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[@Reptiliatus]

Looking great my friend! I am honestly so excited for you to own a tree monitor! They are such intelligent and inquisitive animals and I am confident that you'll immediately regret you didn't get yours sooner! Can't wait for your next update!

[@AestheticAbe]

Hi reptiliatus!!! That is all :3

[@Reptiliatus]

@@AestheticAbe hi!

[@ufiix522]

I’m not gonna lie I think the foam background will just get decimated. Try something that’s just coated in cork back or something cause if tarantulas will tear them up a monitor will definitely go to town

[@amandarobb2856]

Great job! Just so you know, tge spider plant is because of its shape. If you look at the way it comes out of the pot, it like tge shape of some spiders (especially tarantulas). The other neat thing about spider plants is, they have babies!!! After a while you may notice a stock come out of the plant and dangle down. About the width of a juice box straw. At the end grows a very little "spider" -a miniature version of the plant. It won't grow too big until if you like, pluck it off its "silk" and put the end of that baby spider in water. It will grow roots over time and then you can put it in a pot or another enclosure. Or, you an just leave it hanging from the mama plant. Spider plants are very hardy. They are an excellent plant for a beginner who wants to learn about caring for plants. Tge lighting you have set up is fine. No problem. They arent too picky about light. It is ok to let the substrate get a bit dry between watering if you forget to water it. But they don't like to be soaking wet all the time. Tge amount that comes from the mister should be ok. If the leaves all start to get droopy and maybe soggy that means too much moisture. But like I said before, Spider plants are very hardy and can take whatever is thrown at them pretty well. Good luck!

[@jeannettefrye5086]

Awesome description, covered it quite well. Only thing I could add is that you get more spider babies when the plant is root bound

[@dnadesignn]

Thanks for the explanation! 😁

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

Just be careful not to let it get out of control! The runners can grow right into carpeting or upholstered furniture or any little cracks or gaps in the wall or floor, so clip them before they get to that point. Voice of experience😅

[@catzy02]

I came to mention the spider plant babies too. Haha.

[@ambition7609]

Old style 100% i just like the feeling that iam buildkng it with you

[@ElvenSpellmaker]

Yeah I think I prefer the old style too, it's more conversational!

[@catzy02]

I honestly didn’t mind that some of it was voice over. I do like that you stopped to talk to us while you planted up the enclosure.

[@xlia2114]

I agree : )

[@ShadySheev]

You want to aim for cross-ventilation. One opening at the bottom and another at the top opposite side of the tank. This way the warm air will vent out at the top while pulling fresh, cooler air through the bottom ventilation inside the tank. The way you have set the ventilation is kind of inadequate right now in that it does not help to dry up the tank after misting because no fresh, cool air gets sucked in once you put in the glass panels. Unless you add additional ventilation into the lower part of the panel, of course.

[@rill9000]

This design should be ok as the gap between the panes of glass allows for air to pass through the bottom aswell. If it fogs too much definitely add some ventilation, but this setup should be more than adequate in terms of airflow

[@jayd9126]

The white stuff you added into your substrate in English is called “Perlite”. Sorry to be repetitive if someone else has already pointed that out! 😉👌🏼

[@lukasleclercq6860]

I think it's toxic btw...

[@williamhayes1630]

@@lukasleclercq6860 stfu

[@jeremyagosto-santana5280]

@@lukasleclercq6860 it is, but he covered it. Which means the reptile won’t be expose to it. So it’s safe! :)

[@lukasleclercq6860]

@@jeremyagosto-santana5280 Personally I wouldn't trust it, I mean the monitor will probably disturb the substrate very quickly.

[@lukasleclercq6860]

@@williamhayes1630 Anything more?

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

For a green tree monitor... Be honest we know you made it for yourself, you just want to live in a rainforest

[@TheDarkDen]

pssssst

[@sarahkalnajs5810]

That zebra Alocasia plant is GORGEOUS! They’re nearly impossible to find in the US. It Will make a beautiful house plant!

[@zekejeager2451]

Youre more beautiful. Can i see your feet.

