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Less than $300 for a 4x2x2 is an unbeatable price. And I've had great experiences with Dubia. Their customer service is par excellence, their shipping is fast, and they've never once sent me dead feeders.

Clint's quote of the day: "It's colossal, and you will feel every inch 😏"

It’s a testament to your ability to communicate in a thorough and interesting manner that I enjoyed this video despite having no reptiles!

I have 8 of these enclosures now; so I have some feedback about them. I've shared this info with the company but also would like to share it here for people. Generally it's positive but there are a few quirks I think people need to be aware of. Materials: overall the build quality is excellent, everything fits together quite well, overall solid choices (aluminum, pvc, acrylic) for a good sized economical enclosure all around. Assembly is quick and they provide the a mallet that works perfectly to get the job done. You could probably even silicon the edges/seams up to make it a pretty moisture friendly habitat. Features: mesh top, cable pass through on the walls, sturdy mesh top - all fantastic (I really wish I could buy those cable pass through ports separately!), and the packaging? Yes that's a feature - excellent packing and shipping. Doors: The integrated tracks are nice, but the thin nature of material needed to fit the tracks means the acrylic is VERY flexible - so much so that you can easily push your finger between the panels at the midpoint. This isn't really a concern for something like most lizards that don't climb on plastic, but for snakes it's a disaster. ANY snake is going to find that mid point in the doors with only basic exploration and then shove their nose in it - instant escape. I had written to them about this and to their credit they DID release an addon for glass doors (although at a $90 price point if I recall), but the doors still fit in that very thin track - meaning I would imagine the glass to be very fragile. Perhaps not something a snake would break easily, but bumping it on your own could lead to disaster quickly. I did a similar mod on my own at home with plastic sliding track, double sided tape, and 1/4" custom cut glass from a local shop. Both pieces of glass were only ~$45 and the track was ~$10 - it works fabulously and these habitats house my snakes in comfort and peace of mind. I feel this is something that dubia should modify their enclosures to be the new standard (wider track, thicker glass), or at least reduce the price of the glass panels they are having as an add-on. Stacking/floor panel: One of the reasons I got a bunch of these habitats is because they stack - the corner cube is a very neat idea! The problem becomes apparent as soon as you stack them though: the PVC used as the floor sags even under its own weight, and adding any amount of substrate, decor, and then the animal exaggerates this issue. It's not enough sag to pull the piece from the frame, or to actually hit the lower enclosure - but the droop is pronounced enough that things settle towards the middle of the habitat. I worked around this by using a 1" wood cross brace to help support the flooring of the stacked habitats. If you're only using one of these, it's perfectly fine. I have not seen any design changes or response to this feedback from the company, again it would require a modification to the frame to allow for thicker PVC and honestly I don't know if that would really do much because PVC is by default flexible. Perhaps dividing the floor panel into 2 or 3 smaller pieces, with cross pieces of aluminum in the frame to provide rigid support - but who knows what they could do and keep the excellent price point and rapid production (which is very much needed in the hobby). Again it's a feature that is really only relevant to some, so the drive to make it a standard is not a critical one. I'm not trying to neg on their work or the habitat itself by any means; like I said I have eight of these habitats and at this time The majority of them house snakes of a size and curious nature to be somewhat determined escape artists (2 MBK's, 2 rat snakes, a black pine snake) and they frequently search along the door edges like I would expect. For the others (a BTS, baby black roughneck monitor) the habitat is perfectly serviceable as-is. I still have one more 4x2x2 in a box that I'm deciding what I want to do with it. To sum up - this is an EXCELLENT habitat for the price point, with the caveat that if people want to house certain animals in them (IE snakes) or take full advantage of them (IE stacking) then there are certain considerations to keep in mind when purchasing.

I was literally about to spend over $600 for an enclosure smaller then this, literally my favorite person to watch on KZfaq, thank you so much

Our rescue switched out all of our glass enclosures to these. They are lightweight and easy to clean, and I love that they stack easily. Had a few of the Zen Habitats, and they don't compare to how sturdy the Reptile Habitats ones are. And for the price, I'm pretty happy about that. Each enclosure comes with its own mallet though, and my husband and I are laughing at how many mallets we have now!

