How I made a Huge Reptile Vivarium - Full Build!

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  • čas přidán 22. 04. 2020
  • This video presents to you the entire process of how I made a huge reptile vivarium. This vivarium build was a challenging but very rewarding project. You will see just how the enclosure is constructed, making a rock wall background that also contains hide and nest boxes hidden inside it and much more!
    Stay until the end to see a cinematic presentation of the finished product and to see the reptiles in their new home!
    I wanted to create a natural vivarium setup that was interesting both for the lizards and me as their caretaker. The reptiles living in this now completed vivarium are a pair of Blue Tree Monitors (Varanus macraei). These were a dream monitor lizard for me to obtain and I wanted to give them the best natural vivarium setup that I could provide. Tree monitors are very much a rain forest reptile and are highly active, needing as much space as you can give them.
    If you have any questions about the build feel free to leave a comment below and I will do my best to help you out.

Komentáře • 668

  • @SpectrumVivaria
    @SpectrumVivaria  Před 3 lety +46

    czcams.com/video/PJcjLpnTtQw/video.html Reptile Vivarium Build Breakdown - Technical Details and Build Process Explained!
    For everyone that wants more details and information about this build I have just uploaded a follow up video.The answers to all of your questions are surely in this video!!! Thank you so much to everyone who has been watching the videos and subscribing to the channel! All of the support and kind words mean a lot and motivate me to make even more content for you all... I'm just getting started!

    • @busufian-303
      @busufian-303 Před 3 lety

      What is the material that coated by the regulations

    • @SpectrumVivaria
      @SpectrumVivaria  Před 3 lety

      @@busufian-303 What are you referring to when you say regulations? I don't understand your question.

    • @sleetygrub8777
      @sleetygrub8777 Před 3 lety

      Wut wuz added with ur polyurethane Wut kind of waterproofing

    • @sleetygrub8777
      @sleetygrub8777 Před 3 lety

      @@SpectrumVivaria what wuz added tu the polyurethane Wut kind of waterproofing please nd thank u

    • @shaolinmaster8583
      @shaolinmaster8583 Před 3 lety

      good job its nice and simple but coming from a industrial construction back ground and its mainly just me because I get payed to be picky I would have added more structural support and done few things different but no way any one without my skill set would have been able to recreate it so again great job

  • @animekingking9514
    @animekingking9514 Před 3 lety +100

    THIS WAS THE SICKEST REPTILE ENCLOSURE I WATCH CREATED. YO YOU GET 10 THUMBS UP !!!!!!

    • @SpectrumVivaria
      @SpectrumVivaria  Před 3 lety +8

      I appreciate the 10 thumbs up - But did you subscribe and hit the notification Bell too?! 😅

  • @quentindaniel9541
    @quentindaniel9541 Před 3 lety +100

    What sort of deal with the devil do I gotta make to have this talent?

  • @terririnella4032
    @terririnella4032 Před 3 lety +8

    Let no one say that you aren't as much an artist as a craftsperson, even if the carvings have a utility function, the skill, not to mention the time and effort, shows your artistic skill and style

  • @kygu
    @kygu Před 3 lety +12

    The amount of thought that went into all the little details is top notch. Beautiful animals as well

  • @liaanscrittercorner1753
    @liaanscrittercorner1753 Před 3 lety +41

    What an epic build! Your love for your animals and the hobby shows in your work. Truly inspirational. Greetings from a fellow hobbyist from South Africa

    • @SpectrumVivaria
      @SpectrumVivaria  Před 3 lety +7

      Having the build inspire others is very motivating, thank you!

  • @Arttty
    @Arttty Před 3 lety +16

    This was just phenomenal, One day I will make a bioactive vivarium that is just as stylish as this, but probably on a smaller scale.

  • @SwissFrogGuy
    @SwissFrogGuy Před rokem +3

    I remember this has been one of the main videos that I really poured over when I was trying to understand foam and Drylok at the very beginning. Really helpful for my giant build! I’m working on my own series of videos of making of stuff now, and owe a lot to you! Thank you so much! Randy

  • @Reptiliatus
    @Reptiliatus Před 3 lety +3

    Fantastic build! Thank you for sharing!

    • @SpectrumVivaria
      @SpectrumVivaria  Před 3 lety

      Hey bud thank you! You've got an interesting collection and channel, look forward to seeing your adult enclosure build for Sabzi when the time comes!

