Greenie Miracle Gets A New Home - EPIC Zen Habitats Enclosure Build

[@newtscamander7713]

Clint, *never* stop making videos! They're the perfect balance of informative and hilarious, at the same time!!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you, Newt! We sure enjoy making them :)

[@kan50805]

Ikr I like his video for when I want a pet I just look for him

[@egtryjrt3999]

shut it

[@karendoornek7431]

i love companies that ACTUALLY listen to advice! go zenhabitats!

[@lenccal2145]

I really admire Clint's dedication to wearing a tie while performing manual labor. 😆

[@hallway_revenant7919]

He’s a man of business

[@cory8526]

I’m so glad to see a video with a grown adult man sitting in this enclosure. It gave me a great reference for how large it is; as well as being hilarious, lol.

[@Reptiliatus]

Sabzi approves 🦎! Looks great! Down the road you if you ever decide to remodel you may want wish to mount some cork panels to the walls! It allows the tree monitor to use the full scope to the enclosure to climb :). Great build! 👌🏼

[@cherrydeathclaw]

We all love Sabzi! Love ya vids!

[@Reptiliatus]

@@cherrydeathclaw thanks for the support and viewership! Means a lot!

[@haydenlucas2986]

Fancy seeing you here this has gotta be my 5th time watching this video along with your enclosure builds for your prasinus

[@Reptiliatus]

@@haydenlucas2986 thanks for the support! 🙏🏼

[@sthui2866]

Gotta love the enclosure build series. Clear instructions and entertaining. 5/5

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you! They're fun to do.

[@NitroxNova]

I'm impressed with zen habitats ability to take criticism and improve their product

[@emmanuelguerrero6598]

Because they use the people as their test subjects. Lol

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Hey Clint, In the interest of sharing knowledge to best keep our animals I would like to outline a few things that should be done to improve this enclosure for your Green Tree Monitor. This should also help anyone else that may be interested in keeping them. We are all learning and growing and I hope it is appreciated that I share my knowledge here with your viewers. -The walls should be covered with cork panels to exponentially increase the available climbing space. Alternatively you can create a DIY Background that is climbable using a variety of techniques which is what I personally do for my Tree Monitor enclosures. - More branches/vines/structures to really fill in a lot of that open space is needed too. You want to create a layered climbing area throughout the enclosure to utilize the space. This will create more options for the animal to access and regulate itself better for temperature, humidity levels, Light (UVB) etc. -The size of the enclosure is ok for now if you do the above changes to expand the usable space. But overall I would recommend that once your monitor is closer to being full grown that a larger enclosure is needed. I dislike giving minimum sizes because it encourages people to do the minimum. My own setup is 6ft Tall, 5ft wide, 2.5 ft deep and I want to build an even larger one in future because I can see the benefit in doing so (this is for a pair of Varanus macraei for clarity but the conclusion is the same). -If that enclosure has compressed wood panels (was not clear on this?) you need to seal the edges with silicone or it will most definitely rot at some point due to the water spraying that needs to be done to maintain the required humidity levels for Tree Monitors. - Tree monitors are great at destroying plants! Something I have learnt through the pain of Tree Monitor claws is that some of the best plants to use are ficus species! In my set up I have found Ficus benjamina (weeping fig) and Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii' (Bamboo ficus) to be some of the best. They can withstand a bit more of the traffic of the monitors as they grow back quite quickly too. Best of luck with your Tree Monitor!

[@xfatalxflawx]

This is how you approach care advice as a professional. You're polite, descriptive, and clearly informed. Take note, hobbyists. Much appreciated, Spectrum Vivaria.