[@blueberry7513]

@@zekejeager2451 bruh chill

[@mfvlf9644]

@@zekejeager2451 so brazen, I can’t help but respect it

[@Scotepls]

@@zekejeager2451 zero chill 😂

[@robinferdinandsen7122]

it rly is. just be aware... i had one and they're said to grow to about a meter 150 cm tops... mine was almost 2 meters in the end and took up a lot of space cause it fans out. but the flowers are rly nice and it makes babies so you can maybe use those in your enclosures. just be aware. it is super toxic to cats and dogs.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Dart frogs would go crazy for this if this was their home But I’m sure the monitor will love it as well

[@whatsupchris]

This guy ⬆️

[@lukedenton5322]

@@whatsupchris everytime 🤣

[@Dead-Levi]

All hail supreme leader Kim 🙌

[@juliok5982]

Too too tall for lil dart frogs

[@Arazand]

Looks great. Just note that the Bromeliad Vriesea will die in about 2-3 months. Vriesea is a species of bromelia that only bloom once then it dies. From younger plants they make pups or offshoots that then become new plants or the flower drops seeds for new plants.

[@irishmanbd8447]

Make sure you insolate the top between the bottom and top enclosure so the heat from the bottom enclosure doesn't heat up the top enclosure. Also add more ventilation.

[@aaronneumeyer5572]

My only thought is that if/when you add more ventilation it needs to go closer to the floor so that you're pulling in fresh air from below as well as across at the top.

[@coldcountess]

There is nothing wrong with exploring new ways of doing things !!

[@mortherasmort4623]

Power output doesn't matter PAR (photosynthetic active radiation) does. It seems you used mostly low light plants not sure about the tree but if you have too much light they will defiantly show by sight. Looks amazing either way hope it grows lush for your new pet. I would be more worried about the effect of the UVB on the plants than the led though truthfully. But that should also show in the plants health.

[@mcbridemotorsports5788]

I use and love Pond Armor for water proofing. I use it on every Particle Board Paludarium I build. I built a giant one that had a 55Gal water feature with water fall and it never sprung a leak. Unfortunately I had to sell it when I moved. Not sure if its available where you're at, but it might be worth checking out. The water feature had a plexi glass window to see the fish and other life and silicone along with the pond armor worked perfect.

[@smckibbinsmusic]

That background looks awesome, but it's gonna get shredded. Monitor claws are strong and they're gonna rip it up so quickly 😅

[@noraleestone2859]

That enclosure looks pretty good to me. Spider plants are fairly forgiving when it comes to their needs. Just keep an eye to see if the edges of the leaves turn brown or yellow. Brown means too dry, yellow means too wet and/or not enough light. See you next week. Take care & stay safe.

[@dennisdougherty9531]

I would make sure you lock up the cage. Green tree monitors are freaking smart. Like I said just make sure its escape proof.

[@centraltexasbassfishing]

Monitor Despasito's Temp heat rises, The heat from below Lights, hot spots will rise into his enclosure.

[@dynamoterror7077]

That enclosure looks AWESOME!!!! I know the tree monitor will love it. Also, I have a video idea: do a backyard tour (and possibly turn as much of it into a wildlife sanctuary as possible).

[@davidjbiscoe957]

Spider plants are called that because the produce long shoots with smaller versions of themselves on the ends that resemble spiders. These smaller versions can be picked off and planted to produce new plants. It is in the perfect position as the shoots tend to hang down

[@melissah4084]

The enclosure looks beautiful, Petko! I liked the way you recorded this episode too. The mix of the voice over and real time conversation worked out great! See ya next week!

[@jenniferbeyer6412]

Very cool build. Looks awesome. Can't wait to see the monitor. The plants look ok where you have them. The Spider Plant may be to close to the lights. And their name comes from the " legs" that have the young plants hanging from it. The young plants can be cut off to start new plants elsewhere when they grow roots. They are good plants to have in the enclosure.

[@torribadura8288]

Petco! You should get snake locks for the sliding glass door for your monitor they can get to be very strong and can push the glass doors open even if there is just a small crack!!! But snake locks on both door will help keep your new buddy in his proper home!!! Good luck excited to see him/her!!

[@paperpand13]

This enclosure is absolutely immaculate! Love all the plants you chose and the setup gorgeous 👏 looks amazing

[@teda512]

Also, for the bromiliade remember the dirt in the rock can get pretty damn dry even tho the rest of the tank is moist and humid. Making sure it's roots goes into the substrate below could help

[@MW-jm6bj]

Bromeliads don't take water from their roots.

