Live Planted Bioactive Kingsnake Vivarium
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Күн бұрынIn this one, I make a new live planted bioactive vivarium for my Blotched Kingsnake, Whodini. It can be challenging to do a setup like this for an animal of this size, but I think I came up with a good solution. He's been in it for a few days now and it seems like everything is holding up very well. Hopefully, it stays that way!
I'm so excited to finally have him in a setup like this. I've been wanted to for years, but I knew it would only work in a large enclosure. That's why I did this setup in a custom-built 72x24x28" (210 gallon) enclosure.
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@SerpaDesign 3 жыл бұрын
One of my short term goals was to get all of my existing animals into proper enclosures before expanding the animal room. Whodini was the last animal in that group, which means that I can move onto some big things I've had planned for a really long time. I can't wait to share all of that with you. Stay tuned! Until then, enjoy the video and have a great weekend!
@onlyforincognitobrowsing9702 3 жыл бұрын
Ahahaha, my comments are older than your's . :)))
@nickreuty566 3 жыл бұрын
Hello
@onlyforincognitobrowsing9702 3 жыл бұрын
Yo, Please stop using plastic and not natural materials :( Ok, you can use glue to stick someting but please, stop using foam or paint :(( PLLEEEAASSEEE
@onlyforincognitobrowsing9702 3 жыл бұрын
and sorry for spamming comments =)) i stop, i promise.
@AquariumsandTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын
have a good weeked tanner next week im getting coloerblind glasses next week cant wate to see how your videos look like in coloer lmfaoo
@goldeaglekroll1596 3 жыл бұрын
The periodic tank updates that you have done for your king snake has probably done more for his mental health than anything. Giving a creature a new habitat to explore is stimulating for them. As a personal opinion. The way you have the tank set up does look pleasing at least to my eyes. It gives you a semi woodland appearance. Thank you for the video; it is an inspiration to all of us animal lovers.
@Alice-D-23 2 жыл бұрын
animal lovers wouldn't imprison them
@DTMJR1987 2 жыл бұрын
@@Alice-D-23 okay then shut down the entire pet trade. Go ahead. I've rescued 6 reptiles and have them in bioactive enclosures and they're *thriving*. No chance of my Beardies being impaled by a hawk while basking in the morning, seems like a decent way of life in my opinion. STFU.
@maneskinned 2 жыл бұрын
@@DTMJR1987 how is he going to end the pet trade lol
@mckinleyhart1184 2 жыл бұрын
@@maneskinned I believe that was the point lol
@raccoontrashpanda1467 2 жыл бұрын
@@Alice-D-23 What's the alternative, put down every animal in the pet trade? You can't release them to the wild. SerpaDesign seems to treat all his pets with great care and consideration for the need of their species. If you're against the terrible conditions too many pets are kept in through sheer ignorance and the fact anyone can walk into a pet shop and walk out with any animal they see and like, then advocate for more licensing (which should be easy and reasonably priced to apply for) so people have to prove they know how to keep an animal happy and healthy before they are able to purchase that species and can't make impulse purchases of pets with no idea what the animal needs.
@0riginal_panda_child249 3 жыл бұрын
It's good to see Houdini is doing well
@onlyforincognitobrowsing9702 3 жыл бұрын
omfg yeeeesss
@tropicalterrarium1742 2 жыл бұрын
a cross between Houdini and Divinci
@aeowid 3 жыл бұрын
"Minimal effort and mess"... pan to Tanner covered in Styrofoam and all over the floor 😂👍❤
@K8Stuff 3 жыл бұрын
Tanner:’ Using clay carving tools for minimal mess’ Also Tanner :’covered in styrofoam 🤪😂
@timmorel79 3 жыл бұрын
When initially cut the Polystyrene to size why not use a pizza cutter, around knife, rolling knife?
@ErebosGR 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder what could possibly produce more mess... a chainsaw?
@Jrez 3 жыл бұрын
Probably as opposed to electric tools
@SwimmingInTheSea 3 жыл бұрын
was about to comment this lol
@jandprowley 2 жыл бұрын
@@SwimmingInTheSea me too
@jamirparham661 3 жыл бұрын
I always look forward for Saturdays
@onlyforincognitobrowsing9702 3 жыл бұрын
nèinneinnèin
@rayofyt1117 3 жыл бұрын
Hai dude can you tell me the name of the cartoon that u are using for your avatar
@onlyforincognitobrowsing9702 3 жыл бұрын
@@rayofyt1117 Rick & Morty.
