How to Build a Naturalistic, Bioactive Enclosure!

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  • @AsheValendis
    @AsheValendis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    One suggestion I have for next time is, when doing the background you can get plastic potting cups for plants. With them you can place them at an angle so you can have plants drape down on the background. I would recommend plants like Pothos and safe ivy for that. You can also put non vining plants back there. It’s just to really fill up the space.

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ricardo Fresnedo Thank you!!! I was thinking about doing that, but since it’s my first time I was playing it safe. 😅😭 Next time I definitely will! 💕

  • @hectoraguilar3763
    @hectoraguilar3763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    It looks wonderful, but I had a “mom” moment thinking... “Oh no the rug!!” Lol

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hector Aguilar Lmaoooo! This made me laugh! I definitely had to vacuum after because I made a huge mess 😭😅💕

    • @zom_brit2581
      @zom_brit2581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same 😂😂

    • @forlornqueen
      @forlornqueen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao I thought the same thing out loud when I saw the paint

    • @aleciagarbet3888
      @aleciagarbet3888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @DanDannyDanielleBob
    @DanDannyDanielleBob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Love bioactive setups. I've spent an embarrassing amount of time watching isopods chow on gecko poo wondering if i should pull it out or just let them do what they do.

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      hdjc86 I’m dying laughing. That is the best thing I’ve heard all day lol

    • @DanDannyDanielleBob
      @DanDannyDanielleBob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@reptiliangarden the rumors are true...poop jokes are still funny

    • @2wheels1Love
      @2wheels1Love 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DanDannyDanielleBob gold!

  • @StickyFeets
    @StickyFeets 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Also note for future upgrades, when you carve out the foam, any areas that don’t get carved and stay smooth, the silicone won’t stay in place as long and will fall off over time. So yes definitely best to overspray and then carve out the excess, but also carve every inch so the silicone has a rough surface to adhere to.

  • @zom_brit2581
    @zom_brit2581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Hey the tank looks beautiful!! I have only one question . Why didn’t you put a drainage layer ? I’m not dissing your work or anything I’m just sincerely curious because I’ve always seen people put a drainage layer for a bio active

    • @lydiaeddins2083
      @lydiaeddins2083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I don't know her personal reasoning, but a drainage layer isn't absolutely necessary if you only need to maintain humidity (and those plants do well with a little dryer soil than some others). But if you are keeping a species that likes it really wet, or if you are concerned about unintentionally flooding your plants/animal if you add too much water, a drainage layer is then necessary. The drainage layer will just give extra water a place to go, but if you are careful watering, an enclosure can do without one.

    • @alyssagrowden5168
      @alyssagrowden5168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      She’s using the bio bedding from Josh’s frogs which is specifically formulated by them to not need a drainage layer as it acts as it’s own sort of thing. But yea reptiles etc where u would be concerned about standing water u would still need one I think 😊

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      They all answered it perfectly. Because I don’t have an overly wet enclosure with a misting system and I’m using the joshs frogs biobedding, it works in itself as a drainage layer. It’s one of the reasons I love this substrate so much! I get to skip a step and not make a drainage layer

  • @evangriffin4965
    @evangriffin4965 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awee young biaks are so cute ! I miss mine being solid red but he’s adorable now all green and yellow ♥️

  • @charitysheppard4549
    @charitysheppard4549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was so excited for this video. Green tree pythons have always been a dream animal, but I need to start with the easier reptiles before jumping in so deeply. The enclosure is just lovely! I hope the rest of your week was better after all of the nastiness earlier. Anyone can see how much you love and care for your babies. I have definately learned a lot from you!