[@boon240]

Broms need their roots out of substrate or it'll rot and they'll die.

[@ARTofTY-TV]

Bearded dragon enclosure may get hotter, be careful.

[@turtleman190]

Its not that big of an issue having one enclosure on top of another

[@seanrallis6714]

While the heat from the lower enclosure WILL rise to the upper one, this is not an issue, provided Petko uses a thermostat for the enclosures. The thermostat would prevent Despacito's enclosure from getting any warmer than usual by simply shutting off the heat more often

[@turtleman190]

@@seanrallis6714 your right plus the wood the cage is made of resists the heat quite well in my enclosures even with 200watts on a thermostat the bottom of the top enclosure only gets to about 30°c and just gives the inhabitants of that enclosure another place to stay warm

[@MerynMTG]

Super amazing enclosure. I love it. My one critique is that I don't like the plant at 11:44 because it looks like it's in the way of the climbing spots. I think it looked perfect right before you put that one in. Awesome video! Looking forward to the green tree monitor ^.^

[@S4B3R117]

You could definitely go full serpa on it and really go crazy on all the plantlife in there, and put A TON of mosses and like creeping fig shoots and all sorts of plants that like a lot of shade and humidity. Well be super cool to see this enclosure in a year tho, for sure!

[@janhuber3708]

For future enclosures you might wanna check out epoxy resin and @SerpaDesign Tutorials on Background. Especially for Monitors, it can make sense to use epoxy for sealing, because it is a lot more resistant to their claws, but, since its going to create a very, very slippy surface, im pretty sure that aboreal monitors would prefer a corkbark background or something along those lines. Great Video, really like the new style. I think it lets you focus more on doing what you want to do while filming, and on the information you want to talk about. Keep up the great work 👍

[@NikkiHash]

I enjoy watching you build stuff more than anything else

[@kakarikiIck]

Still a great episode and I really like new enclosure. Worth the wait as a once a week series. Keep up with the great work. Love this channel. Great watching.👍🇬🇧

[@sazizwaz8269]

Your awesome. I look forward to your videos and have done so from almost season 1. I'll miss your Friday visits but I understand. Your videos don't have to be monumental. Just what you've been up to. Thank you for interesting stuff.

[@shelbyjoslin1014]

Hi! I have several terrariums that I have built! All of the plants you planted should do very well Where they are. Buuut I think if you add more pothos vines or even a philodendron vine in the back on the ground and train them to climb up the background that would be stunning and fill in that space at the bottom.

[@craigbaynon8356]

Definitely liking the new format Petko, well done you!

[@robinferdinandsen7122]

i love the pre intro. you are so good at picking awsome music for your tour segments ^^ second. i keep plants of the family like your vine and you can basically keep them in water(hydroponic). so you could put little containers in the wall and just make sure they have water always. it'll also keep the "tank" humid. they would look so cool draped on the back walls. also if it's a 225 view maybe make sure to have plants that also make it look good from the other side so it doesn't look like the back of the enclosure?. sry for the long message i'm just super excited about this project ^^ it looks so freakin' good already ^^

[@GoodStarfish]

Spider plant sends "shoots" which come into miniature suspended "spiders" You'll see, they grow pretty quick w/ enough light

[@W._Langman]

Oh it looks fab. Love the production of the video. Nice job😊 Don't know how I got through the week with just one video. One qustion: sliding doors, big gap, will isopods go walkabout?

[@thejackalsden7832]

Green/emerald tree monitors are awesome, monitors are so intelligent, if you have the space you should also get a mangrove monitor

[@andrewrichards9513]

The music at the beginning is 100% 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@dewgleog5239]

I love the new intro petko keep up the awesome content you were my first sub into this hobby

[@TheCruelbreed]

Hey Petko! light light light! I am happy to see you setting up an terrarium for V. prasinus! But i think you will need more (or efficiant) light. Your bearded dragon and your chameleon would be happier too if you would give them more light but if you want to keep monitors you will not get happy with this light situation i think. Get some metal halide lamps for it. Monitors are extremely active and need power!! And they get it through the light. this fluorescent tube will not make it. Greetings

[@jennrants44]

I enjoyed the mix of voice over and you talking to the camera. I thought it flowed well. While I enjoy most of you animals (not so much the centipedes lol) I REALLY enjoy watching all your diy stuff. That enclosure looks gorgeous so far! 🤟

[@whatsupchris]

It looks fantastic Petko . Leave it how it is . You are a pro

[@princebinalla7810]

I really really admire your build you always use real plants i really like it your making a nature inside your house

[@bnhyg150]

Your the king of diy natural reptile/invertebrate enclosures.

