My Giant Frog Escaped, so I Made Him a Mansion (African Bullfrog Paludarium)

[@SerpaDesign]

Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him out of the tank again, but I knew what had to be done. The next day I got to work finishing this build. I'm really pleased with how the background turned out and I'm excited to show you what else I have in the works with it. I hope you all enjoy this one and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

[@Linny14]

So glad he’s safe and this new enclosure is one for the books! The new concrete stuff you showed off is awesome definitely using it on my next enclosure!!!!!

[@bearsukat]

You would not believe your eyes if ten million African bullfrogs lit up the world as I fell asleep

[@BobyChanMan]

that concrete is a game changer thanks for sharing it

[@dshobe720]

Looks nice Tanner good to see you move towards concrete. My brother did his countertops with the buddy Rhodes system it's good stuff. May I suggest a plant that grows FL. To AK. Eleocharis palustris as a pond guy you probably have seen it. It can be pruned if it gets too tall and makes a dense root mat that Sampson would no doubt love to dig through. You could even rinse the root ball and replant when a substrate change is needed.

[@viperluciano6328]

Lol i think more samson had a plan to get a new home maybe lol. Glad to see he is doing good

[@daniarici5425]

The dramatic reenactments were such a nice touch lol. I'm glad Samson is getting a new apartment he clearly didn't like his last one

[@ultralord7027]

Had to think about that playground tester guy

[@hefoxed]

Was he perhaps looking for a mate tho? It's something pet owners to consider when and while keeping those pets. When I pick a pet, I try and keep in mind as mating is natural behavior and having access to it may be important for well being. Thus I go for community species of frogs that can mate peacefully and that excessive eggs can be culled/used as feeders for other pets (I don't like that part) 😬

[@daniarici5425]

@@hefoxed it's honestly something I hadn't considered so thanks for the insight! I'm not taking care of any animals at the moment but it's something to consider if/when I do

[@georgematys]

That sounds like a good possibility but seems to me like Samson is already more than two handfuls for Tanner already no pun intended 😅 I could only imagine how crazy it could be breeding these abf's

[@Paravetje]

The stunt double sounds so plasticcy 😆

[@leafystreet]

Beautiful and more buoyant than you’d expect for his girth. His new home is sick

[@awildpersonappeared]

hey leafystreet! how are the geckos?

[@presleywaller4614]

Leafystreet sighting

[@ghiyas3968]

How's your rain frogs?

[@Uninterested69420]

The leader of the lesbian geckos has arrived

[@rootbeef]

Alex sighted in the wild

[@terryenby2304]

I love how animal focused these are. It’s not hard to make something that looks pretty, but to make it look good while meeting an animal’s needs and thinking of their potential desires and lifespan etc. That’s what makes these magic.

[@garg4531]

Agreed. As a fishkeeper it’s often a concern I have when I see all these amazing aquascapes, that people are only focused on aesthetics and proper animal husbandry is just an afterthought for them, but it could just be my anxiety

[@GrantGraff]

With the amount of care he puts in these habitats, he should be designing reptile houses in zoos.

[@maherkamer8872]

@@garg4531I feel like most aquascapes are actually better for the fish since they enjoy of plants and plants help keep the water clean.

[@garg4531]

@@maherkamer8872 True but I mostly meant in regards to having these tanks that are beautiful but also too small

[@garg4531]

@@GrantGraff Agreed

[@Ahnocalypse]

Samson is such a fitting name for this beast

[@SerpaDesign]

Right? He's a brute!

[@nicholasaggarwal1156]

Oggdo boggdo

[@WobblesandBean]

​@@SerpaDesign My African bullfrog was named Gollum 💜

[@fgoogleinthea7475]

He's so gross it's awesome.

[@stevenbakenhester]

is he the father of the frog that is over at Brian Barczyx’s place? his name is Son of Sam

[@ASTRAYGREENFRAME]

Don’t encourage this. Im 90% sure he did this on purpose, knowing full well you’d construct him a brand new studio apartment.

[@Ninasanz83]

😂

[@Atylonisus]

Oh sure, when Samson pitches a fit HE gets a new house; but whenever I do, it's all "what do you think you're doing?" and "Mommy who is this strange man in our house?"

[@MissusAnon]

@@Atylonisus Yeah Samson jumps out in front of his house because he's unsatisfied with his living conditions and he gets a new place built for him... I do it and I get the police called on me for indecent exposure!