I’m glad an affordable enclosure like this exists. When my bearded dragon enclosure broke beyond repair, I really stalked this enclosure for a long time. I ended up building one instead because my dad and I ended up building one instead and it was cheaper since we already had all the tools. It looks really good even if I’ll probably build any large enclosure I need in the future.

i would love a series of Clint building Ikea furniture! this was so thorough and entertaining!

I love the backdrop! I can't help but think how cool it would be to have something similar for almost any room of my house. It would be so cool to have "rocks" as shelves! Am I a reptile?

The most important thing to me in terms of enclosures is if they are escape proof.

Bought this cage recently and discovered they now complete the bottom and top parts of the enclosure for you, such an amazing find

I believe the clear rubber edge caps that came attached to the clear plexiglass doors you can use on the inside edges to give it a seal as they pass. Keeps smaller critters inside the habitat.

Wow, so coincidentally, I just got this enclosure delivered today. I went to put something on in the background while I built it and see this immaculately timed video! I didn't realize Dubia sold rock backgrounds for these, I just picked up the black one👀I appreciated the advice about siliconing around the edges, I need to baby-corn-proof this thing before I put in my little lady Leeloo. Thank you, Clint!!

Ex-pat Kiwi (New Zealander here) - I just wanted to say thanks for your channel and the information you provide everyone. I purchased my first snake called 'Puzzle' (a jungle corn snake) - who has not only enriched my life but it has been amazing introducing it to people that were unfamiliar with snakes, or just plain scared of them. Keep up the great work!

These look amazing, and super affordable for what you get. I hope they decide to ship to Canada soon, I've got some enclosures that need upgrading!

I love these Dubia Reptile Habitats. I have 7 of them. I'm 64 year old woman and never needed anything but a simple screwdriver. Taking the film off was very easy. I have 3 stacked using the Dubia stackers and the extra center support bars. I absolutely LOVE the there locks. Best price around 😁❤️

Aren't they great? My daughter and I put the same enclosure together about a month ago and we were really impressed with how easily it went together and how well it was packaged. That mallet was so appreciated!

Phew, the background being almost twice as expensive as the enclosure itself was not what I was expecting lol.

Both the red and the black look amazing 😍. Partial to the red at first, but the black rock actually really stands out

Clint out here as a literal superhero doing this in basically a full suit! I salute you, sir. This video rules.

When they first got these in stock and texted me that they were in, I ordered one immediately. Got it together for my small Burm, then immediately ordered another to have when needed. This is a very basic enclosure, being that, you have to add all the furniture, backdrop, caulking etc. which is exactly what I needed to customize myself. Impressively strong, once assembled. Note: definitely use a lock for the sliding glass. My sweet Burmadette figured out how to open it 😂

YES!!! I just got one of these and it is FANTASTIC! Super lightweight, incredibly easy to put together, looks great, and pretty stable. Really easy to move the whole thing (empty) by myself. Haven’t gotten the snake that’s gonna go in it yet but I am very pleased- especially with the wire covers on the side. Solid and easy to use.

At first glance I'd say that the sandy color is good for an arid set up with little fake/real greenery. But with that darker enclosure, bromeliads and other colorful plants would really pop. Even simple green plants would really stand out. As long as you leave enough space to see the walls!

This channel is such a lovely way to start my Saturday mornings. Thanks, Clint.

I bought the 120 gallon from them last summer for my beardie. It’s a great enclosure. I siliconed inside along the bottom seams since she has a bio active setup. I did have to trim out a hole in the top screen to set the heat lamp a bit lower inside to get the basking temp just right but it works great

Wow I'm pleasantly surprised. This looks like a great system. I really enjoy the background, and color options. Very nice Clint. Thank you for bringing this to attention.

They both look amazing. I would choose the backdrop color by the color of my pet. If you have a reddish colored dragon, go for black so the contrast allows your dragon to stand out more.

