How To Build A Stone Hide!!! // Reptile Hide

How to build a stone hide! In this video I will be showing you how I built my own stone reptile hide! Hides like this can cost upwards of $20 for pet stores but mine can be built for under $10! Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy!

[@vipercrb5622]

You can also use a dremel detailing tool to sand smooth the inside while still preserving the natural appearance on the outside. This is especially useful for enigma syndrome in leopard geckos and some spider ball pythons are notorious for neurodegenerative diseases, sadly the morph is popular. Alternatively you can buy rocks that are flat and already smooth, an aquarium 100% silicon sealant can also aid in coating surfaces smooth and free of garnering filth as porous rocks tend to cultivate bacteria in captivity. Just be sure to allow the sealant to cure completely before puting it in the terrarium, also be sure you have the correct smoothness and shape before applying the sealant.

[@Ryan-lz1po]

THIS IS THE COOLEST DIY REPTILE HIDE IVE EVER SEEN!!!

[@MechNinji]

Haha! Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it! :D

[@zhurricanechan]

Omg tysm! I'm gonna build this as soon as i can! I'm sure Eclipse and Lumine ( My leopardgeckos) are going to love a cave like that! Btw i subbed! ;)

[@MechNinji]

That's awesome! I am so glad to hear that!

[@melissacarranza2030]

Was looking for a video like this to help me seek idea to build my own cave! Looks amazing thank you!

[@MechNinji]

You're welcome! I am SOO happy that you like it! :D

[@McFlatulence]

This is so great! Hides can get more expensive the bigger they get! It also looks so cool and is a great alternative! Thank you for the video :)

[@adriannebruckner6872]

I know I’m late to the party but THANK YOU good lord. This is exactly what my cheap self was looking for.

[@ShoweringSun]

That was a great diy, I never would have thought to put a hide against the glass that was very clever.

[@MechNinji]

I'm so glad you like it! :D

[@Pixiepuddingxo]

This is perfect, thank you so much. My new ball python George has been stressed with the store-bought hides I have, and I really just wanted to make him feel more at home in his new enclosure :) I'll also be doing something similar for a water bowl!

[@MechNinji]

That's awesome! I'm so glad you like it! For the water dish though, aquarium safe silicone might work better for water proofing than hot glue would :)

[@MaxImagination]

Really nice work there bud! I would love to make something like that one day. I love the way it looks!

[@MechNinji]

Thanks! Yeah, I really like it!

[@KuvaPefo]

Ty!! Getting a beardy in the coming weeks! This goes in the beardoe folderrr!

[@KuvaPefo]

Subscribed yo!

[@KuvaPefo]

Beardie*

[@woodcock3174]

im really late to these videos but i wanna say thank you im looking to get a leopard gecko this christmas and you have helped me tremendously

[@CherryzB]

I've been thinking about creating a ledge for my Leo for a while now but I hate the idea of using foam (as we see so often). This seems like a great idea that is not only easily done but also better simulates a natural leo environment. Will definately try 👍 Thanks.

[@mem-ed8zt]

Hey! I know it's a bit irrelevant but in the beginning of the next video, can you say "Hey I'm mechanical ninjineer and this is my pawn shop"

[@MechNinji]

hahaha! What? like the pawn stars? hahaha!

[@mem-ed8zt]

Mechanical Ninjineer like rick Harrison

[@Pseudochu]

Great video and it's so simple! My male ball python - and eventually my female BP - is too big for most hides I can find in stores or online, and so I wanted to try making some myself but didn't know where to start. Yours came out really cool!

[@MechNinji]

I'm so glad to hear you like it! Yeah, its always a lot more fun to build it yourself! :D

[@amandasellers2817]

You just solved all my problems...2 years later!

[@corald3638]

Same 😂

[@egbrown0121]

My lizerd is going to love it So much

[@MechNinji]

I know mine does! :D

[@MCsCreations]

Really well done, man! Great work! I personally don't like to use hot glu for things like that (because it's going to get loose soon), but at the same time it's nontoxic, so it's kind of good for your geckos. :)

[@MechNinji]

Exactly! Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

[@lynxg9570]

Nice trap but what can we put in the bottle to atttract the lizard

[@toshapoulson9341]

How did you get the glue to adhere to smooth surfaces? I tried to get my smooth stones to stack and the glue wouldn't stick to them???

