Building a Bioactive Ball Python Vivarium!

[@GoHerping]

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[@neelaluoma]

GoHerping! I need your help!! I found these baby toads! They are smaller than a penny! I am trying to get them to eat small crickets but they don't seem interested. Any advice?? Thanks -Neela

[@jesseharper8110]

i will!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@evanscott7652]

PETS 101 If you found them, then releasing them into the wild is what I would recommend. However, the species of toad is a big factor so if you could identify that it would be a big help.

[@neelaluoma]

Chico the Human Maybe an american....I don't know they are too small.

[@neelaluoma]

Chico the Human please help me! I found them on a 4 wheeling trail.

[@yahelhotam1777]

it makes me so happy to see how much you care for your danger noodle.

[@foodcritic8243]

Yahel Hotam lol @taylordean

[@fundabaker2760]

Yahel Hotam #asnakeisnotanoodle

[@zoesophia]

Ice cream Flowey #noitsabutterfly #snakesarenoodles #dangernoodles #whyarewespeakinginhashtags #lolimkidding #haveaniceday

[@adoorable3115]

@@mildreddurkin2776 i will

[@skellobonesplayz4594]

No it’s a boob noodle deserves a boob

[@rubadux]

Good idea to blur the drastic and graphic images when you killed that box with your box cutter.

[@faithsanders2730]

Lol

[@Sharp26]

@@faithsanders2730 why are you laughing? He was butchering a box to use its insides. Not only that, that box was abused by ups, and not cared for properly. We should respect the dead, and not laugh at a box’s pain.

[@hellopeter9083]

@@Sharp26 omg we have a box snowflake over here it’s literally the circle of box. This exact thing happens in the wild. Plus that box looked at him funny

[@kathryn5310]

kt has his address on it bro

[@kathryn5310]

it*

[@Jonathan-lf2br]

The editing was so dope

[@GoHerping]

Thanks :)

[@faithsanders2730]

Omg ikr

[@dvonders8469]

Seriously.. good job man and good content as always. I got my first ball python because of it and he ate his first meal! What a relief. Thank you.

[@deedeemegadoodoo6291]

Always is

[@BrushedPencil]

the sick terrarium....the cute snek...the PREMIUM music choice....the top notch editing....this vid is my AESTHETIC AW YE. ur channel is so good ;-; i love the effort you put into videos.

[@marinapi3]

When a snakes house is nicer than yours

[@slugghmuck]

same tho

[@isaiah7787]

NervuleNerd fr. I literally just looked at my tank and I was like man this looks like crap 😂

[@ChloeE623]

I tried to make mine as natural as possible without live plants, and it looks like I just put random things in random spots to make things fit. Which was NOT what was I intending.

[@DoodlePenguin]

Goals. Cause now I feel like RoscoKovin deserves better than I give him.

[@helga4791]

Me-same bed for over 10 years Kaa-at least 5 caves, and tubs of branches and rocks My room-clothes and shoes everywhere Kaa- poop and shed picked up with the day if not hour Animals are my first priority!

[@nathanielecheverria8458]

I like how clean his carpet is and he's always dropping all kinds of things on it

[@jackmartin6344]

Please don't ever stop KZbin! KZbin needs good content creators like you, you even inspired me too make my own herping channel! This is not the channel, the channel is called herping 101

[@saifalattar5341]

The Anonymous Gamer but it says gamer...

[@jackmartin6344]

Saif Alattar it's a mother channel called herping 101

[@lux9350]

@@jackmartin6344 u quit posting 😂😂😂

[@megannicole1076]

probably the nicest and coolest set up for a snake. that ive seen

[@mvgikk1969]

its really good but check out serpadesigns setups they are like zoo setups (maybe even better)

[@lunarminx]

@@mvgikk1969 Yeah, that wasn't a true bioactive, no drainage layer. If you use no drainage layer, you are suppose to use 5-6 inches of substrate. I didn't see any isopods put in, springtails just are not enough. Everything Tanner does just rocks.

[@gagiibaaji2774]

I’m gonna make on that’s similar

[@gracecole6852]

This is so good, and to say it was your first proper attempt with the foam and silicone you did an amazing job! I'm getting a ball python soon, and your videos have honestly been the biggest help when doing my research :) thanks!

[@ytred2609]

Grace Cole Have you gotten your BP yet? I’m thinking about getting one but I’ve never owned a snake before and don’t want the lighter corn snake. I love the weight and muscle of the ball python. Any tips for care? Has yours stopped eating ever? What kind of vivarium and heating do you use? Thank you!