[@ayyylma0]

On top of everything above, I'm extremely concerned about humidity. - Tree monitors need R/H level to generally be >80%. - Clint doesn't live where this monitors enclosure is. - There is no automatic misting system that I can see. - Huge mesh is going to let out a LOT of humidity/heat. - Walls look paper thin. Humidity is easier to manage in a space that retains heat well. Paper thin PVC isn't going to hold heat at all. Without even mentioning all the other problems with the vivarium, which just isn't suitable for a Tree Monitor. This video has stressed me out so much, other people are going to view this and think this is an adequate setup for an adult tree monitor. edit: I just looked at the price for this enclosure. $550 dollars? Insane amount of money for what you get.

[@Bobbitthehobbit]

@@xfatalxflawx you should check out his build for his blue tree monitors if you havent. Its amazing

[@AM-ux1vu]

Completely agree. I was expecting better husbandry, advice and knowledge from Clint.

[@kats9178]

@@ayyylma0 I have one for my Solomon island skink and it does fine for humidity and temps. It comes with a piece of acrylic to put over the screen top in case you need higher humidity. I do think he should get a misting system in there if he doesn’t have one and I don’t know enough about this species to know if it’s enough space or anything but I just wanted to let you know it’s not as bad as you think humidity-wise. I actually quite like mine although it was a bit of a pain to put together

[@Twistedlittlesmile]

Adult human male: the best pet mammal? Now with affordable enclosure 😂

[@AGeckoCalledLeo]

lol

[@briannawarren4174]

I'll take 8

[@meganpinnington3166]

Hahahahahahahaahahaahahahahahahahhahha

[@bulldozer1163]

I have tried keeping humans in this, it’s ok for newborn humans however once they get a few years old they will start to ask for more space. You would really want an enclosure about twice their height. You also want enough space for them to jump plus a few feet. You also probably want to get them captive born. However they are common so you CAN get them wild caught, and if you do I recommend only catching the babies as they will not put up a fight, and they won’t try to run away,

[@changhome7698]

I got mine for free in the dark alley. Though it does seem to have some dieseases.

[@codyjames4457]

Enclosure builds are some of my favorites. A lot of effort goes into these videos.

[@ClintsReptiles]

That is very true! I'm so glad you like them :)

[@verbel1331]

Awesome! That's the a great cage for Greenie!

[@ClintsReptiles]

He's doing so well in it!

[@bigbigumms2661]

Your like the biology teacher we wish we all had/have

[@teekachu]

"You look like you're clearing out the rectum of a steer" I may die, oh my gods Amazing enclosure build! Definitely a dream enclosure with a dream lizard!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Make sure to use a long glove.

[@teekachu]

@@ClintsReptiles **CHOKES**

[@dianatavera2998]

17:10-17:30 is a great glimpse of Clint’s whole persona! Educational, friendly and goofy. Clint is just very excited and wholesome

[@Bobbitthehobbit]

Its cool to see Zen taking constructive advice from the community and making real changes

[@aposematicayu]

Thank you for putting out these videos, Clint. They are super helpful to someone who is thinking about getting into reptiles.

[@ClintsReptiles]

My pleasure!

[@swaminathanj5110]

He looks so happy ! Hope he has fun exploring the enclosure!

[@ClintsReptiles]

It's fun to watch!

[@swaminathanj5110]

@@ClintsReptiles ikr!

[@MrActionproductions]

Clint's videos make me feel like a little kid. It brings back all the wonder and enthusiasm

[@susanmartin3762]

Kevin would be very impressed. Your little monitor is got slow relaxed tongue licks. His pupils are perfectly happy. I pay attention to this stuff. Congratulations on this amazing little baby

[@xavierhart100]

Zen habitats seems like a really cool company to make changes so expediently, I value that alot

[@danielwilkinson5055]

Love the fact your getting your hands dirty but still dress smartly 😎😎

[@ClintsReptiles]

👔

[@danielwilkinson5055]

Got to stay looking sharp fella lol beautiful monitor and enclosure pal, not sure we would get them over here in the UK

[@gardener5857]

Zen Habitats rock. Every company should operate the way they do.

[@ClintsReptiles]

They're a really great company to work with. Always listening to feedback and always improving.

