The Newest Reptile Trend | The 5 BEST Reptiles For BIOACTIVE Enclosures!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

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[@dino_theseawing]

ok

[@critterchasingkids4760]

I have two pet spade foot toads and they are fun to watch eat and explore

[@englishroberts7419]

I signed up for it! Thank you!

[@FunnelCakeDuck]

You said $14.99/month in video once. Just make sure everyone knows its per year and worth it!

[@imperialgirl4858]

Absolutely would love a paladarium list :)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Coming soon!

[@Trapper1836]

@@WickensWickedReptiles really 😆🥳

[@davionneowens2751]

Yeah better lol

[@lilsqueak6125]

Yes

[@kristianhubatka856]

Dart frog, fire bellied newt, uhhh caiman lizard, chinese/australian Dragon And idk what 5th one would be, maybe some sort of turtle

[@user-ld7te7yv5w]

"Dinosaurs are all dead" *Clint from Clint's reptiles screaming in the distance*

[@ic3p1ck_]

I had the same thought when he said that lmao

[@QUADacityLyfe]

Lol. I was thinking that. He threw in the birds quickly

[@orchidspond9005]

Wicken: You. Should care more. About. Spadefoot Toad. Me, visibly sweating: yes chef, sorry chef

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they deserve love

[@snakeluvr1395]

"Dinosaurs aren't real anymore." Me: *shocked Pikachu face*

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahhahaaa

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

Birds exist though

[@dino_theseawing]

@@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 ok mr know it all

[@Alatreon2435]

@@dino_theseawing they're right

[@arasartsandjewelry7647]

"Dinosaurs aren't real anymore" Me, shoving my talking rainbow velociraptor's beak out of my face for the upteenth time: "Say what?"

[@sryan4925]

Also, thinking you should do a top 5 amphibian list and ruin it with a reptile!

[@victoriareffin2429]

I have a corn snake, and I’ve been laughed out of forums for having him in the enclosure I do. It’s not bioactive, but it’s naturalistic with loads of plants and vines, branches, logs, tunnels, and his tanks split into 2 levels. I know he’s not arboreal or a jungle snake, but he LOVES his enclosure. He’s always out and investigating, moving and up and down the 2 levels using the branches, he burrows in his substrate and I’ve never seen him as active as he is since giving him this set up.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

awesome!

[@ic3p1ck_]

I just got my yearling corn snake a 4'x18"x18" and I can't wait to build it up to give her plenty to explore and climb on! Have you had good luck with the plants not getting uprooted? Or do you have the plants in the plastic containers to protect the roots like I've seen some people do? Just looking for suggestions :)

[@CrucibleBlack13]

@Victoria - Not sure why anyone would laugh at you for taking the time to provide your snake with an enriching environment. Sounds like a sweet setup to me. Despite not technically being considered “arboreal” there are many species that will absolutely take advantage of the elevation. I’m sure he loves the fact you ignored that label in his case and give him the opportunity to explore. Much respect to you,

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

Everybody's an expert on the internet. Your email is a PhD.

[@victoriareffin2429]

@@ic3p1ck_ sorry I should have mentioned they were fake plants. I’d love to do real ones but he’s 6ft and loves climbing so would totally trash them! His tank is 6ft wide, 6ft high, and 3ft deep which i know is overkill, and it cost a fortune to decorate something that big, but it’s been so worth it to see him so active. I know people say snakes can’t be “happy” technically, but to me he seems like a happy snake. He uses every inch of his enclosure now, always exploring and hanging off branches. To me if he didn’t like it he would hidden away in one hide all the time and grumpy to handle or just not be thriving like he is. Good luck with your build and your girl. They’re such awesome snakes as a pet 💗

[@PeaceCountryExotics]

Something I did think you kinda missed the mark on was explaining what bioactivity is. It’s not just bugs that make it bioactive. You also need plants, lead litter wood, and some would argue fungus to make a true bioactive enclosure. Bioactivity is essentially creating a mini ecosystem in a confined space.