[@christopheredgren9892]

The background looks amazing but if it is no concrete on the monitor is gonna dig in it (that is what mine did xD) and for a breeder contact german-monitor he got high quality animals and doing things the right way. GL on the monitor hunt ^^

[@steveshot81]

You can use mappe to seal the enclosure.it will waterproof the enclosure and keep all moisture away from the wood

[@VectorxMan]

New drinking game ~ take a shot every time Petko says *actually*. Love ya Dark Den just poking a bit of fun!

[@mranimal8328]

This is amazing it’s crazy how this is all in your basement and not in that room anymore

[@MrHavadollar]

Take that knobby tree stump and use it upside down where that big cork is down below! You know it will be awesome! I am also trying not to judge about putting the side panel in before the back panel. Lol. You did a lot of work and it looks great. At least you got it anyway. Also, green tree monitors in EU are so rarely bred in captivity. Almost all are imports, even if you get it from a major seller. It took a long time to get them sustainably bred in the US and Canada and even Dayyan's Sabzi and Basil turned out to come from first generation clutches that had some parasite issues. It's just the nature of trying to get these animals established. They sell fast and it's a big pressure, no fault of the conservationists.

[@davidzinssler]

Very nice enclosure, but some tips: Add more ventilation Add some sort of mesh to the ventilation thingies you have, Monitor lizards are very smart and can nearly escape through every little hole, especially when thei are small.

[@SamSam-wr3ck]

Looking forward to the finishing touches on this project!

[@PhillyJuggalo]

Wow absolutely amazing enclosure you truly did a great job looks really professional!!!

[@Philipp17]

I prefer the old type of interaction, but for this video the voiceover makes absolute sense! For the background, I fear a monitor will rip it apart with its claws, you just used silicone and soil, I don't know what Felix background was covered with, cause I just watch for about a year, but it looks a bit weak for such sharp claws, but we will see. I would suggest thick layers of tile adhesive over the foam. Good luck with it, can't wait to see a monitor at this channel!

[@someoneelse1259]

I think you could put a big water dish in the back left, it would be good for the monitor, the humidity and it would put something in that otherwise blank spot. Great build tho I really like it. And I like this video style but I kinda prefer the old one

[@wiezel16204]

white stuff is called Perlite in my country, and the spiderplant will take over enclosure. keep it checked and cut back frequently

[@Itz_shadowttv]

Wow that enclosure is so beautiful 😍 great job petko

[@nineleafclover1477]

I like the new format - especially if it lets you focus more on the build at the time instead of getting distracted talking through the whole process as you do it

[@shuba501]

This video was super nice, the voice over is a good idea. That enclosure looks amazing

[@garethhook1929]

The voiceover works really well. I like this approach and it's professional 👌

[@SpaceCadet2569]

Spider plants remind me of my childhood . My mum had them in hanging baskets all over the home. They are pretty hard to kill. Unless you don’t water them

[@alanblair5600]

Love the video format! The enclosure looks awesome.

[@Hayley0412]

Petco, you are amazing at DIY, you are going to be in high demand when you have children, they will keep you busy building things in their rooms, in the garden, and most importantly in their imaginations! I can’t wait to see the monitor, and I have to wait for another week but I can definitely see why doing one day a week makes sense for you, I will be ready and waiting for next week! 😎

[@MaZEEZaM]

Really nice enclosure, I think it would have looked even better with a small pond, perhaps in the back area of the enclosure.

[@mart9214]

the spiderplant doesnt like the direct light, but maybe the lamp isnt too bright and it will do fine. they can handle temperatures up to 32C, I dont know how hot the terrarium need to be for a green tree monitor but just dont make a heatspot right above the plant. it are pretty easy plants so tit probably is fine.

[@seanorjuelz1381]

Wow! Beautiful outcome

[@KevrysTheGamer]

i think you have placed your plants in pretty great spots. as long as you have air circulation in there they should do pretty well.