[@pyric]

As someone who works on cars a lot those nub ends on zip ties can be very painful to run along your skin. What I like to do is to try and put them in a location more out of the way. You can usually spin the zip tie around after locking it down. That way no lizards randomly run one of those along their belly while climbing over it.

[@jimjames4348]

I saw tree monitors at a zoo and fell in love with them, I want one. I don't know why I find then so adorable. Clumsy things with long nails and curly tails.

[@ciennarose007]

It's nice to see that they seem to take the feedback all the reptile content creators had made in the first few rounds of reviews and fixed all the issues instead of just continuing selling them as they were before.

[@bansheerosebelle9848]

I love zen habitats because they really care about making good quality but affordable enclosures and they also have great customer service! I do recommend adding a lock on the sliding doors for any tricky reptiles lol

[@matbullshark3793]

Woah I never realized how magnificent emerald tree monitors look

[@ashblack1262]

Even if I know I’ll probably never get half of the reptiles you talk about, I still love watching these! Thanks Clint!

[@CG_GamingChannel]

I'm gonna order this for my Chinese Water Dragon when the little fella becomes a big fella

[@ClintsReptiles]

This will be perfect!

[@notusingthischannel5658]

what is your reptiles name protopulsar

[@CG_GamingChannel]

@@notusingthischannel5658 His name is Enoch

[@notusingthischannel5658]

@@CG_GamingChannel cool name!

[@CG_GamingChannel]

@@notusingthischannel5658 Thanks! Do you have any reptiles? If so, what are their names and species?

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

Wow a second clints reptiles video?! My week is now complete

[@ClintsReptiles]

It's really coming together!

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

@@ClintsReptiles now all I need is the oxie clean guy to say "but wait there's more!"

[@liampetersonsbiggestfan3845]

@@brendonbewersdorf986 hahah

[@alesana1208]

You, HANDS DOWN make some of the best content on youtube. Wonderful human, fantastic presentations, addicting personality, excessively helpful information. 11/10 would recommend to a stinkin rad reptile.

[@meganpinnington3166]

Enclosure builds are my favourite videos! I’m saving up for a 60 gallon enclosure for my leopard gecko blizzard

[@ClintsReptiles]

Nice!

[@meganpinnington3166]

Thank you Clint!

[@chrisshelton3419]

Clint something I learned with making soil mix for my tegu is paver sand isnt necessarily safe for a soil mixture for reptiles, play sand is the way to go because it has a different grain structure that prevents it from clumping causing compaction.

[@Kefffler]

Man these really are the best videos in the world. Im am pretty much conviced you a super hero NEVER stop making videos!!

[@misse2013]

Awesome!! Had a great time last night with Kusko! You guys are awesome!

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm so glad Brian exists!

[@bubblenest2572]

I love how he stays in the enclosure the entire intro.

[@emmettbattle5728]

something about a man in a tie aggressive mixing dirt in a bin cracks me up, awesome video clint

[@Raven.Bloodrot]

Green tree monitors are seriously dangerously adorable looking. TAKE MY MONEY I WANT ONE.

[@naudiaangelica6925]

Clint man, you're the only guy I know that will mix soils in a tie. Lol :-) So glad that the reptile room is surviving!!

[@lunahemera6387]

Interior decorating of enclosures got to be one of the most relaxing things ever to do, and I've only ever done for invertebrates so far since I don't have room for reptiles yet. can't wait to get there

[@Totalinternalreflection]

I don’t own reptile and probably never will but these videos cheer me up on these long winter nights on my own during the pandemic, thankyou.

[@ALAPINO]

Plexiglass (acrylic) sort of sucks for keeping sharp clawed animals but I completely understand its value price point. I would by this setup of shipping to my country wasn't cost prohibitive and if it was glass instead. Even with glass, I do my best to avoid perlite as I found it hazes anything that once was transparent. Play sand, because it is mechanically rounded seems to do well to not scratch everything but is a good way to maintain decent draining soil mixes. Cheers, Clint!

