Big Daddy, The Sulcata Tortoise, Gets A HUGE Enclosure Upgrade!

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Big Daddy is a big, rescue Sulcata tortoise. I've always tried to give him as much space as I possibly could, but it is time for him to get a big upgrade at Clint's Reptile Room!
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@jonsweeney4347 2 года назад

My name is Tort, My neck is long. My legs are short, My shell is strong. While house is built, I give no grief. While Clint explains, I monch the leaf.

@TheIamyourmother 2 года назад

👏👏👏👏👏

@madeliner1682 2 года назад

truer words were never spoke

@stevenhall8964 2 года назад

John Sweeney, STINKIN RAD POEM BROTHER!!

@loriw2661 2 года назад

Well done!!👏👏👏

@dwarflanternsharkfriend6713 2 года назад

This kinda really made my day

@jacksonmanning7583 2 года назад

Nice to see regular sized daddy talk about big daddy

@ClintsReptiles 2 года назад

😂

@davidshaw6159 2 года назад

Are you trying to intimidate your competitors in the up coming build-off? Whatever the outcome I'm sure you'll be the only contestant who's built a giant open-top double-decker enclosure on wheels with an attached seating area. Big Daddy seems very happy about it too.

@mizzshortie907 2 года назад

Was wondering the same thing lol

@Mr14mal02 2 года назад

just wait till tanner shows up

@ScarfaceGuy101 2 года назад

@@Mr14mal02 for real though he’s a genius

@Mr14mal02 2 года назад

@@ScarfaceGuy101 just saw emilys live stream, hes not there :(

@olyvia1380 2 года назад

@@Mr14mal02 he is! i saw him in there. at least i think i did.

@juliefisher9361 2 года назад

"We don't have a place for one...." and then begins building a place for one. You and your wife are just absolute gems of human beings. 10/10 best pet humans.

@Julia-ev2su 2 года назад

The fact that he’s wearing dress shoes while dumping the substrate- props to you my dude, you’re brave

@sammansfield21 2 года назад

Clints got to be the only person i know of that wears a shirt and tie whilst doing manual 'labour'

@margarethughlett9428 2 года назад

Was thinking same thing

@dragonsoul123 2 года назад

Well. Gotta look sharp and professional at all times.

@devorahzambas8893 2 года назад

one of my uncles wears Levi jeans, button downs and leather shoes for EVERYTHING. I have never seen him in a t-shirt, and rarely in a polo shirt. I think Clint has the same style.

@quix66hiya22 2 года назад

I thought about that too, lol.

@mandowarrior123 2 месяца назад

Colin Furze on youtube.

@TehSlan 2 года назад

Clint, I feel like you can appreciate an old maker joke. "how do you calculate the number of bar clamps you'll need for a project? Count how many you have and add two!"

@skirk248 2 года назад

It's add? I always multiplied!

@dragonsoul123 2 года назад

@@skirk248 and then it still isn't enough xD

@mistyk.2152 2 года назад

Clint we all know that’s close to $10k in wood in 2021 economy

@AcesBlitz 2 года назад

Imagine growing up having Clint as a dad- learning to love animals from a man as passionate and fun as him. not to mention learning to do projects like this from him. He's so loving and gentle to animals, i can imagine he's the sweetest dad. That childhood would be so fun!

@protocetid 2 года назад

twist: he meant everything he said in his “review” of children

@ILuvAyeAye 2 года назад

@@protocetid I'm sure he did! I like kids, but they're terrible pets.

@ALAPINO 2 года назад

Good pocket hole jointery, but it feels mildly unsettling to see only one fastener on the exterior framing joints/bracing. With substrate, it will weigh a fair bit, that extra rigidity from more than one fastener at those points would help deformation. I strongly suggest you use the Kreg wood plugs to seal the bottom holes with waterproof wood glue. Not super important with a relatively dry substrate but it's good form to keep crud out. That crud holds moisture against the pocket hole screw and increases the chance that the coating will fail and the faster head or shank will corrode.

