Some of the items used in the video: Wipe on poly satin: amzn.to/3bQV8Gp Shellac: amzn.to/2zZTwg7 Varathane Special Walnut Classic Wood stain: Big box store Non-Mortise hinge(similar): amzn.to/4g4JsS3 Handels used: amzn.to/2LLQHC4
Nice mate🤗.. good to see that your making it way bigger then most ppl and with there small enclosures . My brother literally uses the extra bedroom for his 3 bearded dragons , it looks like a desert in there . They love it ! You see them running fast around ,climbing and catching there food . Literally the floor is sand terrain and have all these cool structures for them, These are chill dragons to have when you have the right set up
Ours likes to be an acrobat in her cage(Just found out she was sexed as a male, and then we found eggs... LOL) We have since added a netting of sorts to the cage and pet store wood branches, etc, It really is nice to have that much space for her. She loves it!
Lots of concern over sand. I get it, but folks please do a little research before you order someone to change their substrate. Issues with sand have a lot to do with the amount of calcium in your beardys diet. When properly provided, beardys won’t eat the sand in an attempt to supplement calcium. They are used to sand in the wild, and dirt and stuff, but have a well balanced diet. So, no issues. This beardy is obviously in great health. He’s happy, he’s over two years old, so these beardy parents are doing something right. There’s a lot of information, (opinions) out there. I say we do a little reading, researching, then comment and post helpful questions and legitimate concerns instead of shouting out an order because of something you heard. We’re all passionate about our little dragons. This one just got a new pad. Well done. We’re about to build one for our beardy. You have some good ideas. Thanks for posting. I’ll be checking out your content. 👍
Thank you so much for that! :) It was a hard choice to move to sand because of all of the hate for it. We changed him to sand at about a year old, and never had the issues others had had with it. But looking at the issues that people had it looked to be more of very young bearded dragons that had the issue. But like I always remind people is my videos are for inspiration, not a blueprint. I hope this inspires all who read this to be inspired to build and try new things. Know the bearded dragon is still doing just fine after all of this time, and has even more stuff to do in the cage since the build. If you all would like to see some of that let me know, and I will post a follow up video of some of the challenges and some of the awesome we were able to accomplish in this rather large bearded dragon enclosure! :)
you also need to research bearded dragon behavior. beardie lick everything. it's how they explore and get used to somewhere, and even after they get used to something they'll lick it. it's not about calcium, it's about what the beardie does. it doesn't matter what substrate you put in there, he's going to lick it and therefore ingest it, likely leading to inpaction. and if you know anything about sand, you'll also know that when it gets wet, its gets clumpy. the insides of a bearded are wet. therefore, sand WILL cause impaction, even if it's not deadly enough to kill your dragon, it'll still cause unecessary pain for the lizard.
We agree. You should make sure that sand is right for your bearded dragon. It may not be. Many berded dragons do just fine with sand but some are well... not so good with it. Remember the video is merely an example of what you could do, not a literal instruction set for your bearded dragon. You should do what is best for your bearded dragon. Consult with your veterinarian if you have concerns about what you should or should not do. Better to be safe than sorry on these things. :)
@@172-0 Bearded dragons live on sand in the wild. Like actual sand dunes. They actually harvest this sand and sell it in pet stores here in the US. YOU need to do more research. Here is a good place to start: th-cam.com/video/uMfljPsJ7H4/w-d-xo.html The majority of impactions in bearded dragons seen by vets are not caused by sand, but by poor husbandry, specifically dehydration, because a lot of people (even so called "experts") have the bizarre notion that since they live in deserts, that means you shouldn't provide them with water. If a reptile is properly hydrated and warm, they don't become impacted by ingesting sand. If a reptile is dehydrated, they'll become impacted even by eating mealworms. I personally don't think sand should be the only substrate you use as it's not good for their joints, but having a section of sand is perfectly fine, as long as your bearded dragon is healthy and properly cared for.