[@SylvieGrimalkin]

Hes as cute as baby yoda!! The little sleeping face was gorgeous. So jealous.

[@Guru630]

for terrariums this size I really love monstera deliciosa, it grows incredibly fast and has nice big leaves that give the setup this look, like a small part of a real sized forest, while a lot of smaller plants look more like a miniature forest-model to me

[@clarnus3712]

What are your thoughts on peat moss, Clint? As far as I know, it's not renewable (within any reasonable amount of time) and its harvesting is disastrous for the environments it's taken from.

[@harshbarj]

I was all ready to complain about the price. I have seen small enclosures go for $2000+. But they have that one for $549 (free shipping too). That's only a little more than what my mother paid for a few of her larger aquariums. It takes a LOT to impress me and I am impressed.

[@chadbrothers1192]

Clint’s the Bob Ross of enclosure scaping

[@bhackbob]

Do green keel bellied lizards!!! They're like miniature tree monitors!

[@reallyhenry6865]

yea

[@harmonystargazer]

Clint you are so awesome, I ended up with my first reptiles which is a beautiful crested and leopard gecko because of your videos, and im completely in love with reptiles and the reptilian world. I thank you Clint for all your wonderful videos, they're awesome..Please keep them coming there just great 👍. Thank you again.

[@haydenlucas2986]

I just love these monitors you have to give them a big enclosure like this to do them justice great job

[@finnalexander17]

i love how he is dressed really formal well pretty much gardening

[@aronoiiel]

I loved this! Lookit how happy that montior is!!! Also always carry a shovel!!!

[@loriw2661]

He looks so happy with his new enclosure!!🦎🦎❤️🦎🦎

[@susanmartin3762]

I want to know how many takes it took to film that very first opening scene with Clint inside the enclosure. I can already just imagine you guys cracking up and having to do it over and over again because it's just funny. I'm sure hope you put together a blooper video for us clip your funny enough already but I think a blooper video it just be the perfect way to end the old year and slither into the new one!🦖🐊🐸🦜🦢🕷🦟🦈🦎🐍🐲🐉🦠

[@zelousfoxtrot3390]

A whole new variety of tiny house.

[@Adrury19]

When Clint was in the enclosure I thought Gus Gus took over. I guess not😂

[@stellabelikiewicz1523]

This is Stage One of the coup ☺️

[@andersona8945]

Hey Clint, you should do another all my reptiles video, and include their enclosures.

[@goose502]

Instead of using lava rock for your drainage layer, try using pond filter media(matala), it cuts to size easy, and is much lighter. Weight will always be an issue in larger enclosures.

[@rat_dragon]

The very first thing I thought of when I saw this enclosure was...Hermit Crabs!!! I really want to get one of these, add more plexiglass to the bottom so I can provide more substrate, use the "80% mesh top coverage" thingy, and fill it up with climbing toys to make it a really cool for a pair or trio of Hermies! :D

[@minito1418]

i bet you could glue some moss, etc to the pots to better disguise them in some areas. love the look of live plants in enclosures 10/10

[@ClintsReptiles]

Good idea!

[@michaeldomino]

Haha a Clint comfortable enclosure! Love this!

[@joaquinbarroos8458]

green tree monitor=dream one

[@ClintsReptiles]

Agreed!

[@wildabeeest638]

That is one stinkin’ rad enclosure setup!

[@reallyhenry6865]

lol

[@ikita2743]

I can’t even begin to explain how happy i was when i saw you posted a video of this enclosure. There are no other review videos for this particular enclosure! I’ve been looking at this exact one for about a month now wondering how it would hold up for my chinese water dragon. Typically that species would need a taller enclosure but she has an old fracture that healed wrong so she’s not the best climber. I was looking for a four foot enclosure because i thought it would suffice given her situation. This is the one i keep coming back to. Thank you so much for the review! It’s definitely helped me make the decision!!

