I somehow completely forgot to mention the dimensions or price… so the dimensions are 46x18x18. It’s a really nice size! And this enclosure was being sold for $400CAD but I paid $330CAD as I’m a Petsmart treats member. it’s a bit pricy, but compared to other enclosures here in Canada it’s really not that bad. In Canada, zen habitats are almost $600, so it’s significantly cheaper. The 36x18x18 exo terra is $330 in Canada, so it’s only slightly more expensive than that.
@MrsMac30992 жыл бұрын
I googled the name of that enclosure. And one from Chewy came up , they look the same but I didn't go into detail. Chewy and PetSmart used to be the same company. They have 3 sizes and 2 colors. We also have a Zen habitat, I wonder how they compare. It's called New age pet ecoflex Mojave reptile lounge.
@brunosexotics2 жыл бұрын
@florian florian not sure what you mean, but the enclosure In the video is definitely suitable for smaller snakes like corn snakes, garter snakes, and smaller BPs for adult BPs I would use a 4x2 but that tank is good
@brunosexotics2 жыл бұрын
@florian florian I use PVCS for all my snakes it works great
@6strings7352 жыл бұрын
@@MrsMac3099 This Thrive version has a more durable screen top than the Chewy version. The cage material is actually good, but the overall build quality and features will not match a Zen Habitats cage. A corn snake would do well in this cage. Maybe a ball python if you cover the screen top. This cage would be better suited for snakes if it had a solid top with maybe just a 9 inch screened circular cutout and also a higher litter dam. But they market this as a lizard cage mainly. My adult snake enclosures are from Showcase Cages, and I have a few Vision cages. Far better and last forever. My small snake cages (24 in L x 12 in D x 12 in H) are from JPM Reptilia and are perfect. I would consider those before any pet chain cage.
@brianparker1828 Жыл бұрын
What's zen habitats I'm in Calgary Alberta and looking at Cornels world for a 4x2x2 for my beardy and it's around 700$ cad
@Avocetexotics2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that a large chain like petsmart is starting to make some changes with providing better products for their animals. Hopefully this is just the start of big box pet stores starting to offer good animal products!
@reneeburtness15262 жыл бұрын
There largest guinea pig cage still isn't large enough for even one guinea pig in their supposed to be kept in pairs and for some reason the people who have guinea pigs and spend all that money on the cage get really mad when you tell them but not at PetSmart, they get mad a u
@ranouma1472 жыл бұрын
@@reneeburtness1526 bunnies, Guinea pigs and hamsters (and more) are always so misunderstood and pet stores just sell expensive cages that is nowhere near the proper size they need jus to sell more, it hurts my heart everytime I see it :/
@reneeburtness15262 жыл бұрын
@@ranouma147 I know if your going to get a pet spend some time doing research I built a cage for less the $100 big enough I could lay down in it was about as big as a twin size bed.
@ranouma1472 жыл бұрын
@@reneeburtness1526 exactly! I’m glad to see there’s good owners out there like you! I don’t have guinea pigs myself but i do have some very happy free roaming bun buns!❤️
@critterc0rner2 жыл бұрын
If only they actually do the same with small mammals like hamsters but instead they bring out shit like Tiny Tales that focused more on the toy/collectable gimmick and completely disregard the fact than an animal is has to live in it for its entire life.
@apss57362 жыл бұрын
I've heard bad things about the thrive brands as they are usually too small and are bad quality ( especially the heating and lighting ) but this seems rather good. I hope petsmart sticks to better products
@rickymorcus89622 жыл бұрын
I have two of the thrive front opening vertical for my crested and they are good. I also have two of their tree stump foggers which are good for that enclosure.
