OTUDATED GUIDE - New Video in comments! -How to Build THE BEST DIY GLASS TERRARIUM?-

[@TheDarkDen]

THIS IS AN OUTDATED VIDEO! NEW VERSION HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWsmYGthZygrLs

[@Empowerinvesting]

Hey awesome! video Im a huge fan bro. How much are you paying for your glass ? so I can try to get a good deal Im in USA and cant find anything that justifies buying new glass .

[@Kazoingz]

@@Empowerinvesting I just made 1. I bought glass for 2 terestrial and 4 arboreal by the schematic provided and payed 50 euros for glass. So parts+glass+glue is around 20 euros per enclousure.

[@TheDarkDen]

Arg, again I messed up and didn't set the correct time to publish this video, so it randomly went live at midnight 😤 The page with parts wasn't online, but now it is and you can actually order the parts!

[@seangere9698]

4mm = 5/32 3mm = 1/8 2mm = 5/64

[@BriceLijewski]

@@seangere9698 this comment is literally what I was going into the description to get the mm thicknesses to Google conversions :) thank you!

[@seangere9698]

@@BriceLijewski Most welcome. I was born and raised in America but have lived in Germany for the last 10 years but being a metal worker and welder helped a lot in understanding the conversions of mm to imperial.

[@trueaussieray9093]

Absolutely great idea cheers

[@tracybowling1156]

Petko, you've outdone yourself! Great job! I wish you could have a successful company like those others that make enclosures. ☺️

[@Colins_Critters72]

After 2 months I have just finished watching all of your videos in order. It was like binge watching a box set! What a journey you have been through over the years from your apartment dark den to your current basement in your own house. Seeing how amazed you were at getting 200 subscribers, I bet you never thought it would grow to what the channel is now. Having seen your enclosures develop from the original acrylic hinged ones to this current form, definitely will not miss the noise the hinges made. When I started watching your videos I had 1 tarantula, now I have 17 along with spiny assassin guys and African giant millipedes. Keep up the great vids, I have learnt a lot from you.

[@jonduffin7560]

Wtf - literally just watched that video from 6 years ago. Such good timing! Thank you

[@Shooshoobella7]

Very instructional video, Petko. If you'd like to expand your already impressive English vocabulary, the pointy thing at the end of your silicone gun (or your glue bottle, etc.) is called a nozzle. And the hammer with the wide head used for tapping or pounding things is called a mallet.

[@solilosarcy]

I love how he enjoys talking about the thing he loves. Hope I can be as confident as him.

[@maxhamilton8204]

Simply the best terrarium build video I’ve ever seen. Petko even explain how to cut the end of the nozzle of the silicon tube. Pure excellence. Thanks!

[@SeaBass9x19]

Got my first gbb today. It's been a while since I looked at any T videos, you've always been my favorite. But the funny part is my wife and I where literally just talking today about if you might make a video on your enclosures. Lol Awesome! Thanks man! Hope you've been doing great! After watching catch up video, it seems so! 🌱

[@binkyboo4793]

I literally had to check what day it was. Almost convinced myself I'd lost a day somewhere!

[@jadew01]

The parts are such a clever idea and I love that you can customise it yourself with different dimensions. I hope this really takes off and can't wait to see what you do next!

[@franciscahazlet4021]

Very nice video well demonstrated for showing how to put it together well done. I hope your enclosures takes off for you so you can expand your hobby. I like watching you enjoy your hobby very much thanks for taking us along on this adventure. Be blessed.

[@china_sickness7005]

I’m really looking forward to getting the pieces to make my own enclosures. It’s really cool that you have them in production now

[@TiGGowich]

Brilliant video! Just one question & recommendation: Why aren't you printing some sort of plastic guide rails for the edges? You can use them as connectors so you can just slide the glass parts in and apply the silicon then (if needed). This would surely make this whole process a bit easier and more consistent.

[@Chopingporky]

This looks amazing!! You're changing the way enclosures will be built for sure. Your engineering is top notch ;-)

[@TarantulaRangler]

Thank you for sharing this video and for making the required parts for your awesome enclosures available. I love DIY projects and a way to pimp my favorite Ts. You're the man and a great role model for the community.

[@gaborparniczki3583]

This is awsome! I'm glad I own one of the first sold enclosures of yours. Thanks!

