Uromastyx Ocellata Enclosure

[@KayentaRojo]

this is the best recreation of their natural environment i’ve seen so far! love the rock outcrops and little crevices! looks just like the desert in israel!

[@TommieTrill]

This is a beautifully and creative enclosure. The interactive background in great to look at visually.

[@CJoefarhat]

Wow!!!! I've been doing this for a very long time. I've never seen an enclosure like this this!!! Remarkable work!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@monicdavis6150]

Thats an outstanding enclosure! Your animals are so lucky they have you.

[@anthonymichel4660]

This is by far the best enclosure I've seen for uromastyx. ✌

[@carlosnunes5717]

Amazing job,those are two happy Uromastix, for sure

[@dsafsfas]

I love this setup. This is like my dream enclosure.

[@Tetlee]

Absolutely brilliant! I made my own custom enclosure some years ago for my two Ornata which I thought was pretty special, but this just takes it to a whole other level!!! Thanks for the detailed explanation of everything, we are planning to get back into Uromastyx keeping so this will be my guide for building a new viv.

[@lyman65]

wow, just wow! You clearly did your research!

[@davidseigo7978]

Wow. Fantastic job!

[@RavenGirl333]

Gorgeous!

[@5Noki5]

amazing set up, thanks for sharing!

[@RossJ316JC]

Well done👍👍

[@BenOrmstad]

Awesome video! This is so inspirational that I want to create something similar 😁 In case you see this - what kind of paint did you use for the background?

[@bmanz8117]

Very nice set up.

[@AgeOrmstad]

Nice terra man👌

[@palmierirene]

This my inspiration! Sir , what length is your UVB fixture and also the length of the T5 ? My build is 5/12 by 2,2

[@sauriandomain.7092]

Thanks for the kind words. The T5 in this is 24" but you could use a 36"

[@amusedlitlepiper]

Brilliant!!

[@TheLadiKing]

@sauriandomain.7092 - What size is the Jungle Dawn?

[@Neptune-sj5jn]

Do you mind if you send me links to the background and lighting and such?

[@sauriandomain.7092]

I made the background. Here on my channel there is a series that shows the process on another enclosure. You will need to check locally for lighting supplies. I am in the UK so any links would be from UK suppliers. Also some of the items are only available in EU

[@Neptune-sj5jn]

@@sauriandomain.7092 thank you

[@JosephWarner]

I don't understand why you have so many bulbs?

[@박창호-g9x]

Looking good but..hard to clean I think

[@zackgordon8173]

what is the background made out of

[@sauriandomain.7092]

The background is made from polystyrene foam and flexible tile mortar. There are build videos here on my channel for a different enclosure.

[@zackgordon8173]

@@sauriandomain.7092 thank you

[@gethinlewis2761]

how did you get the rock outrcrops and such? im getting a uro soon and it would be great to know

[@sauriandomain.7092]

Hi Gethin, I made the rockwork using polystyrene and flexible floor tile adhesive. There are build videos for another enclosure here on my channel.

[@gethinlewis2761]

@@sauriandomain.7092 Thanks man

[@gethinlewis2761]

@@sauriandomain.7092 just to say, youre a really good youtuber i thinkk youre a great help for lizard owners thank you :)

[@mitch43211]

Is it easy to clean these backgrounds

[@sauriandomain.7092]

Its not difficult. I use a small scrubbing brush or toothbrush. I also have a steam cleaner which softens any poop that may be stuck on.

[@mitch43211]

@@sauriandomain.7092 thanks for replying

[@mMeFlora]

how do you avoid impaction when they eat the dried food from the sand substrate? (i don't mean to sound accusatory, just curious)

[@sauriandomain.7092]

Sand or any other loose substrate does not cause impaction. Impaction is usually a sign that something is off with husbandry. A healthy, well hydrated animal with a varied diet and adequate heat and UVB provision will pass substrate if a small amount is ingested. Obviously this depends on the substrate and certain things should be avoided at all costs, calci sand, walnut shells, etc. One thing that is often overlooked is intentional ingestion due to mineral deficiencies. At times animals will eat aubstrat in an effort to combat this. Varied died and suitable supplimentation are key also.

[@mMeFlora]

@@sauriandomain.7092 ah, i see, thank you!

[@sauriandomain.7092]

@Mr Florence I guess you could in a humid hide as it would hold some moisture. I'm not a fan of coconut fibre and prefer to use sand, soil, clay and stone mixes. Many keepers use a simple top soil/sand mixture.

[@sauriandomain.7092]

@Mr Florence congratulations on your new family member. Geyri are wonderful animals and are super vibrant once they are fired up. Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you find my set up inspiring. Rocks are a great addition to the substrate mix. It will help keep the nails trim and help with shedding. Give the fibre a go and see how you get on. If you use FB Uromastyx Club is a good group to join for advice and inspiration. Arids Only has a great website and channel that are definitely worth taking a look at too.

[@marvinbange1216]

How did you do the Background?

[@sauriandomain.7092]

This is made with polystyrene and coated in flexible floor tile adhesive coloured with mortar dye. There is a bit of artists acrylics here and there to add some definition. I have videos charting another build here on my channel.

[@ruton22]

Stunning set up thanks for the vid

[@emmasmith8870]

Could you please tell me your soil mix please

[@theresacarcioppolo591]

He stated in video soil sand and rock mix

[@sauriandomain.7092]

Sorry, I completely missed this question. It's a mix of shop bought substrates. I think this is prorep beardy life and habistat leopard gecko substrates. These are only available in EU but you could make your own mix using playsand, soil, clay, stone etc.

[@venturer7772]

You sound tired :)