UPGRADING My Green Tree Monitor Lizards into a GIANT Bioactive Vivarium! | Custom Reptile Habitats

I upgraded Sabzi and Basil, my green tree monitor lizards (Varanus prasinus), into a giant, bioactive vivarium courtesy of Custom Reptile Habitats/Maximum Reptile! Watch me assemble, scape, plant and introduce my lizards into their new enriching home! _____________________________________________________________
Thank you to Custom Reptile Habitats for sponsoring today's video/providing me and my lizards with this elegant, high quality reptile enclosure! For more information on how you get get your pets their own high quality enclosure(s) visit: customreptilehabitats.com/
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Special thanks to Chris Applin for sharing his footage of tree monitor lizards in the wild!
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[@catherinehubbard1167]

May Sabzi and Basil, in their own good time, repay all your care with generations of beautiful, thriving hatchlings. There need to be more of these wonderful animals in the world and you are helping it happen.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! No pressure from them but that would be wonderful when the time is right! We shall see how things go! 😊

[@jdstacks]

@@Reptiliatuswhere is the cork tile from?

[@torquess454]

That enclosure is something else, I love some unstable climbing areas, very enriching! I cannot WAIT, to watch them interact with each other!!

[@darcystcorner2580]

That enclosure is magnificent!! I remember when you got sabzi and basil, their journey thus far has been amazing. Mr B has come such a long way which is a testament to your care and effort. I love hearing how excited you get when you discover new behaviors now that they are in a more natural and conducive environment. Thank you for bringing us along on this journey with you 💜

[@Reptiliatus]

So nice of you! I’m happy to be sharing!

[@kodavulpedrius6712]

Dayyan, hope you read this but I remember about 4 years ago on the 29th of February, 2020; it was a gecko feeding video. I commented on that video that I noticed an emerald monitor book and asked you about it. Ever since that day, I have been WAITING for this exact video.... Four years later, and you have DELIVERED. I remember when you got Sabz in as a tiny little baby.😭 Haven't been in the best of spaces, but the upload of this video just made me feel so sentimental and nostalgic. It sounds like such a trivial thing, but honestly THANK you Dayyan for your content... Your channel is one of those that helped me keep my passions alive. Can't wait for more Sabzi and Basil content!

[@Reptiliatus]

Hi Tristan, thank you so much for this thoughtful comment! You are so observant and considerate! I’m sorry that things have been difficult for you lately! For what it’s worth, I know the feeling. It makes me happy to know that my content helps! Thank you so much for your continued support over years! Warm regards

[@dominiksreptiles]

I love the way he works with a vet to make everything perfect ❤

[@caseysilva6919]

That was totally worth the wait. What an amazing end result. Nothing is better than building large environments within your own home. This is what the hobby is all about. The blending of the cork and using it to mask where you connected the branches was brilliant. Well done my friend, well done. ❤

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much Casey 🙏🏼! I couldn’t agree more! I’m really glad you liked that technique! I think it makes all the difference!

[@TheBlubunni]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching from start to finish! You did a superb job, as always. Sabzi and Basil are so blessed to have you looking after them like you do.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! Lots of interesting content coming with them and this enclosure soon!

[@jgfishing27]

You did well Dayyan. The enclosures look close to the habitats 👌🏽

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much!

[@MildTimes]

fingers crossed for that bird’s nest fern, if it makes it long term it will look beautiful!

[@Reptiliatus]

There will be an update on that fern 😅

[@loriw2661]

WOW! Ok, I have two 4x2x2 Evolution enclosures from Custom Reptile Habitats. Pictures and video don’t do the size justice so…WOW! Sabzi & Basil’s enclosure(s) is HUGE! I’ve been waiting for this video and it does NOT disappoint! I have tears of happiness for them as I’m watching them in their new digs. Beautiful, just beautiful! 🦎❤️🦎

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much, Lori! I am so happy too! I really appreciate your support and am so happy you enjoyed the video!

[@whitneymosley3421]

I love so much that you give them puzzles and contribute to further expanding the intelligence of this species. 💚💚💚

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! They are smart cookies! They need the mental stimulation!

[@JaceRosario-kk2wu]

@@Reptiliatus where do you get your Surinam horned frogs I’ve been commenting on lots of videos I’ve been looking for a brown one and green one

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

WHATS UP GAMERS! Great build! What an amazing Company Paul runs. I love seeing someone so capable get an enclosure this nice.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks brother! You know better than most how much time and effort went into this thing 😂! So glad it’s done and I can share it with everyone! 🙏🏼

[@Stwinky]

The reward of seeing your animal’s natural behaviors as a result of keeping them in the best possible, most naturalist enclosure is the MOST rewarding part keeping reptiles for me. This enclosure does a great job achieving that. And go Dr. Alex Brown!!!!!

