How I Made A Naturalistic Snake Enclosure!

[@JoshuaGonzalez-b2c]

That snake looks cool

[@BeachesScalyBeasts]

Unreal Cooper! That enclosure is top notch. Gotta love the crushed granite in that setting!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Cheers for hooking it up 😉 thanks mate!

[@nilankumarage9589]

Between Luke and you, you’re killlling it that looks amazing mate

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks mate got heaps of ideas for this build from Luke and others!

[@BeachesScalyBeasts]

The more we all do it the more we can learn off each other! I have a build inspired very much by Coop’s build in the works!

[@capnmoby13]

You've given us a simple DIY pattern to follow. I will totally be building some of these for.my reptiles.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Awesome! I'm glad you found it helpful!!

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

Inspired my Children’s python build. Thanks!

[@pabitramohangayan1482]

Jay Shree Ram ❤ Bahut badhia interesting and inspirational work hoichi re bhai

[@damiensmidlers2302]

Taking ideas for a roughie build! Awesome setup mate

[@jaybek7707]

I’m working on my first custom background at the moment and I never would have thought of tile pointing and oxide. That’s genius dude. This came out so well. I hope I’ll be able to make my background look half as good as yours.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks good luck!

[@amandastakeonit7402]

Did you end up doing a background? I am nervous about doing one. Not sure if we have tile pointing or oxide here but I will look.

[@jaybek7707]

@@amandastakeonit7402 I did actually! Unfortunately it’s not completely finished still, because I decided moving my reptile into his bigger enclosure was priority at the time. I still plan to finish the background though. Everything except the coats of tile pointing and oxide is done. It all went well. I’d say just watch plenty of tutorials and you have nothing to worry about. The more I think about it the more I am glad I’m making one. I’ll update you to say how the rest of it goes if youll want to know?

[@dash8brj]

That looks fantastic. I will probably follow your lead once I have my Spotted and she is ready to transistion to her large enclosure.

[@lyzzidc]

so good, saved this for later when I upgrade some of my reptiles' enclosures. Love the chook helpers who come over to check what your doing

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks! They are always watching your every move

[@pauloconnor6331]

That looks fantastic! One thing I noticed you did, that I don't think you mentioned, was to start the rockwork assembly several inches above the bottom of the tank. I think that's a great idea. It allows the substrate to be against the glass all the way around, which makes for easier cleaning. Great job.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks! Yeah that’s something I’ve always done I didn’t even think to mention it haha

[@firebelly02]

Awesome background. Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks!

[@YochevedDesigns]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thank you so much!

[@lordieshepherd]

Quite amazing

[@ethanmillan3048]

Thank you for doing a step by step I have a massive enclosure that I want to make as natural as possible for my Murry Darling!

[@tyliful]

nice build.

[@stuka97]

Really Nice Thanks for the great tutorial . From Southern California

[@nickihuber-smith2329]

That was so cool! I'm going to be making a permanent background for my beardie soon. Thanks for the tips

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Glad it was helpful! Beardies love extra climbing space!

[@bodhisreptiles902]

Wow Coop, I’m definitely having a shot at this for all of my animals. I love those results, keep it up.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks! Best of luck I'd love to see how you go!

[@thesilkkradle9558]

This was great. I’m building something as we speak for my roughy. Just siliconed the glass enclosure today.

[@joshsmith7170]

Fux wit it! Nice enclosure

[@ContagiousCure]

I'm looking at getting some pilbara rock monitors and this video came just in time lol. This is your best work yet IMO.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Awesome! I wish i was able to keep those! Thank you!

[@haydenlucas2986]

It looks amazing!🐍

[@herpdiversity9152]

Do to keep shinosaurus like the one in your profile pic.

[@haydenlucas2986]

No this isn’t my shinisauras but I’m planning on getting some

[@herpdiversity9152]

@@haydenlucas2986 aah ok

[@ezypvp3353]

Nice Vid Coop Keep Up the grind!! :)

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks! Will do!

[@eyelovelamp1]

Your channel isn't nearly as recognized in the reptile community as it should be. At least it isn't here in the states, I'm not sure how it is in Australia. Anyways, your channel is absolutely amazing, and your channel is what I base my care on when it comes to Australian herps.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thank you so much! Glad you have gained value from my content I appreciate it! Hopefully a wider audience can jump on as it gets spread around!

[@eyelovelamp1]

@@coopsreptiles2588 one question, what are the dimensions of the pygmy python enclosure? is it a 60cm w x 60cm h x 45m d? it's not totally clear from the video.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

@@eyelovelamp1 Yep you got it

[@thesilkkradle9558]

This was cool

[@hereshetep2337]

👏😮 very inspirational video for #mentalenrichment and #reptilehusbandry

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks!

[@herpdiversity9152]

I am definitely doing similar things for my upgraded beardie cage

[@mariusnuttney7998]

look amazing mate, good on ya🤙🤙👍

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chrismoustrides3905]

Awesome work 💯🇦🇺

[@marcelbouquet3354]

dope video, keep up that aussie retile content

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks I will!

[@macca89doz]

Another good way to texture that green insulation board is with a diamond blade on a cordless grinder. I've used that to texture most of my backings for my enclosures saves a heap of time. Base coat of heavy black works well to give it depth in all the cracks and crevices too.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Nice suggestions! I was going to use a wire wheel but I didn't want the mess!

[@macca89doz]

@@coopsreptiles2588 Yeah I tried a wire wheel and it was horrible, wouldn't recommend. But a straigh diamond blade like the ones they make for cutting tiles works real well not too much mess the time it takes to clean up the small amount you save in how fast the blades eat through the foam

[@coopsreptiles2588]

I'll have to try it out sounds great!