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charity Sheppard Thank you so much, love! I really appreciate your amazing support! I hope that you have an amazing week as well and I hope one day you work your way up to getting that dream gtp 💕✨🐍

  • @HalieeSheaa
    @HalieeSheaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Looks great! A suggestion for how you said you don’t like how the background looks bare, you should get some sort of ivy and pin it to the background as it grows it’ll hang on

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Halie That’s so perfect! I didn’t know you could pin plants! I’ll definitely do that

  • @lazi5540
    @lazi5540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It looks great! I can’t wait to someday make a bioactive enclosure for either a created gecko or a gargoyle when i get one! I built one for my bearded dragon but it didn’t end up too well

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lazi I’ve looked into that and it seems really complicated for beardies. 😅 Now I’m planning to do my Crested Gecko and gargs like this too! 💕

  • @sostick713
    @sostick713 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is such an amazing and GORGEOUS enclosure!! Metamora looks like a very happy gal :D great job!

  • @l0sieee
    @l0sieee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    She looked so happy and cute in her new enclosure, so cute 💕

  • @cherridavion1634
    @cherridavion1634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think it looks great! I wouldn't add any more plants though just let those grow in, I would add a little more Leaf litter it looks kind of bear on the bottom.

  • @John--
    @John-- 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turned out beautifully!

  • @pjreagin9527
    @pjreagin9527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did an amazing job for your first time ❤️ And she looks so happy with her new home

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pj Reagin Thank you so much!!! 💕💕💕

  • @marywebb7515
    @marywebb7515 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i would say if you could take metamora out for another 48-72 hours, it isn’t too late to use some more expanding foam around a few plastic pots in the back! you could just do that section around the pot, then carve and silicone, then plant a type of hanging/drooping plant like pothos! it’d also give her some additional enrichment and climbing areas going over and behind the plants!

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mary Webb Thank you! I’ve gotten some suggestions about pinning vines along the back and eventually they’ll grow on their own. So I might try that!

    • @marywebb7515
      @marywebb7515 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reptilian Garden the cork bark you have at the back would also probably help them take root/anchor in! Maybe try some “air plants” that don’t require lots of soil? Hope whatever you try works well for you, and Metamora!

  • @unistudent4002
    @unistudent4002 ปีที่แล้ว

    It might sound counterintuitive because they’re arboreal but green tree pythons need a wider tank with ample ground space. They naturally descend from the trees and hunt on the ground at night, so they need that space to stretch out and roam at night. This tank isn’t suitable as there is almost no ground space at all.

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a very old video. It was a temporary setup as she was growing. She’s now in a 4x2x2 enclosure that is 120 gallons and gives a lot of horizontal climbing space!

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @bethieelle422
    @bethieelle422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was waiting for this video to drop! I am in love with Metamora - she is such a beautiful creature. I adore that every video we see of her she matures just a bit more and her colour changes ever so slightly. She is gorgeous & you have done such an amazing job raising her - I have personally never seen such a calm and trusting GTP. 😍💟 And of course; her enclosure looks fabulous!

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bethie Elle Thank you so much!!! It’s crazy looking back at old footage and seeing how much she changes! 😭💕

  • @xhorrorshack330
    @xhorrorshack330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Love it. And also the snake
    I got two boas and did the same in much bigger tanks
    Another suggestion, I think you should get a bigger tank for she/him
    Like a 75 gallon one and do the same but add more hides and real branches from outside, disinfect everything first also the plants.

  • @hannahcarson5688
    @hannahcarson5688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Metamora's tank looks amazing! 💕 Though I would suggest using a grow light for the plants as it really helps them with growth. When ever I get a leacheanus gecko I will definitely be doing a bioactive set up! 💕

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hannah Carson Thank you so much! I’ll look into that!

    • @hannahcarson5688
      @hannahcarson5688 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome! 💕

  • @zareptiles
    @zareptiles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks so good! I can’t wait to do enclosures like this at some point!

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ZA Reptiles Thank you so much! It’s addicting. Now I want to do all of my enclosures like this lol

  • @FeatureEvent
    @FeatureEvent 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think this looks really good!love the idea. Can always add stuff later 🙂 i want to eventually do bioactive for my blue tongue

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FeatureEvent Thank you so much! And that’s a great idea!

  • @alyssagrowden5168
    @alyssagrowden5168 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It turned out amazing! I’m sure she loves it 😊 and now u can see and observe her and her beauty better!