[@alexisbrewer3949]

@@ytred2609 you can use a heat mat with a thermostate set around 92 degrees Fahrenheit. If you need extra heat you can use heat lamp be sure to get a CHE bulb though and a normal cover. Just to add this in if you have trouble with humidity I would cover the top of the tank with aluminum tape or padding/ insulation. Ball pythons will typically go on feeding strikes around breeding time females exspecily. Don't be worried unless your snake is losing weight.

[@koi1710]

yoooo, it’s been 2 years, hows the ball python?

[@albertosuastez1326]

i love to see people caring about how their animal enclosures look and not just putting them in a box with dirt in it.but at the same time they are only putting in safe things for their animal!

[@pvtdipwad2944]

Ugh Ive been gushing over this build since this video came out and now I'm finally going to make my own this week 😩❤

[@koi1710]

ShoKyre teehee it’s been a month, how’d it go 🥺

[@pvtdipwad2944]

@@koi1710 It's still a work in progress because my hours at work got cut drastically. But I'm planning on finishing the build by early November. I just need plants and isopods. Everything looks great though!! If you want any updates I'm on ig @ macks.exotics 😊

[@koi1710]

ShoKyre ooo ight i’ll follow you!

[@alexiszavala5713]

PvtDipwad what about now it’s been 3 months have you finish?

[@weevr4259]

ye how are things?

[@mackenziep4036]

Honestly, the fact that you took your time to build something for your snake that he would enjoy is awesome. You are a great owner and all of your animals are lucky to have you.

[@ayemeBabie]

That's a cute ass kitty so is the danger noodle of course

[@KatsKritterz]

Alex struggling to get that one single stain off is a mood.

[@catmaster2579]

hi alex today i got my first reptile he is a ball python named blaze i just want to say thank you for your videos they really helped me do reaserch about ball pythons. keep up the good work, a dedicated fan

[@koi1710]

cat master257 hey! it’s been 2 years, how is blaze!?

[@banini-banini]

Yeah man, we need an update 😔✊

[@rcaddict7638]

How’s he doing

[@APerson-vi8hu]

I’m here to say that the bedding used in this video has worked wonders. It holds in the humidity almost all day long!

[@rubyabbott5675]

I love how cats don’t even care about snakes but head butt walls for cucumbers

[@mazythesnake4690]

I'm just gonna say a few things here. Sylvester was awesome. The terrarium turned out great. And at first Sunny was like, "What the noodle is this?!"

[@robbiev9296]

finally someone who takes some pride in their snake's enclosures! i love your work, i just got a corn snake, and thanks to you, its happy and healthy :D

[@Zuxeh]

Great video, good to see more and more people making the switch to Bio-Activity !

[@dr.karasuoverhaul6963]

It's insane because I used to grow a lot of weed in highschool but I found a brain and stopped, now all I do is work with (legal) plants, gardens, and reptiles! Creating habitats and bioactive enclosures as well as growing plants of any kind is certainly an art that is under appreciated.

[@mrdin0saur264]

This made me moist looking at it. Great job, I hope to do this one day maybe in like 10 years :).

[@KimberDillon4]

That's amazing! It's even more awesome knowing it's your first time building a bioactive enclosure.

[@whileyouwerereadingmynamei8801]

Do you live with your parents? Because if you do, you have some of the chillest parents ever

[@ExInfamous]

Bro gimme my sandwhich back

[@gabeeesitooo7831]

Lol

[@edwardwabbit8752]

Sunny looks so happy in his new tank, good job!

[@cass.420]

The live stream comment "butthole" LMFAO 🤣💀

[@Rhiwwers]

I watched this while googling how to figure out how to slide giant glass doors into place, and somehow gained the super strength to just do it in the first try halfway through the video. I love your content, and I’m sure my carpet python Kurt will love his new tank, now that I got this much inspiration.

[@Lanzelot1977]

like how you building your bioactive vivariums , its a nice way to have a piece of nature , and a very good way to keep Animals ;)

[@joanne589]

*Great! You have the new good looking enclosure!* *now here comes the cleaning part.*

[@hollymiddleton5740]

Great job! Couple questions for you: 1. Do you have to do a monthly clean out like you would with a non-bioactive enclosure or do you only have to spot clean urate/urine and poops? The rest stays clean due to the bugs? 2. Do you have a hot and cold side for him? I only saw one hut on one side. I have a 90 degree basking side and an 80 degree side as well for my girls. LOVE the idea of a self sustainable ecosystem though! (Obviously I would still have to feed the snakes. That part isn't self sustaining.)