[@tarantulakat]

Sweet enclosure / video 🥰 I love custom reptile habitats most.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks Kat! Same here! Such a great quality build! 😎🙏🏼✨

[@reubendaly827]

it makes me so happy to see this enclosure finished, it looks so good!! im also so excited that you fixed the error i see in so many monitor enclosures by making 3 sides completely accessible to them with the cork! congratulations on this huge project being done, i can't wait to see how they grow in, and what you do with those two left over exo terras :)!!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! That really means a lot! I know there will be lots of learning, growing and improvements to ID and make as time goes by and they live in here but that’s the beauty of the hobby! Haha, yes those tanks are going to be repurposed for upgrades for existing pets!

[@Geckocan]

Awesome build, man. You don't always see zoo enclosures that are that natural looking. Well done!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much, Jesse! That means a lot coming from YOU! Your builds are incredible! 🙏🏼

[@stevem8131]

What a treat! Their new enclosure is very special and amazing how you set it up! Can't wait until they're together.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! I’m really looking forward to sharing that with you all!

[@Eugeniopiegel]

This specific species is by far my favorite in the world! I sometimes wish I lived somewhere monitor lizards were legal to own 😢

[@Midwest_Lizard_Mom]

I have a 4x2x2 custom reptile habitat for my bearded dragon! I love it!

[@Reptiliatus]

That's awesome to hear! They are such great builds!

[@yvainestelmack7196]

I have seen bird's nest plants in the wild and oh boy do they get massive! Like, an adult human could easily sit in the center of some of those Tabacon. If you want to simulate their natural environment even better, you can allow those big funnel shaped leaves to do their job and collect some leaf litter. In the wild the falling leaves from trees will get caught by the big leaves of the tabacon where they form this big compost pile in the center of the air plant. The Tabacon's roots will then grow into the center of that pile to access the nitrogen being released through the decomposition. Thanks for the great video. your lizards look so happy!

[@GloomyRaccoon_]

You've done such a good job, it looks gorgeous and they are clearly loving and thriving in their new home 😊 I am currently working on a huge 6ft by 6ft by 3ft enclosure for my Ackie Monitor, its been far more work than I anticipated but I truly cannot wait to see him in the new space. Monitors are so deserving of as much space and enrichment we can offer them 💜

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! This means a lot! Wow, that'll be such a nice build! Haha, yes these builds always are more work than we expect but its totally worth it!

[@setluce]

I can't believe how small they were when you got them :') this video was so worth the hype!!

[@DoorsToHideBehind156]

The video doesn't show justice to what time and cost this enclosure took to come into fruituon. You did an excellent job and I'm sure they are absolutely loving it 😊❤

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you very much!

[@ymeyers6225]

It’s here! Absolutely worth the wait!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! I’m so glad you thought so!

[@caughtafaygo]

Absolutely incredible build collab and animals. Well done 👍 and very cool take on using non supported branches and climbing opportunities in order to force more physicality and muscle development. Very cool!!

[@halfie44]

They both look so happy! It looks amazing!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! I agree! 🦎✨🦎

[@Falc0nBullet]

Hahaha the fake phone call that showed your phone home screen gave me a good laugh

[@Reptiliatus]

😉

[@manfredfails7485]

Awesome enclosure. Beautiful lizards. You did a wonderful job.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much!

[@Kennywood_Fanatic]

They kinda look like the compies from Jurassic Park!

[@barbhelle5481]

Wonderful enclosure ❤ They are having the time of their lives.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! I sure hope so! I’m really excited for their future! I have lots of exciting plans in the works for new toys, puzzles, etc for them!

[@cara9648]

What a great enclosure! They definitely look happy 😊 I would be glued to watching them just happy and in love. 😂

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! Every day! I stop and stare and watch!

[@cara9648]

@@Reptiliatus That would be the highlight of my day!

[@sreace723]

What beautiful new homes you built for Sabzi and Basil!! I'd never be in front of another screen. I'd want to just sit and watch them!! Great job Dayyan!!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! I'm really happy about this build! I stop and watch it all the time 😂!

[@MiztikAnimals]

Congrats on the amazing video brother!😁& That enclosure looks SO good! I wish I was a tree monitor just so i could live there! 🤣

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! Hahaha

[@danielepellizzari2958]

This two reptiles are the main reason why I'm following the channel, your first video was the first one you've shooted with Sabzi, and daaaaamn I really want to have one tree monitor tooo... Sad fact: in Italy the law forbids keeping monitors T_T

[@James_smittty]

I love this video! You’re amazing with your animals and it’s inspiring 💪🏼 thank you for being you along the way.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! I do my best!