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alyssa Growden Thank you so much!!! I can’t stop staring at her 😍💕✨

  • @snakesonaframe2668
    @snakesonaframe2668 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What size tank is that? Also, pothos is one of my favorite plants to use in enclosures, it can survive pretty much anything, grows really well, and my cresties especially love climbing all around it and sleeping curled up in the leaves.

    • @SassyWaifUwU
      @SassyWaifUwU 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I too am curious about the tank size cause I thought they needed 40 gal 😟
      I love how this one looks and now I want to make one for our crested geckos and pacman frog. Are they hard to maintain???

  • @ceciliafernandez9376
    @ceciliafernandez9376 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came out really cool. I'm definitely going to do bioactive enclosures for most of my reptiles. Thanks for sharing.

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cecilia Fernandez Thank you so much! And it’s so much fun! I say go for it!

  • @_Velqine_
    @_Velqine_ ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this terrarium. i love naturalistic terrariums and it hurts seeing people that make a terrarium for their snake that looks like a hamster cage

  • @HighTrees215
    @HighTrees215 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing set up!! I've always wanted a GTP and thanks to you I'm inspired to get ok one!! And would love to see and update video

  • @tanjalavandero4232
    @tanjalavandero4232 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video so much Tricia! 😍 You are the best TH-cam channel when it comes to educational videos about reptiles (in my opinion.) You are so enthusiastic about your animals and tbh I don’t know what I would do without your tips and care videos! ❤️ Thank you for being so helpful! You are the best🙃

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tanja Lavandero Oh my god! Thank you so, so much for all of the love. That means so much to me. 😘😘😘

  • @spyrotherhino
    @spyrotherhino 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful snake

  • @LeeannJanovec
    @LeeannJanovec 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally got a chance to watch. I’m in love with the enclosure!

  • @hayleyrohrbacher8522
    @hayleyrohrbacher8522 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video! She's such a stunning snake, I love her coloring.
    Anyways, I had a question hope you don't mind my asking. I'm currently in the process of saving and researching up on getting my first snake. I'm getting a baby male BRB. And I was looking into a bioactive setup. I've had a few people tell me not to a bioactive setup just yet, seeing I'm just getting into snakes. But personally, I really like the aesthetic and feel like it gives the snake so much enrichment. Plus it really helps retain humidity, which is great for BRBs especially babies.
    I just however have a few questions, about it. Like how you 'clean' and maintain bioactive set up? And what do you use to help with heating? That's the one thing I'm most concern about is heating. Seeing that most videos I watch with bioactive setups, don't mention anything about heat sources. I hope these questions aren't stupid, I just want to make sure I give my future noodle an amazing life and setup.

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hayley Rohrbacher Not stupid at all! Bioactive setups will usually require lighting especially if you are looking to use live plants. A low wattage uvb, or an LED light would do the job. You can then choose to use an over the head heat bulb, or you can use a heat pad from underneath for the warm side!

  • @oun6661
    @oun6661 ปีที่แล้ว

    How has this build held up after all this time? I’m attempting something similar and the longevity of the build has popped up in my mind.

  • @frankrelmar5903
    @frankrelmar5903 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice kiddo I'm sure your snake will enjoy his new home thanks and love the way you did it to great video kiddo

  • @willowrayne9424
    @willowrayne9424 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be careful with the acrylic paint. When it gets wet sometimes it will peel off. I would try to buy one that are already “colored” 💛 Amazing set up! I love it!

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Willow Rayne Thank you! Any idea where to get colored ones? I couldn’t find any at Home Depot

  • @bobkob
    @bobkob 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video, I used a semi similar method ,but for my Crested gecko “ Balornus”, I planted a live Ficus Benjamina tree in a deep bottom layer of vivarium soil, she likes ficus trees.

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bob Soto That sounds gorgeous!!! I bet it looks amazing 😍💕✨🌿

  • @thealien6900
    @thealien6900 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job!

  • @user-jp6zu7hw8y
    @user-jp6zu7hw8y 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How to build a natural living prison for your snake!

