The Native Terrarium 2 YEARS Later

"How's this terrarium doing today? When are we going to see the native terrarium again?!" I know I slack on the updates... To be honest after the first update I usually don't feel like filming/editing another one and as a result they kind of fall by the wayside. That's for a number of reasons, but largely that I like to focus while doing maintenance and don't really care to film it. That said, I will continue to sporadically film them whenever I feel like it.
Anyways, two years (or one year) later this terrarium is still going strong. Overall it's a fairly simple design, but I think it's effective and looks quite natural. Generally speaking that's my goal with terrariums anyways. I like to showcase a slice of nature and as I'm eluding to, in my opinion this terrarium does exactly that.
The terrarium "purists" will attack me because I opened a closed terrarium, but as I've said it's very beneficial and just makes sense. For me this is an art form and as and art form I will unapologetically show it that way. Anyways, if you want to see more videos involving this terrarium, check out the links below.
Original Build: • Make a Terrarium w/ Lo...
1 Mo Update: • 1 Month Update: Native...
3 Mo Update: • 3 Month Update: Native...
6 Mo Update: • 12 Terrarium Mega Upda...
1 Yr Update: • Native & Cactus Terrar... y
Redo: • Redoing the Native Ter...
I definitely recommend watching the original build and the redo to learn more about native terrariums, but I've also linked more videos on that topic below. So if your new all of this they should help you get started.
Make a Free Terrarium: • Make an AWESOME Terrar...
Terrarium in the Wild: • Let's Make a Terrarium...
If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! Also for additional content like this, photos of my terrariums, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. / serpadesign
#terrarium #nativeterrarium #serpadesign

[@SerpaDesign]

I'm really enjoying this terarrium and I like how the update turned out as well! I personally don't care for the updates, but I'm curious about what you think. Should I continue doing the updates?

[@djpseudoname2023]

SerpaDesign curious how the live bugs🐜 are able to survive in the terrarium once you seal it with the airtight lid. Is the jar with lid you've chosen to encapsulate your terrarium the best choice for this type of project? And for those who may not have viewed your previous videos, it would've been nice to learn more about trapping oxygen in the jar along with spraying the plants 🌱 in combination with the live bugs and how they all work together to sustain the terrarium. Also locations where one may find the bugs used in your terrarium and why the bugs you've chosen are the best for this type of project. Perhaps the seven (7) thumbs down would've be seven (7) thumbs up. By the way, I was not one of the seven. I enjoy watching and learning from your videos. You would make a great instructional teacher. I certainly would've taken your course over gym, 😂.

[@alexeypiksaev3129]

The updates are very informative, as they provide us with a look of what goes right or what goes wrong. At the same time, it is cool to see the fate of a project!

[@KimCarmenWalsh]

Have to say I really enjoy the updates, especially as they show how you can maintain and make changes to your terrarium over time. Maybe you don't need to do them as often as you're currently doing?

[@KimCarmenWalsh]

@@djpseudoname2023 I'm not sure if this is right, but I think the plants must create the new oxygen cycle in the terrarium.

[@metrikal1]

I'm definitely interested in updates, good to get some info about what's working and what isn't. Great video man!

[@darkhorse5932]

Those isopods got the life, a nice little home, no rent, free from predators and the landlord renovates every year or so.

[@lordxavier5060]

They got a better life than me

[@CassieSmart365]

🤣

[@woltah7122]

J M you got me laughing so hard 🤣

[@elaminmochichi7767]

@@lordxavier5060 Too bad they can't eat chicken nuggets

[@MrTree-sh3hy]

@@elaminmochichi7767 why not.....

[@evilgenius97]

That one thumbs down is from an isopod that got its house messed with

[@SerpaDesign]

Lol!

[@Blubb5000]

The isopods have internet access in the terrarium? Cool!

[@nancymendez5009]

Wow, no rent, no danger, a home renovation every year or so and free WiFi

[@-Burb]

My 7th grade science teacher had a terrarium that has been growing for 20 YEARS. It had tons of plants and was super big and dirty on the inside, but everything was growing just fine on the inside. It was insane. Edit - About 20 years according to him. Even if it wasn’t, it was still obviously super old.

