How To Build A SIMPLE Paludarium. Step By Step Easy DIY Guide

Embark on an epic DIY journey as we guide you through the construction of a stunning paludarium ecosystem, (same steps can be applied to vivarium, Aquarium and terrarium) complete with mesmerizing waterfalls, Arcadia lighting, lush bioactive substrate, plants, and even a Borneo Earless Monitor habitat! Whether you're a reptile enthusiast, an aquascaping aficionado, or simply love to get creative, this video has something for everyone to be able to create a home jungle!
Join me as I break down each step of the process, from designing the layout to selecting the perfect materials and creating a habitat that's both functional and visually stunning. Learn how to incorporate waterfalls into your design, add Arcadia lighting for optimal plant growth, and select bioactive substrate and plants that will thrive in your paludarium environment.
But that's not all - I'll also show you how to create a habitat specifically tailored for a Borneo Earless Monitor, providing essential tips on enclosure setup, temperature regulation, and enrichment activities to keep your new reptilian friend happy and healthy.
Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or just starting out, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to build a paludarium that will amaze and inspire. So grab your tools and let's get started on this exciting adventure together!
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Subscribe for more tips and tricks! If you enjoyed the video, please give it a Like. I've temporarily moved my Borneo Earless Monitor out of this paludarium until he grows a little bigger. He's currently in his grow-out enclosure. Join my Patreon crew for behind-the-scenes videos and other bonus content. patreon.com/user?u=98339191

[@droledebetes3533]

Great job💪💪👌,What are the name of the Pink Plates you use🙏

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@droledebetes3533 thank you. The pink stuff is called xps board. It's an insulation board. Works great!

[@droledebetes3533]

Tks you bro

[@naturemoments-y7m]

❤❤❤❤ wow. I don't know if I can code it? He's doing great, isn't he?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@naturemoments-y7m yes, he is doing great. I still have him in his grow out enclosure until I put him in here though. Hopefully soon

[@moritzlaszlo3115]

Algorithm

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Let's hope it hits it! 🤘💯🤘

[@Swaze742]

Amazing

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you!

[@redswordz9131]

name suggestion: zilla

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

He definitely looks like a Zilla 🤘💯🤘

[@Multiversefilms22]

Name him Godzilla because he looks like him

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Indeed he does!

[@Stegomite]

He looks like Doug from Godzilla vs Kong

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

🤣🤣🤣 sure does!

[@LagoonMan]

More like a simosuchos on a diet lol

[@SaurianAnimates65]

@@LagoonManiron deficiency simosuchus

[@Shadowpanther3567]

He dose

[@danielmarkosaez3511]

Ik

[@ataerkinatasoy]

İts name gozila l thing

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Love it!

[@willygecko]

Hey Brad. What do you think about using Mylar instead of pond liner to help protect a wooden enclosure from moisture? I've tried pondliner its hard to get it flat without wrinkles. I have a bunch of mylar bags I could cut up and use the big ones to line my tank. You think that's a good idea? Lol

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Not sure about Mylar but check out polygem 1618 epoxy or even zoopoxy. You'll definitely be good either that. When it comes to water it is better to over build than to leave it to chance. Hope this helps

[@willexotic]

His little tongue flicks😭

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

🤣🤣🤣 yeah man, thanx for your help with this project! 🤘💯🤘

[@BatmanthePoet]

Why do you prefer epoxy instead of tissue and glue?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Great question, mainly because i had some mixed up already for the background. Tissue and glue works well too

[@gatorgreen_2679]

Could you do one for a corn snake I find it hard to figure out were they would naturally live there not quite tropical butt there not desert ether

[@gatorgreen_2679]

Sick terrarium by the way like holy crap

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@gatorgreen_2679 thank yoh and that sounds like a fun build. Stay tuned and see what i build next

[@ObbYT155]

I’m on the 371sr like

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Every like counts! Thank you for your support! #371 🤘💯🤘

[@41563]

naga would be a cool name for it, means dragon in Indonesian

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Interesting. He is a tiny dragon for sure 🐉

[@indyreno2933]

Fun fact: this lizard is called a nagabatu.