[@danielhutton3858]

If you need to scrub off stubborn buildups of organic material from the glass, extra fine steel wool is the best. It's what commercial cleaners use to get those bits of paint overspray off windows. I also use it on all sorts of different bits of glassware etc. and it works BEAUTIFULLY! 👌🏻

[@colek5211]

Ugh the editing tho😍😍😍

[@birdwithabrokenwing]

Wow, you put so much effort into this and it really paid off- this looks absolutely gorgeous and seems so perfect for her- and I love that you added the fixed branches for some climbing and height like that too. Amazing enclosure, and the whole video itself was a work of art just as much as the beautiful vivarium. This was brilliant Alex, and really inspirational 👍❤️

[@bayleighnoelle]

I seriously thought 2:54 was a baby crying in the distance

[@monobiology9697]

The editing on this is subtle but makes it way more entertaining. I was laughing a lot throughout at the little zooms and text pop ups. Good work, this looks amazing. Keep it up!

[@GoHerping]

Thank you!

[@zivakorljan3149]

I love your videos and I'm getting a ball python soon and your videos helped me a lot😊

[@a13x4869]

i really love the little comedic bits in your videos. makes a lot of difference compared to other "reptile people". you'll do well outside of reptile care as well if youre interested

[@lycaonpictus6047]

That's awesome! I actually got my first reptile today; a young butter pastel ball python! I named her Eclipse- I've been wanting her for awhile now, and I finally began the payment process today! I won't take her home for two weeks, but I'm so excited and I'll use your videos to help guide my setting up of her terrarium :)

[@flohkru]

Lycaon Pictus I love butter ball pythons!! You got an amazing morph!

[@lycaonpictus6047]

Saturns Rings I know, she's so beautiful

[@sarahmoore4667]

Lycaon Pictus congrats Im getting one too I'm calling mine pandora

[@TheSilverwing999]

Same! I just bought mine and will take the little guy home as soon as finish his terrarium. He is a Crystal pastel ball python and so cute 😊

[@IAmADragonHearMeRoar]

I appreciate that your cat was helping.

[@PhoneyLoki]

You're a braver man than I am to get all that dirt in that carpet lol

[@Dragonflyfairy789]

That cat is so chill with it. My cat won't even get close to the cage!

[@nicomcgill4619]

Haha, i know that plant packaging anywhere! I've ordered from them often enough. That cage looks great! Better then my natural tanks 😂

[@Joshua-jk1pn]

Nina Mcgill where di he get them and what plants are those

[@gucciroseii3517]

@@Joshua-jk1pn josh's frogs

[@obadiahpillay3968]

Amazing editing

[@obadiahpillay3968]

Sup

[@juancarlos-im8my]

luck you get to make a mess my mom would slap me just for spilling water

[@TheOnyxDynamo]

Just slap her back.

[@silversuchomimus]

juan carlos she tore my comic and I bit her

[@slipperycatfish7198]

I wish my mom cared enough to beat me

[@akib5257]

This escalated quickly. . .

[@mvgikk1969]

Anyel B. it escalated in like 3 years tho

[@MrMinxie]

Good job, love watching breeder vids of new morphs, but wonder at a life spent in a dark plastic box. You give the python stimulation, and a place to play!

[@cameronquast1151]

10:05 cutest thing you have ever seen

[@moehrengruen1196]

Please keep us updated on this bioactive tank! It looks amazing!

[@321turn6]

Instead of using the foam I opted out for Clay. More natural and fun in my opinion.

[@DarthInsomnis]

Yo Sunnys new tank is kickass! It's about time the OG had a killer pad to chill in! Great video as always dude. Keep up the great job 🤙🏼

[@lalylaly27]

Love that you show the mess and the tiresome hours! And how does this set up keep propper humidity?! I feel like this wouldn't work in my house to keep the tank at around 65% just with that set up

[@TheMessyAquariustRising]

When you spray daily, the moss that is in those pockets will keep the humidity. Also, since the bugs are in there, they airate the dirt and tunnel, keep pockets in there which add to it. And since they clean your pets poop, you dont need to replace bedding so it stays moist and nutrient rich. You can mix moss in with the bedding and spray that to also keep humidity.

[@lalylaly27]

@@TheMessyAquariustRising a proper bio-active vivarium set up doesn't require daily misting. Misting causes spikes in humidity and dries quickly, not ideal for ball pythons.