[@emmanuelguerrero6598]

Did you buy the enclosure yet any chance?

[@Edward-Not-Elric]

I don't know why I find these enclosure setup videos to be so zen.

[@coreymac2381]

That monitor is gorgeous!

[@theprelovedpixie1255]

The plant i think is "baby tears" it will also cling to branches and grow up them. I use them in my enclosures alot.

[@mattwyro7339]

I love that he is digging in dirt in a shirt and tie

[@andrewloucks6568]

Dude Clint is too legit dude built this and played with dirt in a tie and dress pants I don’t see a single stain on my dude AMAZING lol

[@jamescanjuggle]

Oh wow that green guy is gorgeous,

[@aperson336]

Good to know a Clint needs 4x4x2 enclosure

[@bohansen98]

Look for Neoregalia liliputiana as a bromeliad for smaller enclosures. A cool thing about them beyond their small size is that the flowers are red, white, and blue!

[@AaronHendu]

Clint likes reptiles so much, he's turning into one...getting cozy in his new enclosure. Might be a bit small though for an adult Clint.

[@sampagano205]

I got the 4 x 2 x 18in pvc and they have taken most of the things improved for this one and improved that one with most of them other than the door thing.

[@quickattackfilms7923]

That lizard is super pretty.

[@HoneyBree90]

I just started watching the videos and I love them. I love the after video parts as well. Seeing you thoroughly enjoy and having fun is amazing!

[@albertofonrougediaz6154]

Green tree monitors are soooo rad! I really want one

[@ClintsReptiles]

Amazing lizards! Go captive bred!

[@Offutticus]

Someday, could you do a build for a desert species such as the chuckwalla or uromastyx? I would love your opinions on what plants to use. Josh's frogs have some desert plants I'd like to try. And I'd like to see some non-sand based substrate ideas. Desert does not equal sand.

[@gardener5857]

Beautiful. I'm so glad you give your animals enclosures like this. I hate seeing animals in tubs, in shelves. Kind of like reptile prison lol.

[@ClintsReptiles]

It is fun to see them in something spacious and beautiful :)

[@scrubjay93]

Loved the video. Don't know anything about tree monitors beside what I have seen on video. The bromeliads actually do better without a pot, just use some sphagnum (not peat) and wire it onto the wood; the roots will eventually attach to the wood. Probably the philodendron can also go in a "pot" made of molded sphagnum moss--they make air roots too, but not sure. I would only worry if there is any possibility of your lizard getting its head between two lines or wires and getting stuck. You know how animals manage to do the craziest stuff.

[@calvinemmanuel]

Thank you!

[@aliciaflinchum6511]

I just reached the point where Clint is adding lava rocks. Quick warning. If you have a snake that likes to dig under the substrate, make absolutely sure they can reach the lava rocks. My corn snake got under her substrate and nosed down under the filter into the lava rocks. She stayed down there for some time while she was in blue. When she finally came up I notices she had cut her mouth up from the lava rocks. She's ok. No infection and healed. But, long story short, be careful when using lava rocks as a filtration medium. I'm not saying don't use them. They make a pretty good filtration layer. Just be careful.

[@jameso17]

Hey Clint, have you ever considered using a garden hose with reptile safe paint, to replicate a shaky vine? I think it would be perfect because since it’s shaky it’s great enrichment for the green tree monitor because it’ll really have to think about where it will jump too next.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Interesting idea!

[@jameso17]

@@ClintsReptiles I can’t say it was my idea! It was another owner of varanus macrei’s idea. Edit: it was Spectrum Vivaria!

[@its_not_me999]

Who else plays in the dirt with a shirt and tie on? That's stinkin' awesome! 👍

[@jo3895]

The only thing I miss are valves in the lower part so that the air does not become stagnant. I'll check if they send to Europe because it's an interesting cage. Really good videos keep up the good work.