[@pyrpyr5Wolf]

Agreed. Without plants especially nitrates/nitrites and ammonia will build up and the substrate still needs changing every 8-12 months or it will become a toxic wasteground. For people who struggle with understanding this, it helps to read up on the nitrogen cycle.

[@sillyjellyfish2421]

@@pyrpyr5Wolf i'm going to set up an enclosure like that soon and while i have a bunch of snake plants and that vine-y ficus thingy that grows like 15m long to plant in there, what are some more plants you would recommend? Does moss count too?

[@pyrpyr5Wolf]

@@sillyjellyfish2421 What animal are you building for? Humid tropical/temperate habitat? Moss sort of counts, but usually only uptakes very small amount of nutrients and most mosses are difficult to keep enough alive they do much. Depending on the species reptile/amphibian there are lots of different easy to grow plant options.

[@sillyjellyfish2421]

@@pyrpyr5Wolf ball python. So all that usual stuff i see in terraria like in serpa design videos and similar wouldn't really do. He needs something sturdy that wouldn't die just after one day

[@pyrpyr5Wolf]

@@sillyjellyfish2421 yes you'll need sturdy plants for sure! The snake plant and Ficus pumila are perfect. Also spider plant, pothos and things like mondo grass or even just Carex grass species do well with trampling and will grow readily in a bp setup. Do remember especially if you get grass you'll need a strong led light. 6500k cold white led strips work of you can't get a hold of jungle dawn light bars. I use grass in my hognose setup and it survives all his digging(he has a burrow directly underneath the Carex testaceous. Best of luck with it, your snake will love it I'm sure!

[@tenakisshitcontent1255]

Dart frogs are perfect for bioactive enclosures ^^

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I totally agree

[@MrNiC0S]

So are newts and salamanders

[@bile897]

That’s cool you named him after a legend, I wish he was still here.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

same!

[@AllCanadianReptileGirl]

Great video! Those sure were some adorable garter snakes! I'd love to see a paludarium list (I'm building one for my lake chapala garters soon). More amphibian stuff would be awesome too!

[@caseysilva6919]

I'm building a paladarium for my mossy frogs. I have it built in my head. Let's see if it comes out as planned 😂

[@rickcroney1286]

Garter snakes...lol 🐍 🤣🤣🤣 Wait actually, I may have a perfect enclosure being vacated soon 🤔 Paludarium with a waterfall, who would do such a thing...I think Adam should do that list as well!

[@rickcroney1286]

@@caseysilva6919 I just did one for our Fire-bellied Toads. I think it came out pretty nice and just like what I envisioned every night between 2 and 4:00am...lol. Good luck with your build!!!

[@juliegoddard4846]

@@caseysilva6919 there is a video about that on Clint’s Reptiles

[@ic3p1ck_]

I absolutely love rhino rat snakes. So glad they got mentioned! They're on my list of dream snakes to add to my collection one day.

[@Ermwhatthesigma-ykk]

Give us that paludarium list for sure. Thank you for all the great work and always look forward to the videos on Monday or Thursday, Monday lol

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

You got it!

[@amandalucky8211]

Diamond: Tries to eat Adam's ear every single video Adam: Puts Diamond on his shoulder right next to his ear every single video

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

never said I was smart haha

[@PondScummer]

Thanks, now I've fallen in love with rhino rat snakes. How have I never heard of these before?

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they are so cool eh!

[@foxinazul]

This is the exact question I've been looking for an answer to!!! Couldn't find anyone else asking it online

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hope it helps!

[@steph_스트레이]

Every time you say something to Diamond about not biting you, it reminds me of my beardie, Twitch, biting me. He gets super excited when it's time to eat and strikes his food dish before I can even get it in the cage. He got me good once!

[@jacobchrisstians5911]

Yes! Paladarium list please....great video today love bioactive!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Will do!!

[@chaoskitten101]

Gave me a smile on a really bad day. Thanks for always having great content!!