[@Lepsuzzz]

Imagine waiting 50 years then you finally found tiny humans living there

[@brooklynpeters8627]

Lepsuz probably more than 50 years haha but it would be just like Horton Hears a Who!!!

[@ManishSharma-iu4vj]

for that he need to put some of his human DNA, maybe some fun time with the terrarium. also that won't change the "Native" theme.

[@luaiv555]

That took 70billion years for cave man

[@guy7520]

@@luaiv555 nah 70 trillion thousand

[@puschmannn]

yeah and they would have no belly buttons, but are very hairy... like adam and eve should have looked. but in every representation they are white, hairless and have belly buttons. wth! 🤣

[@FaZeZombieslayer]

I’ve actually got a completely sealed native terrarium that’s been going 3 years strong with absolutely no maintenance whatsoever. The crazy thing is it actually sits outside, exposed to the elements. It only started with an inch of soil, but the decomposing matter has actually created a 2-inch layer of soil. Maybe ill show it in a video!

[@theskyisfalling100]

Please do, I made a closed terrarium that only lasted a few months, which I suspect is due to inconsistent sun light as I'm very inexperienced with which side of the house to put it on and location in the room (indirect/direct sunlight). It sounds like you've got it made though so any tips would be useful :)

[@FaZeZombieslayer]

Harry Chippers will do! Im just waiting for the weather to turn nice. Go ahead and subscribe for when i make the video, but beware of my other content... its really bad!

[@rabbi1991]

Where is that video? 5 months now

[@AbsolutelyJamaican]

Woooow

[@brucegrant9235]

Must be lying no video of his terrarium yet

[@richardlie5630]

I made one using big old pickle jar today,gathering all the moss and wood while playing to the nearby waterfall,thanks for the inspiration

[@henrybatkin539]

*ITS A R O L L Y P O L Y*

[@annapeters9583]

ITS A PATATO BUG!

[@baileya.solomon5098]

Nah it’s a rolly poly

[@Reziichu]

+1 Rolly poly

[@gjdsffk]

It's a slater.

[@lisaedwards1359]

wood lice

[@LiyanaDIY]

I really appreciate these updates! I love terrarium videos!

[@SerpaDesign]

I know you do and for stopping by! I'm glad you enjoyed this one and the others.

[@LiyanaDIY]

@@SerpaDesign you're my favourite plant channel ❤️

[@rborgeal]

Hi Tanner, first of all, thank you so much for all the educative videos you have made so far, my girlfriend and I have learn a lot. We have done around 10 closed terrariums about 3 weeks ago, and we are currently noticing that mold is building mainly on dry wood pieces. We are ventilating them regularly and we have replaced contaminated wood pieces but the mold is still coming back. For the composition of our terrariums, we have followed your instructions, and from that point we tried different kinds of false bottoms with mesh, always with activated charcoal. The substrate is made of coco fivers, sheet moss, potting mix. Finally, we have different kinds of plants and local mosses. Some are only mossariums, composed of false bottoms and activated charcoal only. We have also boiled decorative wood pieces and rocks for sterilisation and using spring water only. We didn't find springtails for now but there is life in the terrariums coming from the local mosses (which look like springtails). We are assuming that the origin of the problem would be either: - over watering, - the potting mix that we added to the substrate (we have seen afterwards your video where you advised against using this), - or the local mosses might have brought some spores of mold...? What would be the problem according to you? Would you have some advice? Again, thank you a lot for the videos and the tremendous time you're spending on these, there are really inspiring. R+V

[@animationsx6316]

I don’t really know much but I have watched quite a lot of videos and you could maybe try putting some wood lice/isopods in there as they will eat the mould. 🤞😊

[@vampgaia]

Every time I see one of your videos, I want to make whatever you were demonstrating. Some of the builds are beyond my skills right now. However, I could make a native terrarium, so I think I will! Happy holidays!

[@SerpaDesign]

Awesome! I'm glad to inspire. I'm sure you could make a native terrarium no problem. Go for it! Happy holidays to you as well.

[@derekcalhoun9201]

Thank yo for all the work you have done. I have been watching your channel for about 6 months now. It has inspired me to start my own terrariums I have 3 at this time. And working on some more. Thank you for everything.