  • @tombrophy1063
    @tombrophy1063 Před 3 lety +7

    Awesome video dude. Love the little detail of how you stopped the timelapse so we could see your dog :)

    • @SpectrumVivaria
      @SpectrumVivaria  Před 3 lety +1

      He made a few unexpected cameos and it felt right to include them. It was a lot of fun checking the footage/editing it haha. Appreciate the feedback!

  • @mamashanshan2772
    @mamashanshan2772 Před 3 lety

    Very awesome! Thank you!

  • @jv122798
    @jv122798 Před 2 lety

    Dude! That is freaking amazing!!!!

  • @jameslazarus8714
    @jameslazarus8714 Před 3 lety +2

    wow! Unbelievable results. Beautiful!

  • @wolfyeverywhere
    @wolfyeverywhere Před 2 lety +3

    I am so happy for those beautiful monitors! 😍

  • @oscardaniel9035
    @oscardaniel9035 Před 3 lety +4

    This build is super therapeutic !

  • @ronnydiego914
    @ronnydiego914 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful man

  • @delcielo183
    @delcielo183 Před 4 lety +3

    HOLY SMOKES!!! I'm beyond impressed with you sir.

  • @tldecker1471
    @tldecker1471 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow. Great job! Looks amazing.

  • @carlakellie6674
    @carlakellie6674 Před 2 lety

    Awesome!!!!! 🙌🏾💪🏽

  • @stellaortery1777
    @stellaortery1777 Před 4 lety +3

    Looks amazing man love it

  • @alleykat6171
    @alleykat6171 Před 3 lety +9

    This is incredible,the cage even has wheels!

  • @CaptainKraken
    @CaptainKraken Před 4 lety +5

    That looks absolutely amazing. I love to see what everyone is doing during this time and you clearly have made a good use of the time off!

    • @SpectrumVivaria
      @SpectrumVivaria  Před 4 lety +1

      It's been helpful for sure, been meaning to get it done for some time now! Glad you enjoyed it thank you

  • @timsparkes804
    @timsparkes804 Před 3 lety +1

    you are brilliant bro!

  • @I_am_BiG_Al
    @I_am_BiG_Al Před 3 lety +1

    Looks so sick

  • @Mazazamba
    @Mazazamba Před 3 lety

    Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Bet your monitors love it.

  • @ttb4l126
    @ttb4l126 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome Love it!!!💪🏻

  • @LukeMcGuireoides
    @LukeMcGuireoides Před rokem +3

    Brilliant video, looks incredible. I'd love to see a video on how it's doing now, two years later.

  • @justbecause9645
    @justbecause9645 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful work, happy lizards!

  • @Ochibason
    @Ochibason Před 3 lety +3

    This has is beautifully OFF THE HOOK Amazing. Going to make another one and will use some of youre Techniques! Awesome thank you.

  • @wunguetkan6403
    @wunguetkan6403 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing feat in the presentation of the progress works and final product! Very well documented. Thank you for the inspiration and keep up the great work!

    • @SpectrumVivaria
      @SpectrumVivaria  Před 4 lety +1

      That is a very nice comment, it is highly appreciated!

  • @nonesuchherpers5056
    @nonesuchherpers5056 Před 3 lety +2

    I have seen a lot of builds these is one of the best thank you !!!

  • @bluraymex23
    @bluraymex23 Před 3 lety +3

    Ty for sharing. Their Mansion is beautiful.

  • @hawkclaw_8682
    @hawkclaw_8682 Před 3 lety +2

    Very nice build! I really like the nest and hide boxes... gonna use that for my next project! The Monitors are stunning and fit in there perfectly.

  • @ninja_wolfofficial
    @ninja_wolfofficial Před 3 lety +6

    Ur a straight up artist

  • @sgledhill6
    @sgledhill6 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic job fella....your reptiles couldn't have wished for a better home
    Your a man after my own heart

  • @jrbp33
    @jrbp33 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome build and monitors!

  • @WickensWickedReptiles
    @WickensWickedReptiles Před 3 lety +1

    Dude this is amazing! Well done!

  • @TheFritoNinja
    @TheFritoNinja Před 3 lety +2

    This is nothing short of art. You've got some lucky reptiles. Also thanks for pointing me to that drylok stuff. I make terrain for my D&D campaign with xps foam, so that's really gonna bring it up a notch!

