How to Build a Custom NATURALISTIC Reptile Hide
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
- Looking for a way to enhance the naturalistic feel of your reptile's enclosure? In this video, I'll be demonstrating how to make a custom reptile hide that blends seamlessly into a bioactive paludarium. I'II be using readily available materials to create a hide that not only looks great but also provides your reptile with a safe and comfortable space to retreat to. Follow along with me as 1 guide you step-by-step through the process of building a hide that will elevate your paludarium to the next level.
Btw, I wrote a fantasy book with fire-based magic if you're interested & Check out my website for more info: www.justtravisri.com
Amazon link for my book: amzn.to/418F4JO
If you want to see the videos of this giant build, check them out here:
Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQmQ|gP9qa88t=0s
Part 2: / sassemkznck
SUPPLIES!
Links here for online, but can also be found at most hardware stores
Reptile Hide, 3 different sizes: amzn.to/3NMUobP
Foam board: amzn.to/3VI9uBr
Wire bits to fit in drill: amzn.to/3LG9r4z
The FOAM SABER: amzn.to/3LZZn7P
Heat gun: amzn.to/3NJrSYD
Aquarium safe (black) silicone: amzn.to/41cpuwH
Can of BLACK spray foam: amzn.to/3VIrifZ
Can of YELLOW spray foam: amzn.to/3B5wsc8
Drylok: amzn.to/3nDPwva
Quikrete tint for the drylok: amzn.to/3pmymT5
Wood pieces: www.thebiodude.com
Coco Fiber and wood pieces: www.joshsfrogs.com
(Pro Tip: check out local reptile shows and fish shops for nice pieces of wood and cool plants!
side note, no pine for reptiles!)
Camera I use: amzn.to/3VFUIR6
Main Lens I use: amzn.to/42yrsss
Chapters:
0:00 Why tho?
1:05 Step 1
1:47 Step 2
2:25 Step 3
3:30 Step 4
4:40 Step 5
4:50 Step 6
5:30 Step 7
6:10 Step 8
8:15 Step 9
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You’re not getting enough attention. Editing is amazing and very enjoyable!! 😄😄 don’t quit🙏🏼
I appreciate it!
I really enjoy having this as an outlet, I just need to find more time to make more vids
At 5,000 subscribers, you have to build a hide for your own bedroom.
The editing is sooooo good, in the first of the enclosure build videos when you were opening the packages it literally gave me chills.
Woah your builds are amazing and the editing is too! You are severely underrated.
Your videos are so underrated. I love your content and how your videos are put together. Keep up the amazing work. ❤
I second this
Just found your channel. The videos are super high quality, and I was expecting over 100k followers, seriously cool stuff 👍🏻
Thanks! We’ll get there!
@JustTravis_trj well, I became a corn snake dad this week, and I'm obsessed. This is how I came by your channel. You have one more subscriber, hope to see many more builds, incredible editing.
Love your videos, thanks!!
This is awesome man wow
The 270 gallon is impressive, good job! Well done 👏🏼
The quality of these videos is stunning! Keep up the awesome work!
You will reach a lot more subs trust me 👍👍
Hope so!
Good video man !
As an artist seeing someone melting foam without any safety equipment scares me but as someone who is wanting to switch their Rainbow boa to a bioactive enclosure seeing this series of you making an absolute mansion for your girl is awe inspiring
Yes let’s build a hide !❤🐍
Love the saber reference teeeeheee
#lasersword
Great video. Thank you! I just sub'd :-)
cool build. not how i do it though but people have preferences. i just use expanding spray foam and silicone. i silicone substrate and small rocks to the hide.
I did the spray foam method on a smaller hide (than the one in this video) and it worked well too!
I've made a few hides where I didn't use a plastic hide to begin with. I wish I had. My Ball Python only seems to poop inside one of them, and it is hard to clean. She's grown a lot and needs a new hide. The interior has to be so easy to clean vs. one with texture. (Like mine). I am interested in possibly using a Neater Pet tall 1.25 gal water bowl and using it as a hide and soaking bowl. So maybe this method with that water bowl? I'll have to fill in the 3 sides with foam instead of the top. It would save so much space. She's always trying to soak in a tiny water bowl. Idk. Thank u for your video
Can any type of styrofoam be used?
Hey man awesome video! I was wondering where did you buy that matte black vinyl that's outside of the glass?
It’s actually acrylic paint! Super easy to peel off if I ever change the tank.
@Just Travis oh wow awesome! Thank you!
What happened to the enclosure build video? I was hoping to see how you did it before doing my own😢
Do you think great stuff cracks and gaps is okay to use? Other items on my shopping list are Polyblend Plus Sanded Grout, Minwax Polycrylic Clear Matte Water-Based Polyurethane, do you think those are all okay materials to use??
The Great Stuff foam is a great option, grout is often used as well, but I don’t have personal experience (yet) with the other two. I would just check for any kind of toxins or additives. I’d also check melting temps if near or under a heat lamp
What kind of foam sheets do you use.
amzn.to/3VHv5db
hey travis and plans for an update vid on the snakes soon?
I’ve had a video shot and an edit halfway done for like 6 months now 😭
I def want to get it out!
Life’s had its speed bumps but I really want to keep posting
when's the next video?
Cool build but why use the plastic underneath? Wouldn't it be easier if you just Used the foam? That would also allow you to make it a different more rock-like shape.
Not a bad idea
I mainly used it for a bit of structure
@@JustTravis_trj that makes sense