[@markfinney8783]

Long time subscriber, love your videos! Finally got ourselves together and went foraging today and found some beautiful moss and other things. Spent the whole afternoon as a family and now have 6 native terrariums of varying sizes on the go! Thanks you again!

[@tinyblue36]

Recently came across your channel and I've been binge watching all your builds! Absolutely love what you're doing and it's definitely making me want to have a go!

[@barbiegirl7701]

I just want to say that I am so excited that I’ve found your channel today! I find your videos so relaxing and educational. Thank you 🙏🏻 for that.

[@carminepetracca7518]

i think you are the most patient person i have come to know tanner. great job.

[@SerpaDesign]

Thanks Carmine!

[@starbyray7828]

Yes its good to see updates on your projects. I always watch your designs/builds and wonder how they mature and develope. Merry Christmas to you and your family ;o)

[@Raekiel]

I love the updates, when you do them, really all the videos come out well and the variety of different kinds of videos you put out means you really can't get bored watching them!

[@KimCarmenWalsh]

One of my favourite terrarium’s of yours! Lovely to see how well it’s doing 💚

[@tamarrajames3590]

This is looking beautiful...your work is always so thoughtful and considered. Thanks for the update.🖤🇨🇦

[@SonaliSingh-nn4dm]

I made my first closed terrarium today! Really happy. Not very optimistic about its future but will get better with time because I will be making many more of them. Thanks a lot for the inspiration.

[@henri7889]

Its actually not unusual for plants like fern to appear like this as many seeds are stored in the earth as diaspores (not sure about the translation here) waiting for their time to shine. We talked about this in class the other day

[@VanDamArtisan]

You've inspired me. I've spent the whole Christmas break adding nature in my life. Thanks!

[@jasperpreedy5311]

I just found your channel and have been binge watching, it's sooo satisfying, great work and great videos! You inspired me to make a terrarium for myself!

[@datcorkboi3364]

These videos are very therapeutic , I watch them to relax and your camera shots are impressive dude. Great job!

[@DudeHaveSomePie]

"Its a piece of wood covered in moss, what more could you ask for" I wholeheartedly agree Tanner

[@CROS69GTO]

Dude very well done. I love how meticulous you are. I had no complaints. I am always impressed

[@MegaDeathAssassin666]

You just really inspired me to do this for myself good job excellent quality videos and thank you for your work! Keep it up!

[@turnipsucks6416]

Great video, and editing as always. Also, started keeping isopods (from back yard). Planning a setup/build in future. Thanks for inspiring!

[@SSilivone]

This is brilliant! I got so inspired by your work, noticed I've always been planning to make one of these from local flora and fauna :) The sight and idea of making life survive in a jar is somehow empowering and I think it tickles some ancient instinct.

[@willc2684]

I love the natural look and how it looks like you are doing a surgery to the setup, great work.

[@yerabbit6333]

i think the leaf litter actually makes it even prettier, the reds and browns really add to it

[@loydbateman902]

You've inspired me to start making terrariums, I really enjoy your content.

[@haniachavarria9098]

I just started watching your videos and I love them , keep up the good work 😃

[@anferny5061]

Because of you and your video's i'm starting my terrarium. Found some moss, grass, and plants from the parents back yard in Sedona AZ.

[@lesliesockwell8385]

I love your videos!! They always inspire me. 🤩

[@NewBeRVer]

Very nice segment! And you are very well spoken.

[@DaiBaNANA]

Excellent video, keep it up man! And merry christmas!

[@GigawingsVideo]

Question: I remember an article about self sustaining sealed large terrarium that almost never opened but stay alive for decades. Do you think it's possible for smaller plants? Also any plan to do collaboration with Ants Canada?

[@pana5163]

69 years

[@Yourmumsahoe]

Omg you know MIKEY BUSTOS??!!!

[@jaicobarndt9280]

Life in jars would be cool too

[@1010tortuga]

👍🏼 I love it!

[@nickmclainsaquaticswildlif237]

Your videos still inspire years after being made. That’s pretty cool also I feel like you’re the kind of person who would grind their finger tips before each build so you didn’t leave smudges on the glass😂

[@hollyvogel804]

Absolutely love your channel 💚

[@dho2170]

Nice video guy. Fish tank is nice also. The short music video was tight. I’ve thought about before but this is pretty inspirational.