Thank you for your concern. We actually have a 3 bulb assembly with a UVB bulb as part of it. The hot spot in the cage stays at a tostey 105 to 109 depending on the ambient temperature of the room. For filming reasons we did not show all of the equipment we have. My apologies if it seemed a bit off. We wanted to focus on the build vs proper dragon care. :)
im only a few minutes in and i already love it, your process is so much less complicated than any i've seen so i will definitely be referencing this video during my build!
I think if you would start building things like this for bearded dragons you would get A LOT of views and subscribers because we have to do a lot of research to do stuff like this.Thanks for the video
First off, thank you! We love feedback like this. That being said we are always looking for more project ideas from folks like you. Did you have anything that comes to mind for bearded Dragons you would love to see built? Would love to hear back from you in this. 😀
So I'm just curious if just the lid is pine...I ask because all of the forums have huge warnings about pine and cedar being extremely poisonous to reptiles.
You are correct. Direct contact with pine sap could cause a toxic reaction. Now to be fair we used Baltic birch(no toxin issues) for the cage, and sealed with shellac(food grade if degassed). The top ONLY was made with pine, and sealed with wipe on poly for a bit of over cautious protection from pine sap. Since the cage is so tall a reptile would have to go up the cage 2 feet to touch it. So for most reptiles this would not be possible unless you build the environment in the cage super high. I loved this question, and I hope this helps keep your reptile or bearded dragon safe! :)
Your build quality it really high. These type or projects are deceptive. People might look at this and say “big deal, they are just building a box”. They don’t realize the skill you have and how good your joints and construction are. Nice job all around! I came into 2 hermit crabs and want to build something nice for them. The aquarium I would like to buy is almost $300. That is crazy! I think I can build for half that.
Probably could. I think it was about 1 sheet of ply if memory serves. Two 4 ftX2 ft and two 2 ft X 2 ft of Birch ply, some Lexan plexi., a scrap 2X4, and some chicken wire stuff.
If you mean the blade, then yes. It is down approximately 50% of the depth of the board from the top center blade tooth. to give a rather precise answer. So in essence take a cut-off and find where the approximate center is with your blade. Set your fence to a small margin from the blade. About 1/4 or less of an inch. You don't want to be too close to the edge when you make the cut. A blade is about 1/8 inch, so 1/4 inch is about perfect, as this will leave about 1/8 of an inch to the edge. That should be plenty strong for a beardy or other reptile to go crazy on the Plexi, and not break out of the cage. I hope that helps. I know it's a lot of math to get it right, but overall just use the basics. Center the blade height based on your ply, and move the fence 1/4 inch from the side of the blade facing the fence. And you should be good to go. 🙂
Ours does the same. He has been using the red sand for almost 2 years now, and he loves it, and furthermore no issues with digestion, or pooping and the sort. :)
We appreciate it. :) We built this one out of need. It would be expensive for the client for us to build one of these for someone, and I am not sure it is worth it money wise. It's about 1 sheet of half inch birch + about 6 hours when we built it. Doing it now probably about 2-3 hours. But at a custom woodworking cost of about 50-80 an hour + ply + shipping your looking at a fair price tag. These videos are more for educational reasons, and inspiration. We haven't got to the point of selling so far. But someday we might do that. We will see. LOL :)
Is there a list you used on what kind of wood you can buy that is safe for reptiles. I know pine and cedar but I'm looking on making shelves in my tank and can't find anything that shows what I could like buy at lowes ya know
I would stick with Birch for anything the Bearded Dragon has direct contact with. If there is no chance they can get to it, it does not really matter as far as what I found when researching the topic. But the enclosure and any objects you are making for the enclosure that are wood should be made from Birch. You can use Shellac to seal the wood. However let it de-gas(should not have an alcohol smell normally 2-3 days of sitting) BEFORE putting your Beardie in the cage. After Shellac de-gases it becomes food safe. I hope this helps answering your question. :)
@@WoodWorkTherapy thank you so much! All the things I found online was for the wood to let them climb on and stuff and not what to make for platforms or anything.