[@JediOrder17]

Name Suggestion! Jabba and as for the build it was bonkers! In the BEST Way! And how much would you chargd for one? All done up like that!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! Jabba is fitting! I do have a raffle going on now with the large 8x4x6 paludarium series I'm doing. I'll be raffling off a 4x2x2.5 (or smaller if wanted) ways to enter will be all throughout the series. I'll announce the winner in the last video. In the future, I will sell them, but they won't be cheap only bc of the offers I have received and the time it takes me to do them. Thank you for watching!

[@marou0989]

mini godzilla

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@marou0989 love it. He really does look like him!

[@nathandaniels1117]

I'd love to see you do a collaboration with serpa design.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

That would be a fun build to do! 🤘💯🤘

[@leonardzanella4258]

Wont there be any issues with the still standing water in the water section? Great build😮

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Great question. The filter pushes water around, and I can adjust the flow rate. Also, the waterfall pump moves it around pretty well. Some of the people o have talked with that have been keeping this species have said they like the water a little dirtier. But I did have the concern of the front left corner. If it becomes an issue I'll attach a hose the the right side "T" fitting from the waterfall, covering the hose in silicone and coco fiber and to make it look like a vine that will export water to the front right side water section to gain more water flow circulation. Thanx for watching! 🤘💯🤘

[@SpyrhoTheOneManArmy]

nice build . that reptile looks like a little croc by the way Brad last wednesday got my two little baby frilled dragons =D

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, and yeah, they're like a cross between a croc and gila monster. CONGRATULATIONS on your baby Frilled Dragons. Happy for you! That's so cool. One day, I'd love to have some! Your continued support is appreciated! 🤘💯🤘

[@Chef_Arhan]

Can you please make a leopard gecko. Vivarium I know it’s A lot to ask but I really think you can show us an amazing enclosure build like their environment! Thank You!

[@amysreptileadventures6664]

That is a great idea ! I have 3 leopard geckos myself. A leopard gecko build by “king Brad” here haha would be absolutely amazing just like all of his other ones ! I would love to see what he would come up with !

[@pumpkinchow]

I definitely agree a leopard gecko setup would be incredible little desert type theme with succulents 🤯🤷‍♂️ I can see it now

[@pumpkinchow]

@@amysreptileadventures6664I love that “King Brad” 🤣

[@amysreptileadventures6664]

@@pumpkinchow haha thanks 😂🙂 I think I found his channel shortly after he started it. & after watching the first couple huge enclosure builds that he did….i always thought to myself…This guy is the King of reptile enclosure building ! 😱🤯😃🦎lol !! So of course, in the comments on 1 of his videos…I had to tell him that haha & it’s stuck ever since 🤣🤣 So I always call him “King Brad” king of enclosure building ! 🤣 & of course he deserves the crown 👑 for all of his hard work he puts into these amazing builds ! Haha so there’s the story behind that 😂🤣🤴🏻🦎

[@pumpkinchow]

@@amysreptileadventures6664 that’s great and he absolutely does incredible work and couldn’t agree more hands down best enclosure builder 👑

[@willexotic]

THIS IS INSANE

[@pumpkinchow]

Definitely going to order some zoo poxy and redo my enclosures again. Definitely want to do something similar like this for my red eyed crocodile skinks and African giant bullfrog which is getting massive. He’s lil bigger than a softball already and a eating machine so I’ve been making sure not to over feed him so he mainly gets insects. His enclosure is almost done so I’ll be doing update clip on him soon. Hope all is well with you bud and hope you have a great day 🙋‍♂️✌️

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx brother! It was a fun one to put together for sure! 🤘💯🤘

[@TamNguyen-zv9pd]

Gosh you soo talented!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx Tam, and congrats on your Bell phase lace monitor eggs! 🤘💯🤘

[@riddlerreptiles]

Bro you are literally the 🐐 of DIY enclosures and I won’t let anyone tell me differently. Absolute scenes my dude, incredible work, keep it up 🔥

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx brother, I'm just a guy that loves building and enriching his enclosures for the animals he cares for. You, on the other hand, are the real 🐐! 🤘💯🤘

[@nyxsexotics1063]

Why did you put the foam in before shaping it? Is it just preference?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Yes, kinda prefrance. I always want to carve it first but I either forget or think it flows better when installed so I can match up my carving. Great question! 🤘💯🤘

[@marquismccoy447]

🐐

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

🤘💯🤘

[@ZEKEICHI-01]

is that borneo earless monitor? is nearly extinct in my country brother how y get that

[@SpiritGRF]

He makes a mention during the reveal that he got it from a shop that breeds monitors.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I was able to get a USCBB from Cold Blooded Shop. They were great to work with! 🤘💯🤘

[@thebloodyenglish6620]

At least in the EU & UK they're pretty regularly bred. Like they're not commonly available but at the same time they're not too hard to come across if you get what I mean?