[@sryan4925]

Absolutely loved this video!! I agree, crested geckos do fantastic in bioactive; I have mine set up in a ridiculously large bioactive enclosure and he uses every inch of it! But now I have to go research #3..... Absolutely.

[@liamsstudio_44]

All the New Caledonian geckos are OUTSTANDING bio active critters

[@techimallitrinidad765]

i love how he interrupts himself to correct himself then switch back to telling us info in 7:18

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

gotta check yourself sometimes

[@CCNorse]

I'm definitely interested in a paludarium list. Especially if it has anything about Timors or Tree Monitors.

[@thechickenwizard8172]

There are two other new Caledonian geckos that you forgot to include: chameleon geckos and sarasinorum geckos. Saras are the closest relatives to cresties, and can also hybridized with them. They have pretty much identical care, but saras are a bit longer, can grow back their tail, and in my opinion, have much prettier patterning. Chameleon geckos are essentially micro chewies. They only grow to about 4-5 inches, and hang out on sticks in the open all day. They are super cute and wonderful to keep. Both of these species would also thrive in bioactive tanks!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

both dope but so SO rare

[@carabencivenga8713]

6:55 "Diamond... where yah going bud?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bobbiec2829]

Love this video! I actually have a chahoua/crested hybrid...he's about 1.5 years and boy is he absolutely STUNNING, particularly when fired up. He has an amazing personality and once I can get him out of his enclosure he's not too bad with handling. Sometimes he'll go straight to the top of my head when my hair is in a bun and just chill there haha. I have all of the stuff to build him a custom background and convert his enclosure to bioactive. I did splurge on the BioDude for substrate and some other cool stuff. Now I just need to work up the nerve to do the background. I'm afraid to screw it up...especially since he has a nice expensive PVC enclosure. Nothing but the best for my little dude 💚🦎💚 Now I'm off to eat Ramen noodles for lunch...jk I have enough leftover to splurge for bologna 😉🤣

[@amandalucky8211]

I need, and I cannot stress this enough, a paludarium video.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

coming!

[@kriskirchner3373]

I love bioactive tanks! All my frog tanks are set up that way. Also I love your channel, it’s great to have this as one of many resources to recommend to customers that come to my pet store.

[@reesetauke3111]

The little clips throughout the video make it so funny-

[@madginger3634]

I watched the video on spadefoot toads and now love them too

[@sherrybrzeczka7966]

Lolz! Diamond was looking adorably nippy when called it!🤣🤣 Oooo, that WAS Diamond????....

[@renderentropy]

This entire video was just Adam roasting himself for his own word choice and dude I relate

[@Akhatchntails]

Curiosity Stream it’s freaking dope!!! Thanks for telling me about it.!!!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

any time!

[@KokoButter777]

My 6th grade teacher had a huge bioactive blue tongue skink enclosure in the classroom it was so cool

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

that's so awesome!

[@jpslizards]

All arboreal reptiles that need high humidity. I have my Boyd's Forest Dragon, Australian leaftail geckos in bioactive set ups. Will have my leachie in one as well

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

that's so awesome!

[@jpslizards]

@@WickensWickedReptiles thanks man 😊

[@dudebroman9450]

That new tegu you got would love a bio active setup , my tegu loves it and the clean up crew completely takes down a adult tegu mess besides the urea in two days

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

wow that's amazing!

[@BrundonC]

When I kept crested, chahoua, and leaches, got them all about 12/13 years ago. I kept my leachie and chahoua bioactive. Not many people were keeping that way, in the circle I was in. But i wanted to give it a try. I didn’t do it nearly as good as we do today, but I’m so happy to see how it’s progressed. I got back into the hobby after having to sell my collection when I got divorced almost 7 years ago. So excited to be back in. Animal related items are so much easier to get and holy crap how the crested world has changed. I mean. They aren’t even Rhacs anymore 😅.

