Thank you so much for an incredible year SerpaSquad! I can’t wait to show you what I have planned for 2024. Next year will definitely be more consistent as well in terms of the upload schedule. This has been a wild year, and I appreciate your support, viewership, and patience through it all. Have a Happy New Year, and I’ll see you all in 2024!

@sal-1337

4 ай бұрын

bob moss

@puddingking5214

4 ай бұрын

Dont worry man, the vids have been pretty consistent compared to other creators, love the content!

@user-jd5vi6dd1r

4 ай бұрын

thanks for all the content in 2023, as usual, its been amazing!

@jimmyhughes5392

4 ай бұрын

toilet paper under just works better

@-Rigby-

4 ай бұрын

I like trucks that is unbelievable

Count me as a viewer who doesn't mind an irregular upload schedule. It's generous of you to share so much of your process and experience. Pretty uncool of some viewers to snark about "missed" uploads. It's always worth the wait, anyway. I'm a new spider keeper and I loved your collab with the Butterfly Pavilion! Happy New Year 🎉🕷🦎

@TriniYaadie

4 ай бұрын

Definitely worth the wait!

@Black_Jack_AOS

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree with this!

@randompersonyoudontknow5763

4 ай бұрын

Agreed! Quality over quantity is the way to go! And the wait is always dang worth it, I've got experience with games (ultrakill and pikmin 4 to name a few lol)

so surprising to me that you don't like your narration - it's in fact what I love most about your channel. It conveys so much passion, love and care for your animals and builds. Your storytelling is absolutely fantastic, keep up the amazing work! Already excited what 2024 will look like on the channel :)

@AS-fp4gb

4 ай бұрын

I agree, his voice is so soothing, and I love to hear all the details about wvery project.

@ReginaRegenbogn

4 ай бұрын

Agree, too. And sometimes, when I can't get to sleep, I pull up one of Tanners videos and slowly drift away.

@maeespi9920

4 ай бұрын

I agree. I do not have any animals and limited plants but I love watching these videos. They are calm and soothing but still really interesting. I would love to see longer versions of nature scapes but I do very much enjoy listening to the narration as well. I watch before bed and also while cooking. I watch the soundscapes when doing computer work. One of my favorite channels. 💖

@MrSeanzii

4 ай бұрын

Agreed, I've literally put the channel on late at night to watch some videos and end up passing out because he's so calming.

There are a lot of new ''terrarium channels'' including mine that all were inspired by you. You will always be the OG terrarium channel! I'm looking forward to your videos in the new year.

@hanneskills

4 ай бұрын

Tanner inspired me to get into this niche, thanks to that KZread must have pushed your vids into my algorithm. I love your humoristic approach

@davidjack7418

4 ай бұрын

I didn't know that, @HomemadeEcosystems. I've seen your videos as well. Thanks to you both!

@JellykaNerevan

4 ай бұрын

I'm one of your subscribers, but I never would have taken interest in terrariums in the first place if it wasn't for tanner!

@lynniewood

4 ай бұрын

Lol i was thinking your videos reminded me of his, cool to know you love his channel too! but they're also unique in your own way!

You were the one that introduced me to terrariums, now Im a happy owner of three bioactive paludariums and two aquariums

@-Rigby-

4 ай бұрын

What are the fish in the aquariums?

@miguellamas6562

4 ай бұрын

@@-Rigby- platies, tetras, kuhli loaches, swordtails, guppies and such

@miguellamas6562

4 ай бұрын

@@-Rigby- seeking to add a betta to the community tank, but first Ill increase the variety

@BeautifulEarthJa

4 ай бұрын

Yep! Serpa is rhe reason I have 5 small ponds and plan to get more :)

@starr_ship

4 ай бұрын

My introduction to this world as well, and now my 4 year old son points out moss whenever he sees it, in case I haven't collected it yet.

