How To Build A Reptile Enclosure PVC or Wood DIY Cage

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Жыл бұрын

Bonus ideas on how to make a reptile enclosure DIY step by step. This is the frame work for the enclosure/cage. includes internal fans, fogger, external nest/hide box, vents, humidity control, lights and more,
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00.00 enclosure assembly
02:10 stand
04:04 back to enclosure assembly
06:10 Lights
07:45 drainage
09:09 fogger
09:24 glass doors
10:52 vents
11:10 fans
11:34 exterior nestbox/hide
PVC Sheet
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Disclaimer:
Although I love reptiles and building enclosures, I am by no means an expert. Do your own research and and wear safety protection. stay within your skill set. I am not liable for any accidents that may occur if you try to replicate my work.

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@konalatner2684 Жыл бұрын

You literally have “THE BEST” diy handmade enclosures with all the info & links necessary! Well done!!!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you found the links useful. If you see any links I missed lmk lol.

@neckarratte1375 Жыл бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds absolutely clean work. I am also building a terrarium for Acanthurus shortly and I was inspired by your terrarium and will adopt some of it. With the box outside is a great idea and I will adopt that. Very well built everything. Masterful!!!!!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

@@neckarratte1375 awesome, glad ypu are adopting some things. One of the reasons I make videos is so others can get some ideas and create there own. Thank you for your support!

@LukeMcGuireoides Жыл бұрын

His tutorials are incredible too

@JayBay813 9 ай бұрын

I’m cutting the pvc and keep getting the fumes smell!! Is this an indication I’m melting the plastic and not cutting ?? The start of the cut is clean but I just want to make sure I’m doing it right before moving forward.

@mirrepoix 8 ай бұрын

great video, no bullshitting to pad runtime and no weird editing, just a clear and straightforward tutorial. this is extremely helpful! but i also appreciate watching how careful and precise you are in this process. it came out looking extremely professional. excellent resource i will recommend to others

@bradsbioactivebuilds 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, this was a fun build and I wanted the focus to be on the small details that sometimes get missed. I'm glad you found it helpful and that you for your future recommendations. Your support is appreciated 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@swansonfamilyfarm6833 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to do the complete build. Total budget was just under $825.00. Not including substrate or plants.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you for adding up all the materials so someone has a rough idea on cost 🙏

@MichaelSmith-yh9zn 8 ай бұрын

Damn, insane level of detail. And to think I came here for a box.

@bradsbioactivebuilds 8 ай бұрын

Thanx Michael 💯. It started out as a box, and then I just kept building 🤣 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

@swansonfamilyfarm6833 Жыл бұрын

Found it!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'll update some of the discription later today or tomorrow

@swansonfamilyfarm6833 Жыл бұрын

I found the PVC at Lowes. I'm at Farm Aid today...but will start buildings my budget next week.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

@@swansonfamilyfarm6833 awesome, have fun with the build!

@ITWorksSoftware 2 ай бұрын

6:14 I can’t believe you cut out such perfect circles with just a jigsaw, wow!

@bradsbioactivebuilds 2 ай бұрын

Thanx and I think years of tattooing helped me with that 😆. And also knowing I didn't want to start over. 🤘💯🤘

@Riskybizness12 Жыл бұрын

This is the best build I’ve ever seen wow bro I wish I had one

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanx bro, Much appreciated! Follow the video and build one for yourself! This is the interior of it. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcBjeLybtMW0eYU.html

@1WORLD1MISSION1 Жыл бұрын

Very Professional!! Mouth dropping

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

thank you! I had fun building this one

@thomasmorrison6068 16 күн бұрын

This is probably the best tutorial walk through for reptile enclsoure I have found to date

@bradsbioactivebuilds 16 күн бұрын

Hey, thanx, much appreciated. Feel free to check out some of my other DIY step by step builds. Thanx for watching 🤘💯🤘

@frogsnfrags8702 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Sent you a message

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanx bro. I just replied, I didn't realize it was sent to my Facebook messenger lol. Keep making those awesome exo terra and zoomed frames for the lid that easily convert it to glass with vents and mistking mounts 🤘💯🤘

@diegoojeda7095 Жыл бұрын

wow best diy video I seen on youtube hands down

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanx brother 🙏 💯🦎🤘

@tiffanydawnlarkin 4 ай бұрын

This is hands down the BEST enclosure build video I've ever found!