Such joy when Clint is building an enclosure 👍

I have a 4x2x2 Dubia enclosure for my ball python and it's been great! I love that the whole structure is so lightweight compared to any other material, and it can all be disassembled and easily transported if you have to move. The quality, price, and ease of assembly make an unbeatable combination. I wish I had seen this video before I put mine together, though, because I originally assembled it without realizing there was plastic on the PVC panels. The instructions didn't mention anything about it, so I just thought the panels were weirdly reflective and slightly damaged. I was a lot happier about the whole thing after figuring out they just had film that needed to be removed. All that is to say: The work you put in filming and talking about the plastic removal in this video was not in vain! It would definitely have helped me. Thanks for this!

I have two enclosures from them and I had no idea they had these backgrounds! As soon as they're in stock I'm buying them. I've been looking to spice up my enclosure so this is perfect!

I have an enclosure I ordered from them about a year or so ago I believe. I love working with Dubia and they make great enclosures! I was excited to hear a few months ago that they came out with glass door replacements too! I figure I'll wait until my acrylic doors are scratched to heck then order replacements. All in all they have great stuff and are a pleasure to work with.

That discount code saved me 50 bucks.

I have an updated version of this enclosure. Uses an aluminum frame. I am using it as the base unit of a 6 foot tall enclosure (I removed the screen in the top of it) I am setting up for a frilled lizard. I was unaware of the 3 sided backgrounds, and will definitely use the sand colored one in the bottom and maybe another one in the upper portion with the remaining area done in cork.

Soon as I saw the title I knew you would talking about this brand. I have a 4x2x2 and 24x18x12 and wow! They are sooo easy to put together and those screen tops…I wish all my enclosures had such a sturdy top. And when I was stuck on the smaller one (I don’t have much experience putting together any enclosures) they quickly responded (I figured it out on my own shortly after reaching out but was impressed with their response nonetheless) I will absolutely go back for more and recommend these to anyone looking.

I love how you are putting this together in a dress shirt and tie

I got one and I have no regrets. Way better than Zen Habitats imo

Wooooo! I didn't knew that Clint also does asmr. Anyway nice enclosure and cute dragons. Thanks for making so many educational videos .I consider this as also an educational video!😁

Clint is awesome like Mr Rogers for reptile 🦎 channel :) awesome stuff man thank you would be awesome to do other enclosures too :)

Love your videos, always very informative and easy to understand your narration, as a keeper of tarantulas and scorpions I’ve learnt loads watching your videos so thanks Clint 👏

I’m planning on starting to breed snakes and hopefully start my own business. I’ve been looking for a 4x2x2 enclosure for weeks so I know my hall pythons will have a good enclosure, but they all were over my two week paycheck! This enclosure looks perfect and it’s in my budget, thanks so much for sharing about it!

Im really into this. idk how long ive been looking at other enclosures just in awe of how something so simple can cost so much.

I have 4 and they are great. The new glass doors that you can get are insanely nice!

I left that "surgical tubing" stuff on the edge of the glass door but cut about an inch off the end so the door fit in the groove. I think it helps keep the doors from rattling or banging against each other when you're sliding them. It just makes them have a nice tight fit. But I could be wrong.

I cant tell which one looks better.... but I just want to point out they match the colour scheme of that room perfectly. The blue rug and the red couch go perfect with the slate blue and desert red 😁

Can confirm that my little monster beardie has scratched the acrylic doors, but not a deal breaker. The only enclosure I've owned and by far the best

I'm so glad you've made this video! I've been looking into these enclosures for a bit now.

I love the simplicity of this enclosure! I bought a 4x2x2 from custom reptile habitats (so pricey) and my only qualm with that enclosure is that there were soo many screws to hold it together! it would have been impossible with a manual screwdriver. I also love the rock background but it's still way too expensive for me at $400.

I think I wish Dubia Roaches had more color options for their backgrounds. Neither the tan nor the charcoal really enthuse me. I think a cocoa brown or medium gray would be pretty, and would feel more congruent with the natural colors of the ecosystem I grew up in. Maybe if these enclosures sell well, they'll expand their color palette.