[@Oli11Ross05]

Hi! I hope you and your family are doing well! I had many reptiles and amphibians for 20 years or so, but no spider yet! I’ve been following you for a year or so, and now, because of you, there is at least 5 species of spiders i want! SOON!! 🤩😎😍 Thank you for you’re awesome content/work. The way you maintain your animals is inspiring! Much love from Québec 😁

[@Pontus-Tarantulas]

I got glass from my glass cutter yesterday and are attempting to build my very own "Dark Den" enclosure this weekend. This video is amazing. Thank you very much!

[@codyhinkle9499]

Did u forget its Sunday lol and first!

[@JK-zz3mv]

Not in Europe

[@mrsb1212]

Sorry, you’re 2nd 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@codyhinkle9499]

Damn on both lol

[@mrsb1212]

@@codyhinkle9499 Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 you’ll be first next time 😀

[@codyhinkle9499]

@@mrsb1212 I can only hope lol

[@ninamuller1736]

Your dedication to those animals and in general is absolutely amazing! Cool channel, every now then I check in and it's always nice entertainment.

[@mrpenelope9851]

I don't care to own a spider however, I do care to own one of these enclosures for a future buddy - will definitely support your efforts!

[@boognish.]

Cutting the V into the tip of the caulking tube is genius

[@netseotrailsedc8113]

I just bought my first tarantula a few weeks ago (Tliltocatl albopilosus) and that seems reason enough to build a premium enclosure for her to get her out of that crappy kritter keeper she is in, so I definitely want to do this. And yes, she turned out to be female! Thank you for all of your wonderful content, this is definitely my favorite channel on the Tube.

[@ВадимОса]

Greetings from Russia, I really like your videos, I wish you success!

[@Dogtroll]

Actually, if you where to make those two back sections at the top into one and then give them a groove that fits onto the top of the glass that would reduce the complexity of putting the enclosure together both by having fewer parts and also only requiring that you use silicon for the entire enclosure. That would help with sales. Also, that vivarium looks like it coming together really well.

[@vukpik]

Hi Petko, I like it! I was just wondering whould you make a 30x30x30 design? I think those are mostly used in tarantula and scorpion hobby. And they perfectly fit inside IKEA KALLAX shelves that many guys in hobby use.

[@TheDarkDen]

Yeah! As I said in the video, you will be able to combine two sets to build one bigger enclosure, I will make another video for that :))

[@musiikkiiia]

​@@TheDarkDen Hey! Have you already made a video on putting the parts together? Could you link the video here as well?

[@catherinedavis1690]

Very good tutorial! You have obviously thought through the enclosures completely and made it very simple and customizable! Good job!

[@Craftypillar]

I'm so excited to get the parts when they are ready for sale. I love these enclosures

[@TheDarkDen]

they are now xD

[@Craftypillar]

@@TheDarkDen Ah awesome! When I made my comment I couldn't find them and the link seemed to go nowhere! Thank you for letting me know haha

[@geraldlewis4027]

Can't wait to buy one of your new enclosures. Love your videos

[@MrDesperadum]

Petko thats great idea! Finally you find the best solution after many yers! Good job 👏 Its super fun watching yours videos you are such a optimistic person !

[@findryanp]

Im in love with this build Im so excited for this

[@JordonMonk]

Congratulations petko! You have worked on this project for a long time. I’m excited to order some

[@VenomWhat]

Congratulations Petko!!! Wish I was overseas to get one of these. (From South Africa)

[@DoctorPolski]

This is such a great resource for the spider / reptile hobby.

[@deewhitcha6014]

love the video and design Petko. I was just thinking, why not make the top plastic ventilation piece larger so you wouldn't need the small piece of glass at the top. That'd give you more ventilation and require one less piece of glass

[@TheDarkDen]

It would be too big then and the enclosure wouldn't hold moisture well!

[@Krevetkofil]

I just build one terrarium and its perfect. Easy to make, works perfect and is low cost.

[@Venom-kf6jp]

I missed the first run. Restock in 2 weeks? Great video. Clean finished product. Love the designs.

[@Rediroth]

Cant wait to get my hands on some of these, non of my T's are ready to move into something so big but i will for sure be buying some ready for when they are ! Great work Petko

[@epiphadipity]

Oooooo we got a dark den video 1 day early! What a treat heh

[@memovillegas1915]

Thank you I ordered 4 as I have 4 juvenile females that will be needing a nice set up.

