How much did this cost in material minus the pond in the bottom. Looking for a nice place for my corn snakes to have an outside safe place!
@madmakerreptile82942 ай бұрын
About $1000 usd total, maybe $200 of that in the pond. So 800? That was pretty cov though. Probably more now
@ballistic3503 ай бұрын
Looks bad ass...
@janred944 ай бұрын
Nice build, enjoying to watch all the way to the end! Iam going to build something similar but with more floor space for my (soon to be here) group of Sand Lizards. Nice shout out to Kamp Kenan, love his videos too! Greetings from Germany! :)
@madmakerreptile82944 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and the kind words. Good luck on your build and with your new sand lizards. Super cool lizards! We don't see them very often in the states. Kenen is the man! 👍🏻
@tonyaction528411 ай бұрын
Great build but you should of used a side grinder to cut the metal netting🤙🏼
@bernadetteramos19402 жыл бұрын
Nice 😊 much nicer than the one built improbably for me, they guy didn’t follow my guidelines for measurements, wish I could show you.
@kinghighlights5692 жыл бұрын
amazing video respect
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. Thanks 👊
@570exotics92 жыл бұрын
Did u water-base your wood for the rain
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
No. The material I used, known as pressure treated, is designed to be used in wet conditions. Sealants may be necessary as a matter of upkeep as time goes on. Thanks for your comment 👍
@seanpatterson50332 жыл бұрын
Awesome inclosure💯
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👍
@tccarreira122 жыл бұрын
I wish i could do the same unfortunatle the weather here its only good im summer, anyways pretty nice build u got there for sure the lizards will love to get natural heat and light
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I also only have favorable weather in the summer. A little in late spring and early fall too. My guys have to be moved in and out seasonally. I still feel like it's worth it. Thanks for your comment!
@jericho5442 жыл бұрын
can you make my encolusure
@jericho5442 жыл бұрын
nice
@SuperCasto12 жыл бұрын
Awesome well in 🙌🏽
@danielebarello2122 жыл бұрын
Great job! I may ask a stupid question, but what is the purpose of the plywood sides at the bottom?
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
Not a stupid question. Thanks for asking it. The plywood skirt around the bottom does several things. It me from hitting the wire mesh with a lawn mower or weed wacker, it creates a visual barrier when the animals are on the ground preventing them from thinking they can just walk out onto the grass and it gives them a greater sense of security when on the ground or in the pond.
@reptiledude39692 жыл бұрын
You should make another video.
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
I know... you're right. Things have been a little busy for me lately. You should see something early next year. Thanks for your comment
@davidhess46392 жыл бұрын
Awesome. In AR little colder just got my 6x12 going to spend the winter setting it up. Like the pond going to go bigger. Got 2 Nile monitors he's getting huge
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You and your monitors will love it. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just want to bounce ideas with along the way. Thanks for your comment 👍
@karenpereira77972 жыл бұрын
I had this type of lizard once. It’s very docile and I could actually hold it. Beautiful creatures… peace and hugs KP
@jacobpospischil2 жыл бұрын
Great design I think I might make this sort of thing for my Australian water dragons
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
I think Aussi's would do great in a setup like mine. I have seen that lots of people living in Australia do it. Should be great as long as you're local climate allows. Thanks for the comment 👍
@jacobpospischil2 жыл бұрын
@@madmakerreptile8294 where I am is a bit cold because I'm in the mountains but I'm moving to somewhere where they thrive so it should be fine there
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
Sounds good! Good luck. If you get into it and have any questions, feel free to ask. Happy to help.
@jocelynzahn18962 жыл бұрын
Is this anchored down in case of big winds?
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
It's not. I considered driving steel steaks into the ground and bolting them to the enclosure but ultimately didn't. Wouldn't be a bad idea though. Thanks
@tonygodfreytg2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video Clyde and Ogie are beautiful labs
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks ❤
@tatt0fear2 жыл бұрын
Hi buddy me again lol, Shens new enclosure will be hear soon its just getting made now (when we get his new enclosure we will then be handling him every day as we are moving our whole room around to make this much better for shen) As shen is not use to me handling him often so he puffs up and tries to bite me sometimes, how is the best way of getting him out of his old enclosure and into his new one as i know you should never restrain a water dragon but as our room will be in a mess as we have to move everything about to get the new enclosure in the room i am worried about him getting loose as he could get some where hard for me to get to him just wondering if u have any tips as he is not really tame properly yet. Im not sure how to move him, in a safe way and in a way that won't cause him stress and to make sure he dosent get loose. It will be ok when our room is finished as he can come out of his new enclosure as and when he wants. He will have the whole run of the room which is why we are moving everything to meet his needs.