@agnespaisley7897 2 года назад

It makes me so happy when I see people doing the absolute most that they can for their animals!!! Great job👍🏻

@JimmyMitch99 2 года назад

Big daddy's got himself one nice bachelor pad, and it's cool to see how you can build a nice enclosure on a budget and hopefully it inspires people.

@ciclossickasssideshow 2 года назад

I really want to see more of this type of content, its all good telling us the score, but helping us design enclosures and day to day care will be fantastic. :)

@reywashere5284 2 года назад

This one's been percolating for a while... Nice to see Big Daddy's enclosure when it was brand new!

@ClintsReptiles 2 года назад

It was time

@a3marketing991 Год назад

I wish they wouldn't sell so many sulcata tortoise babies at reptile shows. They get huge and the majority of people will not have the space for them. Thank you for adopting him.

@torIIgo 2 года назад

It always makes me smile to see the dedication in people to go all out for their pets, and I'm the same way. I'm no carpenter. I'm more of a musician by trade, and a full time kennel attendant (best job ever working with animals). But when it comes to constructing bigger, better habitats for my own herps, I never disappoint!

@greyecologyst4694 2 года назад

Where did you get the roll of plastic sheeting! All i can find is the 8x4 sheets of fiberglass paneling but for years ive wanted something like the roll you have. Tip for more humid enclosures is the put a bead of silicone underneath your seams as well as on top.

@mat1988ize 2 года назад

Clint getting all Bob Ross like with that “happy little bead of silicone”

@C-24-Brandan 2 года назад

For people that don't live in states/climates where outdoor living is capable, this type of build/enclosure is awesome. Both affordable & functional, plus it looks really cool & could be built to fit any room/area Indoors. Big Daddy is really going to enjoyed the new digs! Job well done ✅

@ciragoettig1229 6 месяцев назад

this is a tough one imho; it is indeed very heartwarming to see the frankly amazing dedication they gave to this animal under the circumstances, but really its near impossible to give a creature as giant as an adult sulcata enough space to keep it indoors, so you can't really actively *recommend* doing this, unless they too are taking care of such a creature through no fault of their own, or taking it out of even worse conditions. This creature needs even at minimum a basically apartment sized enclosure, and not anything that would possibly fit in a normal room. I was reading the housing standards of both germany and UK, and tortoises are particularly demanding of space for their size (and this is a very big one), as in both, they require a *minimum* of 8 plastron lengths times 4 plastron lengths for the enclosure of the tortoise, which is something like 23 sq.m (250 sq.ft.) for an adult male sulcata w a typical plastron length of ~85cm! Which I think is pretty much impossible to near anyone, except by being able to keep it outside. Its just simply not an animal a person should intentionally get unless they have such outside space and conditions, or idk a truly gigantic house to fit such an enclosure, and I believe Clint has said as much as well in other vids.

@jessek8114 2 года назад

That thing eats like there is no tomorrow. LOL

@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023 2 года назад

We rescued a big 150-pound tortoise named Elwood here in Virginia a few years ago. He lives at a local petting zoo these days.

@fengshuimma9160 2 года назад

Look at this big biscuit!

@Hellspijker 2 года назад

Shouldn't you have made a door and ramp at 1 end of the enclosure, so he can walk in and out him self when you want him to, so when he gets heavier you don't have to lift him every time in and out.

@justincarroll1836 2 года назад

I knew he was a rescue but didn't realize the whole story. That's sweet

@AllCanadianReptileGirl 2 года назад

I love it! That is going to look amazing when the hide/baby tank are added! It’s so satisfying to build the homes our pets will live in, isn’t it?

@jennyvalcore6417 Год назад

love that you are building this as we watch.. it's not a crew doing it for you.. a one man job. very cool thank you!!

@kwanfuckne5447 2 года назад

Big daddy is certainly a unit

@thetime_ 2 года назад

im convinced that clint could work in a coalmine, on an oil-rig or build a street and walk through the fresh asphalt and still would come out with his leather shoes looking like they are freshly polished

@leahharmony8219 2 года назад

I love this!! I just adopted a 19 year old 43 pound female Sulcata named Trixie!! she is soo cute and sweet I am designing her indoor enclosure right now I just finished up her 200 square foot outdoor enclosure! I wish I could post a photo here!!! she is so happy... her previous owners had her in a Rubbermaid tote!!!