  • @saratizhoush4242
    @saratizhoush4242 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    to fill up the back ground you could pin or superglue some ficus pumila on it, it would eventually climb up the background

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sara Tizhoush That’s awesome!!! Thank you!!! 💕💕💕

  • @lukemcentee2385
    @lukemcentee2385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    “I’m not going to be using too much of it” 😭 great video but that’s funny

  • @berkleyorton5894
    @berkleyorton5894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks amazing! Curious how did you make those stickers for their tanks that say don't tap the glass lol out of all things, that's what I'm most curious about lol

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Berkley Orton I got them from nadilyn Beatos art on Etsy! 💕

  • @alejandrorivera4727
    @alejandrorivera4727 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    when you added the Silicone to the foam did it have a really strong smell? I am trying to build my own but when I applied the silicone I think it created a reaction with a really strong smell, it almost burned my nostrils and eyes. I am scared it will hurt the snake. Is there a special combination of foam and silicone I should be using? Or do I just have to wait until is fully cured? I checked the silicone in another place and it dint smell neither did the foam so I believe is the combination of them creating some rection.

  • @topfitnessssss
    @topfitnessssss 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤.. Super nice but how do you control humidity ? Since level must be in the 60 / 70% ??

  • @michaelmaimone13
    @michaelmaimone13 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I mean wow wie!!! It looks stupendous. Really a natural looking environment now that's awesome 👌👍

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Maimone Thank you 😘😘😘

  • @seriouslygeckos6472
    @seriouslygeckos6472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a video on setting up a crested gecko bin? I’m getting one but don’t plan on getting it a huge enclosure until I make it bioactive

  • @BetsyT38
    @BetsyT38 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It came out gorgeous!! Great job!

  • @AlexaBellaMuerte
    @AlexaBellaMuerte 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question: I've seen other people leave the bioactive environment sit for a month or so in case anything goes wrong with the plants or with mold. Why didn't you wait a month?

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alexa Bella Muerte I haven’t heard of people waiting a month. I’ll look into it.

  • @catteo2832
    @catteo2832 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful! Metamora is one lucky noodle 🐍💕

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      matteo cajumi Thank you!!! 💕💕💕

  • @TheRealMedusa23
    @TheRealMedusa23 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this video is old but I just made my natural background for my boa enclosure and basically did the same thing as you. My question is: have you ever had issues with mold or the background getting soiled or smelling? I’m just wondering if this would happen since it’s a natural substrate background. I would love to hear your experience with it and the longevity of the natural background!

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t had any issues with mold! As long as you have a dry period during the day, there isn’t as much of a risk for bacteria from constant moisture!

  • @StickyFeets
    @StickyFeets 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you buy the pond and stone can? I’ve done a bunch of spray foam backgrounds but every time I check Home Depot they can never find it so I end up just getting the regular ones.

  • @stinnje
    @stinnje 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a happy snake!

  • @eduardomartino9365
    @eduardomartino9365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    where she will hide? like, after eating for example

  • @dsd-downshiftdave8056
    @dsd-downshiftdave8056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would having a Waterfall with GTP be a bad idea, and misting system
    Also I'm debating between a ATB what are your thoughts on both

  • @anamaldonado6194
    @anamaldonado6194 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great! 🌱🌿🐍

  • @user-xg8ij1hs3x
    @user-xg8ij1hs3x 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get that sticker

  • @cmoney5973
    @cmoney5973 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of plants did yo use ?

  • @robertculen2949
    @robertculen2949 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've done two trial runs of making backgrounds with the foam + silicone + cocofiber method, but even dry they still badly reek of silicone. Maybe I'm not being as diligent cutting up and flattening the foam so my coco coverings have not been perfect, but the entire backgrounds smell just as bad as the silicone straight from the caulking tube. Thoughts?

  • @actualark
    @actualark 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, turned out amazing ;)

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      actual ARK Thank you!!! 💕💕💕

  • @kampfgeist7703
    @kampfgeist7703 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was supper cool. I would have used reall wood for the perches.

