Easy DIY Plywood Reptile Enclosures

I've been working on these custom, DIY plywood vivariums for about 8 months and now, they're finally done! It took longer than expected because I wanted to show all three sizes in a single video. They all utilize the same design, so it made sense. With slight adjustments, you can scale this up or down depending on what you want to achieve. Enjoy the video and let me know if you have any questions.

Also, I tip for getting your door to slide easier - try using some silicone lubricant. I ended up doing that with the 600 and it really helped. I just applied a few drops to the bottom track under the glass. It also works as a great lubricant for noisy aquarium impellers.

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[SerpaDesign]

They're finally done! I'm so excited to have these vivariums built and I CAN'T WAIT to get started on the 600! I already have most of the materials needed and should be starting any day now. Stay tuned for that build and give the video a like to help support the creation of content like this. If you have any comments about the build, let me know and I'll do my best to respond. Have a great weekend!

[eleventyfour]

"You're not supposed to cut into the wood for these hinges but I did anyway"

Tanner you madlad

[eva-louisekhalil]

Finally a “tank big enough for a beta”. In all seriousness, this vivarium looks amazing! Can’t wait to see how it develops over time.

[brandonsaquariumsandterrar]

In the thumbnail, I'm amazed how Tanner was able to round up his 3 brothers for a picture

[gnehsse]

If these DIY enclosures are "easy", I can't imagine what "hard" looks like.

You are very talented!

[kyleferber]

Dude, obviously you have proven yourself to ba an amazing artist!, but I do not think you get near enough credit for what a great carpenter you are, those were some tricky cuts and measurements, and you nailed it!! (No pun intended)

[gardengirl]

I really appreciated your taking the time to make the Pros/Cons lists for the sealants!

[AntScapes]

Tanner: okay so today I’m going to be scaping the Amazon, this isn’t my usual but let’s get started!
Also Tanner: Okay so today I’m going to be scaping a Petri dish


I love how diverse your channel is, and the builds/designs you come up with man! Keep it up ❤️

[thefishylife]

You left out the really good tip, which is make sure whatever size enclosure you make, the dimensions fit thru your door...lol I totally built a stand and didn't think about the doors width so I had to modify!! As always tanner great video and your craftsmanship never gets old you are gifted!!!

[andreholmes]

It’s a sad day when you’re up before the serpa upload so you’ve got to wait for that notification 😂

[mikepatterson]

Tanner, my son and I just finished building our 4 x 2 x 2 based off your design in this video. It turned out really great. Will be building the smaller ones to stack on top. Great work in your videos and builds. Much inspiration!

[mattapalmer]

just wanna add ive definitely watched this multiple times while planning for enclosure upgrades, thanks tanner, best

[Pawpawlogan]

Good warning about making the racks or structures a bit smaller than the room. I did the same thing for my fish racks and only barely got it into the garage. Great work. And that big boy tank is a great chameleon habitat.

[imin]

This is cruel, that vivarium is obviously too small for a human, you need atleast an entire city for a human

[annas]

Absolutely fabulous. I am considering getting a Chinese water dragon and/or a Vietnamese blue beauty rat snake and I want them to live in luxury, but I can't really afford to buy an enormous enclosure on top of all the other expenses. I'm not great at building things but this build (especially since I don't have any qualms about cutting corners in the aesthetic department) seems really doable. Thank you.

[squidarcherb]

I would love an animal room update! We haven’t got one in a while and seeing the room with the new tanks would be awesome!

[alwaysanovice]

As a craftsman of a high degree, I say Thank You. Your videos are always very well explained and represented. Best of success with the new digs! Love ya! Mean it@
Coop.

[TormentedEnd]

you just gave me all the motivation to do a ply wood enclosure for my 2 leopard gekos. idk what size cause i want them to have all the room in the world but i also dont want to get in over my head. im thinking like a 4 ft by 2 foot on a shelf. with day/night timers (with moon light so i can observe them at night), and a 2-3 minute daily mister for the plants and insects i have living with them.

[bulak]

not joking, i think you have a great opportunity here to start a business! your knowledge of making successful enclosures and your craftsmanship, you could make little starter kits or even just specialize in designing long term enclosures for clients. Not to mention your social media presence, i think it would be a hit!

[arkhamasylum]

That was super interesting.
I didnt realize how labor intensive it is to do it properly.
Thanks for sharing.