[@henningblomkvist3859]

Nice, I love the enclosure builds! (:

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you :)

[@Dan-yh7ve]

*video of Clint showing really nice enclosure* me: "aye my boi Clint got dat heat on dem feet boi, wooo! dem shoes got soul in 'em!" For real the swag is subtle but damn real. Wish they sold them already looking like that.

[@pyrpyr5Wolf]

Love the enclosure! Planting enclosures is so much fun. The plumosa fern is also known as an "asparagus fern" and it looks like your ground cover plant is a Soleirolia which is a popular alternative but I find less hardy than selaginella spike moss.

[@jenniecogs7214]

That came out so beautiful!

[@lewisclement41]

Really cool enclosure and you made it look awesome. Beautiful monitor too. Well done👍

[@basilal-khabass9079]

Another great video! Enclosure looks fantastic. I also love the fact that Zen habitats listen to customer feedback and try to improve their products! But at $549 - this is something that is very expensive, despite being made out of mostly plastic (Acrylic "plexiglass" panels, composite PVC walls) and a fine aluminium mesh top. It's hard for me to make my mind up without seeing one in person to get a feel for it. I am no expert by any stretch of the imagination; however, I've seen another well known reptile youtuber's review say that though the zen enclosures are decent overall, they're bit flimsy and overpriced. I would advise people to try see one in person (in a store), rather than order online, before spending hundreds of dollars / pounds to see "if the zen habitat pet enclosure, is the right pet enclosure for you" 🙂 P.S. I really enjoyed this video - I love videos that show how to create the habitats step by step.

[@wannadosomething]

Really enjoy this type of video series!

[@anthonymichel4660]

Is there any fertilizer in those potted plants? Would it be best to rinse the soil from the roots and then plant them? I've never made a bioactive setup before I'm just curious. Excellent enclosure.

[@johno1544]

That's not a good way to transplant a plant. Washing the roots of all soil will shock the plant and likely kill it.

[@lostfound8112]

wow beautiful setup and monitor

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you!

[@justinpaul3110]

In less than a year, the best pet lizard went from the Ackie to the Emerald Tree Skink to the Emerald tree monitor.🤣 Love ya, Clint. Don't ever change.

[@ClintsReptiles]

No, still emerald tree skink. They're unbelievable!

[@justinpaul3110]

@@ClintsReptiles thanks to you, I'm pretty sure I need an Ackie Monitor 😤🤣

[@ClintsReptiles]

We all do!

[@infamousinferno2506]

I have one of these for my juvenile Chinese Water Dragon! He's growing so fast, so it's almost time to upgrade. Zen Habitats, if you're watching or reading this- make bigger enclosures! 😂

[@Tobias611]

Hey Clint, just a quick reminder to stay away from peat moss. Given how concerned you are with animals not being captive bred you should also be concerned about how the harvesting of peat moss destroys ecosystems. Use cocofiber instead, it has similar water holding capabilities, does not rot either and is a great alternative that is more friendly to the environment. Also something I learned from gardening: Mel's mix. It's basically the perfect all round substrate for plants, as it holds moisture while not staying wet (aka it drains well), is formable but does not clump and is rich in compost so plants can easily thrive. It's basically just 1/3rd cocofiber, 1/3 compost and 1/3 vermiculite. It's stable enough for burrowing animals to easily dig down without the cave breaking in on them, great for moist environments and plants freaking love it and thrive in it, so you can easily grow your own jungle in the terrarium.

[@eugene9133]

Ive been inspired to get a uromastyx by you, with alot of research of course, hopefully in the next 2 years.

[@beautyforashes2022]

I was just thinking, Clint. How are you going to move this bad boy once you've got it all filled up? Are you going to put wheelies underneath it, or maybe those plastic furniture discs under the corners so you can slide it? I'm 16 minutes in and it's already looking so cool. It's going to be gorgeous once you're finished with it.

[@GuyVardaman]

Great links to everything EXCEPT the green tree monitor! How to contact the Breeder of those awesome monitors? Oh, and what about adding wheels?