  • @itseasybeezy
    @itseasybeezy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it! I am trying to think of a way to add a removable, vertical perch. I’ve seen wild GTPs climb vertical and I want to provide that option for mine. But it needs to be on a base of some sort and can’t be attached to the top. I might just have to buy it but I like DIYs when possible.

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cat K Interesting! You could also do it coming from the bottom! You can silicone it in on the floor and then cover the bottom with substrate as you normally would.

    • @jesenia8940
      @jesenia8940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can take a piece of flat rock or tile silicone the stick or whatever your using to the rock or tile. Put in your enclosure cover it with your substrate. That way you can remove you it as you desire.

    • @itseasybeezy
      @itseasybeezy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jesenia Rodriguez that’s a great idea!!!! Thank you!

    • @jesenia8940
      @jesenia8940 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@itseasybeezy sure thing!

  • @bySumar
    @bySumar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you maintain this in any way? I'm guessing since the soil is now bioactive you do not need to change it?

    • @black-kryptic8539
      @black-kryptic8539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bySumar Your right! If the soil is bioactive meaning that it has springtails/isopods then it is unnecessary to clean the enclosure as they will eat all of the waste products in the tank

  • @rabbiteno8266
    @rabbiteno8266 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size is the tank?

  • @markanderson4157
    @markanderson4157 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks fantastic one lucky gtp 👍💕

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Anderson Thank you!!! 💕💕💕

  • @saveriopanaccione996
    @saveriopanaccione996 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is all great to know. Especially sines I might get a tree python someday. Beautiful job

  • @meganschmidt6366
    @meganschmidt6366 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks amazing! ❤

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Megan Schmidt Thank you so much!!!😘😘😘

  • @jesenia8940
    @jesenia8940 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a reason you did away from doing a false bottom? Usually a humid environment needs a false bottom due to all the misting. Will eventually make the dirt muddy and drown your plants roots intern rotting. Which is bad. I would consider doing a creeping plant to climb the back area that you say Is bare. A tip would be getting a full spectrum light to help your pants flourish! It looks great overall!

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesenia Rodriguez Thank you so much! I’m new to plants and just winged it in the past. What type of light do you recommend is best for plants? I’ve heard some people just use LED lights.

    • @cherridavion1634
      @cherridavion1634 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That mix that she used from Josh's Frogs doesn't really need a false bottom I have watched her watering habits and I think she will be fine you don't have to soak the soil to get the humidity correct she has a very large water bowl and that's soil has very good drainage she will be fine with the way it is. I don't have a drainage layer in any of my bioactive enclosures, I have never had a single problem with my plants and my humidity is always on point. People that have a heavy-handed watering technique need a drainage layer if you understand how to water properly then you can get by without one.

    • @jesenia8940
      @jesenia8940 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reptiliangarden I use the Monios-L LED Grow Light Full Spectrum 30W 2ft T5 but you canuse regular led to. I hear that works good as well. You did good for your first time! My first one was a 10 gallon and omg talk about disaster lol

    • @jesenia8940
      @jesenia8940 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cherridavion1634 if it worked for you wonderful. I don't use a heavy hand so there is that. I still had the issue. Sure your first couple of months to a year it may work. However I've had mine for 2 years and it failed. I had to add a drainage layer. The plants need water at the root which is in the dirt pretty deep. You have to soak it for them to get water correctly. Put a bunch of plants in and your dirt is going to get wet. Where is that xtra water to go? Anyways again if it worked for you wonderful. I'm just giving my experiences with a no drainage layer needed. I will say for aired enviroments it's great!

    • @cherridavion1634
      @cherridavion1634 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jesenia8940 I don't have an arid environment I have two ball pythons actually and my Kenyan sand boa is kind of arid but they're all bioactive. I do mix my own soil so each mixture has exactly what it needs so it won't fail.

  • @d0rsalFinn
    @d0rsalFinn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! I looove your Videos and tried to make the backround in my terrarium too but it didn't work :( I used eco earth but it didn't stick to the silicone... Do you have an idea why or what alternatives I could use?