@whiteviper1979 Жыл бұрын
Not a bad cage it's definitely NOT 🚫 the best quality in comparison too hi-end quality cages but PetSmart THRIVE cages offer overall way better quality then Petco cages for reptiles such as some species of snakes and lizards 👍💯💪
@chibicricket2 жыл бұрын
I have a Thrive 18x18x24 tropical enclosure for my white's tree frogs, and I actually like it a lot. It's a little bit better than the 18x18x24 exo terra as it's not as heavy, and has an opening at the top for a misting system, and has a ventilation part at the top front. I usually cover the top ventilation to retain humidity, so the open air bar on front is great. The only thing I have a complaint about is the door. It's all glass and feels like if I open it too quickly, it's going to shatter. The exo terra doors seem to be a lot more durable. But for viewing, it's a very clear enclosure and looks good. Price wise too, I paid $180 for my exo terra, got the Thrive on sale for about $125 after I also used my Petsmart points. It also came with 2 light fixtures, 2 bulbs, fake plants, a food/water bowl, and a background, which I didn't use any of these except the background.
@johnwilkerson98042 жыл бұрын
The door on top is actually a real cool feature for feeding live animals. You drop them in so your animal can “hunt” without being disturbed too much.
@NerdyOutdoorVeteran6 ай бұрын
I just bought one of these about a month ago and can confirm that the newer models come with a lock, have attachable door handles, and the glass does come out. So it looks like they fixed the main issues :)
@ryanfishydays2 жыл бұрын
Got one for my bearded dragon and I don't really have complaints tbh. Would recommend! Mine however did come with instructions, how to remove the glass doors, which is very easy to do. And also come with the door lock. But yes you can remove the glass doors!
@rfishrfish4242 Жыл бұрын
I have the same enclosure from Petsmart. It does come with a lock. It’s that black round thing that slides into it at the top and then it goes down to the bottom. It’s amazing its CNC machine. If you didn’t have one, someone probably stole it at Petsmart return it and .I have the same enclosure from Petsmart. It does come with a lock. It’s that black round thing that slides into it at the top and then it goes down to the bottom. It’s amazing it’s CNC machine. If you didn’t have one, someone probably stole it at Petsmart return it and get another one that includes that has the lock still.
@ACOGLMT556 Жыл бұрын
You may already know this being that the vid is over a year old but I just bought mine about 2 weeks ago and the glass IS removable, you just need to lift up and tilt out. Also it does come with a lock aswell with some small handles and 2 way tape to stick them on the glass. (The lock came in a bag with the handles/tape and small instruction book.) Judging by the start of the vid assuming you didn't open it before that then it looks like yours may have been tampered with or maybe previously bought and returned? mine came with 2 plastic straps holding it all together, a plastic internal support so it wouldn't get squished in shipping and the glass was placed in the middle of the tank with a carboard sleeve taped to the middle support. and the lil bag was tapped to the vent on top below the top cardboard.
@alexkellenberger80612 жыл бұрын
I actually have this enclosure and I love it. I am keeping my ball python in it. Mine did come with a bolt that slides into the lock that is premounted on the glass. However, I have seen other reviews with similar statements that it didn’t come with the lock. I think PetSmart will need to do better about the packaging to make sure the small additional piece needed to lock the door doesn’t get lost in transit or in store. Great video!! It was really hard finding reviews of this enclosure before I bought it 2 months ago.
@ericthomas30082 жыл бұрын
Hey how is your experience with the cage and your ball python? Keeping Humidity Heat etc... I have a ball python and was wondering should I get this enclosure for it. Thanks. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
@laobejanegra9262 жыл бұрын
How are you liking it so far??
@alexkellenberger80612 жыл бұрын
@@ericthomas3008 I have not had issues with temperature. I did cut a piece of plexi to fit over the screen top to help maintain humidity. I keep my ball python in mine as well. It works out great for him.
@alexkellenberger80612 жыл бұрын
@@laobejanegra926 it is a great, lightweight, well built enclosure. I much prefer this to the exo terra or zoo med glass enclosures.
@laobejanegra9262 жыл бұрын
@@alexkellenberger8061 nice! Is it hard to get substrate out of the tracks? What do you use?
