How to Build a Crested Gecko Plastic Bin Enclosure

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How to Build a Crested Gecko Plastic Bin Enclosure

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@juliac3933 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I really like seeing bin setups that aren’t so barren.I initially was skeptical when I saw they weren’t oriented upright but it looks like plenty of climbing space for a juvenile.

@greatnorthreptiles105 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They really do work well! I have since made a few bigger bins for some adults to be in while I work on their vivariums. They are all doing very well. I definitely spend a little bit more to make sure they have lots of enrichment and are comfortable. Now I use coco fiber substrate in them as well.

@xcowgirlx 3 жыл бұрын

this actually helped a bunch! getting my first crested gecko and I feel confident now!

@Keepthefaith116 2 жыл бұрын

How’s it going ? With yours with this setup?

@josephgamertv9284 4 жыл бұрын

Love it great tank I’m thinking of getting a crested gecko and can’t find any tanks thanks very much

@Tony21TT 4 жыл бұрын

I am thinking about buying a crested gecko myself. But your video and the idea to make the enclosure myself,started me thinking.Thank you for sharing the video and your ideas, great help and it will save me some money too.Thanks again....

@zuezsz 3 жыл бұрын

Did you ended up making a bin set up?

@Reptiles_in_a_tub 5 ай бұрын

Yeah did you

@sofiaeventing3362 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely doing one of these for when I get another crestie!

@PrettyPoodleChosen1 2 жыл бұрын

These are some amazing bin set ups. I never thought that a bin for a vertical style enclosure could look so good. Beautiful.

@TheCharleseye 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas. If you're having a hard time with the hot glue sticking to plastic tubs, I've found that using 100% silicone works well. It takes a lot longer to set but once it does, it's there for the duration.

@greatnorthreptiles105 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the tip!

@ladyynightly9560 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! I am planning on changing all my CG enclosures to bioactive ones so this plastic bin is perfect for housing until the tank settles.

@greatnorthreptiles105 Жыл бұрын

You can also put bioactive soil at the bottom of the bin and transfer it with the gecko into the new tank. They like that!

@blaynec5260 3 ай бұрын

@@greatnorthreptiles105 hi, might be a silly question, but how would you transfer the soil?

@christianz344 5 жыл бұрын

Nice setup. Don't need to spend big money on glass tanks. Got yourself the animal and COMPLETE setup for under $100 usually. Can't beat it.

@greatnorthreptiles105 5 жыл бұрын

Yep! They do very well in the bins. Growing like crazy!

@Keepthefaith116 2 жыл бұрын

💪💯

@elycarmona8477 3 жыл бұрын

If i get a crested gecko i am definitly doing this. Thanks for the video.

@emilee6273 4 жыл бұрын

thank youuu. this was a very nice explanation 💕🥺

@greatnorthreptiles105 4 жыл бұрын

Emilee Sodder I am glad you found it helpful 😊

@mariarivas471 4 жыл бұрын

Really cool!!!!! Thanks for the ideas!!

@greatnorthreptiles105 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@aymeethurston3548 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@greatnorthreptiles105 5 жыл бұрын

Aymee Thurston thanks for watching!

@pikagirl8224 5 ай бұрын

I heard the warning to use the soldering tool in a well ventilated area, but not why. I'd like to know why as I'm new to these tools and I like to practice safety. lol

@greatnorthreptiles105 5 ай бұрын

Melting plastic is very toxic! So you down want to breathe it as much as possible.

@pikagirl8224 5 ай бұрын

@@greatnorthreptiles105 good to know! Thanks!!

@Keepthefaith116 2 жыл бұрын

Now you make me want to buy one lol 😂

@richardsanchez5444 4 ай бұрын

Any tips on getting your baby to eat. I could be overthinking it but he doesn't seem to like the Pangaea or evne repashy. He will eat it but i have to put it in there every day and after like the 4 or fifth day he'll eat some. He used to eat it more regularly. He loves dubias though he'll devour like seven of them at a time

@mihirsamak 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!! I have one question, what did you do for the heat? I am planning to use a heat pad since my place does tend to be pretty cold. Will that be okay with the plastic bins?

@greatnorthreptiles105 3 жыл бұрын

I am not sure if a heating pad would work. I just keep my gecko room above 70 degrees. I would suggest putting the bin in a room in the winter and purchasing a space heater with a thermostat just to keep the room from getting too cold.

@Teabone3 Жыл бұрын

Are you using a paper towel base?

@greatnorthreptiles105 Жыл бұрын

When I made this video I was and I still do if my young geckos are eating a lot of ive food. I also use bioactive substrate in bins for my adults.

@Teabone3 Жыл бұрын

@@greatnorthreptiles105 cool . I I unfortunately have two female cresties that have lived together for 9 years straight without issues... now one is fighting the other and i need to separate. So I got myself a bin. These tips are great thanks so much. I'm still very sad about the incidents of watching my two calm, docile, lovelies fighting viciously now.

@pikagirl8224 5 ай бұрын

Great video! My gecko isn't quite big enough for this yet. What do you do if the lids lift up on the sides?

@greatnorthreptiles105 5 ай бұрын

I wound not use that bin. Instead I would use one that clamps on the side.

@pikagirl8224 5 ай бұрын

@@greatnorthreptiles105 ok thanks! It clamps on the short ends, but not the long ends. I probably need a smaller bin anyway. I'll try to find one that clamps on all four sides. I think I saw one at the store the other day.

