INCREDIBLE Tree Frog Paludarium Set Up!

Come and watch me setup a BEAUTIFUL paludarium from start to finish! This video shows every step of the process, from foaming and carving, creating a small pond, adding plants and decor and everything in between! Paludariums are a setup that include both a land feature and a water feature. This paludarium will be used for a species of tree frog.
Thank you Exo Terra for sponsoring this video and sending me many of the products seen in this video. Exo Terra has been one of my favourite reptile companies so it is truly an honour to be able to work with them, and to be a part of this product launch. Frogs&co is their new line of products that work especially well for setups such as this paludarium, or other bioactive enclosures.
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Products used:
- Exo Terra small tall tree frog enclosure
- Exo Terra Terrasky light
- Great Stuff sprayfoam
- Drylok original "white"
- Various box cutters and blades
- Water based acrylic paints
- GE Silicone 1
- Exo Terra forest moss
- Various natural stones
- Exo Terra biodrain
- Exo Terra biodrain mesh
- Exo Terra substratum
- Exo Terra rain forest substrate
- Various natural wood branches
- Lemon lime dracaena
- Pothos cuttings
Music: All music provided by epidemic sounds
Time stamps:
00:00 - 01:28 - Intro + Exo Terra
01:28 - 02:06 - Products I have
02:06 - 03:56 - Foaming and carving (background)
03:56 - 05:32 - Drylok (background)
05:32 - 06:47 - Painting the background
06:47 - 08:43 - Creating a moss wall
08:43 - 09:13 - Prepping the tank
09:13 - 10:24 - Creating the pond
10:24 - 11:58 - Drainage & Substrate
11:58 - 13:17 - Plants, decor and final touches
13:17 - 14:13 - Final enclosure reveal
14:13 - 16:22 - Outro
#exoterra #frog #paludarium

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

WATCH PART TWO HERE! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5_TpouijrmNpc0

[@dixiewhite2698]

I can't stop reading the title as Free Trog

[@Reeces_Peanut_Butter_cup]

😂😂😂

[@hackzd1157]

You gotta be dyslexic

[@drew-shourd]

Dyslexia is real

[@Reptiliatus]

Beautiful enclosure! 🎉🌿

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you!! Can’t wait to see what you come up with 😁

[@WaysideArtist]

This quite beautiful. I can't wait for Part 2!! 🍃🐸🌿

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you!! Hopefully you’ll enjoy part 2!

[@wardenplayzroblox5898]

This was so relaxing to watch thank you for the great content

[@SlightlyVenomous]

Trying this technique out right now for my grey tree frog and my emerald swift enclosure! I hope mine turns out close to as amazing as yours! Thank you for the clear instructions and recommendations!

[@asher9609]

I'm making one for my grey treefrog at the moment! :) She likes to sit in her water bowl no matter how moist the rest of the tank is, so I want to give her some more water to chill in.

[@caseykong588]

One of your best enclosures! Love the setup and watching you create it with the music in the background was so relaxing!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it and found it relaxing 😁

[@haxxor5907]

very pretty! i am watching this as inspiration for my beetle terrarium!

[@garrett7986]

i LOVE how the enclosure looks 😍

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you!!

[@Alan-bw2sc]

wow it turned out great that frog is lucky!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you!

[@daniellemorris3301]

This is amazing!!!!!!

[@gracenevitt]

this was so helpful !!!!! just rescued a Cuban Tree Frog today and needed some inspiration💚💚

[@ChameleonAcademy]

Such a very cool build! I have been tempted to try a paludarium for a while now and this was just pushed me one step closer!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you! I’m sure you’d setup an amazing paludarium!

[@stephaniemarler9601]

Probably the most unique, lovely twist on foam backgrounds I've seen! 💚

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you! I really love how it turned out 😁

[@iconictasteinmusic6468]

The background looks incredible!

[@volvandthepocketkaiju]

That's a beautiful setup! Great job! :D

[@GabbyRocio]

Wow, great work.

[@trenamarie9820]

Love it!

[@cjfilmssk8progression466]

Wow the background looks great!!!

[@ZoesZoo]

Ah this was so relaxing 🥰

[@JupiterJamie]

I'm only halfway through the video, but I just had to stop and say that this is absolutely beautiful and amazing looking!

[@razzylol7606]

i loved this

[@markwallin484]

I love your frogs they're beautiful! 😍

[@wildside306]

Emma! I feel like this is an evolution in your content, fantastic video, amazing viv!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun creating this video so I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it!! 😁

[@stevenhall8964]

Nice!! I am very creative and artistic to start with so anytime I've been able to design an enclosure like this I not only really enjoy it but I also remember things I've seen others do and if possible incorporate it into my own design or at least partially, sometimes I have been inspired by something I seen someone do and then put my own twist on things to the same technique and it turns out to be unique, highlighting my own individuality! I also try and put myself into the body of the animal I'm creating the Habitat/Enclosure for, and try and figure out what that creature would tell me it wanted if it could talk!

[@shannaantico1056]

You did incredible on this design. Definitely the BEST custom background I’ve ever seen. Great job

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you so much!