@bradsbioactivebuilds 4 ай бұрын

Hey, thanx so much, I'm glad you like it! 🤘💯🦎🐢🐍🐸🌱

@erintraicene7422 Жыл бұрын

You have thought of everything and i continue to be mind blown but it all. Haven’t seen anything of this caliber yet out there. And great ending with the boxers! Made me smile!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Every build I try to think of something new. Before long I'll be all out of ideas lol. Gear up for my next build. Doi g water tests now. I think I have a leak in a bran new 36x18x36 exorerra. So I'll have to address that next or start on another project for a Panther Chameleon. Also planning a 10w5dx6h foot Asian water monitor (Varanus Cumingi) enclosure. That one might take a little bit lol. Thanx for watching and your support.

@12342087 Жыл бұрын

that it so nice!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤘🦎💯

@madelvis4621 Жыл бұрын

Brad.......Outstanding F#$@% Job. Purchased a nelson milk snake last year for our son, got the zoo med 40 gallon starter aquarium. Mad because Bob the snake didn't make it. Lesson learned what not to purchase for snakes. Stores should sell a snake enclosure, just for snakes (Only Snakes)!!! Since HEAT RISES/HUMIDITY RISES and escapes through the top of the tank don't freaking buy it. The tank needs to be fully enclosed on the top, left and right sides and bottom. I'm a carpenter and this video makes me want to build this enclosure without purchasing another snake and then tell the wife (Well, I built the top of the line enclosure, might as well purchase another snake for the kids). She can never say no to the kids....hehehehe. Do not purchase any reptile unless you build this DIY enclosure. You can always build in steps and add on as needed. Once again H##LL of a job. So jealous.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more about some of the info from big pet store chains. The seel wjat they can move not move what needs to be sold. That sucks about your milk snake Bob. Hope you build one and enjoy knowing you made it to Suite the animals needs. Plus it's a good reason to get another lol. Thanx for your support 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

@DANYDANYDANY... 9 ай бұрын

HOLY CROW, MY GUY! You're crazy awesome for making videos like this.

@bradsbioactivebuilds 9 ай бұрын

Thanx bro, much appreciated and glad you like it! If you enjoyed this one, check out my last build. It's a series, and I hope to have part 3 out soon. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

@krk_457 4 ай бұрын

Man I want to build one but I suck at measuring and cutting things. If you sold these as pre cut kits that would be a dream!! Amazing.

@bradsbioactivebuilds 4 ай бұрын

I'm looking into doing something like this mid to late 2024. We will see. But CNC machines are expensive lol. In the mean time if you try it cut slow. Follow the line. Measurements are fairly straight forward. All in inch or half inch cuts. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@MegaWalt82 Жыл бұрын

new sub great build

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sub and support 🤘💯🦎

@lennym6608 Жыл бұрын

I wish this was posted sooner i was unsure if that pvc board was safe so i went with birch incredible enclosure

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Just build more lol. Birch is a good option though, much better than plywood. I'm sure it came out great regardless. Thanx for watching 🤘🦎💯

@lennym6608 Жыл бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds lol yeah I plan to build a pvc one again now I was worried since one side was textured assumed it probably wasn’t safe but after seeing that was what you used i assume it’s OK I believe manufacturer is royal. Only problem I have with the birch one I built so far is does not seem like it holds temperature near as good as the HDPE enclosure I bought from symptom on chewy

@ChueBleese Жыл бұрын

Best DIY reptile enclosure videos on KZfaq. I would really enjoy seeing a paludarium build in the future. Keep up the amazing work!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanx for watching and support! Here is a paludarium build I did earlier this year. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5xyZ9qnt97IoXU.html Now gearing up for my next build.

@Mtabor89 Жыл бұрын

Incredible very very nice enclosure

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🦎🤘💯

@TylerSpite Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video explaining the process of how you make the slots for the glass so it’s held in and able to slide open and closed?

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

I can with a future build. But the "slots" is just a glass track I got on Amazon (link at the end of this post). After I have the front frame installed (doubled up pvc board to make it 1" thick). I measure the opening where the glass is going to go before I install the glass track. Then, install the glass track with silicone, holding it in place with painters tape. I take the leftover glass track (I had 1" cut-off) and brought it to a glass shop. Gave them the measurements of the opening and the cutoff glass track. They did all the math (around 1/4" less than opening.) And cut the glass. I used 1/4" tempered glass. Randall Manufacturing 1/4" Plastic Sliding Door Track (Black, 6 FT Long) a.co/hv12IEX

@TylerSpite Жыл бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds awesome, thank you.