[@MechNinji]

hmm, very interesting. Did you push down on the rocks after you glues them to make sure the glue spread? It might also be your rocks or brand of hot glue. My rocks were flat and smooth but not necessarily slick (if that makes sense! haha!). :)

[@bangerbassin5806]

same

[@carissaanderson7999]

if you're having an issue with the hot glue not working, you could roughly sand the area being glued to make grooves for the glue to grab onto.

[@DS-oopa]

Use aquarium grade silicone.

[@KrakenSpeed]

Very helpful for designing my new tank for gecko . Thanks bro

[@MechNinji]

You're welcome! I'm glad you like it! :D

[@joevargas3818]

Really good idea

[@cartierjoaquin]

And in a great coincidence, I also wanted to make this for my leopard gecko

[@MechNinji]

haha! That's awesome! :D

[@kristen4301]

If it weren’t from the video demonstration I would have bet that hide was purchased... nice design

[@danielyyi]

i know this doesnt have anything to do with the vid, but thanks to you i made my own wedge battlebot! Of course its pretty rough, and the outside is made of cardboard, but its a start! thank you soooooooooooo much!!!!!!!

[@MechNinji]

That is so awesome! I am so happy to hear that! Its always awesome when you get to see your creation come to life!

[@grimsoul0073]

Absolutely cant find the stones anywhere....😭😭

[@MechNinji]

I got mine at both Michaels and Hobby lobby, however I have seen them at the dollar tree a few times. Sorry you're having trouble finding them :/

[@JonesKarey]

Can you be more specific on the type of stones? Also having trouble finding them. Are they slate? Slate stones seem much thinner. Thanks for the help.

[@madelynnpenn4671]

@@JonesKarey I'd assume so, I have slate in my backyard that seems less thin so I think you could find less thin slate for your project. I'm not sure if that helped or even made sense to you but yeah lol.

[@danielyesnt3624]

Awesome! I might make one for my fish

[@MechNinji]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@aWestSideMom]

Would this be safe for a bearded dragon?

[@ox-micha-xo]

Ty, hate how expensive they are

[@ellasanimals2849]

Is this sturdy for larger lizards to climb on? Also do you think type of rocks matter?

[@YOEPIC1]

Really cool!

[@MechNinji]

Thank you!

[@deadfish6408]

I cannot find any hide for my adult female ball python I'll have to make something like this

[@mvgikk1969]

his hands be like: 🤲👐👍🤜🤞🤚🖐👆👋🤝🤘🤚🙏👐🙌👋

[@mistymatthews6449]

Would the glue melt from the heat in the tank?

[@kevinkabaio3224]

Is hot glue safe for animals?

[@tmlrobotics5446]

Fun Idea!

[@MechNinji]

Thanks!

[@tmlrobotics5446]

Mechanical Ninjineer :D

[@marcussextius5686]

That's so amazing

[@MechNinji]

Thanks!

[@marcussextius5686]

Can you guys please subscribe to my channel

[@ruthven78]

I wonder if using aquarium grade silicone would be better? not sure how well it would adhere the rock though as Ive never tried.

[@MechNinji]

Yes that could work! And actually iv told a few people here in the comments to do that if you're making it for under water use. However if you're making it for dry applications i think the hot glue would work better. :)

[@absentpopcorn612]

I wanted to make one for my tarantulas

[@shyvixen1313]

Hi first love the video. Where did you get the stones from? I’m wanting to make caves for my beardies.

[@MechNinji]

Thanks! Like I said in the video I just picked them up at my local craft store. Michaels, hobby lobby or jo-ans fabrics should all have rocks that will work. :)

[@theresastubblefield3894]

@@MechNinji what are the rocks called and what size are they? The craft store has garden rocks, painting rocks, and then up to 2 inch, 2-3.5 inch bulk, or over 3.5 bulk.

[@natashawhipple8984]

Would this hold up under a heat lamp in a ball python enclosure? Just curious if the glue will survive.

[@MechNinji]

Yeah it should easily. Especially if you use high heat glue. :)

[@shoreshilltopfarmexotics576]

I used flat rocks from my driveway and i put gorilla glue instead of hot glue, its stronger and safer for your gecko but it takes longer to dry, totally worth waiting a few hours tho

[@MechNinji]

That's cool! non-toxic hot glue is safer as there's a LOT of chemicals in gorilla glue. But still cool!