[@Roy19841123]

Talking about a tree monitor’s enclosure, foam really is not a good long term background. Monitors are good enough to destroy foams in just a night or two…but having that much plants in the enclosure… maybe it will have more stuff to explore and look at. But after all, It’s really nice 👍

[@greenheartedjayme]

The enclosure is gorgeous!!! And I really enjoyed the voiceover method. It made for a great instructional video. Can't wait for the enclosure to be occupied!

[@ranucumbolo8922]

i really enjoy it when you put springtails and isopod into every enclo haha

[@dnadesignn]

Can't wait for the green tree monitor! Awesome build!

[@thedukeofweasels6870]

I think it's called a spider plant because the little baby plant offshoot things are small around and have many long leaves that sort of resemble spider legs

[@paulinawilczynska4686]

Please, pleaaase do NOT pressure yourself! We dont want you to get something like a Burnout just because you are pressuring yourself too much!! We love your videos off all types and lenght!

[@sufferingtendencies7099]

Would you care to explain your set up? How you have all the outlets on timers, how you built the shelves, and the lights you used? I am a big fan of your setup and want to make my own version one day! I admire your work :)

[@dannysreptiles4379]

Heads up these guys are going to destroy that foam background. Best to use cork flats or something similar.

[@GibbonLord]

Cement works fine too

[@hylaarborea1090]

@@GibbonLord LOL

[@mariestubbs4606]

The Spider plant will produce more plants its a great plant n love the enclosure ...

[@hylaarborea1090]

im sad that you dont upload more youre one of my fav youtubers but its okay you need a break too

[@jjsnow5152]

It’s so beatiful and so well thought out

[@Buhleep]

that little zoom in on your toe poking out of the sock made me looool

[@shefuwu_]

I would love to see another tall plant fill that empty space on the right. Or something else that the monitor can climb on

[@rickytynan110]

Dope setup

[@singingsam40]

I have loads of spider plants and they hate direct sunlight, so you might want to relocate yours.

[@brokenspade3212]

It came together really awesome

[@cadirgemont5900]

Looks awesome but with my personal experience with monitors you want only one visible (glass) side. Especially tree monitors are highly strung and aware so having it feel like it's too out in the open might have drawbacks.

[@matteovespertini8722]

The plant you’re leaving out is an Alocasia zebrina, it needs a moist soil all the time, but not soaking wet , it also really enjoys humidity. It is a bit finicky when it comes to watering, I solved it using a blumat-like system. Keep us updated on it please 😛

[@m.5855]

Hi from Germany, i really enjoy your Videos. I don't know how I landed on the spider side of KZbin, especially concidering my arachnophobia, but I'm not mad about it :) It really helps building an appreciation for these wonderous creatures.

[@R3LOADlikesgames]

I prefer a bit of both time lapse style. I guess it depends on how big/long the project is. If it’s a long and big project, voice over it. If it is a smaller project, no need, just fill us in when you finish the time lapse.

[@DefMettle]

i agree 👍

[@Tyeguy12345]

Definitely a fan of the old style build videos

[@technoraptor7778]

Actually the back of the enclosure too is a bit flimsy for a tree monitor...those claws might shred it up....I hope it holds up though.

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

Man this is wild and I love it.

[@pmaronto1600]

Great vids recommended for the inside of your enclosure, line the inside with plexiglass

[@juliok5982]

In America we call those vents or you could even call them ventilation panels to be more specific

[@jackpak]

That viv looks better than my house

[@kv2315]

yep and it has less mould... 😐

[@Owlways-sleepy]

XD mood

[@judygwen3977]

Looks gorgeous!!

[@stevenwoodward4318]

Wicked video love the tank build it looks wicked you always make you're enclosures so good really jealous 😀

[@snugglesferguson1439]

Really great intro clip of the room but i had to lol at the cans making it into the display.

[@barneyburger2641]

I would try some Portland cement on the foam background mix it up thick and put it on with a paintbrush

[@johnswensson6032]

Great enclosure - you should be proud of yourself 😊👍

[@terilynemarroquin8050]

I am going to be honest Petco. Yours was the first video of taratulas I ever watched. And instantly became a fan. Love you loads. But...my favorite ones are the unpacking and housing..the feeding..and the rehousing and upgrading. The builds are my least favorite. I want to see the critters!! I am faithful and still a fan. I just hope this is just a phase you have to go through.