How To Build A Reptile Enclosure PVC or Wood DIY Cage

Bonus ideas on how to make a reptile enclosure DIY step by step. This is the frame work for the enclosure/cage. includes internal fans, fogger, external nest/hide box, vents, humidity control, lights and more,
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00.00 enclosure assembly
02:10 stand
04:04 back to enclosure assembly
06:10 Lights
07:45 drainage
09:09 fogger
09:24 glass doors
10:52 vents
11:10 fans
11:34 exterior nestbox/hide
PVC Sheet
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Disclaimer:
Although I love reptiles and building enclosures, I am by no means an expert. Do your own research and and wear safety protection. stay within your skill set. I am not liable for any accidents that may occur if you try to replicate my work.

[@konalatner2684]

You literally have “THE BEST” diy handmade enclosures with all the info & links necessary! Well done!!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, glad you found the links useful. If you see any links I missed lmk lol.

[@neckarratte1375]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds absolutely clean work. I am also building a terrarium for Acanthurus shortly and I was inspired by your terrarium and will adopt some of it. With the box outside is a great idea and I will adopt that. Very well built everything. Masterful!!!!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@neckarratte1375 awesome, glad ypu are adopting some things. One of the reasons I make videos is so others can get some ideas and create there own. Thank you for your support!

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

His tutorials are incredible too

[@JayBay813]

I’m cutting the pvc and keep getting the fumes smell!! Is this an indication I’m melting the plastic and not cutting ?? The start of the cut is clean but I just want to make sure I’m doing it right before moving forward.

[@MichaelSmith-yh9zn]

Damn, insane level of detail. And to think I came here for a box.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx Michael 💯. It started out as a box, and then I just kept building 🤣 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@ITWorksSoftware]

6:14 I can’t believe you cut out such perfect circles with just a jigsaw, wow!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx and I think years of tattooing helped me with that 😆. And also knowing I didn't want to start over. 🤘💯🤘

[@mirrepoix]

great video, no bullshitting to pad runtime and no weird editing, just a clear and straightforward tutorial. this is extremely helpful! but i also appreciate watching how careful and precise you are in this process. it came out looking extremely professional. excellent resource i will recommend to others

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, this was a fun build and I wanted the focus to be on the small details that sometimes get missed. I'm glad you found it helpful and that you for your future recommendations. Your support is appreciated 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@thomasmorrison6068]

This is probably the best tutorial walk through for reptile enclsoure I have found to date

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Hey, thanx, much appreciated. Feel free to check out some of my other DIY step by step builds. Thanx for watching 🤘💯🤘

[@tiffanydawnlarkin]

This is hands down the BEST enclosure build video I've ever found!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Hey, thanx so much, I'm glad you like it! 🤘💯🦎🐢🐍🐸🌱

[@krk_457]

Man I want to build one but I suck at measuring and cutting things. If you sold these as pre cut kits that would be a dream!! Amazing.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I'm looking into doing something like this mid to late 2024. We will see. But CNC machines are expensive lol. In the mean time if you try it cut slow. Follow the line. Measurements are fairly straight forward. All in inch or half inch cuts. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@erintraicene7422]

You have thought of everything and i continue to be mind blown but it all. Haven’t seen anything of this caliber yet out there. And great ending with the boxers! Made me smile!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! Every build I try to think of something new. Before long I'll be all out of ideas lol. Gear up for my next build. Doi g water tests now. I think I have a leak in a bran new 36x18x36 exorerra. So I'll have to address that next or start on another project for a Panther Chameleon. Also planning a 10w5dx6h foot Asian water monitor (Varanus Cumingi) enclosure. That one might take a little bit lol. Thanx for watching and your support.

[@swansonfamilyfarm6833]

I'm going to do the complete build. Total budget was just under $825.00. Not including substrate or plants.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you for adding up all the materials so someone has a rough idea on cost 🙏

[@1WORLD1MISSION1]

Very Professional!! Mouth dropping

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

thank you! I had fun building this one

[@diegoojeda7095]

wow best diy video I seen on youtube hands down

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx brother 🙏 💯🦎🤘

[@frogsnfrags8702]

Great video. Sent you a message

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro. I just replied, I didn't realize it was sent to my Facebook messenger lol. Keep making those awesome exo terra and zoomed frames for the lid that easily convert it to glass with vents and mistking mounts 🤘💯🤘

[@dylancaesar3614]

dude you a goddamn genius. great build and easy to understand video.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro! Glad you enjoyed the video. Working on another build now 🤘💯🦎

[@ChueBleese]

Best DIY reptile enclosure videos on KZbin. I would really enjoy seeing a paludarium build in the future. Keep up the amazing work!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx for watching and support! Here is a paludarium build I did earlier this year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2elZaqsh92Xp6M Now gearing up for my next build.