@rayofyt1117 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro
@LorienInksong 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tanner I know the epoxy didn't turn out as planned, but it might be a happy accident. My wife and I think its actually a gorgeous effect; the bubbles give it some depth and interest.
@karlyrodenburg2776 3 жыл бұрын
Bob moss
@comedianmattrossey 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tanner, You nailed it on this set up. It literally is as close as possible to a natural setting for a Kingsnake as can possibly be in captivity and not outdoors. It quite literally looks like you cut out a section of habitat, lifted in, and placed it in the enclosure without changing it in anyway. WELL DONE MAN. Keep Safe All, Peace, Happiness, Love and Laughter Always, Matt - Toronto, Canada
@lindakaragozian8051 3 жыл бұрын
Your king snake Houdini is absolutely gorgeous and his vivarium is a beautiful home!! Wish all reptile owners would take such good care of their animals!!!! Great job Tanner :)
@ghomerhust 3 жыл бұрын
dean looks pretty comfy in there, poking his nose around everywhere. i like how it turned out, reminds me of some of the rep scapes at our local award winning "best zoo in the world" in omaha. they go bonkers making great enclosures, and this one would fit right in with their stuff.
@dhirpunian2333 3 жыл бұрын
You and your work is just amazing... King looks so happy😊.
@miss.scales7159 3 жыл бұрын
Tanner, you're a literal hero in the bioactive world of reptiles (and other animals). You're a HUGE inspiration, my mom and I love watching your videos and putting what we learn to use!
@jackulation6816 3 жыл бұрын
That planter basket idea is just absolutely inspiring. Amazing as always!
@dabblingwithbonsai 3 жыл бұрын
Dini be like: I'm going on an adventure!!!
@Rryan8065 3 жыл бұрын
How...how do you know that line? Is it from a show or something? When I was younger me and my brother were playing GTAV and he was watching me, on a hill with a sniper aiming at the road. A bobcat came on to the road swaying its head, I said “on an adventure!!!🎶” and shot it. That was 12 years ago and I didn’t know it was from anything else.
@Calaitibear 3 жыл бұрын
@@Rryan8065 They could be referring to the line in the first Hobbit movie. Bilbo Baggins says that exact thing. "I'm going on an adventure!" :)
@Rryan8065 3 жыл бұрын
@@Calaitibear lol
@dabblingwithbonsai 3 жыл бұрын
@@Rryan8065 yes, the Hobbitt. Dini wouldn't forget his handcerchiefs tho, he hasn't got pockets 😏
@pixel3610 3 жыл бұрын
I love how you try and make the best place for your animals no matter how large or long they are. Also this reminds me of my woods, there are king snakes back there so that's really cool
@unusualaquariumecosystems5805 3 жыл бұрын
Nice snake tank, could call it 'Serpent Design' hehe.
@nittygritty7034 3 жыл бұрын
It was very fun to see Houdini explore his enclosure and make his snake Discovery
@unusualaquariumecosystems5805 3 жыл бұрын
@@nittygritty7034 I once had a Common Gater Snake. Started off the size of a pencil and ended up almost 4 feet long, had it a very long time, died of old age I guess.
@comfychairstudios746 3 жыл бұрын
Your animals are very lucky to have you are their caretaker, you not only know the basic needs for the species but you also take a lot of time getting to know your individual animals. I respect that.
@dkfornow5008 3 жыл бұрын
Looks beautiful, not sure why anyone would not like it 🤔 Thank you for making Saturdays even better 🙏❤️
@MakennaCailieDahmer 3 жыл бұрын
I almost cried, Im so happy for all of your animals. It warms my heart to see that they have such beautiful and proper setups, you continue to inspire me to work harder on my own enclosures to make them better and better! Always love to see new uploads from ya!
@malcolmmckinley6677 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work once again Tanner! I wasn't much of a terrarium person, mostly sticking to smaller planted aquariums. But your videos and advice gave me the confidence needed to dive into a new creative field. I've got to say that by far the best quality of your setups, is how easily you can make it not look as if you set it up at all! You've got true talent and experience replicating natural settings, and I hope your style and philosophy become the standard for this hobby in the future.
@ieatsushi_yum Жыл бұрын
Finally there’s a KZfaqr who actually knows how to care for their pets. Beautiful enclosure for a king snake, really put a lot of work on it!
@christinahayes7343 2 жыл бұрын
I love how the background looks. It kind of reminds me of tree bark with the texture even though you were going for a rock look. It all turned out really cool.