@critterc0rner2 жыл бұрын
Another issue with the tracks is that substrate can get under the glass doors and can produce an ear splitting screech and if the tracks are plastic it can scratch easily. Even worse when you can’t even remove the doors.
@lits4299 Жыл бұрын
What is the bottom made of? Can you put a heat mat under it?
@samuelneuin19882 жыл бұрын
I have one of those enclosures. I have some good as well as not so good thoughts about it. Good thoughts: it's lighted than a full glass enclosure, larger than most available at Pet Smart, and it's reasonably well built. Bad thoughts: too much screen on the top too allow too much evaporation, mine had the latch installed on the front glass which allowed the ball python I keep in it to escape when she figured out how to slide the glass open enough to get out. I had to remove the latch from the front to replace it on the inside glass. Otherwise, I'm happy with it and plan on building a stacker to be able to put another on top of it to save floor space. Also, I wish it was easier to add a permanent climbing branch in it to give my big girl some extra enrichment activity. I don't trust drilling into the back wall and floor to attach the branch
@trevorbraden54482 жыл бұрын
What material is it made of.... would it withstand high humidity......is it pvc
@renees7662 жыл бұрын
FYI, there's a pvc enclosure like this online called New Age Pet Mojave Reptile Lounge that comes w the lock n the doors come off, has about 2 inches from floor to bottom of door, top "can" come off but will take a couple steps. I'm getting the 24 inch for my hognose. I'll update my post once I get it.
@Patriot6669 Жыл бұрын
Liar. 😉
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@gryllidaeperkcal13692 жыл бұрын
Petsmart is doing better in terms of reptile products. My local Petsmart is putting Arcadia UVB bulbs, fixtures, Deep heat projectors, flood incandescents, and par38 halogens onto their shelves in Nebraska.
@EmmaLynneSampson2 жыл бұрын
I was very happy to see Arcadia at my local Petsmarts!!
@randomuser22122 жыл бұрын
Mine too! I was so shocked when I saw them the first time
@pklfeedtheflame2 жыл бұрын
Oh yay I’ve been waiting for your review on this!!!
@b3arj3w69 Жыл бұрын
You should review petco's version of this. It looks the same but it's 4x2x2 has a deeper lip for substrate and fixes all three of your complaints.
@QWERTYOP802 жыл бұрын
A viv with a mesh top seems counterproductive to me. Surely one of the plus points of using a viv over a glass tank or an enclosure with a mesh top is the ability to retain heat?
@neilpalma44622 жыл бұрын
The Thrive enclosures in my experiences have been of quality. I own the corner terrarium and a 40 gallon. The smaller accessories have been where my disappointment have been. Thanks for bringing this enclosure to my attention and for the review! I want to get one of these!
@sixoffcenter802 жыл бұрын
I would assume it might be a good idea to seal the edges with silicone if you're going bioaactive.
@EmmaLynneSampson2 жыл бұрын
Good point!
@FantaLiteBrav2 жыл бұрын
Honestly the reason the water thing is separate is because most people are too ignorant to read the instructions and would go ahead and fill it up with water. Then go online to complain about their own stupidity. So having it separately makes it stand out to dummies
@christrain10672 жыл бұрын
Does anyone knows if I can use a heating pad as a heat source?
@andrewjames53732 жыл бұрын
I saw this one in my local Petsmart recently and I immediately wondered what took so long for them to start carrying something like this. I had just bought some custom cages at NARBC a month prior or I might have picked one up.
@connairemacinnis99702 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to let you know that I just got mine and to remove the doors I just applied a little pressure to the top part to pry it up a little and had my wife pull the glass out. It takes two people but it’s very easy.
@jessicaaaron53112 жыл бұрын
Glass can be removed. The one I seen at petsmart didn’t have the glass installed already
@carolynd16792 жыл бұрын
I have the Thrive Hexagon for my crested gecko and I Love It!
