A Grow Tent As A Reptile Enclosure?

[@Cutloe]

Thanks for making this with the specific details. This is the best one ive seen yet.

[@snakeguy86]

Thank you

[@taoutdoors8110]

Have you figured out how to diy a bigger window in this tent yet? I want to see my animal a lot. Also, those bricks are amazing plant pots!

[@snakeguy86]

I have not done it but I have seen people get that clear vinyl that's thick and use there sewing machine to attach it

[@christiansaravia7865]

You could probably use mesh or a see through shower curtain maybe

[@Manuel_Pa]

really cool Idea! I bet he loves his new enclosure. The reflecting walls make it pretty bright too, perfect for monitors. Hopefully he won´t tear through the tent when he tries to climb the sides

[@snakeguy86]

Manuel Paschinger the tent we have had in use now for just under 2 months. He likes it the heat and humidity are easy kept where it needs to be and he never digs.

[@andrewbryan4929]

He has like six inches of dirt he needs two feet to burrow in at least. Had you put any other more active species this tent would be torn to pieces.

[@MineColbyCraft]

@@andrewbryan4929 show me your 2 feet of dirt

[@wesc413]

Flipping it over was clever, I hadn’t considered that. I may incorporate that in my future Tegu setup. Also the cinderblocks around the edge was a good idea too.

[@snakeguy86]

Thank you it is working well and he likes it's much better

[@vanhiggins77]

While this is an awesome idea, my concern would be the Tegu being ripping the tent with their claws

[@snakeguy86]

Now that we have had our tent for the Savannah for a year it still is holding up good and we did get a 2nd tent for our tegu and he hasn't ruined the tent but we did put bamboo around the walls on the inside of it.

[@StraitJacket187]

I was looking for an idea for my red tail boa. Thanks bro and thanks KZbin. I'm going to try and find the same tent or a similar one .

[@snakeguy86]

Yeah it can work be sure to close and secure the openings where cords go through that's where a escape might be.

[@EliteExoticsBp]

Ausome video brother cool tent your lizard going to be a happy camper 🐍🐍😆😆

[@snakeguy86]

Reptile Wiggins yeah I think he is liking it alot it is holding heat and humidity very well.

[@nikolistreeter796]

all of a sudden I want to grow pot in my basement and call the enclosure a reptile habitat.

[@snakeguy86]

Lol u know it.

[@Kyle-zo1hp]

@@snakeguy86 i see can u give me link ro where u bought this tent ? but also would u consider making me a cage i really like how u made that reptile cage i know its going to cost me if u have the time ?

[@snakeguy86]

Kyle the grow tent got off Amazon but for me making a cage and to ship is expensive and I wouldn't have much the time to do it the cages are around 160lbs and big so the sipping is tremendous.

[@fitodaking16]

Why not the other way around? The lip will help with the substrate

[@KillerofGods]

Tyvm for the video! Great idea for a cage.

[@snakeguy86]

Yeah and the cage is still working well

[@christinasimpson1679]

Awesome! So happy i saw this!

[@snakeguy86]

Yeah and it is still working really well.

[@squatcob6303]

Thanks for the video. I'm looking to do the same for a blue tegu

[@ZamoraReptiles]

He's a cool little lizard, the tent is perfect.

[@snakeguy86]

Zamora Reptiles yes he is awesome brother.

[@joebob2146]

How good is the airflow because I’m looking into getting a Savannah Monitor and so far this is the best big enclosure idea I have seen thanks for sharing.

[@snakeguy86]

The air flow is good it has this velcro screens in it and can also close them if need to

[@joebob2146]

@@snakeguy86 also would this be a good enclosure for an ackie or two

[@snakeguy86]

I am not sure I dont have one but I wouldn't see why not can get there claimant setup we have a Savannah in one and a tegu in the other grow tent and has been awesome.

[@joebob2146]

@@snakeguy86 ok thank you for letting me know.

[@ConstitutionalCrank708]

You can tell you have had problems, with the sunken eyes. First sign. Glad you are doing SOMETHING about it! Hope it works.

[@snakeguy86]

It has worked good he is big and healthy

[@figuresix]

We just got a Tegu, and thinking of getting one of these for enclosure too. I read comments that you have one for Tegu also. You should do a video on that enclosure.. Also question, how does the humidity fair in these? I know they have to have high humidity, but i would imagine enclosed like that would keep it at 100% at all times.. Thanks. hope to hear back from you soon.

[@snakeguy86]

Hi and yes we do have a grow tent for our tegu. It does hold the humidity good with every one in a while giving it a good mist the bulbs do dry it out and having it open but the Coco bedding and soil do well with keeping the moisture good and I will make a video on it.

