Feeding My Pet Reptiles & DIY Enclosure Reptile Room. Tree Monitor, Water Monitor, Frogs, Chameleon

I have been recording some feedings over the last few months, so I figured I would make a quick video with the footage I have. Hope you enjoy it!
feeding my blue tree monitor, ackie monitor, water monitor, gecko, dart frogs, chameleon. Mice and quail were frozen and thawed. Plus, a sneak peak of a custom DIY Reptile Enclosure I have been working on.
mainly insect diet for Ackie (Varanus Acanthurus) and Blue Tree Monitor (Varanus Macraei) but recorded them eating some treats or after my Ackie laid a clutch of eggs to boost her weight.
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[@WickensWickedReptiles]

great video man!

[@erintraicene7422]

He’s great right??!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Ohhh snap, when Adam from Wickens Wicked Reptiles stops by the channel. Thanx man, your comment and your channels content are much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@erintraicene7422]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I was excited for you when I saw! (And excited for him that he has found your awesome channel!)

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Brad's channel is gonna hit the big time. The work is too good, like WWR

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@LukeMcGuireoides thanx bro! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@alexdapandulce]

Dude can you teach me everything.!? The best build your own enclosures I have ever seen. Keep up the content man. It's beautiful to see these animals have the enclosures they have. Very lucky!

[@ViktorMartin113]

Fr, seeing the water monitor climb on his arm to feed is something I strive for some day when I get my own lizzers.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@MidszAlexxsito13 love this and I'll definitely try in future builds. I mainly make diy videos to share what I've engineered or learn from others. It's a blast watching them in a naturalistic environment doing their thjng! Thanx for your support! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@Viktor Martin thanx, he was super shy for the 1st month or so. I just kept working with him. just before I was going to post this video we had a breakthrough and now he is coming up to me for all feedings or when my hand/arm is in his enclosure he sometimes just climbing up and chillin. Glad I was able to edit him in with the trust he has now. Thanx for your continued support! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🔥

[@jesseehlen6486]

I enjoyed the Blue tree Monitor the most.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I'd have to agree. Amazing species to care for! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@sarahgerkebreitzman7528]

So cool to watch Brad! Spencer and Elliot love watching it!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, and I'm glad they enjoyed it ❤️. They are the reason I started the channel! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@rickcroney1286]

The new build looks like it will be epic. Can't wait for that video!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx man, I am hoping to finish in the next month or so. It's been a fun build and has a few cool features I'm working on now. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@erintraicene7422]

Fantastic video Brad!!! You really are putting so much into your videos and they are worth waiting for.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you so much Erin! Much appreciated! Thank you for your continued support! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@jorgesoto8680]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 true artist and has a lot of talent. Hands down better enclosures than most zoo out there. Luv the work

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much! It's definitely a fun hobby to be able to share with others! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@sarahgerkebreitzman7528]

I could watch this video all day

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I'm glad you enjoy it! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@amieejohnson7969]

Loved watching the Macraei! 💙 Incredible builds! 👏👏👏🙌💯

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I couldn't agree more 💙! 🤟💯🦎🐸🐢🐍

[@ViktorMartin113]

Honestly, I can't pick a favourite. I'm in love with the entire Varanidae family. I will say, seeing the ackie have grown since the enclosure video does bring a smile to my face. I desperately want one 😫 lol.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Can agree more. Monitors are amazing. They check all the boxes lol. The ackiebhas been doing amazing in the enclosure, thanx for noticing. I might pick her up a boyfriend at NARBC Tinley this weekend. Thank you for your continued support of the channel! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@ViktorMartin113]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds would definitely be cool to have 2. I'd love to see that in a video some day. I'm impressed you have as many monitors as you do. I live in Canada and don't want to have to ship an animal, so finding local breeders so so hard. I've found one, but haven't heard from them since November.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@Viktor Martin I get not wanting to ship but I have had success with it. I'm definitely tracking the package the whole time lol. But I do prefer a warm handoff. Best of luck to you. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@ViktorMartin113]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds o7, thank you.