@@nerdbag417 Awsome! Yeah, it's all about conservation. Buy the Birch ply, it's a 4X8 sheet 1/2 inch is fine. Birch is rather durable. And you can make the whole box, and the platform all from that. Low cost investment concidering the cost of a cage of that size. A little funny side note. The cage was moved from one side of the city to the other stacked in a moving van fully loaded with sand and all and bumping in to furnature the whole ride, and never had any cracking, chipping, or structural issues spite being just glued. Tells you how strong good wood glue is, and birch ply. LOL
Unloaded with a concrete bottom, probably about 20-30 pounds. Fully loaded with water and all of that I would say is closer to 50-60 pounds. That is a guess I have never weighed it, but I have moved the cage several times both loaded and unloaded.
Very true! :) Off-camera, we actually did do a lot of sanding and smoothing of the wood, and plywood. We glazed over that for the entertainment value of the video. We did not want to bore people with finishing details too much. LOL
The lamps stay on top. Now this thing is big. So it was nessisary to run 2 separate heat lamps to keep the temperature stable in the winter. In the summer one easily did the job. We also played with hanging the heat lamps off the top screen as it is super sturdy and take out the house. That also worked well but wasn't a big fan of that considering the other option. We did the original video in the heat of summer in Arizona. So the heat lamp at that time was not as important so that is why you only see the one in the video. But as many things go. Check temps in the cage and react to climate changes as needed. It is something that should be done in any event to make sure the environment is correct for your bearded dragon no matter how small or big your enclosure is. I hope this helps! :)
We don't produce these as a normal product. However, we would not mind making them for local customers. Shipping would be too expensive to ship. Do you live in Arizona by chance?
They were designed to fit half inch plywood, which is slightly thinner than half an inch. Hardwood ply especially from the big box store is always a little undersized. I have to admit, I was surprised at how durable half inch birch was on that large of a space! It is very durable. :)
Hey guys, I liked the video. I am planning on trying to make my own 75 gallon Vivarium for my bearded dragon. I have him in a 40 gallon glass tank at the moment but I have a hard time keeping the humidity lower than 40%. Did your Vivarium for your bearded dragon that you built help control or decrease high humidity? I live in Florida so it is really humid outside and it is humid in my room, and I have trouble keeping humidity low and I wondered if a wooden Vivarium would help my situation regarding the humidity.
On that one I am not sure. We live in AZ and humidity is scarce out here. how does your AC perform against humidity? Since it is a natural air dryer it might help. I am sure others on here could be better at answering that question than me. :) Anyone on here know this one?
Wood Work Therapy, my room has 60% humidity I have a box fan at my window and a ceiling fan, but my tank is at 40% minimum I have a humidifier in the tank but it still can’t go below 40%
I want to build a bigger enclosure for Tad because I have him in a 100-gallon tank right now and it's really hard for me to reach him when I want to hold him, or he wants to be held, but I am scared to use plexiglass because he BEATS and scratches on the glass when he wants attention. I'm afraid he'll scratch off pieces of the plexi or worse. The little monster is a bit spoiled. Okay, a lot spoiled. He's cute and knows it.
Mine can be spiteful as well. He goes through spurts where for a few weeks he will do that. I have yet to have the plexiglass fail me. And it is thin stuff we used/ about 1/8th of an inch. Never seems to be able to get any good scratches in it, and never even came close to chunking any of it. You should be fine. Keep in mind if you use glass you have to worry about something or someone breaking it, and you have to have a higher thickness than the plexi because glass is not as tolerant to damage as plexi is. If I remember right the ratio for the type of plexi we have is strength-wise is about 1/8th inch of plexi to 1/4 inch glass. And remember plexi does not ordinarily shatter as glass will on a hard impact. In my personal opinion, it's way safer, and more scratch resistant as well in a lot of cases.
There is also a product called Lexan it can vary in thickness it is what they make bulletproof glass with. It is much clearer than plexiglass bit pricier but worth it very strong.
