin the Polygem Zoopoxy. And 4x2x2 is still a nice size! What are you going to be housing?
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Wauw, this looks great and that zoopoxy (?) is amazing. Only thing i would have done different is the waterfall, it looks a bit to rectangular for my liking. But you showed me some very nice things and techniques. Love the stalactites!
Thank you and I'm lovin the zoopoxy!. I see what you are saying with the waterfall. But I wanted to controll the water and not create different paths for it to flow. Plus the reptile that's going in it I did want him to climb or sit in it either and have him direct the water away from the Reservoir. But.... now that it's done I see how I could have removed the square look and still made it function how I wanted it to. The cool thing about building is always growing and learning new tricks for the next one.
Thanx for watching and I'm glad you liked the stalactites
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Pretty awesome
Thank you! It's been a fun build so far!
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love the build and the boxer
Thank you and She runs the show lol
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i have one aswell hes getting old but ive had him preety much my whole life couldnt imagane life witout him
@@bradsbioactivebuilds also love the blue tree moniter whats its name
@@OAE_Productions same, best dogs ever! The blue trees name is Neptune but I call him Blue all the time lol. My monitor lizards I have started naming after planets.
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nice the blue trees are my dream reptile
What is going in this amazing enclosure
You bad boy
Dude I was subscribed to you and hadn't seen a notification in a few weeks. Just went back to your channel, and I wasn't subscribed. I don't know what happened, weird!
Anyway I'm subscribed again. And incredible build man!!!
Whats up Billy, thanx for the sub x2 lol. I'm glad you are all caught up with the builds. This one has been a fun one. I'll hopefully have part 3 out soon as long as i dont keep coming up with stuff to add 🤣. Thanx for your support!
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Loved watching your channel get the attention it deserves and can’t wait for it to get even bigger. Another amazing video
Thank you! I appreciate your comment and continued support! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Have a great weekend.
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Love watching these videos. Really inspiring! Just wondering how long a job like this takes.
Thanx Joseph, I'm glad you find them inspiring! It's hard to say how long it takes, but I cut my 1st peicebif wood on January 13th. But I also work full time, have a lot of community involvement, and run a non-profit foundation. So I built these in my spare time. Also, setting up camera angles, editing footage, and getting it all "youtube ready" takes some time. But I think if I could do it 8 hours a day 5 days a week it would take about 2 months. Thanx for the question, and sorry for the unknown answer, lol. It is a fun build to do.
Thanx for watching!
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I love you dog
She is great! She's my 1st employee 🤣
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Your bikes covered in dust like mine 😆
😂😆😂 I only put like 500 miles on it this year (been building enclosures in free time). I usually do cross-country tips 1x to 2x a year.
Ride safe and keep your knees in the breeze 🏍
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Is this build going to be the final upgrade for your asian water monitor? Or will it get even bigger after this? This looks amazing and I appreciate you going into detail about the construction, since it’s been hard to find other videos about building large enclosures
Thank you, it's really starting to come together. And I agree, I did not find a lot of large step by step enclosure builds either. So I wanted to be able to document the approach I took. I'm glad you appreciate the work I put in so far. I'll let everyone know what will be housed in this enclosure in the final video of the series, but there are some Easter eggs along the way. But we will see if a larger enclosure is on the horizon.
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Damn this is unreal. I'm doing a temp enclosure for my iguana but when I buy a house and have a permanent spot for my iguana I'm going to give this a go!
Thank you Amanda! It's definitely a fun build to do. When the time comes, have fun with it!
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What background do you have? It looks like you're a carpenter, but also into model building or model railways because you use many techniques appliable in those hobbies.
I did some roofing, siding, software, and gutters in my late teens' early 20s. Tattooed for years, now I'm a Director of Operations for a drug and alcohol treatment center. Never did models or anything, but I've always been fascinated with that kind of stuff. A lot of what I do is trial and error/self taught along with other helpful stuff.
Thamx for watching!
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What a amazing job man! What is going in here?
Thank you, much appreciated! I'm saving what I'm putting in this for the last video in the series.... but there may be some hints on my Instagram page.
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This is definitely next level!
You teach it well though.