Silent viewer here. You create amazing aqua- and terrariums and hoping for many more years of your content 👍🙂

I can confirm that you made the correct decision about quality over quantity. Watching your videos became a date night activity for myself and my husband, and although he knows very little about animal husbandry and aquariums, he loves watching you create beautiful pieces of nature. To another brilliant year of creativity and passion 🥂

It’s sad that people complain. Just remember they come here to escape their life for a moment. So if they are mad about you telling us you need more time on a video they have other things they need to work on themselves. The core base you have cultivated will always appreciate you as a person. We need to stay sane and take some time sometimes on a moments notice. I hope your 2024 is productive but also relaxing, you deserve time away to recoup! Most don’t know how hard creating can actually be. Thanks again my dude!

This is an utter gem of a channel and you're an utter gem of a human being, Tanner. I'm sitting here, watching this video, and shopping for isopods, terrariums and springtails - something we would have never started looking at without you and your stories. Peace out, man.

@Beast_Hub

4 ай бұрын

Well said

Quality > Quantity every time People who are disappointed that you're missing uploads don't understand that that's why what you DO upload is so good!

Just remember there are thousands of creators that put there all into videos that barely get 1000 views. You are one of the best on youtube don't let your humility and drive push you around. Legit, you have given millions of people insiriation to learn more about nature, brought positive change to the hobby and helped, at least me, work through some really tough mental health struggles with a beautiful, fufilling hobby. Thanks again, keep up the great work. ♥

You are not some random dude on the internet anymore. Your ENTIRE CHANNEL is a portfolio! It is an awesome representation of your skill as not only an amazing artist but as a TEACHER! You have, personally, taught me so much and are the sole reason I am very into the correct care and naturalism of tanks. I would not have been able to do nearly as much as I have without your help with DIY on a budget and your genuine compassion for animals. You are amazing. Thank you for showing us the beauty of proper husbandry.

What I love most about your channel is creating spaces that are as close to nature as possible. I am sorry KZread can be so challenging. Hoping 2024 is better for all of us.

Dude. I know how to take moss from my yard and acclimate it to grow underwater because of you. Your content has been inspirational for so many people, even if you stopped tomorrow, you've already made a substantial impact in people's lives through better complex husbandry, a love for natural elements and displaying what we can create with things around us. You make quality displays accessible through showing people how, as well as how to improve upon methods you had issues with and overcome common problems with retaining water. Creating positivity around life with living elements is so important for mental health as well. A jar, some water and the right elements from outside can be the catalyst for a life long rewarding hobby with roots in other studies. I appreciate the information I've been able to apply directly. I appreciate the associated paths I've explored away from here. It all begins somewhere. For a lot of people, that place was and is here. We don't get to see the results of our waves, but others will feel them, even if they don't know what made them.

You could upload projects in parts if it's taking longer. Then you don't have to feel like you have to put in more hours in a week to be able to complete a video. And people will be happy to see a more consistent uploading schedule.

@Zackfish12345

4 ай бұрын

I agree, breaking a project into 2 or 3 part videos is something a lot of KZreadrs do with bigger projects. I’ve always thought that some of his huge builds could be WAY longer than the 15-20min videos we get. Doing it in parts is just more bang for everyone’s buck!

@katynosework

4 ай бұрын

I agree. A series of videos specific to one thing would educate more. And I would def be excited for the next installment.

@catinthechat01

4 ай бұрын

Solid suggestion! I love minutia and as far as I'm concerned, the more the better. His projects are so much bigger than they were, I think it's almost impossible to upload weekly. Making a video of a project in parts would also allow him to have uploads ready to go while he and his wife can enjoy a vacation.

@CleverGirlAAH

4 ай бұрын

@@katynosework Not to mention playlisting it out too to generate views. It's a win win win win win.

@JellykaNerevan

4 ай бұрын

That's true! I remember when I first discovered the channel, the videos I binge watched first were the playlist part videos! I think about the 350 paludarium and the 600 vivarium!