[@leescience]

So excited to see this... The original build was what got me to your site

[@D4RKSNIFFLES.]

Sunday upload ? But woooo a video is a video 😁😁😁😁

[@W._Langman]

Great video. I think I could do this, even with my limitations. Good job, Petko😊👏❤️

[@SneezingEagle]

Superb work with these enclosures 👌🏼

[@beepboop1930]

thank you for making the post to draw attention to this video!

[@stefanhollemann8559]

very great many greetings from germany i am looking you for a long time and iam so happy that i found your channel i have learned so much from your videos good lock for your future and hope for many other videos

[@DidierFretouly]

Thank you for this video I am happy to finally be able to order what to build new terrariums

[@soapymargherita]

Seem to be sold out already, which is good news for you :D All my spiders are too small for nice glass tanks yet but I will definitely get some of these when I need some adult setups. It's been really cool watching you develop your tanks over the years, they look amazing now

[@drippo55]

Just ordered a set now. Hope it find its way to the UK soon.

[@barbhelle5481]

Thank you Petko. Outstanding!!

[@craneur06]

Hello Petko, for the glue part, I think you can try one more thing with the Bison glue: since the Bison stick more on the glass than the plastic, maybe sanding a bit the plastic could help the Bison to adhere better ?

[@realchiknuggets]

just use gorilla glue and trigger clamps. or black hot glue lol. just make sure you wipe down the glass with isopropyl alcohol (with no dyes or fragrances) and let it fully evaporate before you glue.

[@thewisewillow]

Amazing, hopefully, one day they can be on shelves of stores around the world. :)

[@katherineirons4967]

This is super helpful, I'll definitely be ordering some parts. I've got a couple older slings that could use some bigger enclosures soon!

[@anylife_photography]

Dark den the new exoterra!

[@KrazyKido]

Hey Petko! You should put stl files so we could 3d print the parts ourselves.

[@sharonpiecharka1339]

Great Tutorial and awesome enclosure's. Thank U.😀❤👍

[@joshualawrence65]

Can’t wait to order a kit

[@sivonparansun]

Love what you are doing man! Checking it out

[@frankieromantv7653]

In a few weeks I want to order these plastic parts tho I’m from USA ?

[@AgeOrmstad]

Realy nice job man 👌😋

[@laurafranco7408]

I love that the front and top both open up! Thank you for demonstrating your design, I am excited to give it a try! Does this design work well if acrylic is used instead of glass?

[@TheDarkDen]

I'm not familiar with type of glue you would need for that, but it would work for sure!

[@waldoempire469]

@@TheDarkDen You usually use Weldon 3 for Acrylic (available in USA), but it is not available in all countries. I believe MEK is an alternative in other countries. I'm going to start making my enclosures with Acrylic, bought a few 8'x4' sheets and some weldon 3. I'm excited to try it out!

[@caneyplayz2954]

Having a 5 head: im smart dark dens 6 head: smartest guy of all time

[@josephcorazza5974]

Why you don't do a specular door part for having a double door opening and a double large enclosure?😁

[@brandi5629]

Petko I love your videos and all that you do but I wish you would've done a Halloween video since your videos are on Monday and it fell on Halloween this year!! I was so excited to see a spooky video! Maybe next year. Happy Halloween 🎃 !!

[@KingTimmy136]

One of the best shows.😁😁😁

[@emg8736]

Super excited to build one of these….. just gotta wait for my wee slings to get bigger 😂

[@kmgaming3707]

Idk if it's been said but the word you were looking for for the end of the silicon gun is called a nozzle.

[@Camachameleon]

Would it be possible to have 2 doors next to eachother for wider terrariums

[@Dogtroll]

Actually, this would be cool for anyone who wants to setup their own tarantula room. They could just order a bunch of these parts and build them as necessary, basically the same way you've been doing all along.

[@TheDarkDen]

Yep, and much cheaper if they have a good glassman!

[@timothylachance8006]

Yeah finding a glass shop that doesn’t charge a arm and leg for the glass pieces is hard part, local glass shop where I’m at in Canada charges over $100 to cut the pieces for one enclosure

[@trueaussieray9093]

@@timothylachance8006 yep same here in Australia very expensive for glass thinking about trying clear perspex

[@yesnobutyes]

Bro ive been on off watching you for years. And i dont understand why you dont have your own enclosure line. It could help you build alot. If you want we can get in touch

[@jdubbfam37]

I just stopped in to say great job petco great job

[@DerSerafin]

I believe if you print the parts from a more stirdy material like PETG they will be pretty strong. I would love to print them myself instead of shipping them around.