[@goober_toober909]

So real​@@Atylonisus

[@Idkidkidk716]

@@Atylonisus😂

[@philipmoore9098]

It’s great how you not only consider your convenience but the welfare and enrichment of the animal. Most people don’t consider the long lives of most amphibians and reptiles when they buy one. Thanks for encouraging healthy caretaking in this community

[@WobblesandBean]

This. African bullfrogs can live for 20 years. Most people have no business owning pets, they get bored and eventually release them into the wild where they wreak havoc on the local ecosystem.

[@Cyandi]

You know it’s a good day when Serpa uploads about samson

[@ghomerhust]

always up for some froggy content!

[@elizorua3404]

I can simply say Sam says a war frog nothing can hold him down​@@ghomerhust

[@Cyandi]

OMG TYSM FOR 1K LIKES AND TY FOR HEARTING SERPA

[@jonathanely5473]

Just took my Wife to Butterfly Pavilion to see the triple vivarium you built for them. It was awesome to see your work up close and notice how its evolved since the video. Keep up the good work and thanks for your contribution, Tanner!

[@SerpaDesign]

Awesome I'm glad you were able to see it in person! I was told that they haven't been able to get the Tailless Whip Scorpions to breed prior to going in that setup and now they have a ton of babies.

[@JayPlateFaceVideos]

Where is it?

[@WobblesandBean]

Where is this?

[@jonathanely5473]

@@WobblesandBean Westminster, Colorado.

[@hazonku]

Big man Sam suddenly doesn't look so big. What a great scape. Sure it COULD be a little more brown but there's also plenty of watering holes that look just like this too. I think it looks great and I'm loving how much he contrasts with his background. Makes him the most obvious feature in the tank, as he rightly deserves to be. Also I got a kick out of the dramatic re-enactments. Those were hilarious.

[@fennecegg8118]

I've never seen a frog that you have to hold like a burger. An absolute unit of an amphibian with a home fitting of his incredible size. Samson has got to be one of the luckiest frogs in the world to end up in your hands, great work!

[@Li_Tobler]

*PHROG

[@JiLoa13]

Many years ago as a child, I encountered an African Bullfrog (I'm from South Africa) I was warned that it could bite my fingers off, then dared to catch it. Fearfully I caught it and didn't get bit. I'm sure they don't have finger snacks, but can imagine they have a painful bite. You were bit twice. Haha Very nice setup you have for Samson, so many featuers I want to watch him interact with. Well done.

[@hooktraining3966]

yeah they have some huge fangs hidden by their lips, probably the worst amphibian bite second only to the giant salamanders

[@JiLoa13]

@@hooktraining3966 Interesting point. Giant salamanders are fascinating for sure, I'm intrigued by their bite now, going to look it up.

[@ruthie8785]

@@hooktraining3966 I never knew amphibians could even have teeth, but then fish do and one evolved from the other so I guess that was silly to assume. Either way, cool!

[@prcervi]

@@JiLoa13 frog teeth are more like boney lumps, don't know about them biting fingers off either (they tend to swallow things whole) but i know some of the really big bullfrogs can cause broken fingers

[@SerpaDesign]

This and they latch on! I probably could've use some stitches, but I managed lol

[@Dakukobura]

The new concrete looks amazing compared to carved foam. I'm excited to see what you think to do with it next and refine your sculpting skills with the new material.

[@tadhg9683]

I love that you're trying to go more sustainable and eco-friendly with your builds! I've been wanting to get into aquarium and terrarium keeping for quite a while, but the cost and excessive use of materials always puts me off a little, and it was so hard to find creators who didn't fall into that trap. Seeing you taking the steps to be more conscientious in what you use and how you use it is incredibly heartening and makes me feel optimistic about my own future endeavors in the hobby :)

[@duod7847]

I just love how much personality this big boy has, he's not afraid to let you know when he's unsatisfied. A true Frog Prince. On another note, I really love your approach to materials and trying new things.

[@ravingPyrotechnician]

0:24 the first word that came to mind upon sight of him was: "HAMBURGER"

[@Kriegst4r]

Same

[@luckyrainbowsparkle5368]

Yummy 😋😋😋

[@aye3678]

1:37 "dramatic reenactment" 😂😂

[@Tomy_Yon]

Thank you for the sound! 🫣

[@Chinesetakeout382]

“This prison… to hold, Me?”- Samson Is always a good video when Samson is featured, an African bullfrog is still a dream animal of mine.

