I built these home for my Blue Tree Monitors in NYC

Greetings, fellow reptile enthusiasts! I'm Eddy, also known as Father.Blue, and today, I'm excited to share our incredible Blue Tree Monitor enclosure, right from my home in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, New York City. Join me as we not only showcase this impressive habitat but also share valuable tips and insights that have proven successful for me, along with some lessons learned along the way.
In this video, you'll embark on a virtual tour of our completed masterpiece-a lush, tropical paradise designed for our Blue Tree Monitors, right here in the heart of Brooklyn. As we explore, you'll gain access to:
Enclosure Showcase: Prepare to be amazed as we unveil our finished Blue Tree Monitor habitat. Witness firsthand the thriving, content, and healthy environment we've created for our reptilian companions.
What Worked: I'll discuss the strategies and choices that have been effective in maintaining the optimal living conditions for our Blue Tree Monitors.
What Didn't Work: We'll also delve into the challenges and setbacks we encountered during this journey, providing valuable insights to help you avoid common pitfalls when creating your own enclosure.
Expert Tips and Tricks: Whether you're an experienced reptile keeper or a newcomer eager to venture into exotic pet care, I'll offer expert tips and tricks to guide you in creating a similar haven for your Blue Tree Monitors.
Whether you dream of replicating a similar enclosure or simply seek to enhance your reptile-keeping skills, this video is a valuable resource.
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[@CK0320]

Although I’m not from NY, it’s great to see someone from a city that has made the best out of his space and built something truly great. Being from a city which didn’t provide much living space myself, I’m inspired by what you’ve done and continue to do.

[@FatherBlue]

Thanks my man! You know it’s not easy to do this stuff in such confined places like you have to deal with in larger cities. I do the best I can with the resources I have available, and hopefully inspire others to try and do the same man! One love my man, and I appreciate the love and support !

[@waynechissell5731]

Love the effort you’ve put into your enclosures. Blue Tree Monitors are special animals and it’s up to us as keepers to provide the best possible housing for them to thrive, great job👌

[@FatherBlue]

Thanks my friend! I’m doing my best and hopefully inspiring others! I do this for the animals, and all I want to do is help educate others to do the best they can with the resources they have available. That’s why I post up everything I find and do for free online for the entire world to see!

[@Hamburglar009]

Could you give a more specific list of what you use for that light for the bottom? Thats a pretty good idea. Just gotta make sure it’s monitor-proof! I would bet money yours definitely is!!

[@FatherBlue]

Illl be happy to do this! And I hope I can definitely help out!

[@rickcroney1286]

Thanks for sharing your journey, I was able to build an 8×2×6' enclosure for my Varanus prasinus (green tree) that incorporates many of the things you mentioned. I did few things differently but overall the concepts are the same, pond liner (sloped to a central collection point), thick drainage layer/ thick substrate layer (allows for high humidity without constant water removal but excess water can easily be removed), heated substrate (I used a heat cable and slate technique, my guy has no issues utilizing the bottom portion), arboreal nest box/hide (made from a large cork tube, that is partially filled with sand/coco fiber) and climbable walls (I did use Drylok but incorporated many spots of Cork bark and small ledges to encourage climbing while not filing the nails completely). Of course there's plenty of branches, hanging/suspended vertical logs...etc. I have been following your journey and it definitely helped me create what I consider an awesome environment for Chomper. Thank you 🦎💚

[@FatherBlue]

Ohhhhhhh yeaaaaahhh Rick! Thank ya man! I appreciate the support! I’ve seen ya from the beginning following it man! And seeing your enclosure!! Mannn I wish I could have built something that large! Keep it up dude! I can’t wait to see what ya do in the near future with your animals man!

[@georgemerino4782]

Yeah Brodie ‘ keep it up and keep Moving Forward!! !!! If there talking your doing it right and let them watch from the sidelines… Liberty_Gee

[@FatherBlue]

We only going up from here my man! Growing, learning, and inspiring every single day my man! 💪🏽💪🏽

[@erickperez8770]

Awesome enclosures. It would be cool if we got an in depth video explaining how you set up that hanging lamp for heating the bottom portion of the enclosure

[@FatherBlue]

Noted! I made on on my instagram but I’ll make an updated video to show it!!

[@erickperez8770]

​@@FatherBlue Thank you! A yt version would certainly be helpful for those like me who don't have those social media

[@ZeohsIsland]

Subbed. Underrated channel

[@pierrefitch]

Wow lovely that's awesome. I'm debating between green or blue tree monitor. What's the best stuff to put at the bottom of cage and what's the best lighting and heat lamp for these guys thanks

[@mikeyben6144]

Eddie you've been 💯 since you started to share your journey. This video is just a small part the amazing work you're doing! Keep inspiring 🤟

[@randypegues4028]

I've followed you for a long time and I have enjoyed seeing your progression. Now its time to kick back and let them go to work!

[@user-hu3yt8jv2m]

Awesome enclosures! Well planned out and the environment is so naturalistic! Enjoyed your video, thank you.

[@FatherBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@nonsensicalramblings9167]

Just discovered your content for the first time and I am ECSTATIC!! I can't believe there's a whole channel dedicated to blue tree monitors! They're my favorite reptile hands-down, maybe even one of my favorite animals of all time, and it's a huge goal of mine to start keeping them at some point. I'm thinking that I might have to make a secondary goal of meeting you, and getting your advice on how to give these critters the best life possible! Lol

[@FatherBlue]

Wow, thank you! I’m glade you enjoyed it! I’m always available and free to chat when ever ya like! And if ya ever make it to nyc make sure to reach out! I’d be happy to show ya the room!

[@ravishingreptiles]

Great video dude! Lots of knowledge being dropped forsure 🔥

[@pierrefitch]

What live plants you got in there and what Substrate you using for green tree monitor

[@ysp.96]

Where do you get your branches? Do you cut them yourself? I done that before but my branches molded. With the high levels of humidity needed for these lizards how do you go about keeping the branches mold free?

[@FatherBlue]

Yeah I get them all out side. If they rot I just replace them after a while. I live in NYC so I just go scouting around to find new pieces all the time!

[@jrexplorers1535]

Josh Dunlap from California scales fins and feathers robbed me about 1 yr ago this month on a green tree monitor and I can prove it

[@FatherBlue]

Did this really happen man? I’m sorry to hear that! I don’t associate with that dude unfortunately so I can comment. Are ya sure that happened with him?

[@ratfoot6490]

roughly how much does it cost to make/maintain one of these enclosures, if your ok with sharing.

[@FatherBlue]

Depends! I’m lucky enough to own all my own tools to make these guys! 1st off the biggest cost is the glass. Costing about 150-200$ for that alone. Then the enclosure can cost anywhere from 200-500$ in materials to make it all water proof and safe from rot. Then if ya build it on a moveable stand that also add to to. If I did this all over again I could possibly build one for about 500$ bare bones just a cage with no fixtures. If I was building it out with fake walls etc, it would double in cost easily. I personally invested about 3500-4500$ in all of these guys. And I’m always building more and upgrading them some how 😅

[@user-io5np6ve2r]

Hey brother, I've done all my research and built my habit but have been having trouble finding a baby blue tree monitor for at least 6 months now.Could you help me out

[@FatherBlue]

Hey man of course look up my buddy tricityreptiles on Instagram he just hatched out a bunch of babies! He can definitely sort ya out man!

[@FatherBlue]

Tell him Eddy sent ya man! John is. Great guy out of Virginia, I’m sure he can walk you through the entire thing as well!