[@mikeconley6331]

lol I got a spaced foot toad found him in the front yard and he’s been chilling with me ever since got him in a community vivarium with a couple tree frogs and anoles… he does WAY more climbing then I thought he would

[@jennifermatthews4474]

Ah you hit me in the feels with talking about Steve Irwin and Jack Hanna! I just found Marty Stouffer on roku! Love this video! I would love to set up a bioactive tank for my corn snake. Also I'm looking up spade foot toads!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

wicked!

[@risse8873]

I love how northern blue tongues are considered common over there (I’m Australian) here they need an advanced license and are more rare than the others (eastern being the most common)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

wow eh!

[@karenwetherald6086]

Love your videos, about a month ago I finally got my very own dream .... maybe not as impressive as some of your collection but I"m so thrilled to have an African House Snake. Thanks for being so awesome

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

That is awesome! SO underrated!

[@seeressvisuals]

this was super helpful! can’t wait to build my crested gecko’s bioactive terrarium, she’s gonna love it :)

[@MotherTruckinReptiles]

5:11 Fish jumped out of the water bowl to get away from the garter and I feel like that's a metaphor for life 😂😂

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I saw that too hahaaa

[@Dreadykruger11]

Great video and I love the new Rep. Room

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks so much!

[@sstevo4066]

Great video! I'm planting my bioactive tomorrow for our first reptile, a Crestie...My daughter and I are having a blast with this process.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

That is awesome!

[@caseysilva6919]

Of course you did a video on my favorite thing... bioactive setups. First, you NEVER ruin the list with amphibians. I have success with bioactive setups from the hottest for my uromastyx, to the most humid for my dart frogs. I stand behind The BioDude for all of his different substrates based on the species. As for the clean-up crew, a temperate springtail culture works well for all environments. The dwarf white and dwarf purple work well in frog and gecko enclosures. The Floria mix, powder orange or powder blue work well in drier environments. I do have 15 different species of isopods, but sometimes the larger ones end up being dinner before they can do their jobs. Well, I rambled on enough. Great job and yes would love to see a paladarium build. That is what I will be building for my mossy frogs.

[@bobbiec2829]

All my substrates are BioDude as well 😁 And about those isopods...those little buggers are super addictive!

[@caseysilva6919]

@@bobbiec2829 agreed!!!!

[@rickcroney1286]

I wish we had access to the Bio-Dude here in Canada. Sadly I have to watch what he does and find similar fixes here.

[@bobbiec2829]

@@rickcroney1286 I've heard there's a lot of homemade mixes that are comparable...usually from people who think the BioDude is overpriced. I totally get wanting to save the money but I'm new to bioactive and really don't want to screw it up. Plus it's a time saver. You all do seem to have a lot more access to Arcadia products (substrates, supplements, etc.) up in Canada from what I've seen in some other videos. I can't find any of those products in the US. I do have their UVB lights though 🙂 Hopefully one day you can get BioDude products.

[@680ecks]

I had some baby garters that where not eating that good fell behind the rest of the group . I planted the tank with bio substrate and they are eating much better . I love the bio setups.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

great to hear!

[@kaullinkosnopfal2983]

Wickens: Dinosaurs are dead and you can't own them Crocodilians: But I'm still here what about me?

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I'm such a bad friend to the crocs

[@sillyjellyfish2421]

About having a WIP for over a year - me and my wall painting know that pain. Great video, thank you for all the info

[@tortoiseharesanimalsanctuary]

You’re awesome!!! My new favorite channel!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙌🤗💜💜💜

[@Argethebarge]

Love all of your videos Adam, please do a mourning gecko guide! I just got 3 for my 25g bioactive and they are so underrated

[@Carlie_flower]

I've been catching and getting bit by garter snakes my whole life like literally my whole life and I had no idea they were venomous. Very interesting. Thank you for that little tidbit fact. Good thing I'm not a toad

[@whisperingwooper1763]

Leopard geckos are also great for bioactive enclosures! Powder orange isopods and mealworms and their beetles and springtails as long as a water dish is provided make good clean up crew for a arid bio.

