How To Make A Lizard Cage: CHEAP!!!!

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I make my Blue-tongued Skink named Topaz a brand-new home! I custom built this lizard cage for $150!!!! This is an inexpensive option if you have a Blue-tongued Skink, Bearded Dragon, Ball Python, Corn Snake, King Snake, etc! This lizard cage provides Topaz with 2X more room than a normal 55 gallon aquarium...AND it's cheaper!!!!
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  • @savannah6704
    @savannah67042 жыл бұрын

    PLEXIGLASS: for everyone wondering, i zoomed in on the video and it says the plexiglass is 18 in by 24 in or 47.5 cm by 61 cm

  • @rebel_tarsier7583

    @rebel_tarsier7583

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏

  • @REPTILES_4_LIFE.

    @REPTILES_4_LIFE.

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @DiabloTheDesertSnake

    @DiabloTheDesertSnake

    2 ай бұрын

    s

  • @crystaldawn2736
    @crystaldawn27362 жыл бұрын

    Love this but would def need a waterproof barrier of sorts for higher humidity reptiles so the wood doesn’t rot.

  • @donteague614

    @donteague614

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try Dryloc basement waterproofing paint

  • @malyndahsexotics1543

    @malyndahsexotics1543

    2 жыл бұрын

    He has a northern blue tongue skink, not an Indonesian. They don’t need as high humidity.

  • @ThrowinBombs80

    @ThrowinBombs80

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@malyndahsexotics1543 The person in the video said this could he used for a ball python, which is incorrect. That's what Crystal meant.

  • @malyndahsexotics1543

    @malyndahsexotics1543

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ThrowinBombs80 well I wish crystal would have elaborated then because then I probably wouldn’t have posted that comment to begin with, I was under the assumption that she thought his skink needed a higher humidity, which is incorrect, but if she was just speaking in general then she is correct and so is he, just add in a something water proof to help contain the moisture. I guess the only real incorrect one here is you.😂

  • @LateNight1212

    @LateNight1212

    Жыл бұрын

    furnish

  • @chandonbrucks2543
    @chandonbrucks2543 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love the simplicity of this, definitely using this design for the next one i build.

  • @lsuzicosbw644
    @lsuzicosbw6442 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. Been struggling with building the new enclosure. Very helpful

  • @Silvermoon916
    @Silvermoon916 Жыл бұрын

    This is so awesome!! I’m prepping to adopt a bearded dragon hopefully soon, and have been trying desperately to find an enclosure that fits their space needs that I can actually afford!! Thank you for sharing!

  • @xdiaz755
    @xdiaz755 Жыл бұрын

    This has been the most user friendly video on diy-ing a reptile enclosure . Thanks I want to do this w/ pvc

  • @A-Skating
    @A-SkatingАй бұрын

    love this video this is really helpful cause i'm currently trying to either buy or build a bigger encloser for a leopard gecko currently using a 40 gallon and feel it's too small for her so im gonna try to build one using this video thank you!

  • @rachaelwillis6028
    @rachaelwillis60282 жыл бұрын

    This is AMAZING. You know what would kick this up like 100 notches? If you had a material list with the price breakdown in the description box for people like myself who want to try to recreate this! It would make it So much easier for people to go to purchase the necessary materials and be able to see what is needed at a glance instead of having to watch and re watch the video to figure it out!!! Im only suggesting that because what you did is amazing and I know lots of people will want to do this! Including myself! Keep it up!! AWESOME WORK!

  • @loganlindsey300

    @loganlindsey300

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. We need this

  • @whackstone1065

    @whackstone1065

    2 жыл бұрын

    Eh, you dont have to be in mensa

  • @MistaDontPlay34

    @MistaDontPlay34

    2 жыл бұрын

    Makes the video useless without it

  • @HilaryWhitely-fz3nd

    @HilaryWhitely-fz3nd

    Жыл бұрын

    Right? I went and bought the materials and didn’t realize how off my measurements were 😢 so now I have to figure out how to put it together myself which is not easy and taking way longer than necessary. 😢

  • @xavierl1038

    @xavierl1038

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah, but a fair bit of guesswork. He doesn't say what size the plexiglass is for instance @@whackstone1065

  • @jacobpessina2239
    @jacobpessina22392 жыл бұрын

    This is a high quality video. Thank you!