[@danasmith8557]

That's so beautiful great job!!!!!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you!

[@emeraldvillarreal]

it’s so pretty!!!!!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you 😊

[@ongalad1981]

Looks awesome!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you!

[@rodentsncats31]

It looks amazing!!! C: I am so excited for next weeks video

[@karenmcisaac22]

What a wonderful video

[@lizwaller722]

This video is so calming to watch🥺

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you! I’m glad you found it calming 😊

[@danielvinson]

Nicely done. Thank you for this informative video.

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you! I’m glad you found it informative 😁

[@juliaf1899]

wow this is amasing

[@adrimerino_3253]

You are an artis, very natural!!!! i love it.

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you!

[@ChantalsCritters]

That looks great.

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you!

[@shannaantico1056]

This video is so professional too I’m loving the content recently

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying it!!

[@shannonwuke1043]

This is phenomenal!!!! I would absolutely love an enclosure like this, i might have to get bits and bobs but this is amazing, you did soooo good :D

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you so much!

[@Jennifer-xg3ck]

I want this terrarium so bad. I contacted my local reptile store the moment Exo Terra announced this. I saw your photo the other day, and I guessed that you got an early one. This gives me hope that I could get one soon.

[@quinnconway163]

wow 🤩 it really does look 👀 incredible!! 🦎❤️

[@quinnconway163]

i have a question emma!! do you know where i could possibly buy the exo terra 18x18x36 exo terra?? i need it to be able to ship to the usa so.. i have been looking for it everywhere!!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

They can be tough to find, I find the best bet is to go to a smaller local pet store that carries exo terra and see if they can order it in!

[@quinnconway163]

@@EmmaLynneSampson thank you so much emma!

[@stevemiller8239]

Outstanding. I only wish I could do the same. Good job!

[@ceber121]

Cant wait to finish mine tomorrow with my son (:

[@mermaidheather5049]

I needed this so badly when I did my whites tree frog enclosure. I regret the way I did their background. This is gorgeous!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Honestly I’m constantly changing my enclosures and backgrounds 😂 it never ends

[@mermaidheather5049]

@@EmmaLynneSampson I call it the "reptile shuffle" in my house. 😅

[@mekanik164]

Great Video!!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you!

[@aprilfurcean8302]

Very nice build 👍

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you!

[@Ashleyselsewhere]

Seriously my favorite background you have made!! I’ve been debating for a long time to do my own background for one of my reptiles, this gives me a lot of inspiration! Also, what did you dye the dry lock with?

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you so much!! I honestly just mixed some of the paints in to get the colour I wanted 😂

[@forest1708]

when I first saw this video I was super excited to see what you would put in this beautiful tank and I've been checking back to see an update video but you still haven't come out with one from what I've seen so, I'm just curious if it's on the way or not??

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Yes it’s coming out next week!! And I discuss in that video why it was so delayed. It should be out on Monday!

[@CallMeMusicAddict]

Great video and paludarium! I was wondering though (since I really want to do this as well): If I ever decide to change the setup in my terrarium, could the foam be removed without leaving any residue on the glass?

[@mackenzie0222]

congratulations on the exo terra sponsorship!! ❣️🙌🏻

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Memphis-07]

Hi great video one question what did you use to color the dryloc

[@Wavvycaps]

Preparing to get a Brazilian white tree frog within the next year or two, definitely want live plants & All (:

[@RandomJill13]

See I told you people would love your chatty longer videos😘💕 this enclosure is beautiful and so much fun to watch come together, you always do an amazing job!!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@amymatthews3935]

I love this! Could you tell me what filter you used?

[@yvonneg7580]

Emma, after creating such a natural and beautiful looking background, I was sooo sad to see it get devoured by all the large plants you added! 😢 I did read tht u used wht u hd on hand, so I'm hoping u will have a WALL REVEAL❣😎❣ ...w/pots carved into foam for hanging plants & more!!! 🤞🐸🤞

[@MrElchauve]

Hi emma, are you sealing your acrylic paint with varnish or other stuff like mike? Great video by the way!

[@Mr.Frog.]

Great breeding environment☺️

[@craigsmart1986]

Wow.

[@tanialimacosta]

I thought an instalation like this had to have some kind of water pump so it has some circulation. Do you just do frequent water changes? Thank you for any tips

[@kccheerleada]

Is the foam, dry lock and paint all safe for the frogs to be on? How do you seal it?

[@LadyBrandy24]

Yes the foam and everything she used is animal safe. The dry lock is a sealant.

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@arianaa.3448]

hey im wanting to build something similar but im confused do you need any filter for the pond area?

[@markwallin484]

Do you

[@PierceMD]

@@markwallin484 Dooooo you?

[@Echo-SW]

Some waterflow I'd enough along as there's plants and some sorta dirt or rocks. A filter would be very beneficial, but waterflow and plast should be good.

[@imadazler9891]

does it come with a fogger hole for humidifier

[@Theblankminer]

Now, how do you go about cleaning the background, or do you clean it? Personally, I’ve stayed away from making backgrounds because I worry about how I would clean it. I doubt you can take it out, clean it, then put it back.