[@eatarock]

...Why and how does a ultrakill line match a f r o g?

[@cactusgamingyt9960]

Shut up

[@rboi096]

Never expected a ultrakill reference to be made here

[@Aqua_M963]

LEZ GOOOO MORE SAMSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸

[@hideflen6078]

Samson is so sassy, I loved the Dramatic Re-enactments 😂I love how you make an enriching an complex habitat seem simple by guiding us through every step

[@keelhe893]

Thank you Tanner for helping Samson. He is my favorite little dude and I request videos about him all the time. The reenactments were an amazing touch and I love his new home 🥲

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Love the dramatic re-enactments 😂 the tank looks great!

[@DustyyKidd]

The level of professionalism in the design of this build is insane. This is top tier, zoo level quality work.

[@TheOrangeFlash]

You chose the perfect name for a frog so strong and determined that he destroys his habitat!

[@catmothcrow]

Not gonna lie, those dramatic reenactments made me laugh 😆 So so glad Samson was safe after his escapes. His new set-up is amazing; great work! He is so lucky to have you as his caretaker!

[@CleverNerdPun]

OMG the dramatic reenactments! :D Great design and animal husbandry, as always.

[@azotro]

This is the frog that got me into amphibians, thanks Samson for showing me I could have my Eric and thanks serpa for building these amazing habitats

[@julierobertson148]

You did a great job with creating the waterhole look, and Samson looks really at home. Hopefully, with such a nice place to call his own, he won't feel the need to go walk-about again any time soon.

[@garg4531]

Agreed. Everything about it just looks so very comfortable, and I’m not even an African bullfrog 😂

[@slitheringsalamanderscapes6887]

Nice build and zoologically accurate. I've always found it difficult to find any type of concrete / grout mix that was safe for amphibians. Good to know there is some that are safe and tested

[@crazycooking2130]

I thought the reenactment was live footage of him doing it again and my heart skipped a beat. OMG that had me sweating. Glad Samson is okay tho. And his new enclosure looks incredible ( as always )

[@rechelieu]

Story telling at its finest. You are a master with your hands and your tounge. I could listen to you for hours. Your kids will love you. Good night stories will be magical.

[@journeyfrombitterness]

Tanner, I just want to thank you for making videos that are free from bad language and full of gentle, interesting, easy to understand narration. We subscribed to your channel because of that. My children LOVE watching and learning from you, and I love your good attitude, especially in the face of adverse circumstances. My 8 year old has taken to narrating his own mini habitat happenings by sounding like you... So cute!

[@ShuToshio]

I like how u just love to experiment with new techniques. Helps to educate the community and improve everyone's knowledge & know-how

[@FuzzyBunnyofInle]

Thank you for reacquainting me with vertical concrete again! I knew there was something perfect for a project I was considering, but what it was, was totally escaped me.

[@jessieforbes3572]

This looks insane, I particularly like the root detailing you embedded in the concrete 👌

[@starchaser1437]

The dripping effect is cool and beautiful for us humans that can leave the room but being trapped in a glass box unable to escape the relentless drip...drip...drip...drip...drip...drip... I'd go insane tbh lmao

[@ravenhwk_7783]

Samson video!! 🐸 Awesome!😎 What a beautiful habitat for him!

[@stacyhall3061]

Gorgeous enclosure. Feels dense, masculine and stable. No annoying drips haha!! Animals are just amazing. And say so much without words. What a privilege to look after them. Amazing work as always tanner and I’m glad you found that new material to work with!! I’m sure you’ll love that stuff long term.

[@whereisMousie]

2:04 bro... 💀

[@anormalperson2835]

The thousand yard stare💀💀💀💀💀

[@WarThunderMOBILExD]

💀

[@KatGordon-xr4xq]

He is judging you for your past and current crimes 💀

[@MentallyInsane.]