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
Okay, since he's not tame, you will have to restrain him. If he were to get loose, that would ultimately be far more stressful than some careful restraint. Your best bet is to put on some gloves and just try to make it quick. Don't try to catch him and put him in something to carry to the new enclosure. That will only make you have to catch him a second time and risk an escape. Don't mess around when you go to catch him. Just quickly grab him. Chasing him around the cage can easily injure him. I have the same situation with my Sailfin Dragons. They are getting better but there's no way I can trust them unrestrained on an enclosure move. Their safety is more important under the circumstances. Your new setup sounds like it will be much easier to work on your relationship with him. My best advice is to start touching him once a day. Just a touch. It's a great place to start and build off of. Good luck! 👊
@tatt0fear2 жыл бұрын
@@madmakerreptile8294 thanks very much buddy once again u been great help 😊. i have been going in to his enclosure give him little Stroke and he does let me sometimes stroke his back too so hopefully he wont kick off too much. I will let u know how i get on when enclosure comes 👍😊. once again thanks buddy 😁
@madmakerreptile82942 жыл бұрын
Any time brother!
@rachelkunz6113 жыл бұрын
Really awesome set up! Thoes water dragons look so healthy and beautiful.
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 💓
@tatt0fear3 жыл бұрын
Hi buddy me again. When u built your enclosure did have all wood cut to the right sizes then fit them all together or did u build framework frist then fit the wood sheets to it and how thick are wooden sheets u used?. Sorry for some many questions. finding it hard to get it right in my head lol
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
No problem at all. Happy to help. I precut all the framing material, assembled and erected it then measured, cut and installed the 1/2" (12mm) plywood. Hopefully that answers your question. Hit me up as much as you need to. 👊
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
I just realized that you were commenting on my indoor in closure video! Sorry. Is that enclosure is constructed entirely of 3 instructed entirely of 3/4 inch plywood, no real frown is no real framing to speak of. I did precut all of my part is precut all of my parts before assembly assembly.
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Stupid auto correct! It's all 3/4" (19mm) plywood with 3" (76mm) pieces in the corners for reinforcement.
@tatt0fear3 жыл бұрын
@@madmakerreptile8294 thanks buddy ill probably will need some more help lol . Just finding it hard. in England there not lot places what cut wooden sheets to size and deliver as there no room in my impreza 😂
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Yes, that will definitely present some challenges. I'm sure you'll figure something out and your dragon will appreciate it for life. Good luck 👍
@tatt0fear3 жыл бұрын
Hi love your set up. Im gunna build new enclosure for my water dragon pretty much the same size as yours just wondering if u can help me what did u use to waterproof the wood? And which sort of wood (plywood, pine, chipboard etc ) is best for this sort of build, thanks
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I used medium grade plywood and just used acrylic paint to seal it. I like to use fiber glass to line the bottom of the enclosure. You can also use drylock or flex seal liquid. The ultimate would probably be using pvc instead of plywood because there's no need to waterproof it. Way more expensive though so... Hope that helps. Thanks for your comment.
@tatt0fear3 жыл бұрын
@@madmakerreptile8294 thanks for getting back to me bud Very helpful. ill have to have a look about as we got different stuff in the uk 👍
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Any time! Good luck! 🇺🇲❤🇬🇧
@tatt0fear3 жыл бұрын
@@madmakerreptile8294 thanks buddy 👍
@wonderbread33713 жыл бұрын
Looks great
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👊
@lostfound81123 жыл бұрын
awesome work!
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👊
@streakydrip87923 жыл бұрын
Amazing reptile enclosure!!!
@streakydrip87923 жыл бұрын
Bro.....Not only are you an intuitive genius, but you are an absolute artist. You painted a picture with your words and the end results was a beautiful masterpiece 👏🏽
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you 👊
@Rileygetsgirls993 жыл бұрын
What software did you use to design the build?
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Sketchup
@FeinprintexoticsLLC3 жыл бұрын
Angle grinder with a metal cut off blade for the wire mesh.
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Wow! Kinda amazed I didn't think of that. I think that would be great. Thanks for the idea! 👊
@570exotics93 жыл бұрын
Dude your a genius
@jarendiakis10323 жыл бұрын
I love the setup
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mcwendel80663 жыл бұрын
Pretty sweet enclosure!! I don’t know anything about sailfins but I’m assuming you aren’t concerned about them digging underneath?