[@ballistic350]

They aren't illegal to own just cost 2-5k lol closest I'll get to a dragon is my red eye croc skink 😊

[@indyreno2933]

There is no such thing as an "earless monitor lizard", the correct name for Lathanotus borneensis is "nagabatu".

[@johngabrielcachuela]

Titanus doug

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@johngabrielcachuela accurate!

[@ballistic350]

Them things are rare , and not illegal to own, just cost fkin $$$$ 😅 awesome enclosure, damn you quarantined the plants also for 3 weeks lol i be too lazy rinse and add them in, lol been fine so far , crosses fingers

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Most def! And thanx, it was a fun build to do. Yeah I quarantine plants depending on where I get them from. Really just to not have fungus knats. But it is a pain in the a$$ waiting for them to finish quarantine. But I usually by them when I start a build so by the time I'm ready fir then they are food to go. 🤘💯🤘

[@amysreptileadventures6664]

I agree with Will…this is insane ! But another absolutely amazing build done by you…just on a smaller scale haha ! & just like I thought….definitely not “simple” 🤣🙃 it’s very detail oriented w/lots of components lol. But this small build is totally bad ass ! 🤯👑🤙🏻 I’d love to have a giant version of this for my peach throat ! Like I keep saying…let me know if you take your show on the road haha ! & what a cool little monitor ! Never heard of that species before ? You should name him Neo…like in the matrix 😎lol…but short for Borneo !

[@pumpkinchow]

He truly does incredible work and nice to see you watch his videos as well 🙌

[@amysreptileadventures6664]

@@pumpkinchow his work is definitely incredible without a doubt ! Pretty sure I’ve watched almost all of his videos and each one just blows me away more and more ! I keep telling him he should do mobile enclosure building for people ! How amazing would that be ! lol

[@pumpkinchow]

@@amysreptileadventures6664 I’ve watched them all and couple of them multiple times and I’ve been using some of his ideas on my own. That is also a great idea for mobile enclosures I know I’d love one.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much Amy! You rock! When I go "mobile" I'll definitely be stopping by! He is a very cool species to care for and I'm honored to do so! Your continued support is appreciated! P.s and yes simple compared to my other builds 😆 🤘💯🤘

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@amysreptileadventures6664 and I really do like the name Neo!

[@mikesmonitors1148]

Another AMAZING Build my friend!!

[@pumpkinchow]

Mike where can I order the zoo poxy?? And hope all is well with you your family and critters 🙋‍♂️✌️

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx Uncle Mike, much appreciated! Thanx for helping me track down this lil dude too! 🤘💯🤘

[@christopherjohnson2905]

Another amazing work always enjoying your builds

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you bro! Much appreciated! 🤘💯🤘

[@ravishingreptiles]

Been waiting for this one and it did not disappoint!!! Great job man, earl is one lucky dude

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro, thanx for your help along the way! you'll be able to check him out in a few days along with everyone else in the animal room! 🤘💯🤘

[@hannahworley3336]

Your work is amazing as usual and it’s cool to see your process . I appreciate the thorough step by step and details.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much Hannah, your continued support is appreciated! 🤘 💯 🤘

[@cooliipie]

Are these mostly nocturnal and rarely seen during the day?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Yes they are nocturnal. They do hide until it is feeding time, which is amazing to watch!