  • @sandra-mi6qp
    @sandra-mi6qp2 жыл бұрын

    that came out so beautiful! wow great job 👏🏼

  • @radhikadhamija1550
    @radhikadhamija15503 жыл бұрын

    Omg I just saw you yesterday on Instagram and now I m obsessed with your work... carry on buddy you are on the top🎈

  • @corbinmaxey

    @corbinmaxey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seriously the best compliment!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @johnyboiizkool

    @johnyboiizkool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @atomic6711

    @atomic6711

    2 жыл бұрын

    me too

  • @justineblessing2261
    @justineblessing22612 жыл бұрын

    I’m going to making this this month but I’m not going to have the top open up like yours it will stay down. I’m also going to be dry locking the inside because my substrate has to stay moist a little so I need it water proofed! Thanks so much for this cause this is exactly what I want and I don’t want to pay more than I have to getting it from a place that makes them is just too much when you can build your own!

  • @808natee
    @808natee Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love topaz, what a beautiful bluey

  • @g11mfan27
    @g11mfan272 жыл бұрын

    When I grow up I will try this.

  • @KingMidas186
    @KingMidas186 Жыл бұрын

    Omg this is the video I’ve been looking for, been wanting to upgrade my leopard geckos enclosure for a long time and it’s crazy expensive for one a little larger than mine so this definitely helps me with my design

  • @snap.-_-

    @snap.-_-

    Ай бұрын

    fr i was looking at pvc ones this exact size and the basic enclosure can cost $500 not including tax

  • @teamblessed_1627
    @teamblessed_1627 Жыл бұрын

    I love the ending results. Amazing skills And steps you presented has really answered Any Of My questions or concerns about me DIY😂 Fingers Crossed 🤞🏾 Wish Me Luck

  • @koralhalperin6724
    @koralhalperin6724 Жыл бұрын

    best reptile video EVER

  • @whatyouwilldobyknowingmyna7009
    @whatyouwilldobyknowingmyna7009 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @strife11
    @strife112 жыл бұрын

    great vid very informative simple and easy to digest. the chemistry between u and ur dad is hilarious

  • @ambereddy6326
    @ambereddy6326 Жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I need to do for my Leo.

  • @mjiad295
    @mjiad2952 жыл бұрын

    I like your work

  • @edisonvarghese932
    @edisonvarghese9323 жыл бұрын

    That is so dope 😍

  • @corbinmaxey

    @corbinmaxey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @koryearle6121
    @koryearle61212 жыл бұрын

    Hello, awesome work man. Do you remember what the measurements were for the plexiglass?

  • @vickylou39

    @vickylou39

    8 ай бұрын

    That’s what I’m trying to figure out😭😭

  • @robertculen2949
    @robertculen2949 Жыл бұрын

    I like this method for sliding doors more than installing window tracks. Can you post a blueprint of thr build?

  • @lydiasauceda4691
    @lydiasauceda46912 жыл бұрын

    U could have put the glass in first then put the last piece of wood in so that u didn’t scratch the glass… putting some type of water proofing would be good to prevent any wood rotting… maybe just a suggestion for future references i guess… but it looks great tho keep up the good work👍

  • @Crazy_Exotic476
    @Crazy_Exotic4764 ай бұрын

    If high humidity it might create mold. Water proof the wood

  • @Big-Al426
    @Big-Al4262 жыл бұрын

    What no heat source or uv lamp? I like the simple construction of this, but I would definitely recommend heat and light source including wiring instructions.

  • @lou4x_581
    @lou4x_581 Жыл бұрын

    Would love a measurement for this video trying to make a enclosure with lid that opens

  • @mercedesrouth5188
    @mercedesrouth51882 жыл бұрын

    What was the measurements for the plexiglass

  • @roselandebazelais8236
    @roselandebazelais82362 жыл бұрын

    "Dad this is a kid's channel."😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Cause daddy keeps on forgetting.

  • @jessebarrera600
    @jessebarrera6002 жыл бұрын

    What are the measurements for the side walls

  • @yeudsiegal5285
    @yeudsiegal52852 жыл бұрын

    The 14.5 inch inside frame next to the plexiglass where screwed into the side and rear walls?

  • @gryllidaeperkcal1369
    @gryllidaeperkcal13692 жыл бұрын

    Did you seal the wood?

  • @autumneckhardt
    @autumneckhardt Жыл бұрын

    Basically about 160 before taxes

  • @roselandebazelais8236
    @roselandebazelais82362 жыл бұрын

    😆😍😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅🤣🤣😅😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I just love how you always have to remind your dad that this is a kid's channel. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😅

  • @theaquascapecorner

    @theaquascapecorner

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jeez that’s a lot of emojis

  • @glennsak
    @glennsak2 жыл бұрын

    You didn't show how to attach the piece that holds the sliding doors in place...

  • @deathshands1004
    @deathshands10042 жыл бұрын

    Would the chicken wires be ok for letting in heated lamps for the beard dragons?