[@arnoldmmbb]

As always thanks for the update and have a great holidays, I would love to see an experiment of land mosses and liverworts growing under water in the next year

[@SerpaDesign]

You're welcome and happy holidays to you as well. I will definitely do that at some point in the year. Probably when it gets warm out again, so I can get some nice specimens.

[@djssquibbs3295]

I NEVER get tired of your videos/content Tanner man

[@sharlettekneer1008]

If it wasn't the middle of winter and I wasn't planning on moving across the country in a few months I'd totally build one of these myself! Great video! Very informative.

[@johnfloydman7735]

Nice update, it is looking cool 👍🌱✌...it looks like it smells great!

[@acorngiver]

I love the editing in this video

[@dannydevito5312]

I remember this setup. I can’t believe Its been 2 years since I started watching your vids

[@flyguydiscgolf3203]

This was extremely fascinating. Beautiful.

[@mitchl5220]

Can't wait to see the 2019 update of this terrarium!

[@wandabissell]

I'm about to try my first terrerium, and have collected a stick that has very cool fungus on it, and is partially rotted thru. Can it be put in a terrerium, or will it do bad things? I have two kinds of moss that I have been trying to keep alive, nice stones, and this 6" twig, plus spider plant babies and pothos. If I can get one thing made and keep it alive for a bit, I think I'll have the gumption to try something else. I have hydroton that was previously used, and I'm going to get the mesh for a false bottom today. Substrate will take some thinking on. Thank you for your videos!

[@suzannebennett8987]

I'm impressed that you were able to keep your lichen alive. I've had a hard time with that. :)

[@juliawhitmore3991]

One of the best things about KZbin is discovering a new community :D keep on keeping on, terrarium people!

[@kevincooper9018]

Man u and ur videos r just awesome !!

[@CookieR3aver]

I just found this channel recently, but I find it so enjoyable to watch. If I wanted to do free or native terrarium, where would I find out about what plants in my area are good for terrarium life?

[@SerpaDesign]

Mostly through trial and error or research. I will say that mosses and evergreens tend to usually work. However, if you live in a tropical area, then pretty much anything is fair game.

[@franciscocastillo8002]

This is so calming for some reason !!!

[@NicK-qc6nm]

To be honest I’m not the biggest fan of the terrarium updates but still I love your style so I watch them anyway

[@SerpaDesign]

Good to know because I don't like making them! 😂 Some viewers like them though.

[@samanthapatanjo]

I love your videos when I’m faded and I’m so inspired I want one rn

[@kigipz2559]

Watching this on my 70 inch tv it's just awesome I'm just trying 2 get educated before I put hand and stuff like this ..I really wanna do some terrarium but I dont want 2 fail..👍👍👍👍👍

[@lordmatsvandahl6035]

Nice vid mate and merry christmas

[@SerpaDesign]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too!

[@piperlourion007]

*just imagined myself going out and making one of these* *remembered I live in Australia* *realised probs not a good idea*

[@emmacarter8831]

TheWolfGirl007Productions literally just had the same idea....an especially bad idea being in desert WA

[@piperlourion007]

@@emmacarter8831 😂 chuck some lil scorpions in there like yeah she'll be right 😂

[@jjh8367]

Mini kangaroos start popping up lol

[@nancymendez5009]

I was too then I realized, I’m in Texas, in a city, in the middle of the night with no plants in sight

[@eaglebauersrecordcollection]

I’ve been looking for a project to do with my son. He’s very interested in science and nature and this is just the thing I think!

[@michaelnichols9850]

Me and my kids really enjoy your videos

[@strawbearies3200]

Wow, it’s doing well!

[@twlight47]

So cool! Hope see this in 2020 again!

[@benchpress8894]

Where do you get all your glassware from? Jars etc.

[@andrewf9557]

Quality channel. Thanks.

[@TheSmkngun]

Moral of the story: Playing God is not easy.

[@riley8837]

Lmao

[@manson2811]

Whoever disliked this video... your moms a terrarium microfauna lol 🤷🏽‍♀️ lol Good video dude. Love watching them and always will thanks for the update!

[@markvickery5894]

Kyley's Reefing pfft that’s a compliment lol

[@blueammonitedesigns]

Jesus, what did their mother do?