[@josebugallo1144]

Hola amigo. No lo rompen? Para un tegu adulto este material aguanta? Gracias

[@marquanreese7895]

Will this exact setup be able to support a FULL grown Savannah

[@DEVprince99]

Interested a 96"x48"x80" that's supposed to weigh 50lbs. Its for a 9ft Australian carpet python, would you say its snake proof?

[@snakeguy86]

I have see people put snakes in them but there is gonna also be people who say not to.

[@DEVprince99]

@@snakeguy86 Thank you. I'd really like your honest opinion on what could go wrong with it, the only fault I see it that I will have to seal the top holes.

[@snakeguy86]

Yes there is multiple holes in all sides of it that are pass through for wires yeah to secure them up and heat fixtures will half to be setup in a way the snake can't get them.

[@solidwater1511]

How much bags of playsand and topsoil did that need

[@whitelantern3599]

Could you make an update video. Very smart idea never would have thought of that myself. I'd love to see how the monitor is liking his home

[@snakeguy86]

Yes I can do a update and he likes it and it works so good for holding heat and the humidity.

[@whitelantern3599]

Redstrom Reptiles seriously a great idea my brother has a cage like the one you have for your tegu I'm sure he's gonna be interested in the tent idea

[@whitelantern3599]

Redstrom Reptiles looking forward to the update video

[@snakeguy86]

Yeah it was a good idea Christine saw the grow tents being used in a monitor group that's how we learned about it and our tagu is going to get a grow tent.

[@edwardseals3926]

What do you guys think about houses uromastyx or Agama lizard in these tents

[@jonamcgruder6218]

What size should I get from Amazon for a adult tegus lizard

[@snakeguy86]

Sorry for the late reply but the biggest u can get will work we have our tagu in in this same tent it works good.

[@KingInBlack24]

@@snakeguy86 No worries of claws tearing it?

[@snakeguy86]

Between the Savannah and one for our tegu we haven't had that problem.

[@manuelsreptiles4630]

That's cool would a big grow tent work for ball pythons.

[@snakeguy86]

Manuel's reptiles it might as long as the holes where the power and lights go through are niceley sealed up that way can't escape. But one that is smaller because this one is way too big for a ball..

[@manuelsreptiles4630]

James Redstrom I’m talking about a big tent to make it in to a snake room so racks can fit in them.

[@redstromreptiles-christine3724]

Miguel at Always Evolving Pythons does that! It seems to be working fine for him. I would just make sure you have a way to cool it as well as heat it. I can see it getting too hot at certain times of the year depending on where you keep the tent.

[@manuelsreptiles4630]

Christine Shosey 👍 thanks.

[@jdandkikisExotics]

so is it still working good

[@snakeguy86]

Yes it is still going good we also have a 2nd one our tagu is in

[@dysfunctionalthor4719]

How exactly did you install the lights there?

[@doniellehaynes216]

Is this a temporary cage or can you use this as a long term cage for a tegu

[@snakeguy86]

Yeah we have it as a long term cage for our tegu and the Savannah monitor

[@lsiv2502]

Just got a 7x4x4 for the ball python for $100. This thing is amazing, I will buy some stronger ones for my burms.

[@snakeguy86]

Right they are awesome

[@oddity_acuity]

Is the grow tent still running strong?

[@MassConstrictors]

Great idea cool vid keep up the great work bro

[@snakeguy86]

Ballin Boas/Geckos thank you brother

[@animalisticores5713]

How did the cage work out? I just feel like they’d rip it same minute because of the matieral and then it’s an escape artist as well.

[@snakeguy86]

Animalistic Ores it is working awesome and the matireal it is made of is very strong.

[@invertphil5037]

Redstrom Reptiles still no tears in the material??

[@Roseles89]

Do you think a grow tent would work as a temp set up for a young iguana? I'm between houses and cannot build a proper enclosure. I have a 16 inch iguana at the moment who will be outgrowing the 60 gallon he's in soon and I need to find suggestions on what to do with him..

[@snakeguy86]

I am not to sure on iguana care but in my opinion I think it can work very well add climbing places and uvb and basking would be good and humidity the tents hold very well. And it can be a good permanent enclosure I have the Savannah in one and our tagu in another and it has been excellent.

[@spaceboi1291]

What size grow tent is this?

[@snakeguy86]

4x4x7 ft

[@ryman9336]

Into riff is pretty heavy

[@snakeguy86]

Thanks it sounds good

[@lucqas6377]

can you post a link to where you got it?