[@suda_lifts]

@@lalylaly27 I mean you only really need a high humidity when their in shed. As long as it’s not bone dry like the desert than a ball python should be good. But misting a little bit wouldn’t hurt

[@moogoesthewolfgang]

That enclosure looks sick! That's my dream one! Right now, I have mine in a 60 gallon with a big tree hollow (he loves it) on top of a log covered by fake leaves. On the heated side, I have a hide with a log right next to it with a pool in the middle with some more fake plants covering it. I would love to make his enclosure bioactive!

[@FruitiestSushi]

Didn't know you could make one out of cheese

[@gagiibaaji2774]

I’ve seen this like 15 times! It’s so satisfying

[@takarasights]

Looks great. I would really love to create a habitat like that. Most excited to incorporate the plants. How is the set up doing now? How did it mature? Update video?

[@maxwelldilbeck714]

Honestly my favorite reptile setup vid EVER! I’m building a custom tank for my tegu right now and I’m using a lot of decor techniques shown in this vid. Great work!

[@m3t4l.f4c3]

Can you leave a link for the silicone and expanding foam?❤

[@mathewpena3405]

That light panel looks super dope and useful

[@32rosepetals53]

wow this is gorgeous o wish o could afford that

[@lenavo4382]

So far u have the most creative enclosure I’ve ever seen thanks man imma tell my friend

[@imalwaysright2045]

How long did you have your first snake before deciding to get more?

[@vitoriadocanto6874]

LOVE your channel and what you're doing. Thank you *so much* for such variety of topics and good, important information!!!

[@jeremiahcrabtree1171]

Would the chemicals from the silicone or foam cause issues once it gets heated up? I'm trying to build one, but I don't to risk damaging his health.

[@chloebolohan8185]

This is awesome! It's not often you see vivariums for ball pythons👍🏻

[@fireninjaz10]

Doubt ill get a response 2 years after its posted lol but what plants did you put in the terrarium?

[@ParrotVolancy]

Looks like the same plants you can get from the Josh's Frogs terrarium plant kits.

[@shelbylawrie2682]

I believe everyone should make nice setups like this for their animals! Even though it can be unrealistic for some people. I think it's important to replicate the animals natural habitat as closely as possible. I did this for my snake a few years ago and she's still enjoying it fully! Although I have fake plants instead of real ones due to how many she killed. She's a big female bp 2060 grams. She's torn all her live plants to shreds :( but it's still nice

[@TheKeyworkauditorium]

What a great video bud! I love your channel! But I just gotta ask you, I often hear people say you need a hide both on the warm side and the colder side, but I do notice you keep one hide for your snakes. Why so? :) Not hating on you, just genuinly curious. ( I do not have any reptiles, they will be legal in Norway 15th. August)

[@GoHerping]

Thanks :) The goal is to supply your snake a temperature gradient to thermoregulate while feeling safe and covered at the same time. I always stick the hide on the warm side, especially since it helps contain heat, and he can move cooler side where there's extra plants, sticks and other cover he can hide under to feel secure. So multiple hides are a great addition but I don't think it's required. And congrats on the laws changing in our favor!

[@isaiah7787]

Lmao the cats just hanging out like you know hey im here too

[@RTPancake]

Ey, same here. i'm from Norway and they'll be legal on the 15th, not the 16th ;)

[@TheKeyworkauditorium]

typo

[@camaretcreations]

THIS WAS SO COOL!! LOVED THE SHOT WITH SUNNY IN THE BUSH

[@guoitdreuy]

So as long as you replace the soiled leaf litter is this setup essentially self cleaning? Do you ever have to clean it out?

[@snwia9i281]

with the springtails they clean the waste for you

[@Hobosapien35]

I am making a bioactive setup based on your idea!! Thank you so much for your videos and emeraldscales (2020 gang where you at)!!

[@Ario533]

Track at 5:58 please!?! Tried all kind of stuff before asking here(shazam etc) Great videoes btw! Getting a cornsnake on tuesday cant wait!

[@Ario533]

anyone? Goherping?

[@NB-yc2ox]

On the same note if anyone can link all the music in the vid it would be very much appreciated.( especially the one that starts at 9:08)

[@satriapramana18]

@@NB-yc2ox kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGaxhYZqnbxnoZY

[@kimhancock6085]

I’m very impressed with your knowledge of reptiles. I always enjoy your informative videos.

[@brojly634]

Wow

[@sweetbromineandheliumjeff5021]

Omg I know I’m a few years late but thank you so much for this! My girl is in a 40 gallon right now so this is perfect!

