How to Build a Custom NATURALISTIC Reptile Hide

Looking for a way to enhance the naturalistic feel of your reptile's enclosure? In this video, I'll be demonstrating how to make a custom reptile hide that blends seamlessly into a bioactive paludarium. I'II be using readily available materials to create a hide that not only looks great but also provides your reptile with a safe and comfortable space to retreat to. Follow along with me as 1 guide you step-by-step through the process of building a hide that will elevate your paludarium to the next level.
Btw, I wrote a fantasy book with fire-based magic if you're interested & Check out my website for more info: www.justtravisri.com
Amazon link for my book: amzn.to/418F4JO
If you want to see the videos of this giant build, check them out here:
Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQmQ|gP9qa88t=0s
Part 2: / sassemkznck
SUPPLIES!
Links here for online, but can also be found at most hardware stores
Reptile Hide, 3 different sizes: amzn.to/3NMUobP
Foam board: amzn.to/3VI9uBr
Wire bits to fit in drill: amzn.to/3LG9r4z
The FOAM SABER: amzn.to/3LZZn7P
Heat gun: amzn.to/3NJrSYD
Aquarium safe (black) silicone: amzn.to/41cpuwH
Can of BLACK spray foam: amzn.to/3VIrifZ
Can of YELLOW spray foam: amzn.to/3B5wsc8
Drylok: amzn.to/3nDPwva
Quikrete tint for the drylok: amzn.to/3pmymT5
Wood pieces: www.thebiodude.com
Coco Fiber and wood pieces: www.joshsfrogs.com
(Pro Tip: check out local reptile shows and fish shops for nice pieces of wood and cool plants!
side note, no pine for reptiles!)
Camera I use: amzn.to/3VFUIR6
Main Lens I use: amzn.to/42yrsss
Chapters:
0:00 Why tho?
1:05 Step 1
1:47 Step 2
2:25 Step 3
3:30 Step 4
4:40 Step 5
4:50 Step 6
5:30 Step 7
6:10 Step 8
8:15 Step 9
Disclaimer: as an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases

[@williefour]

At 5,000 subscribers, you have to build a hide for your own bedroom.

[@seantyson314]

You’re not getting enough attention. Editing is amazing and very enjoyable!! 😄😄 don’t quit🙏🏼

[@JustTravis_trj]

I appreciate it! I really enjoy having this as an outlet, I just need to find more time to make more vids

[@MarissaChan1027]

Your videos are so underrated. I love your content and how your videos are put together. Keep up the amazing work. ❤

[@CrunchyFern]

I second this

[@HermitCrabCrew]

Woah your builds are amazing and the editing is too! You are severely underrated.

[@Codeexcited]

The editing is sooooo good, in the first of the enclosure build videos when you were opening the packages it literally gave me chills.

[@mushroommeg8905]

Love your videos, thanks!!

[@lepraxronik]

Good video man !

[@dragonstarlight8810]

As an artist seeing someone melting foam without any safety equipment scares me but as someone who is wanting to switch their Rainbow boa to a bioactive enclosure seeing this series of you making an absolute mansion for your girl is awe inspiring

[@parisienneoz4741]

The 270 gallon is impressive, good job! Well done 👏🏼

[@FatsoModelY]

Just found your channel. The videos are super high quality, and I was expecting over 100k followers, seriously cool stuff 👍🏻

[@JustTravis_trj]

Thanks! We’ll get there!

[@FatsoModelY]

@JustTravis_trj well, I became a corn snake dad this week, and I'm obsessed. This is how I came by your channel. You have one more subscriber, hope to see many more builds, incredible editing.

[@koolmudkips8452]

I've made a few hides where I didn't use a plastic hide to begin with. I wish I had. My Ball Python only seems to poop inside one of them, and it is hard to clean. She's grown a lot and needs a new hide. The interior has to be so easy to clean vs. one with texture. (Like mine). I am interested in possibly using a Neater Pet tall 1.25 gal water bowl and using it as a hide and soaking bowl. So maybe this method with that water bowl? I'll have to fill in the 3 sides with foam instead of the top. It would save so much space. She's always trying to soak in a tiny water bowl. Idk. Thank u for your video

[@alliegator1372]

Yes let’s build a hide !❤🐍

[@frankiemay634]

Can any type of styrofoam be used?

[@sillyoopy]

What happened to the enclosure build video? I was hoping to see how you did it before doing my own😢

[@zahzzieschahtz]

Great video. Thank you! I just sub'd :-)

[@mrdl1982]

Love the saber reference teeeeheee

[@JustTravis_trj]

#lasersword

[@sianhall329]

The quality of these videos is stunning! Keep up the awesome work!

[@platnimsoap]

hey travis and plans for an update vid on the snakes soon?

[@JustTravis_trj]

I’ve had a video shot and an edit halfway done for like 6 months now 😭 I def want to get it out! Life’s had its speed bumps but I really want to keep posting

[@oranjeehobbies]

cool build. not how i do it though but people have preferences. i just use expanding spray foam and silicone. i silicone substrate and small rocks to the hide.

[@JustTravis_trj]

I did the spray foam method on a smaller hide (than the one in this video) and it worked well too!

[@CrunchyFern]

when's the next video?

[@JimmyleeRichardson]

What kind of foam sheets do you use.

[@JustTravis_trj]

amzn.to/3VHv5db

[@erickperez8770]

Hey man awesome video! I was wondering where did you buy that matte black vinyl that's outside of the glass?

[@JustTravis_trj]

It’s actually acrylic paint! Super easy to peel off if I ever change the tank.

[@erickperez8770]

​@Just Travis oh wow awesome! Thank you!

[@CrunchyFern]

Cool build but why use the plastic underneath? Wouldn't it be easier if you just Used the foam? That would also allow you to make it a different more rock-like shape.

[@JustTravis_trj]

Not a bad idea I mainly used it for a bit of structure

[@CrunchyFern]

@@JustTravis_trj that makes sense

[@mootsay]

Do you think great stuff cracks and gaps is okay to use? Other items on my shopping list are Polyblend Plus Sanded Grout, Minwax Polycrylic Clear Matte Water-Based Polyurethane, do you think those are all okay materials to use??

[@JustTravis_trj]

The Great Stuff foam is a great option, grout is often used as well, but I don’t have personal experience (yet) with the other two. I would just check for any kind of toxins or additives. I’d also check melting temps if near or under a heat lamp