@FelipeRicco 3 жыл бұрын
It's a mix of art, biology, diy, work, etc... Realy nice! Never stop doing this... Hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷
@julianna9703 3 жыл бұрын
just HOW DO YOU DO IT ALL? you make such amazing pieces and there are so many of them. it’s just incredible
@cuccimonster9728 3 жыл бұрын
He literally shows you every step haha, you just have to actually attempt it and not be afraid to fail and try again!
@julianna9703 3 жыл бұрын
@@cuccimonster9728 he just makes it look so natural, effortless. and i’m definitely planning to try a smaller similar project
@hoosfire4270 3 жыл бұрын
Tanner has been creating animal enclosures for years, the hobby is in his blood. At first, you'll always make some mistakes, but after some time this godlike man does it pretty flawlessly
@Leadvest 3 жыл бұрын
everybody starts somewhere, at first you don't know enough to know what mistakes you're making, or what you need to learn. But over time as long as you keep at it, things will start falling into place. It also helps to go back and forth between doing and learning, the text(documentation, textbook, advice) won't make sense without the context of actual practice. If you work without reading you'll waste a lot of time. Thirdly write stuff down, plan and document your work. There are so many benefits to keeping a hobby journal, and no downsides thanks to all the time it will end up saving.
@sarahcb3142 3 жыл бұрын
What an awesome and clever idea for allowing the roots to grow in while an animal is in the vivarium! I might just have to steal this idea in the future.
@Lyxtra 3 жыл бұрын
that water bowl looks sick!
@seizedcarcass8440 3 жыл бұрын
It’s finally here!!!
@omumacaw754 2 жыл бұрын
Tanner the basket idea was completely genius!!
@jaredhowell7536 3 жыл бұрын
I think I’m becoming addicted to this dudes videos lmao
@Anni_Mau 3 жыл бұрын
You've been missing out before :D
@snakeTDgameLNERfan 3 жыл бұрын
Always nice to see a king snake who's friendly. My kingsnake doesn't like being handled at all, he tolerates it for no more than 10 minutes haha. Amazing setup tho
@SerpaDesign 3 жыл бұрын
Lol Dean is extremely CHILL! He will hang out with me for as long as I feel like it in most cases.
@FamilyTanks 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing as always! My daughter and I watch your channel all the time and have drawn so much inspiration for our projects. Keep up the amazing work!
@missmermaid6249 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t even have a vivarium but I love to watch you build them. They’re so beautiful! And you gave me a great idea....those water baskets for active substrate in an aquarium so I don’t have to fill the whole tank up with expensive substrate for a few plants that need it. Thank you 🙏
@simonisenberg4516 3 жыл бұрын
I love watching animals exploring their new surroundings. I would watch an unedited "first hour" of that on a second channel for more longform videos. Anyway, hope we get an update on Houdini and his tank at some time.
@sajjad7399 3 жыл бұрын
Your snake is very happy with this new house ❤️❤️
@andy_bo_bandy_4 Жыл бұрын
Your craftsmanship is respectable.
@randomthyme8153 2 жыл бұрын
those boxes for the plants are such a good idea! eventually I want to make a bioactive tank for my hedgehog and he loves to stick his nose into anything and would uproot plants within a day of being with them so this is such a good solution!
@DanKillam 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job with the dry brush technique, Bob Moss
@someonesays8022 3 жыл бұрын
I like the background with the moss. Nice contrast.
@aurora_dawn123 3 жыл бұрын
It looks awesome, it'd be cool to see a bioactive garter snake paludarium, when I make one I'm using exclusively ferns and moss, one day.
@user-es1ng8je7f 3 жыл бұрын
I am Japanese.I love the layout you make.
@miekox5387 3 жыл бұрын
That idea for the plants came just in time! my girl loves digging and I’m currently working on her upgraded enclosure, which is going to be planted.
@goldenkiwicompote 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! As always. That’s awesome he’s 14. My albino Cali king passed away about 3-4 years ago now, but she was 21.
@tompatchak8706 3 жыл бұрын
My Red tail was 21 years old. Way older than average
@carlosdavis4778 3 жыл бұрын
I love how at 16:00 Houdini start moving things around like "hm-mm, no, this is going here."
@nicolaypastore 2 жыл бұрын
How can anyone dislike this? You are very talented dude and it’s very therapeutic to watch. I wanna eventually make my own bioactive terrariums. These are so lovely in homes.
@werelombax5122 3 жыл бұрын
I love this build! And given the functionality, I think it is a beautiful scape. Plus, you once again came up with some great detail solutions. Love your planter idea. Lucky Wodini.
@itsMalma 2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen anyone actually put so much effort in understanding their snake. Big respects!