[@Riskybizness12]

This is the best build I’ve ever seen wow bro I wish I had one

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro, Much appreciated! Follow the video and build one for yourself! This is the interior of it. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYuWdoyghMSDf7M

[@utahedc447]

This channel is severely underrated! Great job on this build, can’t wait to see the next one

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much for comment and support. My hopes is the channel helps others with new ideas or the beginners to have some questions answered they might have.

[@DANYDANYDANY...]

HOLY CROW, MY GUY! You're crazy awesome for making videos like this.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro, much appreciated and glad you like it! If you enjoyed this one, check out my last build. It's a series, and I hope to have part 3 out soon. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

[@madelvis4621]

Brad.......Outstanding F#$@% Job. Purchased a nelson milk snake last year for our son, got the zoo med 40 gallon starter aquarium. Mad because Bob the snake didn't make it. Lesson learned what not to purchase for snakes. Stores should sell a snake enclosure, just for snakes (Only Snakes)!!! Since HEAT RISES/HUMIDITY RISES and escapes through the top of the tank don't freaking buy it. The tank needs to be fully enclosed on the top, left and right sides and bottom. I'm a carpenter and this video makes me want to build this enclosure without purchasing another snake and then tell the wife (Well, I built the top of the line enclosure, might as well purchase another snake for the kids). She can never say no to the kids....hehehehe. Do not purchase any reptile unless you build this DIY enclosure. You can always build in steps and add on as needed. Once again H##LL of a job. So jealous.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Couldn't agree more about some of the info from big pet store chains. The seel wjat they can move not move what needs to be sold. That sucks about your milk snake Bob. Hope you build one and enjoy knowing you made it to Suite the animals needs. Plus it's a good reason to get another lol. Thanx for your support 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@MeganWise26]

This is the best vivarium build on KZbin, hands down. Super informative and easy to follow.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much! I try to put as much as I can to all my content and builds to help anyone interested. Thanx for your support! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@KiiraScott]

the most well thought out DIY reptile enclosure I've EVER SEEN. I'm in awe

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much! Working on a 8w4d6h now. My brain is gonna explode lol. 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

[@davidfarris1332]

Man this video could not have come at a better time for me, exactly what I needed! You do some spectacular work and I can't wait to see this channel grow and thrive!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! Glad it came at a time you needed it! My hopes with the channel growth is for us to all learn together! What are you going to be building?

[@davidfarris1332]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds yes definitely appreciate the knowledge gained! I'm going for an ackie enclosure so I'll be using a few of your videos to guide me along. I can't find anything pre-made that has the depth I'm looking for to get that good deep substrate they like and they're crazy expensive so building one it is! I'd also like a bearded dragon setup but those don't need to be as tall ofc.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@davidfarris1332 I ran into the same issue with finding an ackie enclosure so I built one. Moving forward I'm going to build most of my enclosures. For me, I appreciate the setup much more when I build it lol. Plus a lot of $ saved. Have fun and enjoy the process!

[@maddutchess5312]

Awesome Build! Thanks for sharing!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Of course, thanx for watching!

[@carlpottschmidt7637]

Your videos are really great though for sure! And your skills inspire me and many others !

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you for your comment and support!

[@Mtabor89]

Incredible very very nice enclosure

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you for watching 🦎🤘💯

[@mateuszimbiorkiewicz9437]

Mate you nailed it 👌 please build more and dont stop explaining what and why!!! I want to build something like that but i dont have conditions😢 at least i can enjoy watching you😀

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and stay tuned. I'll be posting the 2nd video of the current build I'm working on soon... 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@12342087]

that it so nice!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you 🤘🦎💯

[@swansonfamilyfarm6833]

Found it!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Awesome! I'll update some of the discription later today or tomorrow

[@swansonfamilyfarm6833]

I found the PVC at Lowes. I'm at Farm Aid today...but will start buildings my budget next week.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@swansonfamilyfarm6833 awesome, have fun with the build!