@T1k2132 жыл бұрын
Hi Emma! Really curious how this is holding up long term? Adding a Ball python to my collection trying to decide between something like this or a more traditional glass tank. Thank you so much for your advice 🙏🏼
@adrainledsinger4089 Жыл бұрын
I have purchased one earlier today, I had never seen it on the shelf at PetSmart due to it always being sold out, it seems to be really nice quality. I think my snake will enjoy his new enclosure
@javiernevarez8593 Жыл бұрын
@adrainledsinger4089 so it's been 6 months since you bought this cage, how is it??
@Loviekinz2 жыл бұрын
I actually have been more interested in the Thrive enclosures lately. I have a Crested Gecko that needs rehousing. I normally buy Exo-Terra's for them but I might try a Thrive enclosure. I would get the bare bone tho as all the "kit" ones seem like a waste of money.
@avaogara Жыл бұрын
does that have front. sliding doors ? lol just seen but are they secure ? the one I seen in petsmart didn't have front doors.tray pulled out from front not good for a ball python
@rfishrfish4242 Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, I do have two bio set ups with my leopard geckoes does work. It does hold moisture also other people I know that have bio sit ups for more of a high humidity. They did what I did they just caulked it you just bye Fishtank, caulking and you’re done.
@ParadigmReptiles2 жыл бұрын
Snakes don't typically need UV lights right? Just a light for heat or appearance.
@critterc0rner2 жыл бұрын
They need it to properly thrive and display natural basking behaviours.
@indoreptilekeeper2412 жыл бұрын
Its funny, I randomly came across your channel while googling snake sheds to better understand their reasons behind it for educational purposes. After watching the video I ended up checking out your channel. Your information game and content game (especially the thumbnails) are on point. I have literally learned quite a lot from your channel. Definitely just gained a subscriber. Keep it up and good luck on the youtube journey
@natasharowe19972 жыл бұрын
Just remember that thrive mesh blocks a ton of uvb
@jenniferjerrell21311 ай бұрын
Where would you put the under the tank heating pad on this enclosure? I just purchased a similar one by Ecoflex and I’m not sure if I can put the pad on the bottom of it.
@HunterHouck2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Emma! It’s great to see PetSmart moving in the direction of bigger and better! Such a great change from the infamous “Tiny Tales” enclosures. 🥲
@EmmaLynneSampson2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hopefully they’ll continue to come out with better products for the animals
@dantan12492 жыл бұрын
Thrive low key got some good stuff .
@caitwn85482 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the review. A couple of questions - I don't see where you run temperature probes for the thermostat? I am not crazy about the extra opening in the top. How is this secured?
@adrainledsinger4089 Жыл бұрын
How is this holding up? And what substrate are you using in this video? Thanks
@fishking102 жыл бұрын
I just picked up one and it's awesome no complaints 👌
@TopFurret Жыл бұрын
So excited! Just got 2 of these on sale for $214 USD each
@kchudson8045 Жыл бұрын
It does come with a locking mechanism. At least mine did. It's a little knob that you insert into the mechanism that is on the glass.
@reptilesfishandmore2 жыл бұрын
No handles on the glass so you don't have to touch the glass to open it??? I guess a way to fix that would be to buy little handles at a hardware store & hot-glue a magnet to one end & glue another magnet inside the glass......seems odd you have to touch the glass to open it
@Froggy_Sara2 жыл бұрын
I have the octagon thrive enclosure for my whites tree frogs and I absolutely love it!
@FishermansTherapy2 жыл бұрын
Has anyone came across the terrarium stand shown on the box? I’ve checked many locations and have yet to find anything. Any help would be appreciated, thank you!
@thejoester3 ай бұрын
I just bought one here in the US for $240USD. The glass doors do come off by lifting up and pulling out the bottom and it did come with the lock peg, so maybe they updated it.