Quality > Quantity! Your videos are amazing, no matter how long it takes you to get them out, I for one will be here to watch them all :D

You absolutely take time off to rest and do whatever else to ensure you're satisfied with the content you release. I'm still personally hoping you do a really big tank, but stock it with really little creatures, so fingers crossed for 2024 haha

Ayy You survived Lyme disease without getting a chronic illness! That is really lucky! I'm in terrible pain. PTLDS from late stage untreated Lyme disease is a life limiting condition and is tearing me apart.

I’ve been watching this channel for years and I think you’ve only gotten better and better. Take the time you need with your builds and uploads. I’m sticking around!

i found you through Ants Canada, i found him through Exotics Lair, i found him through Snake Discovery.....such a strange year & it all started with a gator called Rex, very glad for it :)

I gotta say I get so much joy from this channel even thought I don't own any set ups like you do, it's so nice to watch someone who's enthusiastic about what they do. your channel is so relaxing I can't wait to what you do in the future.

I am really glad to hear your words about your prioritization of quality over frequency of postings. I rather wait longer for a really inspired video where I can see that you are happy with it as well than watching good content creators like you burning out. Thanks for your hard work, the heart you set into it, and the entertainment and inspiration you bring to us viewers!

Regardless to say, I loved the idea of putting small gibbit terrariums onto crocs. Hope the performance of the video doesn't let you down and stop you from making such unique projects!!!

You’re one of the most down to earth and genuine creators on the platform! I think people recognize that. I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now, and yours is always the first video I click whenever you upload! As a creator myself (as a hobbyist, not at your level😮) I totally empathize when you post to the community that a project is taking longer and the video will be delayed. There’s so much other content on KZread, nobody needs to “find another channel” to fill the one week here and there that you miss…don’t listen to that nonsense. Keep doing you because you’re amazing and everything you create is incredible. Cheers to 2024🎉

I love your counter/storage area set-up! What a lovely space to store all your materials as well as clean up and have everything together in one place!

Never apologize for prioritizing self and mental-health. The nature of this format/social media is it is easy for everyone to get too used to instant gratification and forget that behind everything is real people with lives. One reason I love your videos is I always learn something and come away understanding the time it takes to create something living and sustainable. I know it is another platform, but would Patreon be a way to subsidize the update videos? Your content fills an important gap about the realities of sustaining something long term which as someone with ADHD I struggle with.

Hands down my favourite videos are the pond ones. There is just something so soothing about watching/seeing ponds being built. I hope there will be more next year

Congrats on the year my guy, looking forward to more Saltwater tank updates in the future and the oddball little projects you cook up

This channel got me through some testing times mental health wise especially during the pandemic days as I type I'm surrounded 3 terrarium 2 aquarium and I'm right now acclimatising a dozen cardinal tetras . Thanks for all you do and all the best for the new year

Been watching you for about 5 years, never once had the thought of inconsistency when you needed a break! I appreciate the effort that you put in to make your videos the best as possible.

Tanner on the off chance that you read this, sincerely thanks for your wonderful approach to the hobby. You are truly a steward of the animals that you keep and love so dearly. I had the pleasure of speaking with you at Aquashella in Orlando a few years ago and was blown away with how genuine and sincere you are in your message and shared love of animals. More than anything I was thrilled to have you ask about the animals I keep and genuinely be interested in current projects and goals I had. So thanks for being so approachable and a great voice in so many communities. Your channel is an awesome source of joy and inspiration for some many people! Thanks for all you do for the many hobbies all involved in keeping animals. Keep doing what you love, you bring a lot of light to so many people's lives.

I've learned so much from these videos and have been profoundly inspired in my own creature care! I'm indescribably greatful to have SerpaDesign as a thoughtfully and loving made resource

Tanner, you have literally changed my life. You have been the example of what I strive to achieve. I have learned so much from you, but more importantly no one has inspired me more and opened so many new doors to what is possible. You are my hero and I love what you do. I'm 70 and have seldom in my life seen anyone who understands nature on the fundamental level that you do. It is evident in all you do. Thank you for enriching my life so much.