I saw you interviewed on Animals at Home. I hope I got the name right.
Thank you Tammy! And I'm glad you got to watch the Animals at Home podcast. Dillon puts together great questions and episodes for his viewers.
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Great job im getting some ideas of what i want for my iguana
Thank you, and I'm glad you're getting some ideas!
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Stumbled across your channel and couldn't be happier! I have been looking for someone similar to SerpaDesign with the narration and quality, and you have totally met that and more! Super excited to see what you come up with in the future. Getting a few great ideas for my new Chameleon enclosures - love the desk grommet idea!!!
Hey, welcome to my channel and im glad you find it. I'm glad you are liking my content and ideas. I have some cool projects lined up for 2024!
Happy New Year!
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AMAZING
Thanx brother!
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You are so creative, I love every part of it! Looks amazing :D
Thank you. It was definitely a fun project!
Your support is appreciated.
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Really enjoy your content! This is amazing. Your videos are so well made and edited and your work is so impressive. Keep up the awesome work and I hope your channel grows like it deserves to!
Thank you for your comment &continued support Hannah! Much appreciated. It would be cool if the channel grows but if it helps out a few people enhancing the lives of the animals lives they care for I would consider that a success!
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I need this for my Nile monitor
The zoopoxy will definitely hold up to a Nile. This stuff is amazing!
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How long will a build this size take to build ?
@codypatterson5780 hard to say. I cut my 1st piece of wood on January 13th, 2023.
But I'm also a director of Operations for a drug and alcohol treatment center, do a lot of community work, and am the president of a nonprofit charity, so time is limited some weeks. But I figure I work on if of rabout 3 hours a day on average. But setting up cameras and lights adds some time to. If I were to guess, 8 hour days would take 3-4 months
@@bradsbioactivebuilds Im going to try and do one like this for my nile hes growing and i dont want him to grow into his current enclosure too quickly im watching all of the videos on this setup. Great job on this. Its easily ine of the best enclosures ive seen thanks for the devotion it is appreciated
@codypatterson5780 of course and it's a fun build. If you have any questions along the way lmk and I'll help to the best of my ability!
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Wow such a time Consulting Project. Much respect for your patience. Also.. do we expect a Monitor lizard or an iguana? Maybe whip spiders?
Thank you. This has been a fun project. I'll start dropping some hints on my Instagram with what I'm putting in it. But I will officially reveal it with a video.
Thanx for watching!
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds oh you tease!!!
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Yayyyyyy!
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Looks awesome. But just making sure I understand it correctly. Did you cover the entire enclosure in zoopoxy? Or just where you had a water feature?
Thank you! I covered the whole enclosure in Zoopoxy. Took some time 🤪, but I'm really like working with this stuff.
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I’m just sitting here with my jaw hanging at certain parts, like the level of detail with multiple colors for the hard scape. You have a real artistic flair and a level of technical ability that I wish I could emulate.
What changes would you make in your approach to something on the scale of, say, a 20 gallon enclosure compared to this?
Thank you! It's definitely been fun so far, I'm hoping to finish editing part 3 by the end of next week. Video coming soon.
For a 2o gallon, it's really the same process just on a smaller scale. But I would also consider what I would be housing in the enclosure to make a final decision with it all.
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds I’m like, “Hmm what would make an interesting challenge?”
How about a cave gecko? Thinking the hard scape would possibly be similar? Maybe don’t need to worry about heating or light as much as possibly keeping it cool and damp?
Btw, I like the stalactites, but they’re formed in nature where water drips from the roof of the cave and slowly build up sediment over time, so wouldn’t it be interesting if they played a part in the water fixture somehow…?
@cyberwraith2k1 cave geckos are cool. O say go for the challange and build something fun for them.
I did think about adding a small pump in the water for the stalactites, but for what I'm putting in the enclosure, it would have collected too much bacteria in the hose from him pooping in the water.
Maybe in another build I'll try that where the poop won't be an issue in the water. But I'm glad you like them!