  • @OscarMDuhayJr
    @OscarMDuhayJr Před 3 lety +1

    Wow so intricate. Your lizards have now a cool home! 😊

  • @TheBeardedHerper
    @TheBeardedHerper Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent video and terrific build, thanks for sharing all your hard work!

  • @nativeforest4153
    @nativeforest4153 Před 3 lety +1

    Perfect vivarium!!

  • @freedtmg16
    @freedtmg16 Před 3 lety +3

    Solid work.

  • @TsmithJustin
    @TsmithJustin Před 2 lety +1

    I worked in an upholstery shop for many years and a angle grinder with a flapper wheel make short work of foam shaping. It does require some vacuuming but it works great.

    • @TsmithJustin
      @TsmithJustin Před 2 lety

      Also an electric carving knife is great as well.

  • @txdukklr
    @txdukklr Před 3 lety +2

    That was incredible.

  • @ludwikamerykano2384
    @ludwikamerykano2384 Před 3 lety +1

    SUPER!!!

  • @MrLooker79
    @MrLooker79 Před 3 lety

    Great Project! 👍

  • @daily_memes042
    @daily_memes042 Před 4 lety

    Great video... loved it

  • @pitsnpistols1005
    @pitsnpistols1005 Před 3 lety +1

    This is beautiful!

  • @oryanmartin5625
    @oryanmartin5625 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome work!

  • @Linda_Oompaloempia
    @Linda_Oompaloempia Před 3 lety +1

    This build..wow! I could never make a enclosure this cool

  • @jaydent4641
    @jaydent4641 Před 3 lety +16

    I’m not going to lie. When I saw you gluing styrofoam together in that beautiful box I thought “WHAT THE HELL”. At the end of the video, I simply thought that this was a magnificent handcrafted vivarium. Very well done! Definitely subscribing!

  • @Virtual_Vinsanity
    @Virtual_Vinsanity Před 3 lety +2

    17 minutes well spent. Awesome video. Great job.

  • @usernotfound9655
    @usernotfound9655 Před 4 lety +3

    Bro this is the greatest build I've ever seen Well Done!

  • @kevingreen544
    @kevingreen544 Před rokem

    That is awesome

  • @BAT-MAN_1
    @BAT-MAN_1 Před 3 lety +6

    Wow this look even better than a zoo enclosure well done

  • @ianyockey8485
    @ianyockey8485 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow, this was absolutely stunning

  • @xTrident999
    @xTrident999 Před 3 lety

    Great job

  • @artsolomon202
    @artsolomon202 Před 5 měsíci

    Love what you did, i did this a few years back with a lot of my enclosures, i used black as underground and dry painted it with grey, so you get more nuance and shadow!

  • @roypoulos1378
    @roypoulos1378 Před 10 měsíci

    Phenomenal work!

  • @jaredabdul4706
    @jaredabdul4706 Před 3 lety

    sick build

  • @fotografjindra6442
    @fotografjindra6442 Před 3 lety

    This is really goodly good ;) Happy reptiles :)

  • @Fr0stySn00ze
    @Fr0stySn00ze Před 3 lety +2

    The little dog is the real star of the video lol

  • @schaefshock
    @schaefshock Před 9 měsíci

    Incredible build! Found it very inspiring, thank you!

  • @askthefrog
    @askthefrog Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! I've watched so many videos of enclosure builds and this is the best one I've seen! It came out beautiful!

    • @SpectrumVivaria
      @SpectrumVivaria  Před 3 lety +1

      There are a lot of great build videos on CZcams so this is high praise, thank you! I look forward to sharing more builds in the future :)

  • @rockmemama86
    @rockmemama86 Před 2 lety

    Stunning🤩💙😍

  • @theblonddiggity1395
    @theblonddiggity1395 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent build!

  • @scox7748
    @scox7748 Před 3 lety +6

    Awesome work, bro. Great choice leaving in the mistakes you made. And that slow mo foam cutting - like a John Woo sword fight👌

  • @BenStirlen
    @BenStirlen Před 2 lety

    Amazing build, and equally amazing monitor!!!

  • @Basicyk
    @Basicyk Před 2 lety

    I’ve been a huge fan of collecting reptiles and have always wanted to get a monitor forever! This video is going to help me build my own vivarium🤘

  • @adamrussell4568
    @adamrussell4568 Před 3 lety +3

    Well Done!