[@connykersey698]

Thank you for highlighting Rhino Rats! I have them and they’re wonderful! Babies are feisty, the adult is chill, gorgeous and active all day. (Usually posing). By the way, the two youngest were very difficult to go on rodents. It took assist feeding for several weeks. For them to readily eat a pinky, the pinkie had to be in the water bowl!

[@kieranmodlock7223]

YES!! Do a paludarium list!!! :D just did my second vivarium build and next time I've gotta go bigger!! :D

[@jesustolento3001]

I have a paludarium with 2 gold dust day geckos and 2 tree frogs the water section had some neon tetras a couple shrimps and a african dwarf frog I love that tank

[@Pigletpug2000]

Please do a palladium video AND maybe a land only video, since this is both. ? Love your beardie. 💖

[@crocdundee4117]

a top 5 reptiles for paladariums would be great! love your content brother! 😃👍

[@matthewn667]

Howdy. I built a bio active for my dumpy frog and have cubaris isopods as a clean up crew. I also got a orthoporus millipede tank with with freighing beetles as clean up. Love the channel

[@travismichaud6064]

You could do a paludarium snake list, a lizard list, and a frog list. Also, a paludarium cohabitation list.

[@animalsaroundustv5410]

very interesting, i saw your channel, i subscribed to your channel and am following, the video is great, thank you for taking the time to make the video,❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks so much for supporting!

[@desireevomisenhof402]

Please do a Paludarium Video, or better still, several!! Best amphibians, reptiles, plants, cohab, how to feed, how to structure, everything 😊

[@stressly.]

Would love another venomous snakes and their alternatives. Love the vids btw

[@naithenfoster7328]

I'll be setting up a paladarium over the next 2 weeks im very excited

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

woooooooo

[@thinkbiology9064]

Love the video mate ☺️

[@gregbriggs4065]

Hello! Love your videos. please make a paliderium video!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Coming soon!

[@andrewjames5373]

I was fascinated by the rhino rat snakes at the Arlington NARBC just last weekend, they were so gorgeous and unique! One of those encounters that truly makes you want to branch off into a keeping a new species.

[@brookeharris4599]

Wooo!!! Love the Gargs!!!!!!!! And New Caledonia species, should feature them more!

[@stephana.j.]

Come to Indonesia and review our amazing local Reptiles

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Ok!

[@johannapipoli8397]

Yes! My dart frogs are in a bioactive enclosure and I will be adding my baby mourning geckos in once they get a little bigger

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

dart frogs are awesome!

[@simondanks6949]

Love the vids, a paludarium list would be awesome.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Coming soon!

[@Rothen_B]

if your thinking of getting a reptile that likes humid vivariums, i recommend the florida kingsnakes aka the brooks kingsnakes

[@DaLegend395]

I actually got my first reptile the other week, he is a crested gecko. My goal is to eventually switch him over to a bioactive.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

very nice!

[@carabencivenga8713]

Also I never knew how similar Gargoyle geckos are to Cresties (never felt the need to look them up). So pretty!!!

[@MotherTruckinReptiles]

So entertaining 😆 How high were you filming this video? 🤣 In the very beginning I thought to myself "he seems excessively chipper in this one..." Then watched as the channel became Wickens Wicked Tangents 😂 it cracks me up how you're all over the place sometimes.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I may or may not have watched Grandma's Boy right after shooting this

[@jennifermier2625]

A paludarium list would be awesome!

[@paytonnash-jarboe7008]

Can you do a video for new keepers in general and especially new ball python keepers. Also how you keep your humidity up in your enclosures? Best heat bulbs for snakes?

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I've got half a dozen videos like this, enjoy :)

[@jarodmcmichael9944]

Great Video! You’re getting better and better!!!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks so much!

