For snakes and smaller critters, stores like Home Depot sells DIY custom window screen kits. I had to purchase a hacksaw and screen roller in addition to the kit but the total cost was under $40, it's got an aluminum screen and it sits flush within the rim of the tank. Super useful for converting random tanks into terrariums!
Glad to see parents still doing DIT projects with their kids. Everyone seems to be on the phone these days. Cant wait until my son is old enough to help me with my projects!
Thank you great video, it was very helpful my tank is an old size so I needed to custom build a lid for it. This was a great to give me an idea what to do.
Thanks for the tip! I have been searching for a screen of a particular size and have been unable to locate it. I actually have everything except the wood in my basement. I'm headed to home depot this weekend!
Thank you so much, this video helped me make a perfect lid for my bearded dragon. Which works and fits better than store bought ones. Not to mention my tank is an off size that I couldn't find a lid that fit. 👍
Great video! The only thing is you should take out the heat rock in your tank. Beardies can’t regulate belly heat so it burns them. UVB light for basking is perfect for them cause they regulate heat from the top of their bodies(:
As long as you use a strong enough screen it will hold up no problem. I used tiny square chicken wire. Perfect for holding my three lights basking, UV light,and night time heat bulb!
For snakes and smaller critters, stores like Home Depot sells DIY custom window screen kits. I had to purchase a hacksaw and screen roller in addition to the kit but the total cost was under $40, it's got an aluminum screen and it sits flush within the rim of the tank. Super useful for converting random tanks into terrariums!
This is great! I have 55 gallon terrarium that is abnormal dimensions, so finding a lid for it has been difficult.
Glad to see parents still doing DIT projects with their kids. Everyone seems to be on the phone these days. Cant wait until my son is old enough to help me with my projects!
The best part of your video was that you included your son!!Great Job guys!!!
Thank you. Easy as I thought. Heck of a lot cheaper...nice project for you& your son too.
Thanks for the instructions!!! Your voice is so soothing!
Thank you great video, it was very helpful my tank is an old size so I needed to custom build a lid for it. This was a great to give me an idea what to do.
Thank you for listing the items needed!
This is exactly what i needed! Moving my Royal Ball python into a 30 gallon tank and this is perfect for the lid ❤
How are you going to lock it?
Simple, easy tutorial. Hell, I thought it would be more complicated to make the screen cover.
Awesome coloration on the beardie.
Thanks for the tip! I have been searching for a screen of a particular size and have been unable to locate it. I actually have everything except the wood in my basement. I'm headed to home depot this weekend!
Thank you so much, this video helped me make a perfect lid for my bearded dragon. Which works and fits better than store bought ones. Not to mention my tank is an off size that I couldn't find a lid that fit. 👍
Great video!
The only thing is you should take out the heat rock in your tank.
Beardies can’t regulate belly heat so it burns them. UVB light for basking is perfect for them cause they regulate heat from the top of their bodies(:
Very helpful and super easy to follow step by step instructions. Any advice for an aquarium with a curved side?
awesome! thanks for the walk through. straight to the point and looks great.
This was helpful, thank you
Thank you for this.
That’s a beautiful this u and ur son did it together
thanks for the build bro my snake king sir noodle the 3rd will be happy
thanks for a nice edited and helpful video!
great video
Looks nice. Thank you ✌🏻
So how much did it cost you to make this. I'm gonna need a screen top. However Petco sell them for 20gal tanks. They're around 15 dollars
Great video!
so i was going to make a hamster tank cage, so would this work for the top because they need to breathe?
is it possible for the wire to get hot and set the wood on fire
Awesome!
Will this be able to hold a heat lamp/uv light with no problems or will the heat and weight be an issue?
As long as you use a strong enough screen it will hold up no problem. I used tiny square chicken wire. Perfect for holding my three lights basking, UV light,and night time heat bulb!
do u know if u can use galvanized steel
What type of metal hardware cloth did you use?
Just curious i cant find the screen material what is the hole diameter
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It works well for hamsters too, I just made one for mine, it doesn't look as good as this one though XD
very informational, great vid!
you guys had the exact same situation I did
Do you think that this would keep a ball python in?
That what I need it for too!
+herpkerpderp yes it would because if you feel as if it wouldnt then you can take extra precations and put latches on the side of the wood :)
Thanks for this video, very helpful :-)
I appreciate it. Glad it helped you.
how long did it last with the weight of the lights on it?
Lights posed no issues at all. The mesh is pretty strong.
Use tin snips instead of diagonal cutters, much faster. Also you should wear gloves.
Doesnt the mesh top get too hot with the heat lamp on top?
Not at all. I never had any issues with it.
You're rich from BTC for sures!?!?
Looks like crap
Thanks man!
great video