[@MegaWalt82]

new sub great build

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you for your sub and support 🤘💯🦎

[@rickeeepps6461]

Dude. Simple and complex. I love the way you did your video. Great audio, smooth background music, not annoying with anything unnecessary and to the point and detailed informaion. You just got another sub from me. Keep up the great work! Can't wait to see what else you come up with

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx for the sub Rick! I'm glad you liked how the whole thing came together! I have some cool things planned for the channel. Stay tuned, and your support is appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

[@Jsareps]

Amazing DIY, will def be using some of your steps for my future builds.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Awesome, have fun with your next build! Thanx for watching and your support!

[@chrisprimeprofits]

Thank you

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Of course! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@willowv1220]

beautiful job you have done! i wish i was that clever!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@ptcobra15]

I just watched your videos . Great work. Very nice.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel 🤘💯🦎

[@Mobesly10]

Incredible instruction quality. Thank you sir ✌️

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, and of course. I'm glad you liked it! 🤘💯🦎🐸

[@0925jason]

Great video

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you 🤘💯🦎

[@hannahworley3336]

Love your work man! Every video leaves me impressed and inspired.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much and glad you enjoyed the video and got some inspiration!

[@qveencosmos]

This is absolutely incredible!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you 🤘💯🦎

[@ithewho6603]

What a great video. An actual step by step and no nonsense blabbering in sight. Just beautiful.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@Kingxeyesore]

This was a wild build. Gave me some great ideas the shrink down for smaller enclosures. Maybe someday when I'm ready for a tree monitor I'll be back and pay closer attention haha

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you. I'm glad you got some ideas! That's what it's all about! We all learn from each other to benefit the animals in our care. Hope you get a tree monitor. They are amazing. 🤘💯🦎🐢🐍🐸

[@llomax1067]

New subscriber here.... One of the best diy vids that I have ever seen.... Appreciate it brother

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Welcome to the channel, Thanks for the sub and comment! Have fun woth your builds! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@chacongrafx2238]

Awesome vid bro

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐸🐢🌱

[@lennym6608]

I wish this was posted sooner i was unsure if that pvc board was safe so i went with birch incredible enclosure

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Just build more lol. Birch is a good option though, much better than plywood. I'm sure it came out great regardless. Thanx for watching 🤘🦎💯

[@lennym6608]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds lol yeah I plan to build a pvc one again now I was worried since one side was textured assumed it probably wasn’t safe but after seeing that was what you used i assume it’s OK I believe manufacturer is royal. Only problem I have with the birch one I built so far is does not seem like it holds temperature near as good as the HDPE enclosure I bought from symptom on chewy

[@TJ-et8sw]

Thanks for detailing every step. Your videos have some innovative solutions that I haven't seen before.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Of course, thank you for watching and your support! Glad I was able to offer some innovative ideas!

[@sarahgerkebreitzman7528]

Such detailed Info! Saves me the time to figure out myself

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I'm glad you got something out of it! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@HollyMorningstar]

I'm literally trying to digest everything still but oh my stars this is just wonderful. And thank you so much for breaking everything down in such a simplistic fashion. This is like super cool enclosure diy for dummies!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

You're welcome. Thank you for your comment and support. More videos are coming soon. 🤘💯🦎🐸

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Also, feel free to check out this video. It's the interior of the video you watched kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYuWdoyghMSDf7M

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

This is savage bro bro! Curious where do you get the pvc, and what type?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro! It's 1/2 found at home depo, Lowes, or manards. I double up the front frame where I attach the glass track so the track fits and addsstrength to prevent bowing. The pvc is light enough so the front frame does the trick while eliminating a vertical center brace right in the middle of the glass. www.menards.com/main/building-materials/siding/trim-boards/royal-reg-building-products-1-2-x-4-x-8-white-pvc-panel/1429329/p-1510903720728-c-13411.htm

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Aww, sweet. You've got new content. I haven checked the channel in a while. Cool

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx for stopping back in on the channel. I have a large project. I'm in the middle of jow. I'm excited to upload it when completed. Thanx for your support! 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

[@daniell0909]

amazing video and very useful

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and I'm glad you found it useful! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@AshleyHorne1]

Damn that it a awesome DIY set up!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@xkmvpx5266]

I love this build! What animal is it for? Im curious now.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! I built this one for my blue tree monitor (Varanus Macraei). Amazing species 🤘💯🦎🐸

[@Jontae4288]

Awesome

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@Rocketdog208]