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! Instead of silicone lately I’ve been painting the foam with drylok and cement dye to get the colors I want. It’s way easier and looks great! I show how to do it on on red footed tortoise setup, ball python setups, and recently a blue tongue skink too

    • @d0rsalFinn
      @d0rsalFinn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reptiliangarden thank you so much!!! I'll try that ;D keep the awesome work up!!

  • @rachelfajardo9640
    @rachelfajardo9640 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I like the background that comes in an exoterra, can I keep it instead of making my own?

  • @crushingconstrictors1015
    @crushingconstrictors1015 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you clean those backgrounds I’m thinking out making one but do you have to clean it differently.

  • @krzysiekkos5148
    @krzysiekkos5148 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job ! 👍🏻

  • @xoticmarvelreptiles4459
    @xoticmarvelreptiles4459 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came out beautiful love it, with the foam can you make hides just wondering

  • @Emma-wi8ri
    @Emma-wi8ri 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could u possibly do a vid all about bio active enclosures?

  • @slimshady4ever100
    @slimshady4ever100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great, but it seems very exposed. I would add a hide or two so she has a nice place to decompress 🐍

  • @scaley1s301
    @scaley1s301 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very cool!

  • @alonsoacosta1463
    @alonsoacosta1463 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks wonderful i love it 💙 and you make it look so easy🤓
    ¿does she is going to need a bigger enclosure in the future??? it's my big doubt

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alonso Acosta Thank you! Most likely. I have friends that have their adults in this size and say it’s fine. I’ll see for myself as she grows

  • @Goomiiu
    @Goomiiu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks so good!! I hope you used a mask and had open windows, cos expanding foam vapors are really harmful! It's safe after curing but when applying I highly recommend working outside :)

    • @Goomiiu
      @Goomiiu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also I think you might need a drainage layer!

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s what I did! It’s way too cold to do the whole project outside right now! 😅

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ghostimu It’s actually not necessary with the joshs frogs biobedding as long as you don’t have an extremely moist enclosure with a misting system 💕

    • @Goomiiu
      @Goomiiu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really? How comes? :o

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ghostimu Because it has a lot of different things in it such as charcoal, which works as it’s own drainage layer rather than a plain dirt substrate like eco earth!

  • @user-sf1fq9ye2n
    @user-sf1fq9ye2n 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    真似してみよ〜👍

  • @Krb4619
    @Krb4619 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You might want to install a drainage layer

    • @itseasybeezy
      @itseasybeezy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bev Emery the biobedding doesn’t need a drainage layer ☺️

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cat K 👌🏻✨

    • @jasonirelan1737
      @jasonirelan1737 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cat K I subbed you.
      Take care and God loves you.

  • @charlieiden8711
    @charlieiden8711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You shud take the water dish in the hights becuas if you dont do that the snake can Get dhidrayt and die

  • @lowlifeexotics3070
    @lowlifeexotics3070 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!!✌️🐍❤️

  • @krzysiekkos5148
    @krzysiekkos5148 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agama Brodata Thank you!!! 💕💕💕

  • @jordanjones5575
    @jordanjones5575 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Hey gardeners!"
    My literal thoughts coming across a video of yours for the first time: "Ohmygosh, she's so gorgeous"

  • @bendingspoons2032
    @bendingspoons2032 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What type of snake is she

  • @LanaLeon
    @LanaLeon หลายเดือนก่อน

    Soooooo smalllll 😢

    • @reptiliangarden
      @reptiliangarden  หลายเดือนก่อน

      She’s in a 120 gallon enclosure now that’s 4 feet long. This is an old video where I was increasing her space as she grew! 💕

    • @LanaLeon
      @LanaLeon 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m glad to know, where is the video! I would love to see the new enclosure. I’m making one for my ball python

  • @user-em6zu4it8e
    @user-em6zu4it8e 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👌👌🐍🐍🐍💞💞💞

  • @267TPGR
    @267TPGR 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alot of work but ,so nice for yoir pet😄

  • @charlieiden8711
    @charlieiden8711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m not a god writer