@gagnydiallo4838 3 жыл бұрын
I love all of your work man
@onlyforincognitobrowsing9702 3 жыл бұрын
Oýa
@Moose19 3 жыл бұрын
i like the cloudyness at the bottom of the waterbowl it makes it look more natural
@austenforus Жыл бұрын
I think I might start doing this for work!? I just finished putting together a terrarium for a box turtle (tortoise) that my girlfriend had living in an aquarium with an actual aquatic turtle. I had a great time putting it together! I took around 3-4 hours but it felt like just an hour! Super fun! Great channel man!!
@plbgreen 3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to just say it: the connection and dedication you have towards your animals is incomparable to anyone else I’ve ever met or watched. You’re a brilliant artist and an even better empathiser with your animals. I’ve watched you for years and you’re one of my biggest role models. This is a beautiful setup. Houdini is one lucky dude.
@myles7837 3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@Nemodog 2 жыл бұрын
He's beautiful and so is the enclosure. I love your videos so much! Thank you for sharing your creations.
@thenightscythe2030 3 жыл бұрын
Really Awesome Setup!! I absolutely love seeing your buddy checking out the new Environment!! Genuinely checking it out and everything
@klcpca 3 жыл бұрын
Whodini is such a beautiful guy!!!! And such a perfect habitat for him--he's gonna love it!! Your solution for the plants was really inventive. Another awesome Tanner project!!!
@InvertInvasion Жыл бұрын
Tanner is ahead of the curve in bioactives for snakes. Beautiful to see!
@aprilsage5695 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous setup and I love how he inspects every corner of it as soon as you put him in 😁
@Pyreliten 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!! Love the idea of making the habitat as natural as possible! He is one lucky snake!!
@chumaggots666 Жыл бұрын
he seems so happy
@matthewgamlin830 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, now inspired to build a bioactive set up for my 16 year old Royal Python!
@Scotts-Thoughts 3 жыл бұрын
Play sand Tanner is what earned this like. Hell of an enclosure! Great job sir.
@LukeMcGuireoides Жыл бұрын
That water bowl looks spectacular
@CortanasRequiem 2 жыл бұрын
I genuinely chuckled at “Playsand Tanner” 😂
@whissywhassy 2 жыл бұрын
The set up is awesome...and well thought out...after seeing Houdini I fell in love with snakes...lots of love to him...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@tailznscales2854 3 жыл бұрын
I look forward to Saturday morning for your vids.
@Spacey7 3 жыл бұрын
That looks wonderful. He has lots to discover in there. I would worry about the toxicity of the water bowl, you probably know all about the substances you use so some more info would be great. Also another hide would have been nice I think anyway. Some great ideas there that I want to try to implement in some of my enclosures. Thank you 🐍💕🐍
@zachariealdrich5501 3 жыл бұрын
i believe that even if what he used to paint it was toxic, the pond shield would have both waterproofed it and blocked off any toxicity!
@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws Жыл бұрын
I think it looks really nice, and I am trying to look at it from Whodinis perspective. I think having kept things in places he used a lot as well as new bits to explore must be a nice experience for him, he looks pretty comfortable looking his new pad over.
@murrmir 3 жыл бұрын
He looks so good in there! I love seeing him explore
@ryanmeyer7516 3 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you do Tanner. I appreciate the knowledge and the effort you put into everything you do. You have helped me get better with my projects. Never really messed with aquatic plants until I started watching your videos. Now I have a moss collection and have made several small ecosystems for friends and family. You're work is amazing.
@zoeyreptiliusowner 3 жыл бұрын
-0- YES WOOOOOO FINALLY A KINGSNAKE ENCLOSURE :D SO HAPPY
@quinnplaysguitar 3 жыл бұрын
he’s done one before though
@sumpop420 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Have always wanted to do one for my hognose and bearded dragon but both need arid environs so harder to do anything that isn't basically a desert!
@emilymarie9796 3 жыл бұрын
I just made a comment on the community page about this! My bearded dragon destroys all of his plants in his bioactive and I haven't put my hognose in one yet because of logistics (burrowing, risk of respiratory infections, etc). Hope you figure it out!
@sumpop420 3 жыл бұрын
@@emilymarie9796 haha great timing! They're such awesome reptiles I really feel they deserve as naturalistic environment as poss. My beardy is on sand with lave rock and cork bark around so natural but not bioactive. Damn we clearly need to buy another more tropical reptile for the collections! 😀👍
@themute9354 3 жыл бұрын
@@sumpop420 actually I’ve heard that having beardies on sand is really bad for them. It can cause built up an infections.