Definitely gonna build my next ones

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Awesome, that's what I like to hear! Any questions feel free to ask! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@TylerSpite]

Can you make a video explaining the process of how you make the slots for the glass so it’s held in and able to slide open and closed?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I can with a future build. But the "slots" is just a glass track I got on Amazon (link at the end of this post). After I have the front frame installed (doubled up pvc board to make it 1" thick). I measure the opening where the glass is going to go before I install the glass track. Then, install the glass track with silicone, holding it in place with painters tape. I take the leftover glass track (I had 1" cut-off) and brought it to a glass shop. Gave them the measurements of the opening and the cutoff glass track. They did all the math (around 1/4" less than opening.) And cut the glass. I used 1/4" tempered glass. Randall Manufacturing 1/4" Plastic Sliding Door Track (Black, 6 FT Long) a.co/hv12IEX

[@TylerSpite]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds awesome, thank you.

[@pumpkinchow]

This was absolutely brilliant 👍👍🙌 your taking enclosures to a whole new level. Definitely inspiring

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! It was a fun build that I put a lot of thought into. I try to make them the best living conditions possible for what's going in them. Keep pushing the possibilities 🤘💯🦎🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@carlpottschmidt7637]

Hey I really gain a lot of know how from your videos! But I am also curious about your motorcycles I saw in one of the videos. Did you build or customize those at all? You seem like a person that can do anything you put your mind to. And the results are always outstanding sir! Keep on doing what ya do!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Glad you are getting some stuff from my videos. The motorcycle is my pride and joy. I have done all modifications to it myself. There are to many to list but some mods I did was 23" front wheel, front end, back end, air ride, stage 1 & 2. It's another hobby of mine lol. You ride? Thank you very much for supporting my channel! 🤘💯🦎🐸

[@Arvaamaton]

This was amazing 😮

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you for watching 🤘💯🦎🐸

[@justinlee2406]

this is amazing!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐸🐢

[@tracywager9586]

Daaaamn ❤ I am speechless.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

It was definitely a fun build, many more to come! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

[@TheOnlyJMJ]

Awesome job, detailed, and it’s all stuff I can get local. I appreciate this man!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Of course, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@reneemaurice9508]

Wow amazing my friend

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@zacmendenhall7047]

Man this is so cool

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you. It was a fun build and is growing in nicely. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@louel9272]

I liked and subscribed! Great how to vid! Direct to the point with clear instructions.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you for the like and sub! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Brilliant design, man. Great job

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! Much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

[@PJax17]

I've been going thru all your older videos and damn bro you definitely got the best builds I've seen. Appreciate all the work you put into them. Your one of the rare channels I recommend to people so keep it up bro!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thats whats up! Thanks for checking out some of my past content and liking my work! I appreciate you recommending my channel to others 🤘💯🤘

[@RemingtonTerritory]

Bro you’re a legend

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

[@davidcoburn2461]

Truly top tier

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

🙏 Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐸🐢

[@TheDarktornado]

Whelp This is impressive and I have zero skills/knowlesfe to make this happen. Love what this is!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun build and is still running strong. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

[@TheDarktornado]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds After watching this again and thinking, I think i could do this. I do work in consturction and it just looks intimidating. I think I can do this... Just need to get home depot or lowes to carry my darn PVC board lol

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@TheDarktornado I'm sure you can do it too, especially if you have construction skills. The hardest part is getting started 😂. Then things start to fall into place. If you have any questions I'm here to help. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@gq_aquatics]

Damn bro!… wow! This is bada**… great job bro!. Well done.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro, much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

[@Biscuitslayer]

You should look into a pocket hole jig for the stand build. You could skip the glue portion as it isn’t necessary. Awesome video though! Love the end result! Thank you for sharing!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and agreed. The current build I'm working onbi used a pocket hole jig. So much nicer to work with. Thanx for watching 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@mrjughead87]

Most incredible enclosure I've ever seen 😍 Amazing 👏

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

[@uzu8678]

bro ur insane like it is crazy how nice this is and so absolutely incredible it turned out great job

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro, much appreciated. It was a fun build and it is thriving with life. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Also check out this video of the interior part of the build kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYuWdoyghMSDf7M

[@uzu8678]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I watched almost all ur videos they are absolutely amazing

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@Uzu thanx bro, had fun building them. Working on a big one now! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@crawfishdig]