[@norcalfishing5112]

awesome video!

[@dortesjs]

thank you for showing your terariums you made me want one...so now i go to forest..

[@OptimusPrimeagar]

God forgot to do maintenance on earth 😂😂😂

[@apriljones1013]

We forgot to do maintenance on earth.

[@cptinvincible3223]

@rakat sceptic well if the sheep decided to run away and jump off a cliff is it really the shepherd's fault?

[@Blablablablabla392]

We are the red worms, and the other animals are the isopods

[@namrhoncus]

Coronavirus 😂

[@tompleed2117]

Don’t punch a gift shark in the nose

[@Christube161]

Im going on a walk down to my local forest to gather resources to build my own terrarium right away !!! Thanks for the video

[@franciscoromei6750]

Hey! Great work. Thank you for all the videos. I have a question. How do you deal with the blur on the glass produced by the water vapour that stiks to the walls of the container? In a closed terrarium i mean

[@kansasXcityXstealth]

Awesome video

[@greypenda]

Ur edit is da bomb!

[@HEESEDJ]

I love the native terrarium. Great channel all around. PEACE

[@mightybruno]

Great video👌🏽🕺🏻🎄happy holidays

[@crispybacon5916]

Can you make a bonsai terrarium? I feel like theres so much to the landscaping of both that they would work well together

[@yvonnemiezis8278]

I really feel inspired to make a terrarium like this 😊

[@Filicious]

5:00 .. dude! where's the sniff?

[@SerpaDesign]

👃 Haha I didn't film it... I knew I'd get heat for it!

[@antinym7722]

nothing like snorting some gud sphagnum moss.

[@SerpaDesign]

Yup give you that mossy feelz

[@abrahamortiz7134]

Ive always wanted to make one of these I like how you have so many

[@EA-bd9hl]

Cool terrarium great editing and camera

[@erickrivera6860]

To those who apposed to open the tanks. I think you are lazy. Or to busy to maintain your terrarium. This is Amazing and I'm learning so much.

[@noest-onge3031]

Hi. I just discovered your channel and i’m very enthousiastic to try a terrarium experiment for myself. I was wondering what are the indicators that makes you know when to add new dead leaves in a terrarium like this? Thanks

[@vikctorg]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks! How about lighting, how much and what source do you use? Not sure if I missed it in the video.

[@kurtgustafson3854]

Can we get an update on the status of the venus fly trap terrarium?

[@robbobbrah8953]

You got me into a new hobby.

[@naturezone1212]

Wow that is beautiful

[@xxFreakifyxx]

i made a native terrarium after watching this in 2016 and its still kickin!

[@isacabrita7115]

Do you still have the terrarium today ?

[@robingamer3675]

You inspire me to make terrariums, I made a mini terrarium with 2 plastic cups one on top of the other

[@axlpusay8662]

Hi, just wanna ask if moss propagation and terrariums need light or anything that can be use as an alternative for sunlight? Btw love your videos bro, it's always very relaxing to me. 💖

[@malsawmkimatochhawng498]

Merry Christmas man

[@SerpaDesign]

Merry Christmas!

[@Limara64]

The fern came from the moss for defo. Thanks for inspiring me x

[@anitaruinard6563]

Wow, nice 💖👌thanks

[@captainbleedinobvious1684]

Always a thumbs up.

[@SerpaDesign]

👆 I appreciate you!

[@michaelkolbe2429]

Hey thank you for the good tips. But my glas steam up. Is that normal or goes away by the time? And what water u use? Destilled water?

[@Shaden0040]

Can you use deer antler in a native terrarium? Have you ever used it in making a native terrarium? Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[@SerpaDesign]

I don't see any reason why not. Chances are it would work just fine. Happy holidays to you as well!

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

So very fascinating and informative! Earned my Sub! I've just recently become interested in trying my hand at these .... a brand new endeavor for me, but I'm quite crafty and creative in many other areas, as well as pretty good green thumb. Just curious, do you feel there is any one season above others to harvest your materials and critters? I'm excited to try this as I live within 50 yards of a major river here in N. GA. I can only imagine what neat stuff I'll find to work with here. Thanks so much!!

[@haruto5021]

AWESOME