@joyglocker8318 2 года назад

Well, hi there....You are the only one I know who builds stuff with a tie on. And nice shoes. And both survived without holes or screws in it or being covered in silicone. Colour me impressed, well done.

@Nemodog 2 года назад

Hi Clint, You might want to consider either ditching the tie or tucking it into your shirt when you work with power tools. It's a safety thing and it will also keep it out of the sealant. I can't wait to see the finished project!

@christopherseilaff8665 2 года назад

Great enclosure! I love that big daddy came to stay not just because u wanted him, but your wife fell in love with him.

@annnoyez Год назад

Omg clint... you like my drill... 🤣🤣🤣

@TheHeadown 2 года назад

Great job, but keep an eye out for the Sulcata trying to move right through the side of the enclosure because he can see through it. Often Sulcatas need that visual barrier to keep them in. As you know they are very strong and can easily go through almost anything,

@teddzagan5178 Год назад

I could never get tired of this channel

@boglenight1551 2 года назад

Clint showing off his enclosure building abilities before the competition

@lionessoftor4139 2 года назад

Wearing that tie next to spinning power tools is making my workplace safety alarms scream.

@aliward9818 Год назад

Omg yes!! This is what I've been looking and hoping for for 5 years!!! Thank you!!

@Tier1216 2 года назад

dude you're so stinkin wholesome, your videos just make my day

@RedsReptiles02 2 года назад

funnily enough, thats almost exactly what i was planning to build for my Not Russian Russian Tortoise, wanting to spoil him and get him some girlfriends lol, he is currently in a 4x2, but want it to be bigger, i was just gonna make dirt deeper since they burrow and what you would do for a baby room id make a ramp up to a enclosed spot since Seymour really likes to climb

@torIIgo 2 года назад

Trust me when I, and many others, say that bigger is ALWAYS better! Check out my outdoor pen for my buddy Steve-O and his lady harem. All the space and greens that they could eat. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vOWok-J52j0.html

@acrocanthos-maxima4504 2 года назад

My neighbors used to have a horse enclosure. Now it’s a tortoise enclosure.

@aspencooke1098 2 года назад

Your tie dangling near the drill was stressing me out!

@tliltocatl4472 2 года назад

I loved how Big Daddy popped his little head through the boards to check what's going on outside.

@KacieRiley 2 года назад

Clint is the bob ross of reptiles

@gabbytomlinson4945 2 года назад

If you’re doing lots of building it’s 100% worth the money to get a dewalt 1/4 impact screw gun. Saves your hand, and you won’t have to do pilot holes for screws.

@pinkwerewolf 2 года назад

We put ours in a backyard recently now that they are the right size, got a dogloo and a heater for it and they have been thriving.

@3flyte_3flyte Год назад

Thanks for showing the enclosure. I will be needing one for my Leopard Tortoise soon, as he's getting bigger.

@brendapatterson7123 2 года назад

Very exciting for Big Daddy!

@alexisrivas307 2 года назад

BIG DADDY!

@felipegillie 2 года назад

I HAD THE SAME THOUGHTS ABOUT HIS DRILLING MACHINE!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

@blackdragonxtra Год назад

Despite the videos with incredibly dangerous reptiles, this is the most nerve racking video I've seen. Loose Tie + Power Tools = Bad!!!

@squidheadss7105 2 года назад

Clint's Woodworking has arrived!

@ReconRaptor 2 года назад

13:58 proud father

@avaleloc1513 2 года назад

Hey, I just wanted to let you know, you and snake discovery have been such huge inspirations to me, and I am going to start my own reptile collection. I’m going to start with either a western hognose or a Bullsnake, and assuming I enjoy the experience, (I think I will) also on my list are a group of garters, a false water cobra, carpet python, rainbow boa, some sort of skink or gecko (probably both) and maybe a really big snake like a burm or a retake, and the list keeps growing the more of your videos I watch! Edit: also you probably shouldn’t be wearing a tie while you’re doing this. I know it’s just a drill, and you’ll probably be fine, but really for ANYTHING construction related you shouldn’t be wearing a tie.