Very very cool! Will be trying this for my first ball python enclosure

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Awesome, most important part is to have fun with it! Lmk if you have any questions along the way. 🤘💯🤘

[@katiemantooth361]

Well done man WELL DONE!! I’ve never seen a more in detail, informational video. This has helped me so much, you have no idea. Keep doin what you’re doing!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and glad it helped. My goal is to have detailed DIY so anyone can build something amazing for themselves and enjoy what they created! Enjoy your build and send me a pic on Instagram when you finish! 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

[@NeanderthalDogma]

Dude this is phenomenal and clean as hell! Incredible work! Youre giving so many animals better homes with this. How blessed your pets must be!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much🤘! That's my goal, trying to help enrich animals lives in creating naturalistic enclosures to the best of my ability. Thanx for your support! 🤘💯🦎🐢🐍🐸

[@alanjohnson7277]

Your videos are top notch and you have helped me move towards building my own, only question is on this one you have the side as 4' x 23 1/2"...since using half inch pvc shouldn't that be 23" to allow for the half inch on each side or am I missing something??

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, I put a lot of work into the videos to try and explain everything to the best of my ability. I'm glad it has helped you move towards building your own. To answer your the sides are 23 1/2". Everything site on top of the bottom panel that measures 6'L x 24"d. So when I put my back panel on it will reduce the side panels by 1/2" (4'h x 23 1/2" deep) to compensate for the 1/2" thickness of the pvc sheet. The 1st few minutes of my Chameleon enclose build shows building an enclosure to that might be helpful too. Let me know if you have any other questions and have fun with your build. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@c5365]

You've got the same Hitachi power drill that I have! I've dropped that thing so many times, but I still haven't managed to break it!😅 It's really too bad the company went out of business...

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I just looked into this, and it looks like it's now called HiKOKI. And I've dropped mine a few times to lol 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@c5365]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds ooh, thanks! I looked into it further, and they sell a product line under the brand name "Metabo" as well. Good to know!

[@ashleemaziarz200]

ur amazing i’m building one for a crested gecko!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Awesome! Crested's are cool. I own their cousins gargoyle geckos. Thank for watching and have fun with your build. Feel free to check out some of my gecko DIY's. 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

[@CSIDvillain]

Hey Brad, apologies if this has been addressed somewhere else, but were is that 40 mm fan video? I love that idea and would very much like to see your process/know what specific materials you use for it. Hoping it will be available soon!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Hey, I'm hoping to have the video out once I finish up my current build I'm working on. The video will have 4 or 5 different ways to create air circulation inside a viv. Along with the DIY for all of them. Stay tuned 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@CSIDvillain]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds literally cannot wait! Having real problems with air circulation in several habitats and I'm so tired of precariously perching larger computer fans on top of lids.

[@SwissFrogGuy]

Great work! Your video is very helpful for me when I was building my giant terrarium

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, and I'm glad it will help! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@SwissFrogGuy]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I’m still working on my documentation videos. I hope to post them very soon! I’ve been able to only do the frog stuff so far…! www.youtube.com/@swissfrogguy

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@SwissFrogGuy awesome, I'll have to check out your channel when I get off work.

[@SwissFrogGuy]

​@@bradsbioactivebuilds Right now, its mostly a frog breeding series-- more is coming!

[@LoveGuruGreg]

Amazing build! talented!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you. It was a funnone to put together. If you enjoyed this one, check out my playlist on the 6 part series I just recently finished up. How to build a HUGE retlpiltile enclosure 🤘💯🤘

[@LoveGuruGreg]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Brad, curious are you an engineer? Just incredible how you have so much knowledge on your builds, the made ductwork, etc.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@LoveGuruGreg thank you and I'm not an engineer but my mind might work like one at tines. I really just have ideas and try to think about the best way to make it work. This current build I'm working on is testing my brain capacity though. Check out my latest 6 part series. DIY HUGE Reptile Enclosure. I have a playlist on it.