  • @diznuttz5706
    @diznuttz5706 Před 3 lety

    Great job 💯🔥

  • @komododoesstuff
    @komododoesstuff Před rokem +1

    Such a beautiful enclosure for some amazing little monitor lizards! 🦎🦎

  • @NEWMari_
    @NEWMari_ Před 3 lety

    Awesome

  • @raulsalas3129
    @raulsalas3129 Před 2 lety

    A very incredible set up.
    Amazzing

  • @Kayleefine3768
    @Kayleefine3768 Před 4 lety +4

    Man that’s a sweet build!! Good work!

  • @mattapalmer7
    @mattapalmer7 Před rokem

    the plastic bins in the nest/hides is such a smart smart idea, props!!! wish i thought of that!

  • @marcodarko6929
    @marcodarko6929 Před 3 lety +4

    Mate that is amazing. Really like it. Subbed

  • @purgejoker9733
    @purgejoker9733 Před 3 lety +1

    Very well done gave me a idea on both my monitors and there enclosures

  • @minicosm4695
    @minicosm4695 Před 4 lety +1

    Loved the video. Cant wait to see future projects. Keep it up!

  • @MelodyJoy716
    @MelodyJoy716 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely breathtaking… 😍

  • @NonObjectiveForm
    @NonObjectiveForm Před 3 lety +6

    You did a remarkablejob. The best diy vivariun in the whole CZcams. You deserve more subs! Congrats!!

  • @forrestcrabbe
    @forrestcrabbe Před 3 lety +1

    Nice build. The hide boxes were very innovative. Y'all have a badass day 🤘

  • @adameverett7882
    @adameverett7882 Před 3 lety +1

    Incredible job

  • @ryderreptile
    @ryderreptile Před 4 lety +1

    That’s sick! Love it!

  • @robertolesen5782
    @robertolesen5782 Před 3 lety +2

    Truly inspirational! Those blue tree monitors are even more gorgeous than I had imagined seeing them here for the first time. Hopefully they breed for you and produce many eggs and offspring for years to come. Maybe I can buy one someday, lol? Not likely but I can dream.

  • @darbybramble672
    @darbybramble672 Před 3 lety +2

    That looks sick!

  • @OldSchoolStrength
    @OldSchoolStrength Před 3 lety +1

    Very impressive

  • @fernandoaries9817
    @fernandoaries9817 Před 2 lety

    🦎 EVERYTHING 💚💚💚

  • @gritandgears9159
    @gritandgears9159 Před 3 lety +4

    Well done I used to keep Varanus Macrei my self and built a huge terrarium as well!!

  • @johnschweiger1079
    @johnschweiger1079 Před 3 lety +1

    That is epic no other words

  • @angelicarodriguez8887

    Thank you so much for this it inspired me so much. Currently made mine for my boa just finishing the interiors ❤️ so thank you!!!

  • @norah1949
    @norah1949 Před 4 lety +7

    This blew my mind. Would love to see a video on how you make your diy vines. They look solid!

    • @SpectrumVivaria
      @SpectrumVivaria  Před 4 lety +2

      It will be my next video upload, it has had the most interest so I feel a need to prioritize it! You know what to do to make sure you see when it goes live :) Thanks for the kind words

  • @Fleshyfletch
    @Fleshyfletch Před 3 lety +1

    Dude great job. Really enjoyed the video

  • @FLEARMOY
    @FLEARMOY Před 7 měsíci

    Thinking of doing a similar project … excellent job … thanks for uploading

  • @khairafire9284
    @khairafire9284 Před 4 lety +1

    This was awesome to watch!

  • @Brucelovesjulie
    @Brucelovesjulie Před 3 lety +1

    Epic. Well done! Thank you for the inspiration. :)

  • @user-cq8qq2ri4u
    @user-cq8qq2ri4u Před 3 lety +1

    マジでスゲー✨
    時間と手間とお金と知識
    爬虫類の愛情
    ほんまにすごい

  • @kyawkokowaisteven315
    @kyawkokowaisteven315 Před 3 lety

    Perfect architect.

  • @Saturn-Matrix
    @Saturn-Matrix Před 11 měsíci

    14:19 I'd put a nice foam pillow in there with a cotton pillow case that has the end tied off. My mangrove monitor knows better than to defecate where it sleeps. I watched this video many times, love the ambiance.

  • @jordanbarnett7247
    @jordanbarnett7247 Před 5 měsíci

    This video is great I basically followed your instructions here and made mine like how you did yours. Wouldn’t have been able to make mine without your vid. Struggling big time with my rock wall now getting it to look as good as yours lol