[@btroger]

Is "tile pointing compound" or a similar product available in the USA?

[@r64jynxzi]

awesome build, looks brilliant! I was wondering if the foam would hold something bit larger like a jungle carpet though? would i need to add some supports?

[@herpdiversity9152]

That is impressive

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thank you!

[@zackywacky2657]

This is such an awesome build that i keep returning to for ideas, though i was wondering, do you have a link to the insulation foam boards you use?, cause i couldnt seem to really find anything similar.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

They are just foam boards from Bunnings 👍

[@lashvivs]

this is great work, man

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks!

[@ionamoonfaeart]

That tile pointing stuff has a label that says not suitable for animal use because it's carcinogenic, I just saw on my bucket, are there any similar/safer alternatives?

[@beachaddict7653]

Wow! Looks exactly like their natural habitat What colors did you use to paint the background?

[@liortal6092]

I came to the store thinking that there was one type of forum and I found out that there are too many types.What forum did you use?

[@Philipp17]

Amazing work Cooper! I always think I'm good at backgrounds, but you are superb. Sadly patience is not a virtue I have 😅

[@coopsreptiles2588]

It certainly takes a lot of time! But worth it if you stick with it!

[@Philipp17]

@@coopsreptiles2588 I will definetly try that for my future build, I have a small enclosure that I plan for Antaresia, so this was the perfect manual 😁

[@RoseDrawsThings]

Dang Coop every build you make is better than the last! I love how simple and effective this is, and I appreciate that foam is lightweight and won't make enclosures crazy hard to lift and move. I'm wondering if you ever have issues with animal waste seeping between the enclosure base and the background structure? Are you able to seal the base off somehow, or does the substrate absorb it well enough that it never gets in there? Thanks again for the awesome tutorial!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks! for my builds I leave a small gap at the bottom of the background for substrate so its very easy to clean! If I needed to seal it I would probably paint it with pond sealer and then add some more pointing on top!

[@jessek8114]

Did you make the setup for the Stimsoni yet?

[@maxs2521]

woahhhhhhhhh this is insane! definitely want to no the same thing for my stimson’s python!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Stimmy's would love it!

[@brendankey7774]

Can normal Styrofoam (packing foam) be used? I now know how I'm doing my spotted enclosure!!!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

You can try but it might not be as solid and may be harder to carve detail into

[@MixPlays]

Just wondering where you got your Pygmy python from? I’m in Sydney, but apparently shops aren’t allowed to sell them due to regulations - however they said breeders can sell if they have a licence. Just curious where you sourced yours from & if not from Sydney, do they ship to Sydney?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Yeah just from private breeders/sellers. they aren't as common to see available

[@MixPlays]

@@coopsreptiles2588any recommendation from someone you know or got it from? Cheers!

[@amandastakeonit7402]

I love this Coop, but I am afraid to build so much out in my enclosures. I feel like I will take up too much of the animlas space. Did you ever worry about that? I can't just get a giant enclosure 40g enclosures are about as big as I can get (space). I really want to do this but the anxiety stops me.

[@amandastakeonit7402]

Oh dang! I meant to say how great it looks and I definitely will make some of my own rock hides! Between you and Luke I do have that much courage! ;) I will add the foam wire cutter and solder iron to my cart tonight.

[@JohnDoe-of9vc]

Can anyone tell me what product I can use for Dunlop tile jointing here in the USA?

[@mightymotionfitness]

Great video bro, get heaps of my ideas from you👍 do you own any centralians?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thank you and Centralian what exactly?

[@mightymotionfitness]

@@coopsreptiles2588 sorry mate should have clarified haha centralian carpet python

[@coopsreptiles2588]

All good! No I don't have any of those but they are a beautiful snake! Get a little large for my liking I'd rather dedicate that space to some other stuff!

[@mightymotionfitness]

@@coopsreptiles2588 yeah fair enough👍 was looking for some ideas for a large enclosure haha You've sold me on the alpine blotched skinks though lol I need to get one of those

[@marciovinicius1248]

gostei, i am Brasil

[@milkmel5450]

I can't find pointing in the UK what else could I use please?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

You could use grout or something like that

[@milkmel5450]

@@coopsreptiles2588 thank you so much

[@יהודהאביטל-כ3ט]

it looks very good but it would look better if you put live plants

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Such as?

[@יהודהאביטל-כ3ט]

cactuses or socolents@@coopsreptiles2588

[@zafercengiz8986]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Erki750]

🥰😍💚🦎🐍

[@x-streamasianturtlesanctuary]

Come to America and marry me!!!!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Haha I couldn't Leave Australia even if I wanted to

[@ezy2kill]

Hey Coop, may i know the substrate you use? Is that dried sand or washed sand? Thanks!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Its desert sand and crushed granite

[@ezy2kill]

@@coopsreptiles2588thanks for the quick reply! so dessert sand frm a pet shop? Where do you find crushed granite? I assume it's ok for a spotted python as well? I'm in the process of making my background too and awaiting to go to bunnings once lockdown is over here in SA

[@coopsreptiles2588]

@@ezy2kill I'd probably just use something like eucy mulch for a spotted! They aren't really a desert animal

[@ezy2kill]

@@coopsreptiles2588 sadly can't seem to find any eucy mulch in Bunnings here in SA. I bought sugar cane mulch but it didn't look as nice unfortunately 😕

[@coopsreptiles2588]

@@ezy2kill Try coir peat if you can get it