@miracleharris80652 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this because I was looking into getting it for my bearded dragon
@gryllidaeperkcal1369 Жыл бұрын
More reptile care improvements from Petsmart. They no longer recommend calci sand in their online leopard gecko care sheet, they instead recommend a semi arid bioactive soil or tile (they also recommend Repti carpet which I know is not the best, but it’s not as dangerous as calci sand). They’re now selling Zen Habitats, and their online care sheet for bearded dragons now recommend that bearded dragons be upgraded from 40 gallons to 4x2x2 enclosures by Zen Habitats if space permits.
@littlekit95166 ай бұрын
Weird I got a sliding glass door knob lock included and a weird wooden pole for the middle? I figure it’s so the glass has support in the middle
@flossieshelley18382 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the room that you do your videos in
@EmmaLynneSampson2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@santosleeli2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review! In terms of moisture resistance, do you think the panels may rot in a bioactive setups? (around 30% humidity)
@skizzymac12 жыл бұрын
Lift up and drop glass and pull towards you, mine came with a matte black lock also. Have the same terrarium. Think you should contact em cause it is included
@Brandyalla2 ай бұрын
Interesting. Petsmart has ripped off the design of New Age Pet's Mohave enclosure, except Mohaves come with a lock piece to match the latch on the door, and the doors are easily removable. And Mohaves don't have the miniature door in the screen, which seems like it would only weaken the top anyway.
@Jolivieri932 жыл бұрын
I have that same tank mine did come with a lock and little clearish nobs to put in the tank
@239guy11 ай бұрын
It comes with a knob that slides into where the locking mechanism is
@ktsketti Жыл бұрын
Hey there. I was wondering how this enclosure is holding up for you? I was considering getting it for my corn snake, but im woried he'll be able to push through the screen top. Hes a strong boy.
@zosometalgod9 ай бұрын
You didn't say how big the terrarium is? What gallon tank is it?
@State48TurtleTortoise2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here! Just came across this video on suggested… excited to dig deeper into the content :)
@EmmaLynneSampson2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@morganmarguccio90572 жыл бұрын
I’m confused I have the exact same one and the doors do come off and it also came with a lock.. are you sure they don’t remove on yours?
@danasmith85572 жыл бұрын
I love my thrive tank mind is 6 sided with a plastic bottom . Very reasonable priced I have 4 tree frogs in it
@Ryder2042 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@PillowFilledWithSpiders Жыл бұрын
Im not sure if youll still answer questions on such an old videos but if so do you know if suction cups stick to the inside
@Z333239 ай бұрын
It’s been a year, do you still like it. I have 24 hours to decide to get it or not! 😅
@avaogara2 жыл бұрын
Wow it looks awesome tho ! I'm Goin petsmart sunday..I will check this out
@SohiHien2 жыл бұрын
How heavy is it? Since it isn't made of glass it must be lighter? Especially since it is advertised as such?
@ashthomas87602 жыл бұрын
I'm actually shocked like if PetSmart can do this for their reptiles why can't they do this for their small animals like it wouldn't be too hard to add C&C cages for guinea pigs x pens for rabbits and larger cages for their mice and hamsters gerbil, PetSmart cages for ferrets chinchillas rats are okay for people who are just starting out
@EmmaLynneSampson2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!! I really hope they’ll come out with better products for other animals
@kaylasennhenn82042 жыл бұрын
Would this enclosure be suitable for a leopard gecko? I am trying to find a good enclosure to use to upgrade her from the one she has now
@peekapew45222 жыл бұрын
yeah most likely
@EmmaLynneSampson2 жыл бұрын
I think it definitely could be!
@brianparker1828 Жыл бұрын
Hey Emma PetSmart just got 40 gallon ones and a stacker for two 40 gallon tanks looks like a decent set up for juvenile reptiles I know it's not for adults but yeah I was wondering if you heard some reviews on that came out like recently like this month March 2023 it is thrive and opens front not top
@brianparker1828 Жыл бұрын
Damn that grey is nice tho
@woodensquid560 Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend this for a 2 year old BCI? Not a forever home but a start.