[@r.g.g.g.951]

You have some of the most amazing enclosures on KZbin, a very underrated channel

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much, and I'm glad you think so. We will see where the channel grows too. I'm just glad the people that found did. Thanx for your support! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

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[@christinealves1239]

Honey Bella! And it is me Skylar

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Hi Skylar! Hope you are enjoying this early start to the summer! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@EMCExotics]

Awesome video! I loved seeing all your reptiles, they're all my favorite! And what beautiful elaborate enclosures! I can't wait to watch all the build videos and learn from your amazing work!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and I agree, they are all my favorite too! Thanx for your support and enjoy the enclosure build videos! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@amysreptileadventures6664]

This video was amazing ! I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again and again lol.... your enclosure builds are out of this world ! It literally looks like you cut a chunk of the jungle out & put it into an enclosure ! It’s absolutely amazing ! You should do these enclosure builds as a side gig lol I’d hire you in a split second ! & I loved the ackie & blue tree feedings ! & was that an Asian water monitor at the very beginning ? That one has some stunning makings on it ! & can’t say I’ve ever watched a chameleon eat....so that was cool as well ! That critter sure has some vivid colors on it ! Wow !

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated! I like the "it literally looks like you cut a chunk of the jungle out & put it into an enclosure!" The blue tree is a fun species to work with and his enclosure is probably my favorite ATM. Yes it is a water monitor, Varanus Cumingi are typically a smaller water monitor with amazing color patterns. Thanx for your continued support! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Damn, Brad! It's like each project is exponentially larger than the last 😂 That thing is gonna be a monster. Can't wait to see the content.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Yeah man, they keep growing 😆. The current one I'm working on has been one heck of a project, but I hope to have the 2 video in the series out soon. About half way through editing it. Thanx for watching! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@pumpkinchow]

Enclosures are looking great 👍👍 and definitely can’t wait to see how the large one turns out. Keep up the great work bud 🙋‍♂️✌️

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated. I can't wait to show everyone the new build to. It's been fun and challenging. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@mikesmonitors1148]

I sure hope this trend continues! Our captives deserve this level of commitment! Great Job my friend! I think you know which is my favorite. 😆

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I'm hoping so too. Thanx for leading the way for many of us! I'd have to say your favorite is the Cumingi! He's doing great and getting more interactive every day. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@Jefe_m0nty]

Everything is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 animals looks healthy too. Great job bro

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 thanks bro, much appreciated. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@st4nh633]

The production level is getting amazing now, great video man

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@BellaIsa8603]

Just wickedly cool….especially the new build that is coming a long..just can’t wait😍😍🤩🤩. Thanks for sharing this with us as always

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, im getting pumped to upload the new build. I'm still currently working on it. I keep adding features to it lol, I'm thinking it is going to be 2 or 3 video series so its not a hour long video lol. Thank you for your support! 🤟💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@BellaIsa8603]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds lol, that’s the best about these builds; adding and taking things off😍. It’s findings what’s best for our babies, so I understand❤️. Lol, I wouldn’t mind a hour long video, but I know others might. Oooo, you do a poll on here to see what your views think🤓

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@ashley c right, sometome just stair at an empty hardscape and think. What are my options, I plan then end up with something totally different. Just kind of let it take its own course. Thanx for your poll recommendation and continued support!

[@larsdamen9115]

Awesome animals with beautiful enclosures. This channel is one of the best out there

[@erintraicene7422]

So true!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much, and your continued support of the channel is awesome 🙏! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@larsdamen9115]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Gotta give credit where credit's due so don't worry about it! ;)

[@hannahworley3336]

Always love your videos! The quality is top notch and your work is so impressive.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much! Means a lot! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@willexotic]

Brad this is insane. Keep it up!🙌🔛🔝

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro, much appreciated. Looks like you had a good time in Cally! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@redcloud3615]

Amazing !!! Greets from Germany and respect for your work.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and hello from the US! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@user-tn2cg6nv2t]

Broo this is amazing! Your enclosures are wild!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@tmccandlish2144]

🐸 and 🐕 🥰for me😂 freaking love your work.. 🙌🏼

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! That's very much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

[@rickymorcus8962]