[@grahamslater9855]

I knew it!! Beautiful work (as always) and congratulations on finding the grail! Excited to see more of earl in the future

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Yup, and he is amazing! Looking forward to showing you as he gets bigger. I'll be doing a feeding video so you all can see him as the savage eater he is. 🤘💯🤘

[@TreeMonitorTraining]

Such a beautiful build and what a gorgeous animal to house in it! The earless monitor looks sick! Congrats on procuring one.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, stoked to have one and yes they area gorgeous animal. 🤘💯🤘

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

Instead of using a filter, could I use fish or shrimp?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

fishing shrimp instead of a filter? The filter will support beneficial bacteria and help cut down of animal waste produced by fish, shrimp and other livestock

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds yeah I mean is it necessary in your opinion? There are some fish that will eat waste and algae. Like a true ecosystem

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel put enough plants in there and it will eat a lot of the bioload. But some type of filtration I find to be beneficial whether that's a filter or plants. Hope that helps

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds thank you!

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds thank you!

[@willexotic]

Zoopoxy filter is genius man. The fine details! That’s one of the coolest things ever

[@pumpkinchow]

That’s definitely great idea I’m definitely using that idea in the future.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx brother, you'll be able to see it I a few days!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@pumpkinchow you won't regret it!

[@MrHillbilly]

Thanks Brad now I want an earless monitor!! 😂 epic enclosure!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro, it was definitely a fun one to put together! And the earless do have that effect on people 😆! They are super cool and an amazing species. You ever got a lead on the vampire crabs? 🤘💯🤘

[@MrHillbilly]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds ya I just published a video today on them!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@MrHillbilly oh man, gonna watch it now. It's been a busy day, and I'm just hoping on socials now. 🤘💯🤘

[@indyreno2933]

It's more correctly called a nagabatu as it is not a monitor lizard.

[@DNAretics]

Dude you are the best at these step by step enclosure builds. keep it up

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, that means a lot! 🙏

[@anchellenyadev]

Can you do a desert?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Would love to, stay tuned and see what comes next!

[@isaquelorenco3893]

Wait thes doug in real life

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

So true lol!

[@JenniferAbarico]

Yes putin a radioactive volcano

[@GarysTandAExotics]

So many great ideas. I just ordered some pond liner and other things to beef up one of my mangroves vivs. Going to try out the ol Mikes monitor’s socialization caging system. Ive got 4 of them so Im going to try some things see what works best for each one.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

What up Gary! The MMSCS works like a charm, you won't be disappointed! Have fun with the vivs and build on brother!

[@GarysTandAExotics]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I set it up today and did it all with the monitor in the viv and with 15 mins he was in the pond exploring saw me and gave no f’s. Before he would see me and freeze or bolt.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@GarysTandAExotics thate what's up, already off to a good start!

[@Ezeyclaps56]

Yall hit the like for this man love your story bro god bless you fam love your work 🔥✝️

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx brother, much appreciated! God bless you and your fam too! 🤘💯🤘 ✝️

[@MacysNatureCrew]

Love the name Earl!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Yeah, I'm liking it too! Has a fun ring tonight

[@marquismccoy447]

Perfect pet for that enclosure.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, looking forward to him growing into it! 🤘💯🤘

[@LoveGuruGreg]

You continue to rock Man! Peace & Love

[@pumpkinchow]

🤘🏻🤘🏻definitely my favorite channel 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you bro! Much appreciated! 🤘💯🤘

[@remmylebeau116]

Borneo Earless monitor dope asf! Like your idea of *simple* -- nice work, that's going to be one happy pet

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! Yeah, super it's dope to be able to care for one. I'm looking forward to watching him grow up in here! 🤘💯🤘

[@indyreno2933]

Nagabatu is the correct name for the lizard.

[@amyhennessy4839]

Keep up the work your doing so go!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and will do!

[@davidwhite6725]

love watching these kinda vids! wanna make my own one day!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The best time to start a build is not. They sometimes look like a lot of work, but 1 step at a time gets it done. I'm sure you will do great!

[@raphaeltalon3622]

Well done, amazing setup!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! 🤘💯🤘

[@AllayGT]

Best best BEST VIDEO YOU EVER MADE LOVE IT 2:58

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much! It was a fun one to do!

[@EZ_KILLER2010]

It look like Doug (in monster-verse)🔥🦖

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Yes he does!