@dylancaesar3614 Жыл бұрын

dude you a goddamn genius. great build and easy to understand video.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanx bro! Glad you enjoyed the video. Working on another build now 🤘💯🦎

@maddutchess5312 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Build! Thanks for sharing!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Of course, thanx for watching!

@0925jason Жыл бұрын

Great video

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤘💯🦎

@carlpottschmidt7637 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are really great though for sure! And your skills inspire me and many others !

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and support!

@utahedc447 Жыл бұрын

This channel is severely underrated! Great job on this build, can’t wait to see the next one

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for comment and support. My hopes is the channel helps others with new ideas or the beginners to have some questions answered they might have.

@daniell0909 Жыл бұрын

amazing video and very useful

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I'm glad you found it useful! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

@ptcobra15 Жыл бұрын

I just watched your videos . Great work. Very nice.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel 🤘💯🦎

@MeganWise26 11 ай бұрын

This is the best vivarium build on KZfaq, hands down. Super informative and easy to follow.

@bradsbioactivebuilds 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I try to put as much as I can to all my content and builds to help anyone interested. Thanx for your support! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@chrisprimeprofits 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@bradsbioactivebuilds 7 ай бұрын

Of course! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

@willowv1220 Жыл бұрын

beautiful job you have done! i wish i was that clever!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@mateuszimbiorkiewicz9437 Жыл бұрын

Mate you nailed it 👌 please build more and dont stop explaining what and why!!! I want to build something like that but i dont have conditions😢 at least i can enjoy watching you😀

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you and stay tuned. I'll be posting the 2nd video of the current build I'm working on soon... 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

@HollyMorningstar Жыл бұрын

I'm literally trying to digest everything still but oh my stars this is just wonderful. And thank you so much for breaking everything down in such a simplistic fashion. This is like super cool enclosure diy for dummies!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for your comment and support. More videos are coming soon. 🤘💯🦎🐸

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Also, feel free to check out this video. It's the interior of the video you watched kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcBjeLybtMW0eYU.html

@c5365 Жыл бұрын

You've got the same Hitachi power drill that I have! I've dropped that thing so many times, but I still haven't managed to break it!😅 It's really too bad the company went out of business...

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

I just looked into this, and it looks like it's now called HiKOKI. And I've dropped mine a few times to lol 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

@c5365 Жыл бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds ooh, thanks! I looked into it further, and they sell a product line under the brand name "Metabo" as well. Good to know!

@KiiraScott Жыл бұрын

the most well thought out DIY reptile enclosure I've EVER SEEN. I'm in awe

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Working on a 8w4d6h now. My brain is gonna explode lol. 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

@Mobesly10 Жыл бұрын

Incredible instruction quality. Thank you sir ✌️

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and of course. I'm glad you liked it! 🤘💯🦎🐸

@chacongrafx2238 4 ай бұрын

Awesome vid bro

@bradsbioactivebuilds 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐸🐢🌱

@davidfarris1332 Жыл бұрын

Man this video could not have come at a better time for me, exactly what I needed! You do some spectacular work and I can't wait to see this channel grow and thrive!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it came at a time you needed it! My hopes with the channel growth is for us to all learn together! What are you going to be building?

@davidfarris1332 Жыл бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds yes definitely appreciate the knowledge gained! I'm going for an ackie enclosure so I'll be using a few of your videos to guide me along. I can't find anything pre-made that has the depth I'm looking for to get that good deep substrate they like and they're crazy expensive so building one it is! I'd also like a bearded dragon setup but those don't need to be as tall ofc.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

@@davidfarris1332 I ran into the same issue with finding an ackie enclosure so I built one. Moving forward I'm going to build most of my enclosures. For me, I appreciate the setup much more when I build it lol. Plus a lot of $ saved. Have fun and enjoy the process!

@TheDarktornado 9 ай бұрын

Whelp This is impressive and I have zero skills/knowlesfe to make this happen. Love what this is!