[@urgay9102]

Did you disinfect

[@shoreshilltopfarmexotics576]

Mega Thot 2000 huh

[@urgay9102]

@@shoreshilltopfarmexotics576 the stones to remove harmful bacteria

[@bellagarson9590]

Would this also work for rodents? As I’m making a natural cage for my hamster but I’m scared she might nibble some of the glue so is there a safer animal friendly glue to use?

[@MechNinji]

Well, if you buy non toxic hot glue, and make sure to remove any and all excess glue, i don't think it would be a problem. :)

[@skrunklycreationz]

I can't find any stones online that are the right type for under $70 dollars no joke

[@pepethefrog7381]

Can you make it for a bearded dragon

[@MechNinji]

haha! Yes, it should be fine for really anything that can fit inside it :)

[@carlarosas2001]

Where can get these stones?What glue can use?Is Elmers school glue ok for this?

[@MechNinji]

You should be able to find the stones at both hobby lobby and Micheals. As for glue i just used hot glue, However if you're wanting to use it in water, aquarium safe silicone would work much better for that. :)

[@joehayward4545]

Very interesting. Could this tutorial work for a 5 foot python?

[@MechNinji]

Yes you could, however you would need much larger rocks and should probably use some kind of glue other than hot glue. :)

[@joehayward4545]

Mechanical Ninjineer Thank you. I will have to give it a try.

[@cherryblossom8849]

Can you also make this for tarantulas? I don't want her to get hurt...

[@MechNinji]

I don't see why not. As long as you glue it well and make sure not to drop it on her it should be just fine. :)

[@tommy988lo]

Hot glue gun works too???!!! I've just started a diy project similar to this one and I've been using super glue! It would be a lot easier to use glue gun!

[@andystephenson5407]

Won’t hot glue melt because the heat?

[@MechNinji]

no it shouldn't. Most hot glues start to melt at around 150-170 degrees F. I Don't think there are any animals that need the tank that hot.

[@avishekkumarsingh]

is it aquarium safe ??? I want to put it in my Aquarium....

[@MechNinji]

Depending on the type of hot glue you use it should be fine. However you might have better luck using aquarium safe silicone ( That's actually what its called! haha!) Its safe for fish, water proof and only a few dollars. You'll just have to give it a few days to dry before using it. :)

[@brettchristoffel6391]

Don't use slate if you are going to use it in an aquarium, because slate is toxic to fish.

[@yahir2075]

Great video

[@MechNinji]

Thanks!

[@cowbellysson1198]

is hot glue safe for the animals?

[@MechNinji]

As long as you use non toxic hot glue and make sure the glue isn't exposed (so the animal wont have opportunity to eat it) you should be fine. :)

[@bbopthemoviemakers7936]

c45p3r, as long as they can’t access it

[@thetribe4893]

Hey, where can i get flat stones like that? EDIT: find

[@MechNinji]

Oh awesome! Glad you found them! :D

[@lelebun]

is super glue aquarium safe??

[@InvisibleCloud1]

leslie no you’d have to use aquarium safe silicon

[@lelebun]

@@InvisibleCloud1 thank you. i saw a video that "lifewithpets" did a diy stone bridge or something like that and they used super glue and added it with their fish tank.

[@kmonnier]

Gecko henge

[@MechNinji]

haha! Ikr!

[@lynxg9570]

Nice trap

[@lynxg9570]

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[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

it's funny how you say you're a mech engineer and emphasize structural stability, yet use a hot glue gun, which is probably one of the worst adhesives to use for strength. Silicone, gorilla glue, or mortar would've been much better choices.

[@420redemtion4]

Do you no da we

[@MechNinji]

Eye dew! :D

[@kai.7406]

I do not no de we

[@MechNinji]

not gonna lie... not 100% sure what this meme is about. i googled it but im still just pretending like i know... hahaha!

[@kai.7406]

Mechanical Ninjineer great video though I need to try this for my ball python when I get my allowance

[@lynxg9570]

Nice trap but what can we put in the bottle to atttract the lizard

[@lynxg9570]

Nice trap but what can we put in the bottle to atttract the lizard

[@lynxg9570]

Nice trap but what can we put in the bottle to atttract the lizard

[@MechNinji]

Sorry but this isn't a trap, Its a gecko hide. Its not designed to catch lizards.