@mcwendel80663 жыл бұрын
Oh never mind, after watching I can see there’s a good chance that those lizards are not moving those stones.
@scottkinsey27943 жыл бұрын
@@mcwendel8066 Lol! That's so funny that you asked that question! As we speak, the female has been digging like crazy in their indoor enclosure (still too cold to put them outside yet). Like all day long and I've been wondering if I should have done more in the outdoor enclosure. I will probably dig up the stones and get some wire mesh under them before I put them out. Thanks for the comment!
@mcwendel80663 жыл бұрын
@@scottkinsey2794 i have a baby water monitor and he likes to dig, wasn’t sure if those guys did. Great enclosure!!
@adriannenciu9563 жыл бұрын
That is amazing ❤ What are the measurements of the enclosure?
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That enclosure was actually temporary while my Dragons were little. It was about 4 x 2 x 3 feet. You should check out my newest videos. The enclosures are much larger. Thanks for your comment!
@lostfound81123 жыл бұрын
wow aqmazing
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's one of my older videos and setups. You should check out some of my newer stuff. Thanks again and don't forget to subscribe! 😁
@mattshay42493 жыл бұрын
Can we get a step by step
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
You can! I'm going to build a new indoor setup sometime this year. I plan to film it so stay tuned. Thanks for commenting!
@rayhardie71963 жыл бұрын
I love the enclosure and I would like to see how you set the water system up as I’d like to build a large enclosure for my female yellow anaconda. I saw your outdoor enclosure too which is awesome 👍
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
I'd love to! Let me see what I can do. Thanks for the comment!
@mingrwc3 жыл бұрын
Wow!!!!! Beautiful!
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😁
@robertduran14473 жыл бұрын
👍🏽
@tylasandquist56203 жыл бұрын
I’ve got 500 could you please build me one
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Lol! I wish I could! Lol! This enclosure, all included, was over $1200 (USD) just in materials and was a ton of work. I would build one for someone but for more like $2500. Still interested? Thanks for your comment 👍
@MrPeter9243 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@MrPeter9243 жыл бұрын
So cute. Cool pet Chinese Water Dragons. 👍
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@m.j.exotics3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!🤩
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@m.j.exotics3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't find your comment anywhere under my video, so I'll have to respond here because omg! What an awesome video and setup, I absolutely love sailfin dragons! Subbed!😘
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
I thought you might like that...lol! I guess I'm just as crazy as you... thanks for the sub. Looking forward to your next enclosure build. 👊😎👍
@m.j.exotics3 жыл бұрын
@@madmakerreptile8294 Thank you!! Working on it as we speak haha!! Do you have Instagram?
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
madmaker_reptile There isn't much on there. I don't use it as much as I should...
@m.j.exotics3 жыл бұрын
@@madmakerreptile8294 aahh too bad!!😅
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Do you use IG for your channel? I probably should...
@varigo50923 жыл бұрын
How are these 2 doing? I just got one today and information is scarce :(
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
They are doing great! Still going strong. Basically nothing has changed. I did find out that they can brumate. Cool them off a little and they will stay buried and not eat for about 3 months. Thanks for the comment. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'd be happy to help if I can.
@shantysencion80693 жыл бұрын
Bro I swear I thought the water wasn't that deep like a couple of inches then he put his hand in there I was like 👁👄👁
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Lol! Thanks for the comment. Don't forget to subscribe. I have several way better videos recently. Cheers!
@shantysencion80693 жыл бұрын
I will I have a baby Chinese water dragon and I will love to learn more about their care 😊
@gwangseopshin3 жыл бұрын
LEGEND
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@loflynn8373 жыл бұрын
Are they wild caught?
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
I honestly don't know. I would guess they are imports of some sort but who knows? Thanks for your comment 👍
@deante47293 жыл бұрын
Funny mines sleep at night under water but the small nostrils is above the water. I thought she do it for body temperature. I was just looking at her now, the tank is 73.6. but i figure it could be the mist. But she first started doing it when I added a lot of crickets to the tank and i thought she didn't like them crawling on her or something
@madmakerreptile82943 жыл бұрын
My male often sleeps in the water. Too. He'll do it for a while and then stop. I have no explanation for it... I used to feed crickets years ago and the lizards would hide from them when I put too many in at once. Makes sense.