[@minnieg4mer54]

Question, the Ayer didn’t sleep through the rocks? Also the water overtime evaporates right? I’m so so brand new to frogs and need so much help

[@ox-micha-xo]

Just built a tank for my new vampire crabs, struggling to keep the heat where I want it tho 😖 trying combos of heat mats, water heater, and blue heat bulbs, I'll be happy when it's perfect

[@user-th2ic6ls7f]

I saw on someone else's channel that the weight of the drylok can weigh down the foam and cause it to shrink and peel from the glass, have you ever had this problem?? I love your background and would love to create something similar, just want to cover all my bases first

[@juliamaloney7119]

How do you keep your branch from molding?

[@aari887]

Is the dry lock required or is it just a preference thing??

[@nashhayek3500]

Can anyone tell me where to get the tree frog terrarium? I can only find this one place in Canada but they don’t ship it.

[@theaverageredneck8426]

I’ve seen them at almost any pet store

[@Madiii.305]

Would something like this be good for a black eyed tree frog

[@Natou_gia_na_goustaroume]

Hello Emma..its extremely beautiful..It may sound a little silly but could you make a video on how to clean it? :)

[@KiddKlutch3420]

Looks super dope ....gotta wait a week :( haha

[@DabbinTaffy]

How does one aquire that enclosure I can't find it

[@leroydavila1288]

Can I use this method for whites tree frogs?

[@juliamaloney7119]

Also how do you prevent water spots s?

[@monicaglovely3066]

Would you still be able to make a pond without the draining at the bottom (not the rocks lol but the drain on the actual tank) thank you !

[@josephg8818]

How do you prevent infection for red eyed tree frog with pond keep hearing how important it is to change their water?

[@JoseFlores-km1uf]

What did you dye the dry lock with?

[@avaogara]

Beautiful .my best find hs fireballs toad n had a tree frog 🐸. She just updated their enclosure. I'm fwd. This video to her .by the way can we see updates on your ball pythons 🐍💚🐸🐍🦎💚

[@rohitsabarikanth3609]

Hi I’m thinking of getting whites tree frogs so do you have any suggestions for tanks/tank sizes?

[@RollieIsTrippin]

I know it’s been a year butttt personally for one I would get a 12x12x18 and for 2-3 a 18x18x24! 😊

[@andrewchen8647]

How would you be able to clean out the pond

[@BigShrimpin416]

That paint won’t just wash off when you mist the terrarium?

[@HaevynProulx-bn3pz]

There’s standing water how do you filter it

[@emeryschmidt1803]

Can u use a 12x12x18?

[@loopybot]

Should i use pebbles or soil for the substrate in my tank

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

For what animal? For a frog, I would go for soil

[@loopybot]

Thx I’m getting green tree frogs

[@jessicaelizabeth5535]

You don’t seal the paint? Water based paints arnt water proof?

[@SquidgytheGreat]

Really intrigued as to how the water doesn't get stagnant and increase risk of bacterial infections!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

I’ll be discussing all the equipment and features in my video on Thursday!

[@santoroaquatics5038]

Hi Emma happy Friday I always enjoy your videos girl keep it up v I always enjoy learning and seeing about all your amazing reptiles Hope one day to meet you 👍💪💯💯💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@isabeljrgensen1197]

How deep can the water be? Is it any danger of the frog drowning?

[@boiyeah2551]

help me I'm trying to find an Exo terra that is 18in 18in 24in

[@ennat6251]

Dont the leaf litter/branches start molding after they become humid?

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Mold shouldn’t be an issue in bioactive enclosures as springtails feed on mold :)

[@ennat6251]

@@EmmaLynneSampson what if I dont want to make a bioactive enclosure? Someday I do but currently I can but I still want branches ect. Is there anything I can do to avoid molding? (Thank you so much for repling)

[@Mrsmelissamacias]

This is so beautiful i want a frog but my parents wont let me, i have desert iguanas whiptails fish and tortioses tho,

[@juliamaloney7119]

And they can just sit on the paint?

[@solareclipse8835]

Question I was wondering if I can use fake plants or you have to use real ones?

[@20coryallen]

Either

[@NANCYB004]

Is it not too much Water?

[@robintaylor485]

What would it cost to have somebody build one of these for you exactly basically like this

[@kristymiller5593]

just curious how come you didnt use GREAT STUFF pond and stone

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

It’s more expensive and this stuff works the same 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@typod5853]

My enclosure is a foot tall I feel like that isn’t enough though??

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

For which species?

[@typod5853]

@@EmmaLynneSampson green tree frog

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

I would go for something at least 18” tall

[@typod5853]

@@EmmaLynneSampson okay I feel bad because I spent almost 200 on a 12” Is there anything I can do to give him more room before I buy a bigger one

[@calliebrown1005]

You remind me of the female version of tanner from serpa design!!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you, what an honour! I think tanner is incredible. He was definitely some of the inspiration behind this project!

[@JJARMY23]

The cork brench actually looks like a crocodile head 🤭🐊