Arid Australian Reptile Enclosure build! ~ Varanus tristis tristis

Arid Australian Reptile Enclosure build! ~ Varanus tristis tristis - black-headed monitors

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In this video, I put together a raise-up enclosure for my black-headed monitor hatchlings!
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@jamiecollister2002 2 ай бұрын

I'm currently working on a built from scratch enclosure for my adult black headed monitor and this video was exactly what I had been looking for. Not new to lizards, or even arid lizards, but this is my first monitor and I want to put together the best enclosure I can. You answered my question of what to seal the foam with too! I know this is an "old" video but I still learned from it all the same. Thanks!

@BeachesScalyBeasts 2 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear mate! Best of luck with the black head.

@nilankumarage9589 3 жыл бұрын

Love the dwarf monitors, just stunning. Enclosure you built is defo deserved for them

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@tiliquafreaks8910 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Jumper

@haizelorenzofuimaono7974 3 жыл бұрын

Love

@SanderCageF95 Жыл бұрын

Thats the best Australian enclosure Ive ever seen!!!

@BeachesScalyBeasts Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps!

@stuka97 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Southern California Thanks for a great video Those are some inspired ideas and techniques love what you did with this enclosure . I will be using your methods for my Kimberly Rock Monitors . Cheers!

@BeachesScalyBeasts 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped!

@liamdickinson6461 3 жыл бұрын

quality once again. never fail in creating a reptiles dream environment !

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@KarlMagnusBlindheim 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! We've been working on a desert enclosure for a long time now, spending months doing research and trying different approaches. The goal is to create a "naturalistic" environment so the inspiration comes from the gorges of Karijini! Specifically Hancock Gorge. Both because the scenery is stunning and because our beardie is named "George". His full title is now "Beardie George from Hancock Gorge".

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great mate! Hopefully you can nail it and I’m sure you will!

@herkiee1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and an amazing end result. I just got my juvenile Glauerti yesterday. Starting my build soon using big natural cork, spray foam and humus / coco husk as a back wall. Can't wait for it to be finished

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! Gotta love Kimbos!

@jamessearle2339 3 жыл бұрын

grate work m8 you make it look easy !!!! very smart.

@Thegermanmonitorlizardguy 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that looks realy naturalistic.

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you like it!

@coopsreptiles2588 3 жыл бұрын

Love the techniques you used to make the background cant wait till i get some time to make new setups

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

I love it hey. So much fun. I used to love painting models so now I get best of Both hobbies. Can’t wait to see what you do!

@pumpkinchow 3 жыл бұрын

Came out awesome great job bud

@poshbureaucrat9917 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate. That’s one heck of an enclosure! Nice work and keep it up.

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback :)

@Streamer14 3 жыл бұрын

Great work!

@donbriggs6687 3 жыл бұрын

good vid mate. Idea for a future vid, maybe take us around these bio setups and show us how well or not each setup is doing.

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

It’s on the cards and already started filming a bit mate. I’ll show the good and bad!

@ianparkinson7039 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Luke looks amazing. I’ve got the Black Headed Monitors on my to get list. Cheers mate

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian. You’ll love them!

@ejholmes6902 3 жыл бұрын

Best in the business!

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Hope you’re enjoying your weekend off!

@matts1072 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome. Can't wait to watch them grow. I'm hoping to get into this species later this year. There aren't many breeders here in the US but is suppose that's part of the attraction.

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! I hope you do find some as they are awesome lizards.

@mobyking3854 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just built a pink tongue skink enclosure and had a grevillea for that was going to be for a different set up but I thought I would put it in, anyway few hours in, he’s crawled all over it and it’s all trashed.

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

Gutted!! They are sensitive little things considering they are supposed to be hardy. It’s hard to find one that’ll suit certain light, soil, moisture and heat for a terrarium. One day I’ll find one!

@pagey_7759 3 жыл бұрын

we need a vid on billy

@charlotteyoung4014 5 ай бұрын

Hi Beaches Scaly Beasts is there other plants you can put in the enclosures?😊

@BeachesScalyBeasts 5 ай бұрын

Most succulents are a good choice that can deal with heat and minimum water.

@paradiddlesixix7530 3 жыл бұрын

looks great. im looking to do something for my bredlis and i believe they are from the same habitats. can anyone tell me if "tile pointing" is the same thing as grout over here in the us?

@HKH_Oficial 3 ай бұрын

Nice, do you still have these tristis? Enclosure looks like a slice of the outback? Is the branch from outside?