  • @notkaiel2241

    @notkaiel2241

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes although you will need a cross section on the chicken wire because its weaker

  • @InosukeHashibira1
    @InosukeHashibira1 Жыл бұрын

    cutee i found a black an white juvenile blue tongue skink online im getting it

  • @brandihsVT
    @brandihsVT2 жыл бұрын

    How could I attach lighting inside the cage for a bearded dragon?

  • @172-0
    @172-02 жыл бұрын

    "dad this is a kids channel" "oh"

  • @uselessusagi
    @uselessusagi2 жыл бұрын

    What was the measurement for the plexiglass

  • @ronja.x140
    @ronja.x1402 жыл бұрын

    I really want a blue tongued skink, but I'm not getting one any soon (we have four cats, so yeh)

  • @outdoorschick
    @outdoorschick2 жыл бұрын

    Lmao all of us watching the video 69 times trying to figure out what to buy, to recreate this. Hahahaha.

  • @tiktokcringe2595
    @tiktokcringe2595 Жыл бұрын

    Please where did you get your hardware cloth???

  • @marnielee76
    @marnielee76 Жыл бұрын

    Where could you install the UVB light and heating light

  • @SeongMoKim
    @SeongMoKim2 жыл бұрын

    What kind of wood used?

  • @dianafigueroa3917
    @dianafigueroa39174 ай бұрын

    Can a 4 month old bearded dragon be in it or what size do I need to do

  • @supremerl235
    @supremerl2352 жыл бұрын

    What is the size of the plexiglass

  • @koichitrump4147
    @koichitrump41472 жыл бұрын

    Can I stain the wood to make it look nicer?

  • @SireMoringstar
    @SireMoringstar Жыл бұрын

    What was the size of the large back wood?

  • @Plunger_CamaraMan
    @Plunger_CamaraMan Жыл бұрын

    I love animal

  • @MatthewFrance720
    @MatthewFrance7202 жыл бұрын

    What type of wood did you use? I want to make sure I buy something that is reptile safe.

  • @Katwarfield

    @Katwarfield

    8 ай бұрын

    That's what I'm in the comments fo4 too- worth noting pine and cedar are toxic...to bearded dragons at least.

  • @iipreppy2558
    @iipreppy25582 жыл бұрын

    So I could use this for my rainbow skink

  • @madysonbutler5878
    @madysonbutler5878 Жыл бұрын

    Would this be ideal for leopard geckos!?

  • @critterc0rner
    @critterc0rner2 жыл бұрын

    Me being a typical artist I would end up hating it if I ever built one like I always do with every little thing I create myself. I’d rather stick to the expensive commercial enclosures lol.

  • @Jeramyah34464
    @Jeramyah34464 Жыл бұрын

    What size plexiglass do I need?

  • @midknightlife
    @midknightlife Жыл бұрын

    Yeah this looks humanly possible for sure!

  • @scottiepugs5594
    @scottiepugs55942 жыл бұрын

    What plants were those

  • @HilaryWhitely-fz3nd
    @HilaryWhitely-fz3nd Жыл бұрын

    How did he assemble the 4 legs on each side??

  • @kristinparks148
    @kristinparks14810 ай бұрын

    Can you write out the dimensions of each piece the walls?

  • @peytonmoody6291
    @peytonmoody62912 жыл бұрын

    You posted this a year ago and I’m just now seeing it. I have a couple of questions is there an easier way to contact you then through this chat?

  • @roselandebazelais8236
    @roselandebazelais82362 жыл бұрын

    Topaz is going to love it.Well Topaz would love his freedom more.

  • @user-zh9uq6pc3e
    @user-zh9uq6pc3e8 ай бұрын

    What’s all the measurements

  • @rebeccalackey9570
    @rebeccalackey957010 ай бұрын

    We're the plexiglass doors already that size? What size are they?

  • @rebeccalackey9570

    @rebeccalackey9570

    10 ай бұрын

    He didn't say what size the doors are either

  • @mikecoates6241
    @mikecoates6241 Жыл бұрын

    What size plexiglass

  • @LateNight1212
    @LateNight1212 Жыл бұрын

    gerat!

  • @itsstink3978
    @itsstink39782 жыл бұрын

    Dad this is a kid channel 🤣

  • @krystalrectenwald2796
    @krystalrectenwald27962 жыл бұрын

    How tall is this? I have started to build my own but it’s not working as easily as this one….I know it’s 4ft long, 2 ft wide but how tall?