@icskin11 ай бұрын
My daughters corn snake keeps escaping from this exact tank we bought last week, still haven’t figured out how
@dongordito004 ай бұрын
where did you get the tree branches from?
@woodensquid560 Жыл бұрын
How is it holding up these days? I might get one in a few months.
@allusernamestakenlol Жыл бұрын
I wish all the Thrive products were as good as the enclosures. I got a 40 gallon desert kit on sale just for the enclosure and I like it a lot more than the Exo Terra and Zilla tanks. Basically cemented the fact into my head that any company can make a good product if they want to. Avoid other Thrive products though.
@ALLYBEARGAMING2 жыл бұрын
If you put a snake in there, how to you put belly heat in there or is it just heat lamp use only? I’m interested in getting one.
@barbhelle54812 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it looks nice.
@nataliesreptiles2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Chain box pet stores are evolving?! It's a sign of the end days. lmao. Jk. I wonder if this will spur brands like Zoo Med, Zilla, and Exo-Terra to build similar larger enclosures to stay in the competition.
@tristan22242 жыл бұрын
Nice set up!
@EmmaLynneSampson2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jayhoover-nk1oc Жыл бұрын
is this terrarium good for crested geckos and can you use their 40 gallon dividers
@dyslexofficial2798 Жыл бұрын
Ive got the new age version and im having trouble keeping humidity up
@jestonlott9969 Жыл бұрын
How do u keep a heat mat or u just use the light ?
@d.legend4747 Жыл бұрын
What are those inside the tank lights? Where can I get those?
@FitFiftyplus59722 жыл бұрын
Nice.... You are doing great job ma'am
@ultravice191 Жыл бұрын
Can you add belly heat or only heat lamps?
@aprilmae320610 ай бұрын
How do you like it after a year?
@anthonysilva38594 ай бұрын
Can you put a heating pad on the bottom
@santoroaquatics50382 жыл бұрын
5 comment hi Emma I always enjoy your videos girl you are the best and the greatest I always enjoy your amazing decor of your reptile cages 💯💪👍👍💪💯💯💪💪
@DARKSHADES9 ай бұрын
The doors are removable. Mine came with the glass in bags
@taeviansworldofreptiles38282 жыл бұрын
I actually likenthe way that look! I would love to see a comparison video for this and the ZenHabitats
@therapybee2 жыл бұрын
How does it hold humidity? Is that pvc?
@roguetoxin53972 жыл бұрын
Does it help with humidity like a PVC?
@karenmcisaac222 жыл бұрын
I love this tank
@dollylivin39972 жыл бұрын
plss tell me were u got them lights from
@RavenGirl3332 жыл бұрын
How do you latch the door on the top screen?
@connwareaurelico42192 жыл бұрын
can you stack the tanks on top of each other or recommend some enclosures you can stack?
@Finn-gb8gk Жыл бұрын
they have stacker pieces, saw them when I got mine a few days ago.
@quantumzero-bh1mq Жыл бұрын
can you use a under tank heating pad
@EmilyJuneG2 жыл бұрын
The webpage has instructions on how to remove the glass.
@Baka.senpai. Жыл бұрын
Can you do an updated review like how well has it held up since this video?
@EmmaLynneSampson Жыл бұрын
I’ll try and do one soon!
@CWWJR Жыл бұрын
@@EmmaLynneSampson Looks decent for the $$$ how well does it hold in heat and humidity is my question. Its for a Jungle Carpet so. My buddy may get one also for his emerald if it holds in heat and humidity well. It as good as PVC? or does it not compare?
@avaogara Жыл бұрын
wow I've been at petsmart today.seen it just one thing I don't care for no front opening doors !have to reach from the top .don't most bp, snakes fear that they assume it a preditor ? nice size tho
@keving4169 Жыл бұрын
it has sliding glass doors on the front.
@jordi4384 Жыл бұрын
That's an ecoflex enclosure if petsmart is selling this under their brand name then they are probably partnering in sales with the ecoflex company.