It's been a great year of builds. I think your pond was my favorite, I hope I can take on a project of that size someday. You made the right choice to rest, your uploads are more than worth the wait.

Oof, Lyme! I almost had to repeat a year in high school because it hit me so hard. Deer ticks are no joke! I will never understand the folks who unsubscribe because someone isn't uploading often or consistently enough. As long as the videos are good, I'm happy to get them! I highly value the time and work that clearly goes into producing your videos, almost as much as I value the builds themselves. You're one of my chief inspirations as I'm getting into the hobby, so here's to many more years of Serpa Design!

Do what you have to brother man. You are by far my favorite KZreadr and I definitely look forward to your videos and I’m a little bummed out when there is none but I also understand you have a life outside of KZread. Your videos are a huge inspiration for me and I appreciate everything you have done and are doing. I’m just happy you’re doing it at all even if you have to take some time off here and there. Serpa squad for life! :)

I have been a fan for a long time and I truly enjoyed how far you have come with this. I am a fan of your creativity and your true desire to create the perfect homes for all your critters. My favorite moment of this video is your discussion of giving yourself grace. It's truly important that you continue to do this because I am sure others feel this way, we do not want it to dampen your motivation to create and post content for us. I can't wait to see what you create this new year!

I feel like the first priority for the way you handle the channel is that you be having fun and are satisfied. If you aren't, it will come through in the videos.

2023 passed do fast. I love your videos, and you have taught me so much😄🌿

@-Rigby-

4 ай бұрын

I know dude:0

You definitely have improved with your storytelling and voiceovers, yesterday I was watching one of your videos and my mom said “that guy is so much better at talking over his videos now” she saw me watching you years ago and said that now you are way less mumbling and make it much more interesting for someone who’s not into the hobby.

I've been watching you for years, and this culmination of your skills is so very satisfying to watch. This remains one of my don't-miss channels, and I enjoy all the vids, including the vlogs, which are just great. Now that your animal room is more-or-less finished, you deserve to have a HAPPIEST NEW YEAR!! Thanks for your work, Tanner!

You`ve grown so much, it`s crazy to see. I wasn`t subscribed for a long time. But I`ve been following you for a long time. Please ignore the negative comments.. Some people just got to unload their steam online, it`s sad but the truth. All the best and blessings for next year!

its heartwarming and motivating to see all your hard work go recognized and pay off. Love you tanner - you got me into this hobby and im proud to be able to watch you grow

I've become a viewer at the start this year, and your narration, storytelling and focus on the animals with the habitats is why I stayed and subscribed. You're doing great!

It's truly inspiring to see how far you've come in recent years while sticking to your guns and creating art with integrity and conscience in your own time. Personally, I've seen too many long-standing content creators fall flat recently because they don't pace themselves or focus on the quality of their content over time. Keep up the amazing work and we'll look forward to the next chapter whenever you're ready. 🎉

You posted my comment! I’ve been such a long term viewer of yours and have learned so much. Without your videos I don’t think I would have ever started into terrariums and different scapes. I’ve even considered filming my adventures just like you. Don’t ever feel bad about updating slower to take your time to produce the videos you want to put out. If it wasn’t for your accessible style, personality, skills, and process, I and many others may have never gotten into this hobby. Serpa Squad forever!

I don’t think I’ve ever commented on one of your videos. But I love SerpaSquad! We watch every video on my TV KZread and I feel like a better person after every video. I will try grab my phone to comment more! Please keep posting. I wish you and your wife a healthy new year!

Yeah man!! You killed it! we all benefit from your efforts, and that translates to better care for the animals. 👍🏽

I love how your animal room has turned out, and I would settle for a regular sized room to call my own, for my animals, let alone a whole customized basement! It's absolutely gorgeous :) I love the work/prep corner with the counter tops and organization drawers etc. It's drool worthy..lol! Your office is amazing too!