@fungaleyes 2 года назад

Nice

@RealJRoyall 2 года назад

You're going to love keeping reptiles. Best of luck to you!

@calebgardner2687 2 года назад

Feeding and interacting with Big Daddy was one of my favorite things here! That enclosure is so cool! It's so fun to watch him wander around and walk up to you hoping for food.

@grantwarden8660 2 года назад

Clint the builder

@faithwineman3346 2 года назад

Thanks Clint!! You’re great!!

@theflyingdutchguy9870 2 года назад

looks stinkin rad man. awesome you thought about that looking hole without him being able to put his head through because if he gets his head stuck in some place it can really hurt then because they will try to pull as hard a they can

@OTOss8 2 года назад

Next move is to take it vertical and build a second level above that one there. That way he can visit you at eye-level.

@Ibaneddie76 2 года назад

Great job on the enclosure Clint! I hereby grant you permission to upgrade your drill/driver to at least a DeWalt 20v big guy! You've graduated beyond Black and Decker!

@whatinthewild 2 года назад

That's a stinkin' rad tortoise!

@kevinharrigan2727 2 года назад

Clint if you plan on doing any more things like this, I HIGHLY recommend investing in an impact driver. It’ll drive your screws in so much faster and will be more secure when you finish.

@scrubjay93 2 года назад

Sweet. I really like the design and I like that you shared some of the build.

@rondaherriott 2 года назад

I just love Big Daddy!

@Loveless2010A1 2 года назад

So cool to see you get to expand his enclosure!

@davidjung3759 2 года назад

Nice job!! It looks great.

@AmbiCahira 2 года назад

I definitely wouldn't mind a regular habitat related video topic on this channel ^^ I think inspiring people with design ideas would be fantastic if you can/want to!

@Tyler-dm9jw 2 года назад

Love it! Awesome job Clint

@SplicedSerpents 2 года назад

Creat enclosure..it might be worth treating the timbers against the wall. If there's humidity and low airflow there's a risk of condensation... It'd take a long time to rot so not a huge problem.

@flyinghigh8487 2 года назад

Ingenious use of space

@lonsiedos 2 года назад

Big Daddy is just cruising right along!! I'm so happy to see him exploring his new enclosure!

@dakotasexoticpets741 2 года назад

This is so cool! I love this so much! So happy Big Daddy has much more room with this!

@Tirantekk 2 года назад

Love love love the use of vertical space, as someone who always tries to incorporate it in enclosure builds

@neonlights_12 2 года назад

The enclosure looks good Clint! You guys did a great job!

@DoubleDsAnimals 2 года назад

Awesome enclosure! When can we get a room tour, been wanting one to see all the animals and super rad setups

@celiacomeau1 2 года назад

Big Daddy looks like he's living his best life! I love it

@thetortoiseguy6449 2 месяца назад

Awesome HUGE 🐢🐢🐢 ! Love your videos! 👍🐢❤️

@kitsune0rei 2 года назад

Love it! Can't wait to see it completely done!

@sammythecornsnake8911 2 года назад

You must have a huge heckin place to fit that thing in there

@turningcursive2255 2 года назад

This was great! Can’t wait to see this fully set up and Gus-Gus’s enclosure!

@mikes.4136 2 года назад

Wow! That is a great enclosure. The castors are good idea. They make everything more manageable. Excellent ideas.

@Andrea-rw9tf 2 года назад

I don’t have any reptiles, but I always love your channel!

@MrActionproductions 2 года назад

A metal strip used for doorway thresholds would work well to seam that junction between the two floors.

@halfassfashion 2 года назад

I would love it if you did a basic “carpentry for booksmart idiots” video. Like, why use a screw instead of a nail (or glue), wood composite vs plywood vs “2 by 4”, how to use a power drill, principles and stuff would be so helpful!