@bradsbioactivebuilds 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun build and is still running strong. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

@TheDarktornado 9 ай бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds After watching this again and thinking, I think i could do this. I do work in consturction and it just looks intimidating. I think I can do this... Just need to get home depot or lowes to carry my darn PVC board lol

@bradsbioactivebuilds 9 ай бұрын

@@TheDarktornado I'm sure you can do it too, especially if you have construction skills. The hardest part is getting started 😂. Then things start to fall into place. If you have any questions I'm here to help. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@uzu8678 Жыл бұрын

bro ur insane like it is crazy how nice this is and so absolutely incredible it turned out great job

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanx bro, much appreciated. It was a fun build and it is thriving with life. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Also check out this video of the interior part of the build kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcBjeLybtMW0eYU.html

@uzu8678 Жыл бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I watched almost all ur videos they are absolutely amazing

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

@Uzu thanx bro, had fun building them. Working on a big one now! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

@llomax1067 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here.... One of the best diy vids that I have ever seen.... Appreciate it brother

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel, Thanks for the sub and comment! Have fun woth your builds! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

@xkmvpx5266 Жыл бұрын

I love this build! What animal is it for? Im curious now.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I built this one for my blue tree monitor (Varanus Macraei). Amazing species 🤘💯🦎🐸

@Jsareps Жыл бұрын

Amazing DIY, will def be using some of your steps for my future builds.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Awesome, have fun with your next build! Thanx for watching and your support!

@Arvaamaton Жыл бұрын

This was amazing 😮

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🤘💯🦎🐸

@qveencosmos Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely incredible!!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤘💯🦎

@blobplays9208 Жыл бұрын

What glass do you use

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

I used 1/4" tempered glass. I had the glass shop buff/smooth the edges so it would reduce resistance when sliding.

@rickeeepps6461 9 ай бұрын

Dude. Simple and complex. I love the way you did your video. Great audio, smooth background music, not annoying with anything unnecessary and to the point and detailed informaion. You just got another sub from me. Keep up the great work! Can't wait to see what else you come up with

@bradsbioactivebuilds 9 ай бұрын

Thanx for the sub Rick! I'm glad you liked how the whole thing came together! I have some cool things planned for the channel. Stay tuned, and your support is appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

@ConservativeHippie001 17 күн бұрын

Please post link to the angle tools. Great video

@bradsbioactivebuilds 16 күн бұрын

I got mine from a local hardware store, butbi found these ones on Amazon 90 Degree Angle Clamps, Woodworking Corner Clip, Right Angle Clip Fixer, Set of 4 Clamp Tool with Adjustable Hand Tools (orange+black) a.co/d/iirBfby

@sarahgerkebreitzman7528 Жыл бұрын

Such detailed Info! Saves me the time to figure out myself

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got something out of it! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

@Rocketdog208 6 ай бұрын

Definitely gonna build my next ones

@bradsbioactivebuilds 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, that's what I like to hear! Any questions feel free to ask! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@TJ-et8sw Жыл бұрын

Thanks for detailing every step. Your videos have some innovative solutions that I haven't seen before.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Of course, thank you for watching and your support! Glad I was able to offer some innovative ideas!

@mightymorphingreptiles Жыл бұрын

This is savage bro bro! Curious where do you get the pvc, and what type?

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanx bro! It's 1/2 found at home depo, Lowes, or manards. I double up the front frame where I attach the glass track so the track fits and addsstrength to prevent bowing. The pvc is light enough so the front frame does the trick while eliminating a vertical center brace right in the middle of the glass. www.menards.com/main/building-materials/siding/trim-boards/royal-reg-building-products-1-2-x-4-x-8-white-pvc-panel/1429329/p-1510903720728-c-13411.htm

@Kingxeyesore Жыл бұрын

This was a wild build. Gave me some great ideas the shrink down for smaller enclosures. Maybe someday when I'm ready for a tree monitor I'll be back and pay closer attention haha

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you got some ideas! That's what it's all about! We all learn from each other to benefit the animals in our care. Hope you get a tree monitor. They are amazing. 🤘💯🦎🐢🐍🐸

@joshb7857 11 ай бұрын

I was wondering if you could do a guide on reptizoo tanks specifically with the easy cord management and your thoughts on if its very helpful for those of us that are not ready to drill holes in the glass😂