[@LoveGuruGreg]

Just hope you don't have to move! Lol unless you have a walkout basement to get your amazing cages out. What state are you in? Thanks again! ​@@bradsbioactivebuilds

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@LoveGuruGreg I hope so too lol, but i do have a walk out basement, so that will help. I also build the larger ones (8x4x6) to where I cut it horizontally in half and reassemble. Would tak a little it of work though

[@joshb7857]

I was wondering if you could do a guide on reptizoo tanks specifically with the easy cord management and your thoughts on if its very helpful for those of us that are not ready to drill holes in the glass😂

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Interesting. I usually use exoterra. But reach out to Reptizoo and have them send me a tank lol. All jokes aside, I have a few builds lined up. But maybe I'll do a raffle build with a Reptizoo that has the easy cord management for a future build video. Thanx for your comment, watching, and idea! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@joshb7857]

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong brand thanks for the reply and yes I messaged reptizoo about you being a up coming star in diy terrarium builds

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@joshb7857 much appreciated Josh! Thanx for your support! And they are all good. I just started with exoterra when i got into dart frogs and kept them all my other builds in uniform, so they match. That's the main reason other than the vents were smaller to help fruitfly proof. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@Visual_Variant]

By far the best build video. Would u recommend a center support in the front if I were stacking 6x2x2's?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you. Depends on what you material you are building with (woodbor pvc). If it is pvc, I would recommend center support if shacking. I would build a shelf/stand for top enclosure depending on weight and substrate of the top enclosure. A 3/4 hard wood enclosure you should be able to get by without center support, but that one could go either way. Hope that helps 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@Maddiethabaddie94]

Your videos are sooo good!! I have a green iguana and was wondering if this type of enclosure would work for him. I’m looking to make him an 8x3x6 enclosure. Have you done one for an iguana I would love some tips

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much! Anything that size I would frame out with 2x4 or 2x3's. I'm currently building something similar to that size. I actually just uploaded the 2nd video to the series today. But to start check out the 1st video on how to build it. Feel free to ask me some questions on that video and I'll do my best to help! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@Maddiethabaddie94]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds thanks so much

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@Maddiethabaddie94 of course, anytime!

[@DooneynBurke]

Will this build be strong enough for a bioactive milk snake enclosure? (with all the clay balls at the bottom and constant .5" of water plus all the soil, plants and snake?)

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

If built right yes, just make sure the stand is solid. I have everything you mentioned inside this enclosure. Here is the interior DIY build of the enclosure you commented on. Let me know if you have any other questions. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYuWdoyghMSDf7M

[@ConservativeHippie001]

Please post link to the angle tools. Great video

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I got mine from a local hardware store, butbi found these ones on Amazon 90 Degree Angle Clamps, Woodworking Corner Clip, Right Angle Clip Fixer, Set of 4 Clamp Tool with Adjustable Hand Tools (orange+black) a.co/d/iirBfby

[@JaredRoussel-jk2tv]

Love your builds. Where do you get the pvc sheets and what are they commonly referred to?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! I have the links to the pvc sheets in the description of this video here. But online prices shown can be expensive. I added the links so people can see product details but go to the store for better pricing. Hole this helped kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYuWdoyghMSDf7Msi=cUUPr1383KMWJJ2S

[@spennythegod]

Where do you get the sliding glass door tracks? Also maybe a materials list and purchase location for all the stuff you use?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I have the video with all the needed links in the description below. But here it is to get you there quicker. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYuWdoyghMSDf7Msi=JSuykHzN5wefZwv2

[@Ktard22]

I'm so bad at planning and have never built anything close to this amazing- what are your recommendations on planning a build like this?? You seem to have thought of everything! I would gladly buy a build plan for a similar encosure from you, you should sell them!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated. The hardest part is sometimes getting started. But shoot me a message on Instagram, and I'll send you the plans I drew up if I can find them. But it's essentially building a box. The bottom and top is 6x2 Back panel is 6w4h that sits on top of the bottom panel and under the top panel. I used 1/2 thickness material So the side panels were 23.5 inches in depth and 4 foot high. For the frontbi just recessed in the boards .5 inches to give it some character.

[@blobplays9208]

What glass do you use

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I used 1/4" tempered glass. I had the glass shop buff/smooth the edges so it would reduce resistance when sliding.