How have I never heard of you? These enclosures are absolutely incredible! I just finished using zoomed excavating clay to make a little hill for my leopard gecko enclosure and then I stumble upon these pieces of actual living art. Extremely inspirational. Hopefully someday I can make one enclosure that looks anywhere near these.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Welcome to the channel, and I'm glad you found it! Thank you for your comment and I hope you give it a try sometime. You won't regret it! And the zoomed excavating clay looks neat. I never used it before but I have been wanting to try it. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@danielhale3312]

Wish I had access to get sheets of PVC near by. But I think my favorites are the blue tree enclosure and the chameleon enclosure

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@DanielHale try checking out a custom sign shop. I've heard of people not having access to PVC sheets at there hardware stores having luck at sign shops. Sometimes the call it expanded pvc sheets or foam pvc sheets. I'd have to agree, so fare my blue tree is my favorite but they all have there own personalized features that makes it hard for me to decide lol. It's cool just watching the inhabitants do their thing in the most naturalistic enclosure I can provide. Thank for your continued support! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@ogmasterbaiters435]

I was just at banyan, met with you there never knew you had a KZbin! I thought you looked familiar when I was watching the video lol hope all is well thank you for everything!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I'm glad you found my channel and hope you enjoy the content. Keep living the dream! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@dtw1622]

Incredible enclosures! I wish this was rhe standard for keeping lizards in the US. Especially for the larger species.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much! Trying to do my part! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@mastogecko]

Love the suspense of the new build!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx, it was a quick fun clip to put together! im looking forward to getting that video out. I have a little ways to go still. I'm adding all the features to the hardscape now. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@mastogecko]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I'm loving all your work man..can't wait to until it's done! I've I've been using some of your strategies in my own builds.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@masto gecko that's what's up, what are you building?

[@mastogecko]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds thanks for asking.. I'm almost complete with my 1st of 3 enclosures I'm working on, this one is 3ft tall, 28in wide, 18in deep for one of my gargoyle geckos. Made from 1/2in ply with laminate interior then the Foam/silicon/drylock method. I may post a short vid when I'm done. Next one will be my chameleon enclosure which will be very similar to yours (thanks so much for the inspiration) and then another my leaf tail gecko

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@masto gecko that's awesome your going tall like that for your Garg! Have fun with your other 2 builds. The chameleon one is satisfying when it all comes together! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@errollhenry3897]

Awesome 👏🏾 your so inspirational

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@Jamal_travel_]

You deserve 100k+ subs.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, I'm humbled to hear that! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

[@Andrew-xg4sv]

You have some of the best enclosures ive seen on youtube and i know this is abit late, but i was wondering how you heat your gecko enclosures if you don't mind me asking.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx, much appreciated! The 1st videos I uploaded on KZbin I went over the heating for my gecko. The heating is a few seconds past 41 minutes. I'll link it here. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoupqGuZmdeqq8k

[@jessepatton412]

Question for you! Do you think the vivarium would be big enough for a ball python? I’m going to follow your DIY but I’m not entirely sure as I’m a first time buyer for ball pythons. Thank you in advance

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Happy to help but which vivarium are you referring to? Congrats on getting or getting ready to get your 1st ball Python 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

[@gq_aquatics]

The first animal/reptile u feed, what monitor is that, a Nile? A water monitor of some sorts?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Varanus Cumingi Water monitor. They typically stay a little smaller than your typical water monitor but still a large lizard lol. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@SheHitThose]

What paint did you use for the black rock background? Also is there a name for the shade or is it just called black?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Which build are you referring to? But I use drylok and add quikrete, charcoal color color. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@SheHitThose]

@Brad's Bioactive Builds what do you do to easily clean that? This is my first big lizard I have an argus. Trying to make sure I do everything right. Ty for the help! It was in the chameleon enclosure.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@SheHitThose are you making the background out of foam?

[@SheHitThose]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds foam

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@Katie I've been successful using drylok with my ackie and blue tree monitor. But my upcoming build I'm working on will be for a larger species. I'll be using Zoopoxy. For the monitor you have, I would use Zoopoxy, cement or mortar. Their nails will tare through drylok and rip up the foam. Hope you have fun with your build! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