Amazing build man, I have a 4x2x2 pvc enclosure im looking to make a background for like this. I thought to use silicone 1 to adhere the foam board to the pvc itself but would you recommend the lexel adhesive over that and why if so? Thanks man I appreciate the info
Thanx, much appreciated. I actually used silicone and lexel to attach the xps board because with the panels being so big I wanted to make sure it stuck. I didn't show using lexel because I waited more then 2 weeks before I started adding zoopxy. Giving it more then enough tome for the lexel to cure. But with a 4x2x2 you should be good with just silicone. I did find adding random spots of drylok to the back of the xps board allowed the silicone to have a better bite into the xps.
Thanx for watching
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How many hours does this take you? Lord once you started with the zoopoxy I'm just blown away with the tediousness
Thank you, and I'm not sure about hours, but they do take some time to build. Luckily, I enjoybit lol. I just did a live tonight where I applied zoopoxy in real time!
So what happens if you ever move? That's my biggest hang up on trying to build something this nice for my Burm when he outgrows his current enclosure.
Good question. Hopefully, that's not for a while. But I measured all the ledges and hardscape features so I could cut it in half or 3rds. I will have to dobrepair work to tie it all back together, but the alternative was not building it, lol.
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Dude… wow…
Thanx, I enjoyed this part of the build. Get to do it all over again in another enclosure soon. Just finished up the framework on an 8x4x6 paludarium and will be starting the background the week.
Great video and information as always. Since the Zoopoxy is water proof, can you omit the PVC board?
Thank you,
What do you mean by omit?
@@bradsbioactivebuilds Sorry - use plywood rather than pvc. Pvc sheet isn't avaliable locally to me and having it shipped is pretty pricey in addition to the cost of the panels themselves. I've a pair of cumingi that are need of an upgrade and these videos really help.
@FractalThinking got ya, yeah yoh can use plywood too. Especially if you can't find any pvc locally. I personally like pvc bc it holds temps and humidity better, lighter weight and won't rot. But plywood is definitely an option. Just make sure you water proof it well. If you are using this video as a guide just replace the pvc with plywood and everything shoukd match up. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions along the way.
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My gawd I wonder what the cost is annually and for the initial build this is a dream
Thank you. It was a fun one to build. I just started another series, The Ultimate Paludarium. Part 1 is out now.
I was keeping track of cost, but I also had a lot of material on hand from past builds, so it's hard to say.
Looks amazing!
Which one do you prefer, zoopoxy or drylok?
Thanx JP!
It really depends on what I'm building for. But overall, zoopoxy is 2nd to none. It has so many uses and no limits when it comes to custom hardscapes.
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds I have done a few enclosures with drylok but have thought about using zoopoxy for a while now. You're set ups look insane.
@jpslizards thanx JP, and you will definitely like zoopoxy.
Never never used zoopoxy, I’m just curious would that hold up to a monkey skink or a caiman lizard just thinking of a few boreal lizards that climb? Awesome build!
Thank you and Yeah, it definitely would hold up. This stuff is amazing. It's strong, lightweight, and can take a beating. The animal that's in it could do more damage and hasn't fazed the zoopoxy. I was sitting in one of the ledges after I installed everything, and it didn't break.
Hope this helps.
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Awesome job!!!
Weird question though: would there be anything that I could use as a substitute for Drylock for painting over the background? I've been concerned to use that because it's Latex based and I live with people that have Latex allergies.
Thank you, and not a weird question at all. You can use a matte acrylic paint over the top of Polygem Zoopoxy. Hope this helps and thanx for watching!
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds Oh OK! Thank you so much!!! That helps a ton
How much would these enclosures usually cost around
It's hard to put a dollar amount on it bc I had a lot of the tools and material. I was keeping track for the 1st 2 months. Then I lost count between some returns and what got lazyb with future receipts.
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I find it hard for my ackie to climb dylock grout
I've got some ideas for you, shoot me a message on IG.
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That zoopoxy stuff looks great. If I got 2 gallons of it, would 1 quart of thickening agent do the job? Or do I need more?
Zoopoxy is amazing! It all depends on how much you are trying to cover. I think 1 qt would work but a gallon of thickening agent is only like 20 bucks.
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds Sweet, thanks. Also, how many gallons did you need to do this enclosure?
@@bradsbioactivebuilds How many gallons did you need to do this enclosure?