@@onfireforJESUS75 It's funny you mention that. The plexiglass I mention in the video actually is Lexan. I didn't use that term because I was afraid I would confuse the audience. You are correct on the toughness too. Our beardie loves to scratch on it whenever he is in a mood. And not a single scratch on the Lexan. Great suggestion. :)
That bearded dragon was in a 10 gallon previously!? Way too small. Adults need 40 gallons and up. Plus the sand can be bad for their health, can cause impaction.
Yeah, that was what inspired us to do this build. he REALLY needed it. We got him from another person that could not take care of him. So he is like a rescue berdie in that sense. LOL On the sand thing, you are correct young beardies, and ones with a lack of calcium and what not in their diet could have that happen. So what works for us may not work for everyone. If you have something you prefer or works well for you, feel free to throw it in the comments, let's keep the conversation going! :)
@@WoodWorkTherapy Super late, but I have some slate tile that works great! It's a little rough so it helps his nails stay trim, and it's a darker color with a matte finish, so it actually retains a bit of heat. Very easy to clean and it looks nice
@@FaithOriginalisme That is a great alternative to the concrete idea. We thought about doing something like that, but the enclosure was so big it was had to find a tile that matched our needs out here. But tile is always a good pick. Just make sure it's free of any chemicals it might have picked up! :)
He's an adult Bearded dragon and has been with sand for over 2 years prior to us making the video, with no impaction issues. I know it is controversial to use sand, but adults normally don't have issues with it. Our experience has been great! He loves to dig in it and all of that. :)
My 7 inch dragon was raised in sand I use Colorado River Rock to sand for bedding don't knock it till Yu try it my dragons are healthy and active sand is what they would be around in nature btw
We have had no issues with the sand, or impaction in coming up to 2 years of having it. I don't recommend it for everyone however, as some beardies do have issues with eating it, or are to young to know better it is best that you use tile, etc. But for him it has been working well. If it ever becomes and issue though I will update on it. :)
That is partly true. Direct contact with unsealed Pine is poisonous. However, if the Pine is not in direct contact and sealed properly then it is not a threat. The case is made of Baltic Berch which is not poisonous to the dragon. The dragon is an average of 1-2 feet from the sealed Pine at all times. Technically the Pine does not need to be sealed if the dragon does not have direct contact with it. We sealed ours as an extra precaution. Our Beardie is now at 2 years living in the cage and is in top health. So if you follow the directions I gave in the video you should have the same result. I spent a LOT of time researching this and contracting specialists to make sure this video showed safe practices for the Bearded dragon so we would not give out bad information to the public. This information is readily available from any specialist or veterinarian that deals with Bearded dragons and other such lizards. Please consult with them if you feel we have done anything dangerous to determine any possible risks to your Bearded Dragon. I hope this helps relieve any concerns about the choice of Pine for the top.
Not sure if we would be interested in selling these. They are cool. But I don't think most people would be interested in the price point to have a custom built like this. The materials aren't bad price wise but the labor will jack that price up.
Some of the items used in the video:
Wipe on poly satin: amzn.to/3bQV8Gp
Shellac: amzn.to/2zZTwg7
Varathane Special Walnut Classic Wood stain: Big box store
Non-Mortise hinge(similar): amzn.to/4g4JsS3
Handels used: amzn.to/2LLQHC4
Are you willing to build another bearded dragon enclosure and sell it to me
@@chesteratterberry Depends. What part of the country are you in?
Illinois
Nice mate🤗.. good to see that your making it way bigger then most ppl and with there small enclosures . My brother literally uses the extra bedroom for his 3 bearded dragons , it looks like a desert in there . They love it ! You see them running fast around ,climbing and catching there food . Literally the floor is sand terrain and have all these cool structures for them, These are chill dragons to have when you have the right set up
Ours likes to be an acrobat in her cage(Just found out she was sexed as a male, and then we found eggs... LOL) We have since added a netting of sorts to the cage and pet store wood branches, etc, It really is nice to have that much space for her. She loves it!