Ominous

[@Spookyyyyyyy]

It brings me so much joy seeing people put so much effort and love into their animals

[@sandie157]

Poor Sampson. I am so glad he didn't break anything. Who knew a fog could be so full of mischief 😉😃😃😃Thank you for loving him enough to look after him so well. He'll be a happy giant frog 🐸🐸🐸🐸

[@seanfalconer7182]

I have no idea why this video appeared in my feed, but I'm glad it did. It's not something I ever would have looked for, but I enjoyed watching it immensely. 😎

[@bethanyreid839]

0:53 they look like a big bunch'o soursops

[@blep.6322]

Hungry 😂

[@dagtheking5739]

Maaaaann, I love amphibians. 💚

[@craigquinn8225]

I think you might have just changed the scaping world. with that new material, the possibilities are endless. you could actually sculpt filter intake and output. brilliant from you again 👏

[@FREAKY_PIRATES_OFFICIAL]

Samson is the reason now I have an African Bullfrog!

[@misskitty8510]

I think you nailed it! He got his happy legs digging right in!! Now all he needs is a playmate! 💚🐸

[@Linny14]

So glad he’s safe from the fall and this new enclosure is one for the books! The new concrete stuff you showed off is awesome definitely using it on my next enclosure!!!!!

[@durfkludge]

I love your Large Round Son, he is a beauty! Looks like he could delivery a heck of a bite, too.

[@SerpaDesign]

Heck of a bite indeed!

[@AwkwardBirb]

Some people think that animals, especially reptiles and amphibians, cannot communicate with humans. I’d say Samson pretty easily disproves that, as long as there is someone around that is willing to listen. ❤

[@SerpaDesign]

Maybe not a direct communication, but he was certainly saying something. Reptiles and amphibians certainly communicate with humans, especially if their habituated to us.

[@SS_DT]

I can truly feel how much you care about Samson through this video. He's lucky to be your friend. ❤

[@JUJU-wd1zq]

Waking up to a Serpa video in the morning is mint 🎉

[@lincolnpervertproject1776]

3:05 My local glazer usually gives me more than 1/2 an inch 💀

[@chuchupoppy]

Another awesome vid -- the cost breakdown & shout out to your new materials is much appreciated. Also, tank looks very cool!!

[@Tanny.M]

The dramatic reenactments are the best thing I've seen all week! 😄😄😄

[@nlsmpfan8422]

This new baground is realy cool😮

[@thomasvaughan294]

Nice to see a build which is more function over form, I love your gorgeous and lush builds, but this was exactly what Samsun needed.

[@huntercool2232]

7:16 I waited for minutes waiting for the sponsor jumpscare just to find out it was not a sponsor, but just him pointing out a product that he likes. Respect lol, hope they eventually sponsor you!

[@GwesleyKing]

So glad to have another paludarium build! Thank you! Looks great!

[@Ishan.patel.]

you go above and beyond for your animals

[@garg4531]

The end result really looks amazing, and has everything he’d need - lots of swimming space to hang out in, an overhang to hide under, a land area to burrow in… I know if I were an African bullfrog I’d be very comfortable there 😊

[@K297_]

The stump at 12:27 looks exactly like a wildebeest or a buffalo's skull that's broken. These accidental things are priceless moments.

[@hiho8084]

I think the contrast of the rocks and sand are just fine. It's a lovely enclosure. Samson is very lucky.

[@maxcasteel2141]

Serpa, as usual, being a master of animal care, sustainable practices, creative design, and even philosophy. Samson looks great in the new setup!

[@susanogden9334]

I really appreciate the overall look and balance of this paludarium which suited this type of frog beautifully.

[@thatsclassicher1149]

I love the re-creations

[@michaelpenkalski3287]

Samson is a freaking UNIT! And your tank is incredible!

[@jic1]

13:43 I imagine that the concrete around the coco fiber will become stained eventually, so the appearance issue will likely take care of itself.

[@Canada_Matt]

you should make 24/7 livestreams of these animals, I would watch a frog keep its eyes above water, staying still for hours.

[@JiHu-d8c]

Samson is a menace. I love it 😂😂😂😂😂

[@pamhouweling7141]

Again, I'm totally blown away! Again, another advancement in reptile care brought forward to us by Serpa Design. This will definitely decrease the time it will take me to do my upgrades for my arboreal geckos. As the landscape gets covered by plants and branches. It will still be easier maintenance than the cocofibre coverage. Thank you for another easy to follow procedure. I shared to my daughter. She was dreading her upgrade build for her growing bearded dragon. She loves the look. And now she knows how she will design his forever enclosure. ❤

[@jimmyjames2022]

Roibos tannins for an African Bull Frog, nice. Love this Sampson build!