[@andrasszakolczay9957]

The enclosure is absolutely beautiful! You did a really great job!

[@geckoman4334]

Well done, my friend. It's gorgeous.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@CustomReptileHabitats]

This video, habitat design and build is amazing! Thank you for doing this and for supporting us Dayyan 😁

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you Paul! I’m so appreciative of this beautiful, high quality enclosure! The way my animals behave and interact with their new space is a night/day difference. Thank you for your incredible level of patience and trust in my creative process 🙏🏼! Collaborating with you was such a pleasure! My animals and I are thoroughly enjoying this Custom Reptile Habitat!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

YES!!! I've been waiting for this video! You have done great work with them, and the new enclosures are epic! Great job bro! 🤘💯🤘

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much, bro! That means so much coming from YOU! Everyone reading this, if you haven’t already, you absolutely need to checkout and follow Brad’s channel! 🙌🏼

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@Reptiliatus 🙏🙏🙏

[@aidabeats]

Had to leave a comment and say this is awesome, you did amazing and I'm so stoked on your two lovely lizards. The vivarium looks amazing, I'm sure it took a ton of hours to get it looking amazing. I'm so excited to see the future of the project!

[@FinnegansFish]

Epic build, my friend! Congratulations!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much, my friend! Always so appreciative of your sincerity and kindness! Your support means a lot 🙏🏼!

[@riddlerreptiles]

Beautiful setups! This is a ‘similar’ journey to what I’m on, upgrading and improving over buying new and chasing that new animal high! That’s not to say I haven’t got plans and ideas, but for the meantime, it’s all about upgrading and improving. Love these setups dude, incredible stuff. Prasinus is my #1 dream species

[@Jefe_m0nty]

Beautiful enclosure, great job!!🔥🔥🔥

[@Reptiliatus]

Glad you like it! Thank you!

[@beverlyjensen443]

Dayyan, I don't know HOW ya do it, but you keep 'besting' every video you make. I learned a bunch of new stuff...even about your monitors! Hanging upside-down clearly is not uncomfortable for those with a prehensile tail! And doing so in the 'rain' to easily drink is pretty clever, no? What fun the new vid is!!! Thanks for sharing. It WAS worth the wait.

[@bugtalk84]

That enclosure looks amazing, it's like a small piece of the jungle in your home.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! 🙏🏼🌿

[@SerenityDragons]

Fantastic build! Very inspiring. Looking forward to seeing them interact with one another!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much! Can’t wait to share!

[@saralou123]

I look forward to seeing updates on Sabzi and Basil. Their new home(s) look absolutely amazing! ❤

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! I have a lot of neat plans in the works!

[@joesreptiles2554]

wow what an amazing vivarium!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always. They look so happy.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much, friend! I hope so!

[@leesreptilesandaquatics6368]

There always such an amazing joy when you get to upgrade your reptiles into new enclosures watching them grow and being able to build them beautiful big homes I just truly find it as pure happiness

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! I couldn’t agree more! I appreciate your support and viewership! I can’t wait to give updates soon!

[@leesreptilesandaquatics6368]

@@Reptiliatus Are you going to animal con this year? I'm trying to go and I want to do a video with all the creators for my channel.

[@helicrashpro]

Not having a drainage layer in a bioactive setup is not recommended but can be done in the right circumstances. However not having a drain in a setup that has a misting system that will spray daily, is probably a mistake. Particularly in a cage with wall panels made of this kind of material. Hopefully you don't but I'm guessing you will have problems with leaking and then mold. If those panels will absorb stain similar to wood, I would guess it will absorb water similar to wood and probably mold like wood. I'm very interested in how this cage looks in 6-12 months from now.

[@natfailz]

A true role model in our hobby! This was amazing!

[@Reptiliatus]

You are too kind! I have so much to learn and improve on! I try my best and continue to learn and improve day to day! That’s what it’s all about but I’m touched by your compliment 🙏🏼! Thanks for watching!

[@jasons.9600]

THIS WAS AWSOME!!!! I have plans to do two enclosures and ofcourse I really want a pair of blues to be the inhabitants of one!!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! That'll be super cool!

[@karenthomas2302]

Amaze and beautiful enclosure, going to be a happy couple, 😅 Tfs ❤😊

[@Reptiliatus]

I hope so! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@DHEPAWIRO]

So beautiful... Green lizard

[@myla9308]

Fantastic build and beautiful animals!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you very much!