@bradsbioactivebuilds 11 ай бұрын

Interesting. I usually use exoterra. But reach out to Reptizoo and have them send me a tank lol. All jokes aside, I have a few builds lined up. But maybe I'll do a raffle build with a Reptizoo that has the easy cord management for a future build video. Thanx for your comment, watching, and idea! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@joshb7857 11 ай бұрын

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong brand thanks for the reply and yes I messaged reptizoo about you being a up coming star in diy terrarium builds

@bradsbioactivebuilds 11 ай бұрын

@joshb7857 much appreciated Josh! Thanx for your support! And they are all good. I just started with exoterra when i got into dart frogs and kept them all my other builds in uniform, so they match. That's the main reason other than the vents were smaller to help fruitfly proof. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@SwissFrogGuy Жыл бұрын

Great work! Your video is very helpful for me when I was building my giant terrarium

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and I'm glad it will help! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

@SwissFrogGuy Жыл бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I’m still working on my documentation videos. I hope to post them very soon! I’ve been able to only do the frog stuff so far…! www.youtube.com/@swissfrogguy

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

@@SwissFrogGuy awesome, I'll have to check out your channel when I get off work.

@SwissFrogGuy Жыл бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Right now, its mostly a frog breeding series-- more is coming!

@ithewho6603 7 ай бұрын

What a great video. An actual step by step and no nonsense blabbering in sight. Just beautiful.

@bradsbioactivebuilds 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

@PJax17 3 ай бұрын

I've been going thru all your older videos and damn bro you definitely got the best builds I've seen. Appreciate all the work you put into them. Your one of the rare channels I recommend to people so keep it up bro!

@bradsbioactivebuilds 3 ай бұрын

Thats whats up! Thanks for checking out some of my past content and liking my work! I appreciate you recommending my channel to others 🤘💯🤘

@jonathanboggs3375 10 ай бұрын

Please do the Video on the fan system

@bradsbioactivebuilds 10 ай бұрын

Soooooon. I'll be building some this konth then coming out with a video on 4 different ways to add air circulation. Stay tuned and sorry for the delay. It's been on my mind. But working on a cool way for 80mm fans now. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

@jonathanboggs3375 10 ай бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Thank you i have an 18x18x24 did some mods to hold humidity better but need a way for more air circulation

@hannahworley3336 Жыл бұрын

Love your work man! Every video leaves me impressed and inspired.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and glad you enjoyed the video and got some inspiration!

@davidcoburn2461 Жыл бұрын

Truly top tier

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

🙏 Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐸🐢

@gq_aquatics Жыл бұрын

Damn bro!… wow! This is bada**… great job bro!. Well done.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanx bro, much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

@ashleemaziarz200 Жыл бұрын

ur amazing i’m building one for a crested gecko!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Crested's are cool. I own their cousins gargoyle geckos. Thank for watching and have fun with your build. Feel free to check out some of my gecko DIY's. 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

29 күн бұрын

where did you get the glass and slider for the enclosure?

@bradsbioactivebuilds 29 күн бұрын

I have them in the description of the video when I do the hardscape. Hope this helps! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcBjeLybtMW0eYU.htmlsi=rLVLb1oJa6KP26hD

@pumpkinchow Жыл бұрын

This was absolutely brilliant 👍👍🙌 your taking enclosures to a whole new level. Definitely inspiring

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a fun build that I put a lot of thought into. I try to make them the best living conditions possible for what's going in them. Keep pushing the possibilities 🤘💯🦎🦎🐸🐍🐢

@LukeMcGuireoides Жыл бұрын

Brilliant design, man. Great job

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

@LukeMcGuireoides Жыл бұрын

Aww, sweet. You've got new content. I haven checked the channel in a while. Cool

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanx for stopping back in on the channel. I have a large project. I'm in the middle of jow. I'm excited to upload it when completed. Thanx for your support! 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

@breakablejewels02091 26 күн бұрын

When you use sliding doors on a snakes enclosure (I have a ball pythons) can they not slide it if they get between the middle part where it over laps? I just made one for my snake & that’s how the doors are but the sides sit more away from the wood so she’ll be able to slide out

@breakablejewels02091 26 күн бұрын

I’m sorry if that doesn’t make sense, but I’ll answer with more details if anyone can help me!!!?? Pls

@bradsbioactivebuilds 26 күн бұрын

@@breakablejewels02091 I have a small gap. 1/8 inch or so. You can always get a glass showcase lock. I gonover it in the hardscape of this build. The one with the blue tree monitor on the thumbnail