[@snakeguy86]

I searched grow tents on amazon

[@joshbelton6611]

Would you consider a retic in these tents?

[@snakeguy86]

I don't know I have see people put snakes in them but I haven't done it.

[@mollyrodriguez2963]

Can you post a link to where you got the tent from please

[@snakeguy86]

Unfortunately the exact tent we bought is no longer available, but we got it on Amazon. If you dig around they have others just like it..just search 48 x 48 x 80 grow tent. eBay has them too for a pretty good price.

[@demetrissmith8973]

What size is that that would be perfect for my tegu

[@demetrissmith8973]

Hey

[@bubsreptiles9109]

Would it be a good enclosure for a tegu? Im looking to get my tegu something bigger than what hes in right now but i dont have the money to build a wood enclosure right now so i was looking for a unique new enclosure for him

[@snakeguy86]

Bubs Reptiles yeah I have a tagu cage build but we are going to be getting a tent for the tagu people do use them so I think it would be good.

[@bubsreptiles9109]

Redstrom Reptiles thank you for the advice man i really appreciate it lol keep up the great work man

[@snakeguy86]

Bubs Reptiles u are welcome buddy and thank you for liking the video.

[@mn6022]

Is this ok for a Rhino iguana

[@snakeguy86]

It will work for a iquana I have seen a few people do it.

[@Jdubski-dk7ml]

Any chance we can get an update video

[@snakeguy86]

Yes I can I showed it off in one of my lives but I can make a update video on it.

[@mrs.rosewilkins358]

Hello did this update video ever go into play ? Very interested I'm seeing how your experience was and how it held up also the lighting you are using

[@kvshy]

Would this be a good enclosure for a large tegu?

[@snakeguy86]

Yes it would work we are gonna get one for our tagu

[@Jdubski-dk7ml]

What size is it?

[@snakeguy86]

It is 7ft by 3ft

[@Dovahkiin0327]

How does air vent through?

[@snakeguy86]

It has velcro vents u can open and close.

[@dezdatruth7445]

@@snakeguy86 what size tent was that

[@snakeguy86]

It is 7ft x 3ft

[@SangLe-tp7tp]

How's it holding up? Did you have to add or repair anything? Thinking of buying one of these tents myself.

[@snakeguy86]

Sang Lephan it is perfect buddy haven't had to do anything with it it was a good investment for the Savannah.

[@SangLe-tp7tp]

Redstrom Reptiles great to hear man! What model light fixtures are those and how'd u hang them on the bars?

[@snakeguy86]

Sang Lephan they are just light domes and zip tied to the bar that's all I did buddy

[@Adam-pn5eg]

Hey man! Hows it going with the grow tent? Im thinking about it for my baby peach throat as a grow out cage. I have a 8x3x6 waiting for him to get larger! ANy issues with hot bulbs or it being too reflective? Any info would be great!

[@snakeguy86]

The grow tent is working good and they haven't messed with the bulbs. It worked so good for the Savannah that we got a 2nd one for our tagu they work good in my opinion.

[@Adam-pn5eg]

@@snakeguy86 Awesome! The material doesnt get hot enough to burn with a 130 F basking? Awesome!

[@KurNorock]

Had to watch on 1.5x speed to make him a normal person.

[@Tau_Aquila]

You do realize that exanthematicus is a high humidity species right...there is absolutely 0 change you where getting anywhere close to minimum humidity or even heat requirements in that wooden tank. I know this video is 5 years old but this is atrocious husbandry

[@CronusandRhea]

Why do people make this so hard, skip this shit and build an adult-sized cage! I suppose people forget monitors are born and released right into the wild, so they are ready to survive. Bigger the cage the better, especially from day one. Why do people make so many excuses for not having a large cage?

[@snakeguy86]

Yeah can build one but the grow tent hold heat and humidity very well and they come in big sizes.

[@CronusandRhea]

That's okay but if you build an adult-sized cage, contrary to anecdotal evidence, a monitor lizard will not have to be moved again (less stress) they will have plenty of roaming room and you will be able to enter its home and sit down with the lizard to become acquainted. I find this hobby/passion the most difficult due to the lack of useful advice and people being stuck with anecdotal evidence. You ask for help on FB and you get multiple answers which lead to arguments. But when it comes to housing I've learned build early and build big.

[@jabberwocky3598]

I believe you are confused. These are called 'grow' tents because they are essentially indoor green houses and allow plants to grow indoors (ie; marijuana). Totally different than what reptile hobbyists refer to as a 'grow tank' which is a smaller tank that you eventually replace with a larger tank as the animal grows.