[@Tarras.Snake.Treasures]

I have no words. ❤ 😍🤩

[@Reptiliatus]

I’m so glad you like it! 🙏🏼

[@illicitskill]

What a wonderful space you made for them!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@elseyknits]

This was totally worth the wait! I found your channel while researching green tree monitors, and seeing this enclosure is so inspiring for how ill eventually set mine up. The divider and tunnel is genius! Can't wait to see when they finally get to meet each other 😊

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! I'm so appreciative of your continued support! I'm happy you learned lots (I've been learning lots in practice, myself 😅)! Right?! So fascinating! Can't wait to see what else they'll do next!

[@petcultureguelph2904]

Wow, this enclosure looks so cool!

[@gbeeshrimp]

Excellent enclosure, they look so cool in there. Loved the time lapse at the end. Great job

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much!

[@northernplantuckyplantcinc2630]

🎉I definitely agree with the idea of ropes and vines. They use the same thing in zoos with mammals and birds, why not reptiles🎉

[@DeChane369]

Love that enclosure it’s going to be amazing how they interact with that little tunnel. My bad on the previous comment it was meant for another video but the app has been acting funky lately

[@JupiterJamie]

Excellent video! Thank you, Custom Reptile Habitats!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@AnimeEclipse-qk1bl]

Sabzi is a Hindi word for Vegetables and i like that humorous name. 👍👍

[@FBAMaroon]

This was amazing Brotha hard work ❤❤ I totally enjoyed this That hanging was epic to see💥💥👌

[@pinto1590]

WELL worth the wait Dayyan!!! Great video.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much!

[@dragonfreak480]

what you did for Sabzi and Basil is what I'd like to do for my leopard geckos

[@Reptiliatus]

Wonderful!

[@Thekritterkamp]

Amazing way to start my day thank you dayyan, you’ve inspired me so much as not just as a reptile and amphibian keeper but as a person overall, and for that my friend you have my thanks 🙏🏽❤️

[@ctthuss]

I can’t believe how tiny they start out! 🥹🥰 Beautiful enclosure and incredible video as always!

[@Reptiliatus]

Isn’t it amazing?! Thanks for watching!

[@goober685]

Beautiful

[@danasmith8557]

Great video I love their new set tank , you did an amazing job!! Thank u for sharing

[@user-rl1dg3dg8i]

Amazing ❤

[@jessicarabbit8195]

Very cool!!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks! 🙏🏼

[@stephalattes]

Incredible!! 👏

[@Reptiliatus]

Glad you like it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Deadeyenio]

WOW bravo

[@marquismccoy447]

Worth the wait !

[@Reptiliatus]

I’m so glad! 🙏🏼

[@laurenpelling4079]

Looking great!

[@Reptiliatus]

Glad you think so! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Mot1965]

Wonderful, congratulations

[@Reptiliatus]

Many thanks! 🙏🏼

[@heartlandreptiles]

Those are amazing and beautiful enclosures you’ve made for the animals! Wonderful job!!! 💛

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much!

[@isabellevandeborne8201]

Beautiful enclosures!!🤩

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@falcolf]

Absolutely wonderful work Dion!! They look fantastic in their new enclosure, this is goals!!!❤❤❤

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you like it!

[@Carolinareptilecenter]

Beautiful build!!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@Karambootje]

Nice enclosure, though I would add much more leaf litter until its a really thick layer and you will have to dig to get to the substrate, it will just as the tropical environment.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! I appreciate the suggestion!

[@sinenomine4540]

amazing habitat and animals.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@paulsmonitors]

this is amazing mate!!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much, friend! That means a lot coming from you! 🙏🏼

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information Dayyan

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you, so much!

[@whitneymosley3421]

Yayyyyy!!!!

[@Reptiliatus]

thanks for your support Whitney!

[@Pushupman759]

Love your videos

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@leoagustin9393]

Love the vids

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! I'm so glad!

[@scythesoultheif8368]

I just finished watching the scorpion video, I was very sad to see there was nothing else new to watch- perfect timing :)

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you for your support and viewership! I hope you enjoy this video! It was quite the labour of love!

[@terrimiller908]

My favorite

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks!

[@BigRedGamer87]

Epic Enclosure Dayyan! Just wondering where do you get the cork background tiles?

[@Milquetoast702]

Great job my CFCwould love those vines can you tell me where u got them

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! I got them from a company called Jurassic pet

[@terrascott1841]

I would love to do this for my Mexican Black Kingsnake. But I want the sides to be glass. Not wood.

[@cristianpiccinno3241]

How big is this new home? Looks great

[@andrasszakolczay9957]

Dayyan, when will there be a vampire crab video?

[@guywithscales]

i might have missed it but what size is the enclosure youve put them in? great build man!!!

[@d4rkelement114]

What misting system do you use? We use one but it doesn't work that well but yours works really well!

[@ok_iot]

Fricking killer job man. Wow. Looks incredible. What was the total cost of this?