@RemingtonTerritory 9 ай бұрын

Bro you’re a legend

@bradsbioactivebuilds 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

@louel9272 Ай бұрын

I liked and subscribed! Great how to vid! Direct to the point with clear instructions.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Ай бұрын

Thank you for the like and sub! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@carlpottschmidt7637 Жыл бұрын

Hey I really gain a lot of know how from your videos! But I am also curious about your motorcycles I saw in one of the videos. Did you build or customize those at all? You seem like a person that can do anything you put your mind to. And the results are always outstanding sir! Keep on doing what ya do!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Glad you are getting some stuff from my videos. The motorcycle is my pride and joy. I have done all modifications to it myself. There are to many to list but some mods I did was 23" front wheel, front end, back end, air ride, stage 1 & 2. It's another hobby of mine lol. You ride? Thank you very much for supporting my channel! 🤘💯🦎🐸

@mrjughead87 10 ай бұрын

Most incredible enclosure I've ever seen 😍 Amazing 👏

@bradsbioactivebuilds 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

@crawfishdig 2 ай бұрын

Very very cool! Will be trying this for my first ball python enclosure

@bradsbioactivebuilds 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, most important part is to have fun with it! Lmk if you have any questions along the way. 🤘💯🤘

@CSIDvillain 11 ай бұрын

Hey Brad, apologies if this has been addressed somewhere else, but were is that 40 mm fan video? I love that idea and would very much like to see your process/know what specific materials you use for it. Hoping it will be available soon!

@bradsbioactivebuilds 11 ай бұрын

Hey, I'm hoping to have the video out once I finish up my current build I'm working on. The video will have 4 or 5 different ways to create air circulation inside a viv. Along with the DIY for all of them. Stay tuned 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@CSIDvillain 11 ай бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds literally cannot wait! Having real problems with air circulation in several habitats and I'm so tired of precariously perching larger computer fans on top of lids.

@DooneynBurke 11 ай бұрын

Will this build be strong enough for a bioactive milk snake enclosure? (with all the clay balls at the bottom and constant .5" of water plus all the soil, plants and snake?)

@bradsbioactivebuilds 11 ай бұрын

If built right yes, just make sure the stand is solid. I have everything you mentioned inside this enclosure. Here is the interior DIY build of the enclosure you commented on. Let me know if you have any other questions. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcBjeLybtMW0eYU.html

@TheOnlyJMJ Жыл бұрын

Awesome job, detailed, and it’s all stuff I can get local. I appreciate this man!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Of course, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

@Biscuitslayer 8 ай бұрын

You should look into a pocket hole jig for the stand build. You could skip the glue portion as it isn’t necessary. Awesome video though! Love the end result! Thank you for sharing!

@bradsbioactivebuilds 8 ай бұрын

Thank you and agreed. The current build I'm working onbi used a pocket hole jig. So much nicer to work with. Thanx for watching 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

@Jontae4288 9 ай бұрын

Awesome

@bradsbioactivebuilds 9 ай бұрын

Thank you🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@spennythegod 9 ай бұрын

Where do you get the sliding glass door tracks? Also maybe a materials list and purchase location for all the stuff you use?

@bradsbioactivebuilds 9 ай бұрын

I have the video with all the needed links in the description below. But here it is to get you there quicker. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcBjeLybtMW0eYU.htmlsi=JSuykHzN5wefZwv2

@AshleyHorne1 8 ай бұрын

Damn that it a awesome DIY set up!

@bradsbioactivebuilds 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

@LoveGuruGreg 3 ай бұрын

Amazing build! talented!

@bradsbioactivebuilds 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. It was a funnone to put together. If you enjoyed this one, check out my playlist on the 6 part series I just recently finished up. How to build a HUGE retlpiltile enclosure 🤘💯🤘

@LoveGuruGreg 3 ай бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Brad, curious are you an engineer? Just incredible how you have so much knowledge on your builds, the made ductwork, etc.

@bradsbioactivebuilds 3 ай бұрын

@LoveGuruGreg thank you and I'm not an engineer but my mind might work like one at tines. I really just have ideas and try to think about the best way to make it work. This current build I'm working on is testing my brain capacity though. Check out my latest 6 part series. DIY HUGE Reptile Enclosure. I have a playlist on it.