[@Markadium_]

Sunday morning video blessing from Brad!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx for tuning in! Your continued support is appreciated! 🤘💯🤘

[@sploofygaming5446]

Just amazing man!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! 🤘💯🤘

[@robertolabay3092]

Fantastic

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you 🤘 💯 🤘

[@tmccandlish2144]

stunning🔥😍👏🏼

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you 🤘💯🤘

[@laylalima8084]

❤ Amos o animais

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

🤘💯🤘

[@pumpkinchow]

Absolutely incredible set up and a dream species to work with. Congratulations bud you gotta be stoked. Wish you all the best luck hopefully see babies one day. Hope you have a great day and all is well 🙋‍♂️✌️

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, and I'm definitely stoked to be working with him. Wouldn't mind getting another and trying to do a breeding project. All is well, wishing you the same 🤘💯🤘

[@pumpkinchow]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds that would truly be an incredible achievement only handful of people have done. I know I’d love to be one of them. And just the thought of seeing babies come out of the egg is mind blowing. Those and croc monitors are my dream monitor species and the bengal monitor or some of the sand monitors from Iran. O man what my dreams are made of 🤷‍♂️

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@pumpkinchow it would definitely be amazing to do. And yeah croc monitors are amazing to. One day I'd live to build a huge enclosure for one

[@pumpkinchow]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I’m sure if you keep up the great work your channel is going to explode and have couple million subscribers. You’ll be able to make all those dreams come true. You truly have amazing talent and potential your channel will definitely be one of the greats. Just keep up the great work and stay awesome bud 🙋‍♂️✌️

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@pumpkinchow thank you! It will be inspiring to see where this youtube journey takes me, I have will continue my hardest to put out the best content I can do for you all! Your continued support is much appreciated! 🤘💯🤘

[@dazd6267]

That is not simple and easy :D

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@dazd6267 it is compared to this lol 🤘💯🤘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXPSZZ2MZ7OnkKMsi=sI8kocUyp2HZFebn

[@valterbrunojorge9540]

Great job Brad!!! The quality is top notch.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated! 🤘💯🤘

[@msteagsss]

Name him Earl name him Earl name him Earl name him Earl

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Earl it is!

[@eligonzalez7782]

It's Doug 🙂

[@antonioalvarez5554]

Yo it's Doug from godzilla

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Hahaha yes it is!

[@OctoBud]

this is amazing, and thats an amazing reptile as well!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, I'm glad I was able to share the build with everyone and I'm stoked to be working with him!

[@nicolecross4260]

Awesome job! This is going up there as one of my favorites you’ve done. I really like how you put this one together ❤

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Your continued support is appreciated!

[@DamianHunterLedinaBencilao]

I wonder if the monitors poop a lot of poop poop poop

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

🤣🤣🤣

[@PunchingCacti]

So cool! Borneo Earless monitors have always been a dream species of mine as well

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanks, and trust me, you won't regret getting one. Their feeding response is awesome! I'll make a feeding video soon so you can all see it!🤘💯🤘

[@indyreno2933]

It's more correctly called a nagabatu because it is not a monitor lizard, true monitor lizards are more closely related to beaded lizards while the nagabatu is basal to both.

[@brianwilber1873]

Amazing content. Binged watched your entire channel today!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

That's what's up! Glad you enjoyed watching some of the projects I have done over the years. Stay tuned for what comes next 🤘💯🤘

[@Banana20247]

Doug from godzilla vs kong

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

So true!

[@VIVVISIONS]

🙌🙌🙌 bucket list species mate great work

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx, and they are definitely amazing species to work with! 🤘💯🤘

[@SerenityDragons]

Incredible build my man! I’d never leave in front of that paludarium. Watching that little dude swim around would never get old. ❤

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx Serenity! And yeah, he has been very entertaining to watch. Plus, he is a savage eater. Your continued support is appreciated 🤘💯🤘

[@ScalesOnEarth]

Awesome Build :)

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! 🤘💯🤘

[@falcolf]

Completely epic vivarium, such a lucky little guy!!❤

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you!

[@CactusReptile]

Amazing build! 🔥🔥

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you!