I’ve LOVED the videos this year! Keep up the great work!

I was shocked when I saw one of my comments in the video! I respect you and your work immensely and you are a great inspiration to everyone who watches your videos. Quality over quantity!

Hey, I’m not usually a commenter, but please never feel discouraged when you have to miss a deadline. I promise it never matters in the long run when you make videos with quality and heart like you always do. So please keep going I’m always so happy to see a new video of yours, and if there’s no new video, I’m just as happy to binge on your older videos

It's funny to hear that update videos don't perform as well - I almost exclusively watch build videos that I know have updates 😅 I love the storytelling in your channel, and my first thought 30 seconds into this video was actually that you've improved at speaking to the camera over the last few years I've been watching.

You have been a huge comfort channel for me for so long. Thank you for being so amazing!!

There's one thing I noticed about your voice. It starts off as expected but then tapers off into a lower tone at the end of the last word. Nothing wrong with it but I cannot avoid hearing it whether it be voice overs or talking directly to the camera. I'm new to your channel (5 days in) and have been binge watching your stuff. Incredible that all this content and information is free, thank you!

You've had such a great year and I can't wait to see what you do next year. I watch everything almost as soon as they come out and taking extra time in uploads is good. You gotta take care of yourself and your health

Thanks for this incredible year Tanner and happy new year and ofc, peace!

Hi Tanner! Longtime lurker, but I rarely comment. You have an amazing talent and your creations are absolutely stunning. The care for your craft, animals, and the videos you produce is so evident and I truly don't think there are many more KZreadrs that deserve the success and amazing animal room that you do. Keep up the great work, I'm so happy for you!!!

Ive been a fan of your videos for years, I love how you always try to capture the feel of nature in all different scales. I hope next year goes well for you too, onwards and upwards!

Man all your animals are awesome. All tanks and designs have been sooo fun to watch! Keep up the solid work serpa! Can't wait for another year of cool whatever you build hahaha!!! Cheers!

Thank you man ! I love your content

Hi Tanner, I've enjoyed watching your videos and I've made my own "low budget terrarium" and it's still alive and kicking. Your videos doesn't only serve as entertainment, but also ASMR for people like me, that struggles to fall asleep due to mental issues, so thanks a lot ❤ I have the same issue with keeping my craft room tidy, but again you've inspired me to do it in a more efficient and aestheticly pleasing way. I love your t-shirt and I've ordered one - YAY! Happy Christmas and new year to you, your family, animal-friends and everyone that supports you ❤

Happy New Year to you too!🎉

Happy new year to you too, and thanks for all you do

just wanna say that as a writer, your scripts are not just good but stand out as something that makes this one of my favorite channels! I am honestly critical to a fault of people's writing, and yours is so pleasant, clear, and personable. Plus, your delivery is always very natural and has the perfect energy for the channel.

Supprised to hear you haven’t had confidence in script writing and story telling! You are always super well spoken and informative. Every word has meaning and you get straight to the point in a direct and clear way. Your channel is a favorite and i always love to see what creations and critters will be next! keep up the good work!

I don't keep up when your videos are supost to come out, but I'm always very excited to see it when it does. Keep up the beautiful work. I love it all. Have a happy, healthy new year.❤

I’ve followed you for years from across the pond. You have inspired me to try different projects that I would not have considered. I’ve even got good at growing oak leaf fig that was difficult to begin with. Produce the content you feel you need to. I will watch it. Thanks and take care of your health always

I’ve always loved fish and fish tanks but your the one who got me into the art of Aquascape and within these past two years I’ve grown to own 8 tanks myself and I’ve learned so much thanks to you and the community I can’t wait to see what you have in store for this next year

Happy new year Tanner! I’ve always loved these recap videos. Thanks for making them!

I'm glad you've been taking time for yourself, no one should be expected to work over 100 hours every single week Plus! I think the sporadic upload schedule makes the videos more special!

