Making BIG DIY Reptile Vivariums! Part 1

[@Snakedad666]

Very envious of your carpentry skills. I like the Texas barn idea for the rat snake.

[@norwichreptileshed]

I wouldn't call them carpentry skills but thank you!

[@mrkrabs5729]

They look well good, man!

[@norwichreptileshed]

Thanks!

[@llomax1067]

I'm a fish keeper about to start my first dart frog set up...... Your video popped up now I'm hooked..... Good stuff brother

[@norwichreptileshed]

Thanks, I'm glad you like them! Enjoy building that dart frog terrarium!

[@Dieseldrip]

Hello, thank you for the video. I have a question is there a certain type of plywood you use? Do you use a certain type of heat bulb or do you just use heat mats? Also what brand are those uvb strips and where can I find them. Thank you

[@norwichreptileshed]

Hi, so I have loads of videos covering my equipment setups specific to the snake species but I always use halogen lamps combined with flat rocks to create basking spots. I use a mix of reptile systems and arcadia t5 uvb kits, both are available in all reptile shops or online and the plywood is 18mm hardwood faced plywood.

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

Can I just say big props for not sticking ur snakes in a drawer!❤️

[@norwichreptileshed]

Thank you! Definitely isn't something that happens in here

[@catblog7333]

Do you have a walk through of that really big beautiful enclosure in the back corner??

[@norwichreptileshed]

Hello, yes it's the "Epic Royal Python Enclosure" I have 2 build videos and 2 updates on the channel

[@Ascensionadventures]

Oooo I needed this!

[@norwichreptileshed]

Glad I could help!

[@addy4646]

They look fantastic. You make it look a lot easier than I assume it was lol. Definitely something I would like to try and do

[@Itsjustbaloo]

Looking sick mate!

[@norwichreptileshed]

Thanks dude

[@IncredibleInvertsOtherAnimals]

They look awesome mate

[@norwichreptileshed]

Thanks dude

[@busta87]

Hi mate just wondering for the bottom vivs top plinth how do you secure the middle of it? I assume you're using some L shaped brackets or something since the bottom plinth for the top viv is in the way.

[@norwichreptileshed]

Hi, yes I use little brackets, I tried doing a crude pocket hole screw thing but without a jig it's pretty tough.

[@monitorcrazy9639]

Hey I know I’m late but I love this concept did you use anything to keep the wood from slowly rotting from the moisture or is it fine? Also is there anyway I can get the cuts? Or dimensions

[@norwichreptileshed]

Hi, the second part of this video series covers how I seal the vivariums against moisture. I can email you a cut list and drawing if you send me an email to [e-mail]

[@natseangsumat7938]

What thickeness plywood??

[@norwichreptileshed]

18mm

[@Cyan_Ryda]

Where do you get your timber mate seems cheaper for me to buy pre made vivs at the minute

[@norwichreptileshed]

Wickes with trade discount. 7 sheets of ply makes this plus two 4ft vivariums. The wood set me back £240 delivered 👍

[@davesexoticsburmssuperdwarfsan]

Nice work they look great am I right in saying that's 18mm ply?

[@norwichreptileshed]

Thanks! Yes 18mm hardwood faced ply 👍

[@northeastponding2936]

Where do you get the glass from please

[@norwichreptileshed]

I order mine online from a local glass supplier called Norwich Glass Co. Any local glass supplier should be able to help 👍

[@sambradburyfx]

What are the dimensions of the wood? Love the set up btw!

[@norwichreptileshed]

Thanks! If drop me an email I'll send you my plans - [e-mail]

[@sambradburyfx]

@@norwichreptileshed Thank you! I'm making something a bit different now so I don't need the measurements but this has definitely given me the inspiration! Appreciate it! 🙌🏼

[@jamessouter-phillips9853]

Looks sweet bud! Using these as a base for mine being built over Christmas! Is that just normal wood filler you used for the edges of the ply?

[@norwichreptileshed]

Ah excellent! Yeah it's just standard interior/exterior filler, it'll be stained and varnished over anyway 👍

[@savannahbrewer6161]

is there a cut list for this build?

[@norwichreptileshed]

Drop me an email at [e-mail] and I can send you one

[@savannahbrewer6161]

@@norwichreptileshed thank you!

[@kejahnrainey]

@@norwichreptileshed hey, do you still have the plans for this build ? id love to get it from you if so !

[@norwichreptileshed]

@@kejahnrainey I do! Send me an email to [e-mail] and I'll reply with them

[@kejahnrainey]

@@norwichreptileshed sent

[@mrkrabs5729]

How much did the whole thing cost

[@norwichreptileshed]

£240 for the wood, £72 for the glass and £20 for the tracks. The rest is reptile equipment and lighting. I also have enough off cuts to build two 4x2x2 vivariums