@sumpop420 3 жыл бұрын
@@themute9354 this is indeed a concern used to have him on calcisand which I was concerned he did eat now I use zoo-med reptisand which I really like. He also has loads of wood and lava rock he spend most of his time on. He's nearly 18 so clearly loving it 😀
@spacemonkey0507 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to see these relaxing videos doing so well and can't wait to see what you have in store for the future 👍
@russelldalay556 3 жыл бұрын
Random wind: "salt water tank..."
@nathand3972 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t stop watching your videos, they are amazing
@kkmeilicke 3 жыл бұрын
Whodini is beautiful! Love that he can now enjoy such a large and natural enclosure.
@lyrieth8833 3 жыл бұрын
I think it looks wonderful, and Dean will love it and that is really what it is about!
@irenebencomo3809 3 жыл бұрын
It look like Dean has a great enclosure. The planting pot are a great idea. Great as usual
@aletaniacklay9775 2 жыл бұрын
He's amazing! What a lovely new habitat for 'Din! I loved watching him explore his new environment!
@vikingoutdoor3179 3 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful, and extremely well done Vivarium Tanner! Thanks for sharing your work!
@DEEPAKYADAV-hb8nl 3 жыл бұрын
I was actually waiting for this snake enclosure from beginning. Glad to see your enclosure. 👍
@angiearflin9306 Жыл бұрын
I think it's beautiful he will love it. Love you're videos
@alkggkla5643 2 жыл бұрын
That has to be the luckiest snake in the world! Absolutely gorgeous set up!
@wizardc4894 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I've been looking for ideas to build an enclosure for my green tree python. You are by far the most talented person in this field!
@jaybek7707 3 жыл бұрын
That is such a beautiful, glossy, Healthy snake.
@sophywilson3930 3 жыл бұрын
That’s really a beautiful enclosure man
@eleventyfour227 3 жыл бұрын
With all this new stuff, you're gonna have to do another room tour and terrarium showcase!
@morganm.8488 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is a beautiful tank. I love the design, and Dean is so adorable!
@theogrhino1144 2 жыл бұрын
I have never seen a king snake in a bioactive cage that beautiful
@dandyarts83 3 жыл бұрын
DOPE! Excellent job and thanks for the inspo!
@kayleighdrouin6378 3 жыл бұрын
The planter basket idea is brilliant. And I love the water bowl 😍
@peytonjackson4608 3 жыл бұрын
absolutely in love with this set up!! I'm redesigning all my enclosures in a few weeks and am definitely using this as inspiration
@chantellerosebud1780 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant video! Lots of great inspiration- thank you!
@mariawilliams571 3 жыл бұрын
Delightful! I found you through your old setup for him and was just wondering when we would see the new. He looks so happy. I think the design is great, too. It shows strong design elements like focal point and contrast. It doesn't have to be complicated. Thank you for sharing!
@nothinginterestinghere7612 3 жыл бұрын
This is such an amazing setup, there is so much careful design and planning going into this and you STILL have outdone yourself and made a beautiful and functional space for dean
@meaghanb9118 3 жыл бұрын
Impressed as always! I could see this set up in a Zoo. Just beautiful!!
@reneemckinnon5731 3 жыл бұрын
I really like what you've done and it came at a perfect time for me as I'm making a bioactive setup for an E. rubripes centipede. I was figuring out how to put the plants in and keep them alive since these pedes love to burrow as well, I got to thinking about putting the plants in pots and burying them in the substrate but what you did is next level! I can't wait to get it done, thanks for all the videos ☺️👌🏼
@kyleferber1519 3 жыл бұрын
This is really cool, because I just rewatched your original plywood vivarium this morning. (Now the 180) but This was really cool to see your new process for the plants with your older video fresh in my mind
@Edward-hn4vs 3 жыл бұрын
So worth the wait. I think about the king snake and his new upcoming enclosure every time I watch your videos.
@sayurikitamura7109 2 жыл бұрын
That's so artistic and aesthetic 😍 that's probably my favorite video so far. I also love how much space you give him
@mattslev 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. I like your solutions for the plants in consideration of a burrowing species. Very creative.
@zakosist 2 жыл бұрын
I think it looks good, and you're very good at thinking out designs from scratch which I could never do on my own. If I'm getting any new terrariums in the future I will use you as inspiration and learning how to build
@nathanborns2288 3 жыл бұрын
I love your basket idea, makes non humid terrariums a bit more viable
@justletmecommentffs 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this video. Totally doable for a creative rookie like me. Thank you thank you!!
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