Happy New Year! I love your videos and always look forward to them. Thank you!

Your video's have inspired me so much! I'm still so proud when i look @ my bioactive terrarium for my crestie Alfie, it was my first build (selfmade background climing brances etc in a 18x18 x36 tall exo terra) , but because of your video's, I was so well prepared that it turned out amazing & 4 years later it still looks awesome. & even beter Alfie loves it to & uses every inch of his enclosere. Im now planning on saving up for a 36x18x36 so he can even have more space to climb around.

Thanks Tanner. Happy New Year to you too.

Happy New Year, Tanner and fam.

Happy New Year Tanner and all the animals in the animal room!

Yo brother! Not sure if you’ll ever see this, but I’m an enthusiast for life and you’ve helped me in so many levels, I’ve watched your videos for a little over 4 years and brother!!! You’re doing amazing and I love how you’ve donde what you have and I’m excited to see what’s next!! I believe

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I'm so glad to have found your channel

Happy New Year everyone! You’re awesome Mr. Serpa

Thank you for all the great content. It’s been a great year. Happy new year to you and your family. Will see you next year. All my best.

Happy new year and looking forward to your inspiring, creative, and constructive content in 2024!

You have been an inspiration to me . I built a millipede terrarium for my work space and a container pond in my living room. I look forward to more inspiration from you and I know I’ll certainly get it.

Thank you Tanner for all the content you give us. Can't wait to see what comes next! Happy New Year to you, your family and all the lucky creatures in your care (especially Samson and Big Tony 😍).

My girlfriend and I loved your crocks terrarium video! Happy to be a part of your journey and cheers to more years of SerpaDesign

Love your videos, happy 2024.

I am always glad to see your uploads, and am happy to wait to see the content you put out! Thanks for another year of great videos.

Less is more. I am always happy to see your latest project, whenever it drops, makes no difference. I am also self employed and struggle with doing enough and way too much. Be kind to yourself Tanner! X

I have always been impressed that the quality of videos you have been putting out has so consistently gotten better. It is wonderful to see someone to hone a craft, and in your case your honing two at once, videos and builds!

I love all of the videos you did this year and I’m so excited for what the new year has in store! (The jibbitz terrariums were a bit off the wall but I admire your dedication to the bit 😂).

Happy New Year! Keep grinding man! You do amazing work and cant wait to see what is next. Still holding out hope 2024 is the year of a native tank.

Great job, if some of your projects look like someone else's by chance, who cares, your projects are always perfection. Keep up the good work.

Congrats on your best year on YT so far! Thank you for sharing. I absolutely love your channel. Happy new year. Looking forward to seeing what is next

A big THANKS to you, Tanner! And happy new year!!

Happy new year to you as well Tanner! It is awesome to hear that you're being true to yourself and not rushing things (I'm a perfectionist too) and that it has paid off!! It's always a treat when your videos pop up. Here's to another great year!

Thank you for all of the mesmerizing and satisfying content this year (my first). Watching your videos is one of my favorite downtime pastimes. I'm looking forward to 2024. Happy New Year's, Tanner.

Happy new year! I can't wait to see what you have planned for the next year. 🎉

I enjoy the content that you make more than any other content that I consume on the internet Tanner. Thank you for a fantastic year and I'm so glad that this channel is doing so well for you!

Your videos always impress. Thank you for sharing!

the butterfly pavilion build was by far my favorite build you've ever done, because as a piece of art and as a habitat its a masterpiece imo. the continuous design of the segmented log is beautiful, and the way every part of the design takes the needs of each animal is truly amazing, you managed to get an astoundingly beautiful design, while going to length to ensure that the animals truly thrive. Also, I had no idea you were struggling with lyme disease. I'm glad you have good support, and i hope you keep giving yourself time to not overwork yourself and stay thriving. uploading less often is perfectly reasonable, especially for the level of work you do.

Thank you, will continue watching your awesome video's in the new year. Happy New Year.