@LoveGuruGreg 3 ай бұрын

Just hope you don't have to move! Lol unless you have a walkout basement to get your amazing cages out. What state are you in? Thanks again! @@bradsbioactivebuilds

@bradsbioactivebuilds 3 ай бұрын

@LoveGuruGreg I hope so too lol, but i do have a walk out basement, so that will help. I also build the larger ones (8x4x6) to where I cut it horizontally in half and reassemble. Would tak a little it of work though

@reneemaurice9508 Жыл бұрын

Wow amazing my friend

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

@tracywager9586 5 ай бұрын

Daaaamn ❤ I am speechless.

@bradsbioactivebuilds 5 ай бұрын

It was definitely a fun build, many more to come! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

@justinlee2406 Жыл бұрын

this is amazing!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐸🐢

@zacmendenhall7047 Жыл бұрын

Man this is so cool

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was a fun build and is growing in nicely. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

@politicalhate.4306 Жыл бұрын

Switch the way the doors open

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@politicalhate.4306 Жыл бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds buddy has one made. might be an idea to try he likes it, he made the door open up an down. So when he cleans it he doesn't need to move the doors from side to side, it just collapses down, he was using a slide lock but found hinges an two screwed in wood tabs at the top, that you can turn over the plexiglass works better.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

@Political Hate. I see what your saying. I build a trgu enclosure like that years ago. It was very User friendly with plexiglass. I would be nervous with tempered glass with the weight alone. If this build was using plexiglass it would definitely not warp as easily with what you are saying. I just use glass suction cups to remove it now for cleaning lol

@Visual_Variant 7 ай бұрын

By far the best build video. Would u recommend a center support in the front if I were stacking 6x2x2's?

@bradsbioactivebuilds 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Depends on what you material you are building with (woodbor pvc). If it is pvc, I would recommend center support if shacking. I would build a shelf/stand for top enclosure depending on weight and substrate of the top enclosure. A 3/4 hard wood enclosure you should be able to get by without center support, but that one could go either way. Hope that helps 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@Lohtex Жыл бұрын

only complaints about this build is the lack of pvc glue on the plumbing and on the panels, pvc glue is made for plumbing and retaining water in pvc pipes, you could have skipped siliconing the inside seams if you had glued them with pvc glue, or put the silicone in anyway and been double safe. also just because the drywall screws come in a 1000 pack doesnt' mean you need to use them all.

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Agreed to a point. Ias contemplating using pcv glue, but want to be sure if I would be able to work quickly enough before glue fused together. So I went with lexel adhesive (paintable) where water would sit. Then, I applied drylok or xps board over that. But I've been thinking about working real fast and use pvc glue on an upcoming build. For the plumbing, yes pvc glue would work great, but I was thinking of the future and when I move, the silicone will be easier to remove so I can put the enclosure flat. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

@kejahnrainey1003 11 ай бұрын

Hey awesome video . What are your glass dimensions ?

@bradsbioactivebuilds 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, and I forgot. I can measure them next time I take it out to clean and give you a measurement than. My upcoming video to the series I'm doing. I will have glass installation in more detail. Thanx for watching 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@Maddiethabaddie94 11 ай бұрын

Your videos are sooo good!! I have a green iguana and was wondering if this type of enclosure would work for him. I’m looking to make him an 8x3x6 enclosure. Have you done one for an iguana I would love some tips

@bradsbioactivebuilds 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Anything that size I would frame out with 2x4 or 2x3's. I'm currently building something similar to that size. I actually just uploaded the 2nd video to the series today. But to start check out the 1st video on how to build it. Feel free to ask me some questions on that video and I'll do my best to help! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@Maddiethabaddie94 11 ай бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds thanks so much

@bradsbioactivebuilds 11 ай бұрын

@@Maddiethabaddie94 of course, anytime!

@alanjohnson7277 11 ай бұрын

Your videos are top notch and you have helped me move towards building my own, only question is on this one you have the side as 4' x 23 1/2"...since using half inch pvc shouldn't that be 23" to allow for the half inch on each side or am I missing something??