Lots of concern over sand. I get it, but folks please do a little research before you order someone to change their substrate. Issues with sand have a lot to do with the amount of calcium in your beardys diet. When properly provided, beardys won’t eat the sand in an attempt to supplement calcium. They are used to sand in the wild, and dirt and stuff, but have a well balanced diet. So, no issues. This beardy is obviously in great health. He’s happy, he’s over two years old, so these beardy parents are doing something right. There’s a lot of information, (opinions) out there. I say we do a little reading, researching, then comment and post helpful questions and legitimate concerns instead of shouting out an order because of something you heard. We’re all passionate about our little dragons. This one just got a new pad. Well done. We’re about to build one for our beardy. You have some good ideas. Thanks for posting. I’ll be checking out your content. 👍
Thank you so much for that! :) It was a hard choice to move to sand because of all of the hate for it. We changed him to sand at about a year old, and never had the issues others had had with it. But looking at the issues that people had it looked to be more of very young bearded dragons that had the issue. But like I always remind people is my videos are for inspiration, not a blueprint. I hope this inspires all who read this to be inspired to build and try new things. Know the bearded dragon is still doing just fine after all of this time, and has even more stuff to do in the cage since the build. If you all would like to see some of that let me know, and I will post a follow up video of some of the challenges and some of the awesome we were able to accomplish in this rather large bearded dragon enclosure! :)
Yes... just yes...
you also need to research bearded dragon behavior. beardie lick everything. it's how they explore and get used to somewhere, and even after they get used to something they'll lick it. it's not about calcium, it's about what the beardie does. it doesn't matter what substrate you put in there, he's going to lick it and therefore ingest it, likely leading to inpaction. and if you know anything about sand, you'll also know that when it gets wet, its gets clumpy. the insides of a bearded are wet. therefore, sand WILL cause impaction, even if it's not deadly enough to kill your dragon, it'll still cause unecessary pain for the lizard.
We agree. You should make sure that sand is right for your bearded dragon. It may not be. Many berded dragons do just fine with sand but some are well... not so good with it. Remember the video is merely an example of what you could do, not a literal instruction set for your bearded dragon. You should do what is best for your bearded dragon. Consult with your veterinarian if you have concerns about what you should or should not do. Better to be safe than sorry on these things. :)
@@172-0 Bearded dragons live on sand in the wild. Like actual sand dunes. They actually harvest this sand and sell it in pet stores here in the US. YOU need to do more research. Here is a good place to start: th-cam.com/video/uMfljPsJ7H4/w-d-xo.html
The majority of impactions in bearded dragons seen by vets are not caused by sand, but by poor husbandry, specifically dehydration, because a lot of people (even so called "experts") have the bizarre notion that since they live in deserts, that means you shouldn't provide them with water. If a reptile is properly hydrated and warm, they don't become impacted by ingesting sand. If a reptile is dehydrated, they'll become impacted even by eating mealworms.
I personally don't think sand should be the only substrate you use as it's not good for their joints, but having a section of sand is perfectly fine, as long as your bearded dragon is healthy and properly cared for.
Please do some research about getting the proper UVB lighting! a linear T5 bulb is a necessity
Thank you for your concern. We actually have a 3 bulb assembly with a UVB bulb as part of it. The hot spot in the cage stays at a tostey 105 to 109 depending on the ambient temperature of the room. For filming reasons we did not show all of the equipment we have. My apologies if it seemed a bit off. We wanted to focus on the build vs proper dragon care. :)
im only a few minutes in and i already love it, your process is so much less complicated than any i've seen so i will definitely be referencing this video during my build!
I am glad you like it. Thank you! It has been a great desk, and a great conversation piece! :)
I think if you would start building things like this for bearded dragons you would get A LOT of views and subscribers because we have to do a lot of research to do stuff like this.Thanks for the video
First off, thank you! We love feedback like this. That being said we are always looking for more project ideas from folks like you. Did you have anything that comes to mind for bearded Dragons you would love to see built? Would love to hear back from you in this. 😀
So I'm just curious if just the lid is pine...I ask because all of the forums have huge warnings about pine and cedar being extremely poisonous to reptiles.