@DraconisMarchVII this build took just under 20 gallons. But I went heavy in some spots as I was learning the material. Plus with all of the carving I did I had some waste when applying the zoopoxy. If I were to do it again I don't know if I would have carved the background as much but instead I would have added sprayfoam in spots if that makes sense.
This is absolutely incredible! I really appreciate the detailed information for each step you are doing and why you are doing it. I have a couple of questions about the last part of the video, if you don't mind. What kind of paint did you use? Did you have to use a sealant over the paint, or is the paint itself waterproof and durable enough to withstand the moisture and wear without sealant?
Thank you Jennifer, glad you enjoyed part 2 of the series and appreciate the work I put into explaining each step to the best of my ability.
I used drylok with quikrete mixed into if for my base coat and majority of the brown dry brush. (Make sure you rinse well if you use quikrete mixed in. It has a light resin that plants don't like). After that, the multiple colors of paint on the plate are regular acrylic paints (matte color) that you would find at hobby lobby. They work great, and no sealer needed once fully dried. I have a friend, Mike (mikes monitors), who use them inside a paludarium for his monitors with no issues.
Hope this helps
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds oh my gosh - thank you for that info!!! Do you happen to know the brand of acrylic, or is it any acrylic? We don’t have a Hobby Lobby here. We do have a Michael’s. (Alaska) I’ll look online at the website and see if I can find out more or what would be comparable. I’ll also look up Mike’s Monitors as well. I do really appreciate the information. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to build anything as amazing as your stuff (it really is all top notch - I’ve watched even more of your videos now, almost all of them I think) but I can sure try.
@jenniferrackliff7216 of course, and I'm glad yph find my videos helpful. Try building something small to start to get an idea of how the materials work. Some stuff is trial and error until you dial it all in.
This is the paint use.
www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Acrylic-Craft-Paints/FolkArt-Acrylic-Paint/p/146166
@@bradsbioactivebuilds So that folkart acrylic paint is completely animal safe correct? Even if I apply the acrylic paint straight on without sealing it with anything or without mixing in with dry lock, for example? You don’t have to worry about flakes of the paint chipping off overtime in a high humidity environment and scrubbing/cleaning peeling the paint or flaking it at all and the animals ingesting it because Once the acrylic paint dries it hardens to the epoxy and basically never comes off is what you’re saying?
Is this acrylic paint also safe enough to use in the inside portion of a water dish that I want to make, or is adding paint to that not a good idea?
There’s another brand of paint I was looking at called ecos paint and its supposedly animal safe but you need to buy a quart at a time and it’s pretty expensive and the one that says it’s for higher humidity and Reptile enclosures is not a matte finish. so I was just wondering how the folk art acrylic paint kind of compares to something like that. Folkart brand seems good but i just wanted to ask about the safety of it in your opinion especially when used without being sealed or without being used as a tint for the drylock
Also wondering, does the epoxy have a realistic kind of rock like texture to it or does it dry pretty smooth? If I wanted that more gritty texture is that where the drylock comes into play, that’s where you would tint the dry lock with the acrylic paints and do it that way? The original dry is safe for animals as well correct, I’ve heard some people say otherwise but I just wanted to get your opinion on it as well, I mean, you must think so considering you’re using it on your project but just checking
@Snake_Eyes13 great questions. Yes, the folk works great, has not chipped or cone off, and is water will not wash it off after drying. I was just over by my fried Mike's with Mike's Monitors this past weekend, and his 7 year old paludarium (8x4x6 for mertend monitors) still looks amazing both the paint. The other paint you mentioned is good but honestly the regular folk is just as good in my opinion
The zoopoxy is a putty so when it goes on it can be smooth. But if you wait a little bit for it to start to heat up you can texture it with a wet natural sea sponge to make it look more rock like.
Hope this helps
How much of the zoopoxy did you use when making this enclosure? Looking to order a batch now to make my own soon
Just under 20 gallons. But I went think in areas and also did 3.5 sides covered along with the ledges, so I used a lot lol.
But the stuff is a definite game changer. There customer service is great. Just call them and let em know I sent you!
If you have any questions a long the way lmk.
Thanx for watching
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