I’m glad you said leopard gecko because I never hear people say that and I actually have my 2 yr old leopard gecko in a 4x2x2 with custom reptile habitats side and background ledges and he definitely enjoys ALL of it! If people would not be so locked in on a smaller enclosure I think they would see more benefits in this size for a leopard gecko with so much more to explore and use! Add led plus a uvb and deep heat projector with slate hides and coverage and trust me the difference in their behavior is amazing!!

Bought one of these back when they were still in a bit of a prototyping phase and even then, I loved it so much I ended up getting 2 more later on! And they have only gotten better, upping the quality and making it look even better but still at an incredible price. So happy to see more people saying good things about the company and I can't wait to see what they do next!

Thanks to Clint, I was able to build my enclosure without help! It only took me an hour or two. All of the other tutorials I watched weren’t as easy to comprehend as Clint’s was! I’m in love with this enclosure. It’s the cheapest on the market, yet the quality of the material is so good. My snake is going to be super happy with the upgrade.

I really appreciate the reminders to make sure all directional pieces are installed the correct way.

Somehow I wouldn't have been surprised if Clint had used a sonic screwdriver.... 🤣🤣

Save those nice silicone door protectors for use on the edges of doors on enclosures for tiny geckos like mourning geckos to eliminate gaps their hatchlings might escape. Keeps them out of landfills, too. :)

Thank you for this! I've been looking for a good quality pvc enclosure for under $600, and this fits the bill quite nicely!

Come on Clint! I got it for Christmas and can't do anything to get you recognition with codes and stuff. I only bought it because you said it was good and it's great. Advertisers! This guy is who you chase. I'm off to look into buying more reptile things. Hope someone doesn't convince Clint it's a good product and gets him to sell it to me... But seriously, I'm not buying the wallet, it ain't my style. I do however love this channel and think Clint is Stinkin' Rad! He got to become my dream as a child and he looks to really enjoy it. Thank you Clint. We needed another Steve Irwin to lead the children to love every animal on earth and not just the furry ones. Be safe my friend, we all want to see more of your pet guides and ideas.

Happy I came across this video. Stellar price for this sized enclosure can get right now for $229.00, bummed that it says they aren’t restocking the backdrop though.

I absolutely love that you insist on wearing a nice shirt and tie while crawling on the floor. You are super classy!

I have a couple of their early ones, before they did the redesign. didn't put anything in them, but they are nice and sturdy

The black is beautiful, but I might've swapped the floors for both. ie black walls red floor, and vice versa. Great video as usual Doc!

It was such a pleasure to see Gus Gus in the enclosure! Light in his eyes, having a great time. Definitely intrigued by this enclosure! Thanks, Clint!

This came out just as ZenHabitats radically refreshed their line, greatly streamlining the assembly process for their cages. Might have to do a product shootout.

"Logo looks a little familiar, you think?" I DIED of laughter when you said that!

I loooove the enclosure. I bought one maybe a year ago and I sure wish I seen the back drop because I actually made mine. But it was 196 and no shipping fee. Very satisfied

I buy from dubia all the time - excellent company with excellent service. My bugs always arrive alive - have not had one problem and have ordered from them for the past year. HIGHLY Recommend

They are great enclosures and the cost is just right. Going to order another soon.

I have one of these. Great enclosure, with one issue. The doors were extremely thin, and for any reptile that needs high humidity, they will warp and quickly need replacement. However, the optional glass doors are a nice upgrade to fix that issue.

Really really wish I had known of these when my son picked up a couple free geckos as one of his friends was moving. Nothing free is ever free of course. The enclosure from local retail stores cost over 300. Nice enough but this is so much nicer in my opinion. And you were right about the process being more than reasonable. Great job Dubai! And thanks Clint for pointing people towards a great looking product.

I recently bought a plant stand that had similar corner pieces and it came with a rubber mallet too! Very handy!

That's a really great price actually. I currently have my Boa in a 40 gallon breeder, it's fine but the top access only is annoying at times. Plus it being a full glass enclosure, it's absurdly heavy. Think I am gonna have to go buy one of these.

That's a great deal. I wish I'd known about them 3 weeks ago when I ordered my last enclosure. 😆

That is a great product! I will be buying one for sure. I just ordered some roaches from dubia for the first time today. Thanks for the code !