[@businesszeus6864]

im so glad i found this channel since you really show us how to build stuff ourselves. i recently rescued a 6ft+ 20y/o carpet python that lived in a barely large enough, empty vivarium. just getting him some spaces to climb and hide made him so much more relaxed and unwary of humans, it really makes a big difference when we think of the animal’s experience in their enclosure. i’m now thinking of getting that very concrete as i feel it would make a get addition for him. thank you for your video!

[@raghaviyer3065]

dope to see Tanner back

[@qualia8047]

So much compassion and creativity. Amazing. 🎭

[@Wilaby-tanks]

Chat that frog is 2.06 pounds 💀

[@UnicornsExist17]

Thank you for sharing your experience with the concrete technique! Your habitats are animal centric, yet so aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Keep it up!

[@mlc0547]

It's crazy that the new setup looks like it's a normal (or the right) size for Samson, at least on the video.

[@garg4531]

Yeah, definitely shows how much space these big guys need to thrive! 6 ft long but looks just right for him

[@kingfisher1638]

Unbothered. Moisturized. Happy. In My Lane. Focused. Flourishing.

[@zaidshado5077]

that aint a frog, thats a dinosaur

[@sociallysatanic]

Beelzebufo lookin mf /positive 😂

[@zaidshado5077]

@@sociallysatanic real

[@201chorn]

You ain’t wrong

[@pastel7645]

i feel like making stuff like this is one of the fun parts of owning a smaller pet, theyre almost pieces of art in themselves

[@WobblesandBean]

My African bullfrog had a mansion, too! My mom was a teacher, and one of her students brought her some tadpoles he said he found. Turned out to be African bullfrogs, so we couldn't release them. Ended up giving them to my bio professor who had a gargantuan planted vivarium with a cascade pool and everything. Lived his best froggy life.

[@pookabeargumdrop]

Oh. My. Gods. This was a wild updated on Samson with the octopus tendencies. Love to see the updated. You out do yourself every time.

[@DylanFH15]

Don’t African Bullfrogs need more land than water in their enclosures ?

[@thequeen321]

Idk I mean he’s a professional so whatever he does I’m sure it’s good for the froggo 🐸

[@thequeen321]

Oh! And also he did mention they usually only on dry land for hibernation, but other than that they mostly floats cutely on water

[@Tummyachesurvior]

Frogs are aquatic amphibians.

[@mglouise97]

This is incredible. The concrete backdrop is amazing. Such a better material!!!!

[@kavindudilshan7108]

❤❤❤

[@roguetheotter]

ive watched a couple of other builders who ... unfortunately are too focused on huge exposition of what *they* want, rather than what the animal needs, and its always so refreshing to see your focus on their wellbeing. im sure samson will adore his new home.

[@LOVEKITTIES]

You can tell this man truly loves his frog and wants him to live happily

[@theresaballou9401]

So 😎. Really beautiful. He’s a beast! Love how much you care about him & his welfare❤

[@tminusfivetwu]

15:36 Life do be this way

[@assiahinarkansas]

Excellent setup! Thanks so much for sharing about the vertical concrete product.

[@greg6500]

Watching the wild ones bounce fiercely at eachother really made my day. Funny fellas.

[@CamaraYuying]

Hibernation during dry season? Isn’t that called estivation? 3:57

[@KimberlyScott-eb5rz]

This is INCREDIBLE. More than a habitat its a piece of art. Beautiful. That's one lucky Bullfrog 🐸

[@Premierpond]

Awesome video Tanner 🥰

[@irocurseoxoff]

This recent step up in video style is just so good. Could easily watch an hour of this content.

[@tigerwalton545]

The way you were talking about him like 'He sucks so much, and I love him' made me giggle quite a few times.

[@amandapittar9398]

You made a glorious job of this and reusing stuff was great. Your little mate will be so happy in his new environment and it’s made me reassess my garden pond for the frogs….

[@amberparks-newlove6378]

That concrete was a great choice! Even before painting it looked like rocks and mud

[@gregoryb7595]

Whoa! It came out great! Seemed to match the natural habitat look like you were going for. Glad you found a good alternative over foam for the scaping! I hope Sam is happy with the upgrade!

[@Mint-Lynx]

I never thought I'd see one of these enclosures made with the artistic attention to detail one would give to a diorama. Amazing work!