[@carmensandiego6922]

since amphibians are included, id say the best thing to put in a bioactive is dart frogs! some species like the powder blue, powder gray, nikita, citronella, cobalt, azureus, and Patricias are super easy to keep, super easy to breed, can buy them as tadpoles and watch them morph which is fun, especially for kids. i make their own fruit fly cultures so i dont rlly need to keep buying their food. as someone who has had freshwater fish for almost 2 decades, they are similar but easier than fish and super entertaining to watch. the highlight of your day will be feeding them i guarantee.

[@jackieclarahan2100]

I really enjoy your videos,.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thankss o much!

[@techimallitrinidad765]

the blue tongue skink looks like a boa that turned in to a lizard slowly and stopped half way in morph because he was to lazy to finish it. all jokes aside they are lovely animals iv had the wonderful opportunity to hold one a few times.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahhaa!

[@harmonypowell6463]

I have my crested gecko out watching this actually.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

amazing!

[@lygexotics6380]

Loved the live stream and this video

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thank you!

[@sheenalee8247]

Loving the videos as always! Thank you for putting out such quality information. I know ball pythons are popular and there are many videos on them, but it would be great to have another video on them. I know you did one this year but maybe a show and tell of yours? Or maybe a live stream with a convo on them. From a fan of stand point. Idk. Just an idea. Thanks again!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks for watching, Monday's video (On Patreon now) has BPs in it!

[@chipstheories]

I was thinking of finding this exact video topic yesterday and got distracted. So glad to see it now 😍

[@dadsgirl99pr]

Im terrified of toads but Imma go watch that video cuz you were so hurt 🤣🤣

[@viojad]

Can you do a video on bugs that eat reptile droppings for snake tanks? Sorry if you already made it, just haven't gotten to it probably. I'm a big fan and watch your videos often.

[@medusianAllure]

I watched the Spadefoot toad video back in the day!

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

......that blue rhino rat snake......that looked beautiful and amazing.......dammit. It's you and clint always putting my reptiles on my wish list XD and yes, I want a paledarium list video.............and maybe a paledarium build video......and a top 5 (or 10) blue reptiles/morphs list.

[@brookemodene8844]

Also- I’ve been a fan of Curiosity Stream for several years now- Awesome Content!

[@shastakling]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I searched care videos for spadefoots after getting one and came across you and have been binge watching since lol

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Welcome aboard!

[@matthewmay6893]

Yes on the paludarium please and thank you.

[@mitcht1324]

You should consider doing a top 5 bioactive setups with invertebrates like Emperor or Asian Forest Scorpions, etc. Also, dart frogs would've easily made the top of this list!

[@russelaceto2336]

Not the grammar police but mentioning it because its funny … absolutely is an adverb its the LY :) My daughter and I only keep Ts but love your videos. Thanks!

[@amandastakeonit7402]

The huge problem with bioactives is that SO many people are saying it's a "takes care of itself enclosure"! SO many people believe that because they were told so, even good keepers have given that idea (trying to convince people to convert). I like the honest approach. Tell them what to expect and that it's not ideal for all animals. Saying, you can, does not mean you should! You can have a more humid, natural enclosure that might require more specialized care depending on how far you go with it. Certain plants need higher uv lighting, it might not work for your animal. You will need to clean it up, you just might not need to deep clean as much. Also bugs, if you want a ecosystem that might not always stay contained where you want them, they are fun to watch. There's more but I just wish more people would be honest about bioactive.

[@gushall9615]

Great video my crested gecko is doing great in a bioactive setup, but boy does mine love live food

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

That is awesome!

[@Stu161]

yoooo I'm hyped that you have chahouas now dude

[@marcellacruser951]

Yes to the palladium list and examples, pretty please! I'm planning my own garter colony and I'd love some ideas on how to go about it.

[@courtney1408]

No one: Adam: YOU. SHOULD CARE MORE. ABOUT SPADEFOOT TOADS 👀 P.s... the new camera setup makes your skin look amazing! You look like youre about to drop "top 5 favorite skincare products" 😂😂

[@jackethompson]

Thanks!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thank you so much