[@Frogger]

With your enclosure design being available I'm seriously thinking of getting an arachnid buddy myself 😅

[@geolyxtra]

4 views 24 likes KZbin's drunk😂

[@kevintyler9681]

I think your design is brilliant. I know it took awhile to perfect it. I think it would be costly to have a glass company in the US to cut the glass panels for it. I think it would be better if one day you could improve it by making it into a knock down kit.

[@SentaurSilverwolf]

Love your videos and content and animals and insects and spiders!!! Hope you are doing well and safe!!!

[@wiltarthurbarte8723]

Petko how about change the color of the plastic parts into transparent one? 🤔

[@clemmysguttataemysorbicula7635]

Awesome. Gonna build one soon!

[@mandyluna]

One day I'd love to get one!!! 🔥

[@CatFromFL]

Beautiful design. Thoughtful and easy to build even for a novice. This containment system would work for many critters such as tarantulas,spiders,turtles, lizards, small snakes, and plants. I think you should add one thing- a clear plastic “Data label system” Perhaps 5 x 7 card size to insert critter data- the creatures name, type of animal,gender, age, where it was born if known and exact date of birth. Any pertinent information such as last moult, last mating, etc. even how much its price was. Remember you might not remember details over years. So a wipeable envelope that fits sturdy 5x 7 cards would be great as they come in colors and you can do different critters in different colors- such as tan for terrestrial, light blue for arboreal, you can easily put groups together and it would look very handsome.

[@lilstarduke]

That is a good idea, but i think that is more of a personal preference. I see a lot of keepers use a labeler to attach pertinent informaion to the enclosure. And a 5×7 may take up a large section of enclosure viewing. But i think your right, it is important part of caring for these animals. I don't know how those keepers who don't label their enclosures keep track. Just my thoughts.

[@TheDarkDen]

I'm definitely thinking of some labeling solution, but it will be something a bit smaller!

[@spooderdoodlers]

Hey petko when will the parts be available on your web shop? I have been impatiently waiting :)

[@TheDarkDen]

They are now!

[@jahuknw]

Will you offer to sell built enclosures to US soon? Due to hard to get glass cut here in metric system. Or make parts in inches as well? That would be great. I ordered about 5 sets. Still tryna find glass for them that fit. Might have to just do some sanding.

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome Video dark den

[@ronaldowespi]

The advanced enclosure would be 40x40. Could you make plastic parts that would fit a 30x30 enclosure? That would be the best for most keepers.Thank you Petko

[@georgevizak4284]

Awesome video. Have any of my U.S. friend figured out the dimensions in inches? I just received my parts from Petko and about to start experimenting but glass certainly isn't the cheapest product out there right now. Thanks!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information and build

[@C88-o5o]

Awesome just ordered one 😁

[@robertolabay3092]

Great job👍

[@tribex11]

How dare you tease us like this by posting the video and not adding the parts to the website 😢😂 Hoping it's added tomorrow🤞

[@TheDarkDen]

It was a mistake, the are available now xD

[@BrundonC]

Any plans to make a larger kit? Say for a 12x12x18 or 18x18x18 inch enclosure?

[@f34r_potnoodle31]

Amazing video as usual🤩 When will the parts be back in stock ?

[@emmas_creature_corner]

awesome i so needed this video!!!

[@maxmichewicz3820]

It might help to rough up the surfaces with fine sandpaper before the super glue

[@josephcorazza5974]

I hope to see soon how we can use for do bigger enclosure....

[@thebrookster1]

Could you put extra mesh instead of the sliding glass? I'd love to scale this up to something like 45cm x 45cm x 90cm for my crested geckos. Would you be able to do something like this?

[@bugsmetropolis1]

Great vid!

[@snewcomer22]

The parts aren’t on your site yet. You probably went to bed after posting the video. See you in the morning;)

[@TheDarkDen]

Fixed now xD

[@lewissouthworth8830]

What are the prices of your enclosures Pecko ?, They look like a good design 👌 WellDone on creating a practical and nice looking self build enclosure 🙌🌟✨️

[@exoinfo8691]

"go with da flow" ma bois