You are correct. Direct contact with pine sap could cause a toxic reaction. Now to be fair we used Baltic birch(no toxin issues) for the cage, and sealed with shellac(food grade if degassed). The top ONLY was made with pine, and sealed with wipe on poly for a bit of over cautious protection from pine sap. Since the cage is so tall a reptile would have to go up the cage 2 feet to touch it. So for most reptiles this would not be possible unless you build the environment in the cage super high. I loved this question, and I hope this helps keep your reptile or bearded dragon safe! :)
Your build quality it really high. These type or projects are deceptive. People might look at this and say “big deal, they are just building a box”. They don’t realize the skill you have and how good your joints and construction are. Nice job all around! I came into 2 hermit crabs and want to build something nice for them. The aquarium I would like to buy is almost $300. That is crazy! I think I can build for half that.
Probably could. I think it was about 1 sheet of ply if memory serves. Two 4 ftX2 ft and two 2 ft X 2 ft of Birch ply, some Lexan plexi., a scrap 2X4, and some chicken wire stuff.
Did I see correctly that you just lowered the level on the table saw to make the groove for plexiglass glass?
If you mean the blade, then yes. It is down approximately 50% of the depth of the board from the top center blade tooth. to give a rather precise answer. So in essence take a cut-off and find where the approximate center is with your blade. Set your fence to a small margin from the blade. About 1/4 or less of an inch. You don't want to be too close to the edge when you make the cut. A blade is about 1/8 inch, so 1/4 inch is about perfect, as this will leave about 1/8 of an inch to the edge. That should be plenty strong for a beardy or other reptile to go crazy on the Plexi, and not break out of the cage. I hope that helps. I know it's a lot of math to get it right, but overall just use the basics. Center the blade height based on your ply, and move the fence 1/4 inch from the side of the blade facing the fence. And you should be good to go. 🙂
More like a vacational home when Yu leave them alone. I like Yur bed and steps cool;)
Hey well as far as using red sand how does your dragon like it? mine throws her self in it and burrows snuggly to sleep?
Ours does the same. He has been using the red sand for almost 2 years now, and he loves it, and furthermore no issues with digestion, or pooping and the sort. :)
Would you guys make one of these for someone wanting to buy
We appreciate it. :) We built this one out of need. It would be expensive for the client for us to build one of these for someone, and I am not sure it is worth it money wise. It's about 1 sheet of half inch birch + about 6 hours when we built it. Doing it now probably about 2-3 hours. But at a custom woodworking cost of about 50-80 an hour + ply + shipping your looking at a fair price tag. These videos are more for educational reasons, and inspiration. We haven't got to the point of selling so far. But someday we might do that. We will see. LOL :)
nice and happy family helping each other! good build
Thanks 👍
Is there a list you used on what kind of wood you can buy that is safe for reptiles. I know pine and cedar but I'm looking on making shelves in my tank and can't find anything that shows what I could like buy at lowes ya know
I would stick with Birch for anything the Bearded Dragon has direct contact with. If there is no chance they can get to it, it does not really matter as far as what I found when researching the topic. But the enclosure and any objects you are making for the enclosure that are wood should be made from Birch. You can use Shellac to seal the wood. However let it de-gas(should not have an alcohol smell normally 2-3 days of sitting) BEFORE putting your Beardie in the cage. After Shellac de-gases it becomes food safe. I hope this helps answering your question. :)
@@WoodWorkTherapy thank you so much! All the things I found online was for the wood to let them climb on and stuff and not what to make for platforms or anything.
@@nerdbag417 Awsome! Yeah, it's all about conservation. Buy the Birch ply, it's a 4X8 sheet 1/2 inch is fine. Birch is rather durable. And you can make the whole box, and the platform all from that. Low cost investment concidering the cost of a cage of that size.
A little funny side note. The cage was moved from one side of the city to the other stacked in a moving van fully loaded with sand and all and bumping in to furnature the whole ride, and never had any cracking, chipping, or structural issues spite being just glued. Tells you how strong good wood glue is, and birch ply. LOL
How heavy do you think it is?