[@oreodoesit]

poly what poxy?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Polygem Zoopoxy. Here is a video I go over how to use it. It's really easy to do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2q1eoVmpqqSp5Isi=qPnQ9V5SPS54iFOy

[@Wtfzipcode]

cool build for a unique monitor. also nice to see a large paludarium that actually has actual soil rather than just like a log with a bunch of epiphytes and house plants on it. i had planned on building something akin to this from glass, including the barrier, so im gonna have to check that epoxy out

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, and that was a thought to use glass as a divider. But for the look I was going for, it wasn't gonna work. I've been working with zoopoxy for some time now, and it's amazing. You can literally do anything with it for hardscapes. Definitely look into it, you won't be disappointed! Lmk of you have any questions if you do try it.

[@indyreno2933]

"Nagabatu" is the correct name for Lathanotus borneensis as it is not a monitor lizard at all, "monitor lizard" refers exclusively to the family Varanidae, the nagabatu is the only extant species of the family Lathanotidae, both families are in the superfamily Varanoidea along with the beaded lizards (family Helodermatidae), but the true monitor lizards are more closely related to the beaded lizards while the nagabatu of the monotypic family Lathanotidae is basal to both.

[@Inverts4Introverts]

I've got to say. You've shot to the top with some of the very best builders. I'd love to see a colab with you and surpa design. But I love that this design was specifically made for this one animal and how well it was executed.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you very much! I'm honored that you think that. Serpa Design definitely has some talent, and it would be cool to do a colab project sometime. I'm hoping the earless enjoys this build as much as I do! Your continued support is appreciated!

[@Inverts4Introverts]

That earless is probably very much enjoying its new home. I mean, no predators, perfect temps, clean water, free clean food? Sign me up. Can't wait to see what you come up with when it's fully grown!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@Inverts4Introverts you put that perfectly. Sign me up too 🤣. I have some cool ideas for a larger build. Stay tuned!

[@jpslizards]

This is also my favorite setup from your facility. Those tools sure come in handy!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro, it definitely makes for a talking piece when people come over! 🤘💯🤘

[@310ExoticReptiles]

Amazing build 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx brother! Much appreciated

[@310ExoticReptiles]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds fire man everything you do is insane work can’t wait to do better builds soon

[@TyrellChambers-dw4eq]

That was awesome 👌

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you 🤘💯🤘

[@Living_Ghetto_fab]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

🤘💯🤘

[@dragonz_eye]

Looks like a micro komodo dragon. Super awsome. The enclosure is amazing.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, he is definitely a cool looking animal! It will be cool to watch this one plants grow in!

[@dragonz_eye]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds BE waiting for an update for sure.👍

[@indyreno2933]

Except the nagabatu is in its own family while the komodo dragon is a true monitor lizard.

[@dragonz_eye]

@indyreno2933 except naga batu..(two words) meaning "stone dragon," literally a non-living object. It does not have a classification in herpetology. I said, "It looks like." I didn't say it was a branch of varanus komodoensis. The earless monitor lizard (Lanthanotus borneensis) is a semiaquatic, brown lizard native to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo. It is the only living species in the family Lanthanotidae, and it is related to the true monitor lizards. Also belongs to the superfamily of VARANOIDIA. It sounds a lot like varanus, don't you think?

[@indyreno2933]

@dragonz_eye, "nagabatu" is the correct name for Lathanotus borneensis since it is not a monitor lizard at all, the two individual words have been combined into one word to make one new english name for this animal as a derivation, "nagabatu" seems perfect enough for Lathanotus borneensis due to its appearance resembling a living dragon made of stone, especially because its bumpy skin looks like it is made of stone, thus describing it as a living gargoyle, "monitor lizard" refers exclusively to the family Varanidae, while the nagabatu (Lathanotus borneensis) is the sole extant species in the family Lathanotidae, both families belong to the superfamily Varanoidea, but they are not closely related, the Lathanotidae family is the most basal extant family of the Varanoidea superfamily while the true monitor lizards are more closely related to the beaded lizards (family Helodermatidae), thus making lathanotids basal to both beaded lizards and monitor lizards.

[@Dooku8]

Can we buy this lizard in EU? its realy expensive, but soo cute 🤩

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

They are amazing!