[@ilj5000]

😮

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

[@jonathanboggs3375]

Please do the Video on the fan system

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Soooooon. I'll be building some this konth then coming out with a video on 4 different ways to add air circulation. Stay tuned and sorry for the delay. It's been on my mind. But working on a cool way for 80mm fans now. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

[@jonathanboggs3375]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Thank you i have an 18x18x24 did some mods to hold humidity better but need a way for more air circulation

[@kejahnrainey1003]

Hey awesome video . What are your glass dimensions ?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanks, and I forgot. I can measure them next time I take it out to clean and give you a measurement than. My upcoming video to the series I'm doing. I will have glass installation in more detail. Thanx for watching 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@JaydLawrence]

I have heard cutting PVC can be a pain. Did you do anything special for that?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

It's no harder then cutting wood. Cuts like a warm knife through butter. Jigsaw or circular saw work fine. Just wear a mask bc or fumes at high heat and pvc micro particals. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@robertnealwestfall]

What type of PVC board did you use I'm planning on building my own to have them build with cost me three grand for three cages so I'm going to build in myself I love your video it's very informational just don't know what type of PVC board did you use there's so many different types out and different prices just want to make sure I get the right one

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I used 4x8 sheets from homedepo. They run about 99 a sheet. I have the links in the description in the other videos (for my blue tree monitor) but it's a shipped price Any other questions lmkband have fun building! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@Lohtex]

only complaints about this build is the lack of pvc glue on the plumbing and on the panels, pvc glue is made for plumbing and retaining water in pvc pipes, you could have skipped siliconing the inside seams if you had glued them with pvc glue, or put the silicone in anyway and been double safe. also just because the drywall screws come in a 1000 pack doesnt' mean you need to use them all.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Agreed to a point. Ias contemplating using pcv glue, but want to be sure if I would be able to work quickly enough before glue fused together. So I went with lexel adhesive (paintable) where water would sit. Then, I applied drylok or xps board over that. But I've been thinking about working real fast and use pvc glue on an upcoming build. For the plumbing, yes pvc glue would work great, but I was thinking of the future and when I move, the silicone will be easier to remove so I can put the enclosure flat. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@TyronsReptiles]

Hey man, love your work. Watched couple of other videos of yours and they’re all just wow. I’m trying to build one for my diamond python and I’m in Australia. Just wondering what exactly is that pvc? Is it plastic, foam, wood ? I don’t know what to look for in Australia. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Cheers

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro, much appreciated. Pvc board is pvc just in a 8x4 half ins sheet. Just like plywood just made from pvc. Copperhead customs might be able to point you in the right direction in Australia. Check him out on IG. Tell him I sent you, he's a cool dude out by you. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@typhoon254]

Cant find pvc sheets down here in nc. And if u ship it its an extra 200 dollars lol. Im working with some that i found at lowes but its only 3/8 inch thick.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Hope it all works out for you! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

[@jaredengberg9295]

How did you get the glass into the tracks after the tracks were installed? Also, the glass tracks are held in place with just silicone? Strong?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

The top track has a longer insert/lip. The bottom track has a smaller lip. I measure the gap between the front opening before I install the glass track. Then, cut the track to fit the length. (I keep the cut extra track to bring to the glass shop and give them my opening measurements without the track installed. Any local glass shop will do). Yes, silicone works great. I found the best one is at Home Depo by the plexiglass & acrylic section. It comes in a white and red tub. It's 100% silicone. And if it wasn't this wouldn't really matter to much once cured bc it's pretty much out of the enclosure.) Then just lay the track into place and use painters tape to hold it in place for 24 hours. Then, just lift the glass into the top track and have it drop (gently) into the bottom track. The lip on the top keeps it into place.

[@MorphmafiaSmurf]

Can I get a materials list please. And do u think pvc will make a good paludarium. Only 1s I ever saw are glass

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Material list Us in the 2nd video (I'll post at the end of this comment. I think pvc could work as a paludarium but it would depend on the thickness of the pvc and how much water. To much water (not framed out) would bow and eventually break. A laguna tub would work well though. Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYuWdoyghMSDf7Msi=sb4-L8cUJM-PHGKW

[@SkiLLz0O93]

What was the budget? And saving money with us is compared to what the thousands of dollar enclosures I’m trying to see what is more affordable building or buying one like it is going to land outside of my budget. How would you recommend I save money with this build

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

There are ways to go all out with this build or cut costs. Example using g 1/4 inch tempered glass, not tempered glass or plexiglass. Tempered is you best option for scratching and strength. Pvc board is more expensive then ply wood. Depending on what lights you use, Amazon or arcadia But a quick break down off the top of my head 3 sheers of PVC 100 each Tempered glass lass $200 3 Light domes (20 each) Wood for stand (40-50 bucks) Screws $9 Lexel Adhesive $12 Glass track $40 Bulkhead for drainage $7 If you start doing hardscape stuff it's then the cost is ul to you on what you want to add. Hope this helps. I also have a lot of the links in the hards scape build video (link in description) 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