Unloaded with a concrete bottom, probably about 20-30 pounds. Fully loaded with water and all of that I would say is closer to 50-60 pounds. That is a guess I have never weighed it, but I have moved the cage several times both loaded and unloaded.
Suggestion: sand down the edges of the wood for the beardies house. Wouldn't want accidental splinters or cuts.
Very true! :) Off-camera, we actually did do a lot of sanding and smoothing of the wood, and plywood. We glazed over that for the entertainment value of the video. We did not want to bore people with finishing details too much. LOL
How did you fix and use heat lamps in it
The lamps stay on top. Now this thing is big. So it was nessisary to run 2 separate heat lamps to keep the temperature stable in the winter. In the summer one easily did the job. We also played with hanging the heat lamps off the top screen as it is super sturdy and take out the house. That also worked well but wasn't a big fan of that considering the other option. We did the original video in the heat of summer in Arizona. So the heat lamp at that time was not as important so that is why you only see the one in the video. But as many things go. Check temps in the cage and react to climate changes as needed. It is something that should be done in any event to make sure the environment is correct for your bearded dragon no matter how small or big your enclosure is. I hope this helps! :)
Do you sell these?
We don't produce these as a normal product. However, we would not mind making them for local customers. Shipping would be too expensive to ship. Do you live in Arizona by chance?
when you made the rabbets on the edges, what size did you make it. 1/4in? or 1/2in?
They were designed to fit half inch plywood, which is slightly thinner than half an inch. Hardwood ply especially from the big box store is always a little undersized. I have to admit, I was surprised at how durable half inch birch was on that large of a space! It is very durable. :)
This is so cool
Thank you! We are glad you liked it. :)
Hey guys, I liked the video. I am planning on trying to make my own 75 gallon Vivarium for my bearded dragon. I have him in a 40 gallon glass tank at the moment but I have a hard time keeping the humidity lower than 40%. Did your Vivarium for your bearded dragon that you built help control or decrease high humidity? I live in Florida so it is really humid outside and it is humid in my room, and I have trouble keeping humidity low and I wondered if a wooden Vivarium would help my situation regarding the humidity.
On that one I am not sure. We live in AZ and humidity is scarce out here. how does your AC perform against humidity? Since it is a natural air dryer it might help. I am sure others on here could be better at answering that question than me. :) Anyone on here know this one?
Wood Work Therapy, my room has 60% humidity I have a box fan at my window and a ceiling fan, but my tank is at 40% minimum I have a humidifier in the tank but it still can’t go below 40%
@@justindevonald6654 do you keep a water dish in your tank?
You are so incredible!! Super cool cage!!
Thank you! I worked hard on this one. :)
Wood Work Therapy Great!! you are suprerman!!
No dimensions listed ? What are the dimensions
The cage is 2 ft tall by 4 ft wide by 2 ft deep. Calculates out to approximately 150 gallons if you could put water in it. We hope that helps! :)
Nice Bro Im from Indonesia
Thank you! And hello from the states! Glad to have ya. :)
Very nice cage 🦎🐲👍
Thank you! Are you going to building one like it?
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Thank you! And you as well! :)
I want to build a bigger enclosure for Tad because I have him in a 100-gallon tank right now and it's really hard for me to reach him when I want to hold him, or he wants to be held, but I am scared to use plexiglass because he BEATS and scratches on the glass when he wants attention. I'm afraid he'll scratch off pieces of the plexi or worse. The little monster is a bit spoiled. Okay, a lot spoiled. He's cute and knows it.
Mine can be spiteful as well. He goes through spurts where for a few weeks he will do that. I have yet to have the plexiglass fail me. And it is thin stuff we used/ about 1/8th of an inch. Never seems to be able to get any good scratches in it, and never even came close to chunking any of it. You should be fine. Keep in mind if you use glass you have to worry about something or someone breaking it, and you have to have a higher thickness than the plexi because glass is not as tolerant to damage as plexi is. If I remember right the ratio for the type of plexi we have is strength-wise is about 1/8th inch of plexi to 1/4 inch glass. And remember plexi does not ordinarily shatter as glass will on a hard impact. In my personal opinion, it's way safer, and more scratch resistant as well in a lot of cases.