@waffle_the_axolotl 3 жыл бұрын

Nice harlequin tiger gecko. I couldn't tell but is it a pinstripe?

@zuezsz 3 жыл бұрын

Crested geckos can live off a bin? If so what care should i give it if i where to keep it in a bin

@hermionegranger7951 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to make this bioactive or would it not be possible to set up a drainage layer?

@greatnorthreptiles105 3 жыл бұрын

I have actually just added bioactive substrate with CUC to a few on my bins. It has been about a month and so far so good! Without plants to water, I don't think a drainage layer is necessary. At least in my experience so far.

@hermionegranger7951 3 жыл бұрын

@@greatnorthreptiles105 thank you! good to know!

@pjreilly5015 4 жыл бұрын

Could a gecko escape this through the gap between the tub and the lid?

@notchyochesegaming5819 Жыл бұрын

What do you use as a heat source?

@SephirothWaifu 2 ай бұрын

The real core question and I'm glad someone asked! ❤

@ailanyvazquez1458 4 жыл бұрын

what type of wire is used for the screen?

@greatnorthreptiles105 4 жыл бұрын

Ailany Vazquez 145 I believe it is fiberglass.

@mmonkeybone 3 жыл бұрын

It came out realy well and ty for making this video its helping me a bunch. I did have some questions first what kind of mesh is used for the vent hole and also how are you handling heating ? currently i have low watt heat tape below mine but its just not cutting it for temp and im afraid of melting the plastic especially if i have eco earth or a substate which makes raising the temp even harder.

@greatnorthreptiles105 3 жыл бұрын

I don't use supplemental heat for my geckos. I keep an ambient room temp of 69-75 degrees. No heat needed. A heating pad will not heat the tank. It would only provide a warm spot for the gecko to lay on. Which created geckos don't typically need or use.

@migueldiaz848 4 жыл бұрын

what do you use for heat?

@greatnorthreptiles105 4 жыл бұрын

Crested Geckos do not require heat. They are happy when temperatures are 68-80 degrees. So room temp here is fine.

@migueldiaz848 4 жыл бұрын

@@greatnorthreptiles105 my nights fall pretty low. Like around 50. What can I do?

@greatnorthreptiles105 4 жыл бұрын

@@migueldiaz848 50 degrees would be too low. I would use a glass tank instead of a bin and put a small heat mat on the side controlled by a thermostat. Hermit crab heat meats would great. But you may need more than one. You can also research low heat ceramic emitters. At night you don't want the tank to above 75 degrees.

@migueldiaz848 4 жыл бұрын

@@greatnorthreptiles105 that is a great idea. I have a few 10 gal tanks and a small CHE and a thermostat

@zay2lit674 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the bamboo from!

@greatnorthreptiles105 4 жыл бұрын

You can get them on Amazon.

@vinnievincent4015 4 жыл бұрын

Hi - good video - can I ask if you think you really need to drill those holes when you have the big mesh vent - also are you worried about the sharp edges of the mesh cutting the geckos?

@greatnorthreptiles105 4 жыл бұрын

The mesh is just a screen that is super soft, so the geckos can not be cut by it. And yes, here in the summer it would be too humid without the holes. It also helps with ventilation. Depending on the climate you live in would determine how you would set up your ventilation.

@chainedsoul83 3 жыл бұрын

No heat source needed with a bin? I researching to get one

@greatnorthreptiles105 3 жыл бұрын

If your room temp is 68 to 78 degrees you do not need supplemental heat.

@freedom_born 9 ай бұрын

I'm currently having a disagreement with my 16yo daughter whom thinks it's necessary to have an expensive glass tank. That needs a sturdy table to hold it. While I'm trying to convince her, that a tub will work just a good, for way less... and nowhere near as heavy.

@nagasugiruinu4789 3 жыл бұрын

Do these keep the enclosure moist or do you have to spray more than usual?

@greatnorthreptiles105 3 жыл бұрын

Emi Harumoto they hold humidity very well!

@greatnorthreptiles105 3 жыл бұрын

Emi Harumoto if you are in a very dry area, you can make your front opening smaller.

@luciferakuma 9 ай бұрын

so you should say that u dont take geckos in there for ever but for a short amount of time till they can get into a real enclosure, people might think thats how a gecko can life without a problem..... they need space to jump and walk around and they need much more space overall.... i just hope no one does this to their animals.... cause survinving something doesnt mean its lifing

@greatnorthreptiles105 9 ай бұрын

I mention in the video that these are grow out bins. I have housee adults for many years in larger bins and some have done far better than those I have kept in tanks.

@hasnainasif9427 4 жыл бұрын

Can u stack these

@greatnorthreptiles105 4 жыл бұрын

All Things Fish yes!

@hasnainasif9427 4 жыл бұрын

Thx

@tonykelly1124 4 жыл бұрын

How much did this cost

@greatnorthreptiles105 4 жыл бұрын

The bin itself was about $6 and everything else cost between $2 to $20.

@kamrenjones1641 3 жыл бұрын

You must be joking these animals need something taller and bigger and the fact your recommending a tub system for anything els other then snakes salamanders and so on is abit scary or other tiny reptiles but these animals are arborial just because they can't tell you they don't like it don't mean they like it