[@sebastien478]

Magnifique mec 👍😉

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you 🤘💯🤘

[@connerhein2868]

Broooo!! This is exactly the video I’ve been looking for!!!! Thank you!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Glad I could help! Lmk if you have any questions. 🤘💯🤘

[@michellemcfarland80]

Gorgeous!!! Very complicated, definitely not easy! Awesome crafting!! 👏💗👍👍

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! 🤘💯🤘

[@elfzdoll198]

this is beyond cool… that creature is indeed perfect for that build!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much h appreciate, I'm looking forward to showing some updates soon.

[@indyreno2933]

The Nagabatu (Lathanotus borneensis) is a small lizard native to Borneo, it is the only extant species of its genus and the family Lathanotidae, its closest living relatives are the beaded lizards (family Helodermatidae) and the monitor lizards (family Varanidae), all three extant families constitute the superfamily Varanoidea, among this superfamily the Lathanotidae family to which the nagabatu is the sole extant species is the most basal of the three extant families of the Varanoidea superfamily, like all anguimorphs, the nagabatu is carnivorous, varanoids shared a more recent common ancestor with the glass lizards (superfamily Anguoidea), thus making varanoids and glass lizards equally the most derived of the four extant superfamilies of anguimorphs.

[@kaimanacoyaso7864]

Epic ! Nice build

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! It was a fun one to put together for everyone!

[@ryanhandikaa]

Indonesian pride💪🇮🇩🐉

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

🤘🇮🇩 🤘 I would love to go there someday!

[@ryanhandikaa]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds yes bro, i can't wait for it🙌 Thank you for appreciating our animals👏🇮🇩

[@WG9775]

I know there are leopard gecko enclosures everywhere but I would love to see a in depth and amazing build like this one! I would love to see a leopard gecko arid ecosystem!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Stay tuned, that one is a few builds away! 🤘💯🤘

[@NoOnelikeJosh]

Name him micro komando 🫡

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@NoOnelikeJosh I love that!

[@Yomommasboyfriendson]

You lucky SOB 😮 dream animal right there … I guess I’ll just stick with my always agro Nile monitor

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Most def, they are awesome but so are Niles minus the agro

[@dianindrawati-hz3mi]

this is biawak Kalimantan from Indonesian

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

🤘💯🤘 what an amazing species!

[@beneds10]

NAME HIM ZILLA!!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@beneds10 it's a great name!

[@colereed2962]

Thank you Brad for your time and education

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Of course! Thanx for watching! 🤘💯🤘

[@Carnosaur290]

Did you say that you could just use more dry lock instead of having to use the zoo-poxi?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Great question and yes, for the background I could have used drylok instead of the zoopoxy. I have a lot of zoopoxy at the moment so I used it. It is amazing and worth getting if you can! Hope that helps

[@Carnosaur290]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds thank you, that does help! I have a lot of extra grout myself and was thinking of using that on top of some foam to build up a really solid, strong background. And then coloring/ water proofing it with dry lock extreme. Although, for most small animals, this grout step is likely unnecessarily since they would not be capable of destroying a background made with foam and dry lock. But it might help add stability to ledges!

[@hbkbarcia3618]

Hey I’m about to finish my paludarium. What light did you use?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I use the arcadia LumenIZE uvb and fluval aquasky. I had an extra aquasky laying aroundnitherwise I would have used the arcadia LumenIze LED and connected the 2 together. Hope this helps

[@Bullrex2001]

Its Doug

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

That it is!

[@MathMadMedics]

Want a pet dinosaur? Just get a chicken

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@MathMadMedics 🤣🤣🤣

[@solidsnakeraiden3910]

I have a question related to earless monitor. Do they enjoy climbing?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

From what i have read, no, they mostly stay in the water. Although I d8d put him back into his grow-out enclosure bc he is still small and he did climb up vertically behind the back waterfall corkbark. I was surprised he was able to do that quickly, too. I added the branches on the right side for cosmetics, but im also curious to see if he does climb. Not a lot is known about them, so I'll update with a video when I see more behavior from him

[@solidsnakeraiden3910]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Thanks!

[@indyreno2933]

There is no such thing as an "earless monitor lizard", "nagabatu" is the correct name for Lathanotus borneensis.