[@apollyon6688]

Your the bomb

[@sapulamchandyman6816]

kidgam3rz and ur the fuse

[@vaporwolf4620]

kidgam3rz I'm defusing now

[@sapulamchandyman6816]

A mothafuckin polish chicken not before i put a bomb in ur pants first

[@jacobsalinas2976]

What a sick terrarium. Lucky snake! Good job!

[@jordie6682]

This would be a bitch to clean but it looks great

[@GoHerping]

+Stress it's actually pretty easy lol

[@jordie6682]

GoHerping oh lol

[@asit3404]

He probably just takes out the poop with a napkin and then sprays it down

[@vivienhay2254]

You deserve way more subscribers for the quality and detail of your videos. I haven't got a snake but I really want a corn snake and have watched some of your videos and done some research, the videos I've watched have been incredibly helpful and are good quality so I really do thank you for practically all of your uploads.

[@GoHerping]

thank you!

[@peeblekitty5780]

It's pretty, but that thing must be a nightmare to clean. Imagine mites in there... hell on earth, man

[@damienwilliams7819]

Peeble Kitty once the springtails get established you really don't have to worry about cleaning, spot clean every now and then of course. (And wash the water bowl) and as for the mites..? The springtails will acutely eat the egg mites so yeah.

[@Rachel-vl9nf]

Awh, I hope that some day I'll be able to make something like this for my ball python! At the moment I don't have enough money or time to do something like this but I hope to sometime in the future so she can live a slightly happier and more enriched life than she does now. Also, my danger noodle is also named Sunny!

[@AlexsAgamids]

Awesome video Alex! Very nicely setup, and it will benefit Sunny greatly!

[@mirandasmenagerie5395]

This turned out absolutely stunning, you did such a great job!

[@willowwillow4991]

I LOVE it!! Its so pretty!! I think Sunny likes it too.

[@rachelwakelin3811]

When making the background, I always make it on stiff foam insulation, then the spray foam, carve, and a much easier alternative to the loose cocofibre covering the back, is to silicone coco fiber sheet (often used in garden baskets) to cover the background. The you can add loose in different spots to add texture and have a more natural look. Also, why is there no false bottom? You need a drainage layer to allow excess water to fall to so it doesn't flood the bottom. It also helps the plants have extra space to root. I have never seen a vivarium/bio-active enclosure last very long without a false bottom. Not trying to be rude.

[@Franklechi]

it was definitely worth all the time and effort, looks so good

[@kaiyamya9882]

I love all your videos, but I find this one in particular so relaxing. Definitely going to be taking tips from this when I get my first ball.

[@aaronmondy8691]

That edit was so sick man you have improved sunny looks so happy

[@GoHerping]

Thanks!

[@Ashleyheartsae]

This video was awesome!! The editing was sweeeeet!!! Loved the clips at the end of your cute snek. :) You seem like a really sweet, intelligent, and cool person. I love every video of yours I watch. Thank you for sharing!!

[@amirhussain3183]

You are so creative with your reptile hobby!

[@madelynsubia6261]

This is one of the most funniest videos I’ve ever watched on this dudes channel

[@beckysmisery.9769]

Your cat looks almost exactly like my cat!!! I'm getting my ball python today and ive spent a while acquiring things for her to be completely comfortable, I'm so excited.

[@10footlongschlong21]

Hows your ball python doing now :)

[@beckysmisery.9769]

Ace The Supreme she's doing well :) she had a meal a few days ago and she seems to be acclimating nicely

[@drtysthg79]

Been really thinking of getting my first ball python and been looking into tank set up ideas. This video has given me so many great ideas! Thank you!!

[@bravebanu]

wooow your setup looks amazing with the lights out...I'd just lay in the middle of the room forever

[@apmedeiros82]

Dude, great job! Your tank came out looking so cool! Thanks for making this video :)

[@emilywaters6430]

What a precious baby!

[@shadowsshadows2630]

That looks wonderful great job!!

[@cowboypuppy]

amazing editing and great build!!!! so satisfying to watch

[@kirstenmahoney1621]

So beautiful! Wonderful job and it’s got me really inspired to build my snake the cage of her (my)dreams!

[@michelledarkling6690]

Awesome job! However, I have some advice that will make your next build a lot easier... Since you have a Dremmel, invest in some high carbide sculpting bits for it. They'll make the foam carving process a lot faster and easier, but you'll need a shop vac to clean up all the debris afterwards. Still a lot easier though. :)

[@amberschwendinger7902]

You really did a great job Alex