Yes pay attention while assembling. If you do you won’t have an issue. Fortunately I was very careful and didn’t have to undo any of it . I could tell it would be a hassle and I knew I wanted to avoid that. Great video Cliff. GoHerping helped me with mine (think he was the first to make a video of these) but we do need more videos!

@ClintsReptiles That piece on the end of the door panels is to prevent smaller animals (feeders and babies) from getting between the panes and escaping.

I purchased this enclosure for my corn snake and I absolutely love it. 100× better than a zen imo

Thanks so much for doing a construction on this Clint! Fiance and I built melamine enclosures for our two beardies but tjey are SO heavy. I'm really excited to get my first enclosure, and eventually the second so our living room looks nice with matching enclosures. Definitely used the coupon code.

Me, who doesn't even have a reptile clicking on this video: Damn, that's interesting, perhaps I should get that!

I love Dubia Roaches! I've been eyeing these for a while now but just about sll of my animals are arboreal. Hopefully they offer an ordered enclosure soon 😊

I’d say the holes on the corner pieces make it easier to install them as the air can escape through them whilst you are hammering them in opposed to the air being compressed inside the frame

Hey Clint, I notice that peeling anything off anything, it is usually easier to peel it diagonally rather than straight across. I don't know why it is easier, but it is. It of course can get awkward with such large pieces of acrylic, but it might be easier next time. Just something to try in the future. This also works peeling labels off glass jars and all peeling situations you may come to in life. (except peeling fruits and veggies of course.)

I purchased one in the autumn of 2022 for my California kingsnake. It has worked very well, but be extra careful to assemble the enclosure parts-wise in the correct order. I had to back up a step or two because I did not do it in the correct order, and unfortunately the corners and rails are compression fit so tightly that it was impossible to get one corner to release and I ended up breaking the corner. Other then that It has been an excellent enclosure.

Clint is the only guy I'd watch assemble furniture!

I got this one almost a month ago and my dragon loves it! Looks great, affordable, stackable, and so easy to assemble

I love Klink! Klink, you r the man!

My favorite rubber mallet came with my cat wheel. Just a small rubber mallet that is exactly what I need almost every time I need one.

I'm glad they had the forethought to brand these under the name reptile habitats. Despite the fact that I keep many invertebrates including dubia roaches I would not want all of my reptile enclosures to say "dubiaroaches" across the front of them

Hello Clint I just discovered your amazing 😍🤩 channel! I have just binge watched 49 years worth of info on all animals. Bravo Clint. Your enthusiasm is contagious!

I really loved the video! After watching this I’m considering getting this for my next enclosure! 23:08 is there going to be a closer to nature 2?

I’m not sure how I ended up on this channel, but this guy is like if Blippi and Bob Ross made a love child and I’m liking it

Removing the film is the most difficult and time consuming part of the whole process but these enclosures are absolutely the best.

I like the grey/block better for most set ups, but the red for a more arid set-up.

Just built mine along with this video. Thanks, Clint!!!

I love your content so much! I used to have a bearded dragon named Tesla (after the scientist) but he sadly passed a couple of years ago. A side note- you remind me SO much of my piano professor, I’m a music education major. Like, your fascination and commitment to reptiles is almost spot on to that of my professor’s but, y’a know, piano. Again, I love your content so much!!

One warning i have with the velcro is that if you have a snake that might wedge itself into that area and is able to stick itself to the glue surface it has a high chance of dying!

I got a coupe of these enclosures last month and I love them. I'm waiting for a third one to come in. I was blown away by the quality for the price.

I just ordered my 4x2x2 they are currently $269.. can't wait to create my Embers home, my Leo is jumping from a 40 gal to this.lol super size... .. the background you have is one have looked at.. man i wish it wasn't so expensive... its AWESOME!!

it’s so ✨ELEGANT✨

Definitely goes together better if you build it on a solid surface. Hard floor or truck tailgate. Built my first one on a padded carpet floor and it seemed to want to bounce itself apart when I’d whack it with the hammer. Hard to getthe corners butted up tight. Used a hard surface on my second one and it’s easier.

The black would look nice with some greenery in for contrast