@bradsbioactivebuilds 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I put a lot of work into the videos to try and explain everything to the best of my ability. I'm glad it has helped you move towards building your own. To answer your the sides are 23 1/2". Everything site on top of the bottom panel that measures 6'L x 24"d. So when I put my back panel on it will reduce the side panels by 1/2" (4'h x 23 1/2" deep) to compensate for the 1/2" thickness of the pvc sheet. The 1st few minutes of my Chameleon enclose build shows building an enclosure to that might be helpful too. Let me know if you have any other questions and have fun with your build. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@katiemantooth361 Жыл бұрын

Well done man WELL DONE!! I’ve never seen a more in detail, informational video. This has helped me so much, you have no idea. Keep doin what you’re doing!!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you and glad it helped. My goal is to have detailed DIY so anyone can build something amazing for themselves and enjoy what they created! Enjoy your build and send me a pic on Instagram when you finish! 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

@NeanderthalDogma Жыл бұрын

Dude this is phenomenal and clean as hell! Incredible work! Youre giving so many animals better homes with this. How blessed your pets must be!

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much🤘! That's my goal, trying to help enrich animals lives in creating naturalistic enclosures to the best of my ability. Thanx for your support! 🤘💯🦎🐢🐍🐸

@JaydLawrence Жыл бұрын

I have heard cutting PVC can be a pain. Did you do anything special for that?

@bradsbioactivebuilds Жыл бұрын

It's no harder then cutting wood. Cuts like a warm knife through butter. Jigsaw or circular saw work fine. Just wear a mask bc or fumes at high heat and pvc micro particals. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

@cameronalexander7485 2 ай бұрын

Was there any issue with heat from the lamps and the material used for the top?

@bradsbioactivebuilds 2 ай бұрын

Good question, I was originally worried about the heat. I did cut it a 1/4" bigger then the 8.5 dome light fixture. After the enclose has been up and running the surface temps only hit 98f. I thinkni wish I did differently on this enclosure would have been to cut the circles tight to the dome. I did cut them tight to the dome on the next large build I did and surface temperature hits a few degrees warmer

@kellireich6146 3 ай бұрын

What size space would you say this would need to fit into? Hoping to build it for my ball python but want to make sure it fits where I'm thinking. Will have everything except the fogger and the nest box.

@bradsbioactivebuilds 3 ай бұрын

Like the room size for the enclosure yo be in? You could put in somewhere tight to an open room concept. The measurements are 6x2x4 but also sits on a 2' stand. Hope this helped!

@kellireich6146 3 ай бұрын

@@bradsbioactivebuilds sorry, talking more about extra space needed around the enclosure for air flow and accessories. Without the nest box and fogger, it seems like I could put it up against a wall, right? And with vent holes along the front, I wouldn't have to worry about the sides.

@bradsbioactivebuilds 3 ай бұрын

@@kellireich6146 correct, it can be pushed up against the wall. Maybe 2" gap if you wanted to run cords for light fixtures in the back. Either way would work for vents. Sides or front high and low. Hope that helps 🤘💯🤘

@JayBay813 9 ай бұрын

The dimensions are different vs the ackie enclosure but is others measures concept wise the same ?

@bradsbioactivebuilds 9 ай бұрын

Yup for the ackie build I just wend 3ft high instead of 4ft high. I didn't enclude a bulk head at the bottom for drainage due to it being a more arid setup. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

@kathymoline5598 4 ай бұрын

Can you give the size nail you used for the build

@bradsbioactivebuilds 4 ай бұрын

1¹/⁴ inch drywall screws for the enclosure.

@MorphmafiaSmurf 4 ай бұрын

Can I get a materials list please. And do u think pvc will make a good paludarium. Only 1s I ever saw are glass

@bradsbioactivebuilds 4 ай бұрын

Material list Us in the 2nd video (I'll post at the end of this comment. I think pvc could work as a paludarium but it would depend on the thickness of the pvc and how much water. To much water (not framed out) would bow and eventually break. A laguna tub would work well though. Hope this helps. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcBjeLybtMW0eYU.htmlsi=sb4-L8cUJM-PHGKW

@JaredRoussel-jk2tv 3 ай бұрын

Love your builds. Where do you get the pvc sheets and what are they commonly referred to?

@bradsbioactivebuilds 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have the links to the pvc sheets in the description of this video here. But online prices shown can be expensive. I added the links so people can see product details but go to the store for better pricing. Hole this helped kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcBjeLybtMW0eYU.htmlsi=cUUPr1383KMWJJ2S