@BeachesScalyBeasts 2 ай бұрын

Sure do. You can see them in the latest room tour video. Yeah most of my branches are from outside.

@ianmcara8194 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mate, Looks 👌👌. How long can you House the Monitors in that size enclosure?

@BeachesScalyBeasts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Depends on growth really. They are currently still in it and probably will be for a few more months but I will have to plan something new for them soon.

@ianmcara8194 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, got a spare spot to fit a 60X45x45 looking to see what I can get that will stay in it for life

@donbriggs6687 3 жыл бұрын

Are those puck lights for plant growth? What are they and where do you get them?

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

They are LED down lights from Bunnings.

@readylucas 2 ай бұрын

hey i have one of those repti zoo glass tanks u assemble, and it has areas the glass fit that arent sealed. Do you think i should silicone all the glass? i didnt plan on making a backdrop but i do need 3 or 4 in of soil and where the gaps start is right about 3 inches and i keep worrying about water or bacteria getting stuck in the cracks. its for a ball python viv. Right now i have 2 in or so of soil just to avoid stuff seeping down into the cracks on the side.

@BeachesScalyBeasts 2 ай бұрын

Probably won’t hurt to seal it up if it’s of concern mate

@CypressWalker 3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna steal all of your methods in this vid for my Ackies. How many coats do you suspect would be necessary if I want the basking area to be made this way?

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

I do 3 coats over the whole thing including the basking spot in this enclosure. If if doubt maybe add one or two more coats to the basking area.

@CypressWalker 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeachesScalyBeasts Thanks, much appreciated

@christophersimoni-tn4mf Жыл бұрын

Hey, What kind of foam you are using in this video? Thank you in advance.

@BeachesScalyBeasts Жыл бұрын

Xps insulation foam. Hope this helps!

@frankmyrz 2 жыл бұрын

What would be the ideal size for a pair of adults do you think?

@BeachesScalyBeasts 2 жыл бұрын

I’d say something in the realm of 120/120/60cm or larger would be best.

@lyallsreptiles101 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate how did those plants end up going in this enclosure

@BeachesScalyBeasts 2 жыл бұрын

Like every time I’ve used a grevillea; it lasted for a couple months. The calistamon actually did better and lasted a little longer. I’m yet to nail Aussie native plants for arid tanks.

@lyallsreptiles101 2 жыл бұрын

@@BeachesScalyBeasts Ah fair enough would you say any particular plants work better in hotter dryer enclosures I'm wanting to put plants in my western beardies enclosures

@John-pk3bz 3 жыл бұрын

Gday Luke I'm just wondering where you got your beaded geckos from? I've been interested in getting a trio of them, I've been on reptiles classified and a lot of other blogs, websites and facebook but can't seem any. Great looking desert enclosure, I think I might have to get into making some backgrounds myself sometime Cheers!

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

Gday John, hit up Rick from Worthy geckos. He hound be able to sort you out! Check him out on Facebook and tell him I sent you and I say gday!

@John-pk3bz 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeachesScalyBeasts Appreciate it Luke, will do!

@haizelorenzofuimaono7974 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, was just wondering which shop you would get that vinyl from?...

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi-Tek Aquariums. Currently out of stock however.

@haizelorenzofuimaono7974 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeachesScalyBeasts thanks mate 👌😁

@pointduo2094 Жыл бұрын

What wattage heat lamp do they need?

@BeachesScalyBeasts Жыл бұрын

Depends on the size of the tank. Aim for about 50c give or take a few degrees.

@chuckwalla325 3 жыл бұрын

What glue were you using in that squeeze bottle? Ive been struggling to find anything grabs polystyrene well

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

I was using gorilla glue from Bunnings. Not the wood glue variety.

@chuckwalla325 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeachesScalyBeasts i just tried regular super glue and it dissolved the foam.

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckwalla325 that doesn’t surprise me. Super glue is nasty.

@joshuapratt1983 3 жыл бұрын

How old are they can U show me a pic of a 4 month old black headed

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

They are about 6 months old now.

@herkiee1 3 жыл бұрын

What the wattage of the heating lamps you use?

@BeachesScalyBeasts 3 жыл бұрын

This ones a 25 w halogen.

@neilwhitelaw3844 Жыл бұрын

How are you getting a basking spot of 50-55'C with just a 25w do you mean 125w or do you have a Deep Heat Projector as well. Many thanks