@@WoodWorkTherapy Spiteful...lol Yep. "Did you pet the dog and not hold me?"...lol yep. Thank you for the advice.
@@shawnsisler3743LOL Truth! Anytime! :)
There is also a product called Lexan it can vary in thickness it is what they make bulletproof glass with. It is much clearer than plexiglass bit pricier but worth it very strong.
@@onfireforJESUS75 It's funny you mention that. The plexiglass I mention in the video actually is Lexan. I didn't use that term because I was afraid I would confuse the audience. You are correct on the toughness too. Our beardie loves to scratch on it whenever he is in a mood. And not a single scratch on the Lexan. Great suggestion. :)
I used sanded grout
That bearded dragon was in a 10 gallon previously!? Way too small. Adults need 40 gallons and up. Plus the sand can be bad for their health, can cause impaction.
Yeah, that was what inspired us to do this build. he REALLY needed it. We got him from another person that could not take care of him. So he is like a rescue berdie in that sense. LOL
On the sand thing, you are correct young beardies, and ones with a lack of calcium and what not in their diet could have that happen. So what works for us may not work for everyone. If you have something you prefer or works well for you, feel free to throw it in the comments, let's keep the conversation going! :)
@@WoodWorkTherapy Super late, but I have some slate tile that works great! It's a little rough so it helps his nails stay trim, and it's a darker color with a matte finish, so it actually retains a bit of heat. Very easy to clean and it looks nice
@@FaithOriginalisme That is a great alternative to the concrete idea. We thought about doing something like that, but the enclosure was so big it was had to find a tile that matched our needs out here. But tile is always a good pick. Just make sure it's free of any chemicals it might have picked up! :)
@@WoodWorkTherapy Definitely! I have multiple pieces of tile that I've cut to make fit.
Nice! We lacked a tile saw so we could not pull that off. LOL
Why is nobody talking about how there’s no proper uvb
We use a light housing similar to this: ( amzn.to/3KyGbfz ) with heat and UVB light.
sand....
He's an adult Bearded dragon and has been with sand for over 2 years prior to us making the video, with no impaction issues. I know it is controversial to use sand, but adults normally don't have issues with it. Our experience has been great! He loves to dig in it and all of that. :)
My 7 inch dragon was raised in sand I use Colorado River Rock to sand for bedding don't knock it till Yu try it my dragons are healthy and active sand is what they would be around in nature btw
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Get rid of that sand and put a tile in or just grout the bottom.
We have had no issues with the sand, or impaction in coming up to 2 years of having it. I don't recommend it for everyone however, as some beardies do have issues with eating it, or are to young to know better it is best that you use tile, etc. But for him it has been working well. If it ever becomes and issue though I will update on it. :)
@@WoodWorkTherapy amen
Get rid of the sand.
Pine is poison for dragons!!!!
That is partly true. Direct contact with unsealed Pine is poisonous. However, if the Pine is not in direct contact and sealed properly then it is not a threat. The case is made of Baltic Berch which is not poisonous to the dragon. The dragon is an average of 1-2 feet from the sealed Pine at all times. Technically the Pine does not need to be sealed if the dragon does not have direct contact with it. We sealed ours as an extra precaution.
Our Beardie is now at 2 years living in the cage and is in top health. So if you follow the directions I gave in the video you should have the same result.
I spent a LOT of time researching this and contracting specialists to make sure this video showed safe practices for the Bearded dragon so we would not give out bad information to the public. This information is readily available from any specialist or veterinarian that deals with Bearded dragons and other such lizards. Please consult with them if you feel we have done anything dangerous to determine any possible risks to your Bearded Dragon.
I hope this helps relieve any concerns about the choice of Pine for the top.
@Wood Work Therapy you start selling these tanks for your subscribers and customers
Not sure if we would be interested in selling these. They are cool. But I don't think most people would be interested in the price point to have a custom built like this. The materials aren't bad price wise but the labor will jack that price up.