  • @krystalrectenwald2796

    @krystalrectenwald2796

    2 жыл бұрын

    If the bottom frame is 3in, the top frame is 3in, with the sides at 14.5, then it would be 20.5 in tall without the screen top?

  • @AxelfoleyTheGreat

    @AxelfoleyTheGreat

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@krystalrectenwald2796 I came up with the same measurements 20.5x24 inches for the sides.

  • @_.jawaii._
    @_.jawaii._5 ай бұрын

    As fun as this looks, I hate wood. How would one suggest properly sealing it 😭. I’m worried about of bugs and splinters

  • @mrflame9818
    @mrflame98182 жыл бұрын

    What do blue tung skink,s Eat

  • @bryguy3260
    @bryguy32605 ай бұрын

    Hahaha I like ur dad hahaha

  • @PeaceLoveNandos
    @PeaceLoveNandos2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing setup! but I wish I knew exactly what was used to recreate this ☹️

  • @karimillen5621
    @karimillen562110 ай бұрын

    18*24 plexi ?? X2

  • @donteague614
    @donteague6142 жыл бұрын

    Louan woulda been way cheaper, lighter.

  • @julianacarvalho2014
    @julianacarvalho2014 Жыл бұрын

    ayoo topaz from sonic X ?????

  • @gus_on_the_bus5535
    @gus_on_the_bus55352 жыл бұрын

    What did the entire project cost?

  • @rebel_tarsier7583

    @rebel_tarsier7583

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think he put 150 in the description

  • @timchrissyparks1449
    @timchrissyparks14492 жыл бұрын

    Wood has tripled in price since then sooo 150 not happening

  • @Mung1st
    @Mung1st2 жыл бұрын

    Would an iguana fit inside? I want an iguana

  • @mpk6664

    @mpk6664

    Жыл бұрын

    A baby iguana, sure. Iguanas are huge animals though. You'll need a room sized enclosure, or an outside one where they can climb. This will not hold an adult. this is a 4x2x2 and a green Iguana can easily reach 5-6ft. Spiny tail iguanas could be kept in something like a 10x8x10 maybe?

  • @cortez1203
    @cortez1203 Жыл бұрын

    Would this cage be ok for a baby burmese python

  • @mpk6664

    @mpk6664

    Жыл бұрын

    No. You'll need to water proof the cage, and you'll just end up expanding it within a couple months anyway. Burms grow quite quickly. I'd recommend making a larger one to start off with.

  • @cortez1203

    @cortez1203

    Жыл бұрын

    Ok thank you

  • @Cinnmoroll_plushie
    @Cinnmoroll_plushie6 ай бұрын

    I have a pet lizzard! BUT!!! My cricket died😢

  • @gergelyzoltansera5869
    @gergelyzoltansera58692 жыл бұрын

    What does Topaz favourite food

  • @UrBrainwashd
    @UrBrainwashd11 ай бұрын

    This is a good idea but your measurements are completely off and you didn't even mention that in the video or description, you should probably take this down and re edit. This video is a complete fail.

  • @Spacey7
    @Spacey7 Жыл бұрын

    Thumbs completely DOWN!!

  • @roselandebazelais8236
    @roselandebazelais82362 жыл бұрын

    You need to get your animals some girlfriends and boyfriends for real.Also they need TV and cable.They need cell phones or tablets or laptops.

  • @kaiwilliams4517
    @kaiwilliams4517Ай бұрын

    this isnt feable for reptiles has nothing to eep heat in,wood will swell so its a good cheap video not useable

  • @snap.-_-

    @snap.-_-

    Ай бұрын

    I'm using this for my gecko, I'm just adding some sealer to make it last longer and look nicer. It's definitely usable

  • @FooManPu2
    @FooManPu2 Жыл бұрын

    great build but one thing I'm noticing with a lot of these DIY builds is that nobody seems to be using a work bench, or even at least ONE corner 90 clamp. Still, great build.

  • @wilsonamber36
    @wilsonamber368 ай бұрын

    So awesome, I was looking on line for free reptile tanks and it led me to diy and your video. It was the first one that came up. Hope all is well. Ty for this. 💚🐊🐢🪖

  • @Lol-wl5bc
    @Lol-wl5bc3 жыл бұрын

    what are the glass measurements?

  • @corbinmaxey

    @corbinmaxey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Forgot those! I’ll measure and get back to you!

  • @Lol-wl5bc

    @Lol-wl5bc

    3 жыл бұрын

    ok thanks

  • @mercedesrouth5188

    @mercedesrouth5188

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@corbinmaxey did u ever get the measurements

  • @WatchingYou2ube

    @WatchingYou2ube

    Жыл бұрын

    @@corbinmaxey lol

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