@katelillo1932 2 года назад

Time for Clint’s Projects to become a thing lol

@loriw2661 2 года назад

Happy tortoises are the best tortoises!!🐢 Well done, Clint. I have to say that this is the first time I’ve watched someone do construction in dress pants, shirt, shoes and a tie. And you stayed clean!! How?! 🤣😂

@marieparsons9908 2 года назад

I love the horizontal opening so that he can look out. 👍😊 I understand that this is still a work in progress. Each piece looks very good indeed. But that 90 degree angle looks like it needs at least one, or ideally, two more joining pieces on the bottom of the frame. You could use a triangular piece under the far corner 2x4s. And a trapazoidal piece under the near corner ones. Your new jig should make it possible without having to turn the whole thing on it's side. Just ask a carpenter. Also, he's going to get too heavy for you to lift and what if you want to let him onto the floor or you need to take him to the vet? Can you make it possible to lift one end out? Then you could attach a ramp when you need to. Or put him onto a wheeled cart. I hope you have a wonderful time up at the Build Off!

@michaelstanley934 2 года назад

At 14:00, love the " here goes my sofa space." look. USA is truly full of gold. This enclosure if you build in cape town, will be like $300 labor and material included, maximum. I can get someone to build it with leftover shipping planks for $100, easy. $10000 u can build a 100sqm small holding structure for poor people to stay here. Must put some protection pads under the wheels for the wooden floor just my suggestion.

@microvarium 2 года назад

What a cool build! Even though it's certainly not micro, we are looking forward to seeing the next steps :)

@mark6302 2 года назад

he's a very handsome tortoise

@NickWeissMusic 2 года назад

Awesome build. I foresee the gap being an issue, in my experience with box turtles they’re really strong for their size and love getting stuck places, sulcata mileage may vary. Hopefully not an issue and it works as built, but if it does become an issue, strips of acrylic or plexiglass should do the trick. I’d go with 1/4” thick myself, I’d rather overbuild than go too thin and need to redo it. It can be cut with a skil or jigsaw, edges sanded (probably should be rounded or beveled for tort safety), drilled (countersinking would be a good idea to keep everything flush, that’s very easy, you can probably just use a bigger bit you already have) and screwed in. 1/4” Sheets aren’t exactly cheap, but the strips only need to be a little wider than the gap so you can screw them in. You could make several strips from one sheet. Again, hope it’s not an issue, but the fix would only be a few hundred bucks at worst.

@fancypants3372 2 года назад

I love your channels so, so much. We're in lockdown here in Sydney, Australia, and your new videos are such highlights in trying time. I hope you're keeping well and hopefully I'll be able to visit at some point!

@reptiliangenetics 2 года назад

Got to love that pocket screw system. Makes for a much cleaner look. Love it!🐢

@tenchuu007 2 года назад

This was useful content!

@forton615 2 года назад

13:10 Perfect outfit for moving dirt.

@leishamortimer 2 года назад

I LOVE that regular sized daddy and that Big Daddy. This enclosure has been amazing for us at the Reptile Room! I love sitting on the bench, petting Big Daddy. It’s one of the first things we do when we get there. Good job, Clintyy!

@grapaliciousneedshelp 2 года назад

surprised I found your comment, Ms. Laidlaw!

@johnchapman9487 2 года назад

I just bought a baby boa called….Bo. She is five months old, never missed a meal, just had her first meal with me, shed twice, never hisses or bites. Irrelevant but I’m pleased so I’m sharing Oh and ps I love you haha

@aronoiiel 2 года назад

Lookit that happy tort ^_^ nice ro see an indoor enclosure can indeed make them happy when done right. Nothing beats outdoors of course but thats becoming a rare commosity in our world. Beautiful build 💚

@aappaapp6627 2 года назад

That's probably the luckiest sulcata tortoise in the entire world :)

@ClintsReptiles 2 года назад

We're lucky to have him

@matts1072 2 года назад

I love a good diy video. I've switched to those screw heads as well. No more stripped screws. I've started making enclosures just from sheet foam and "poor man's fiberglass". It's cheap, light and working really well. Wouldn't be ideal for a sulcata. You'd have to reinforce it or he'd do a Kool aid man impression, but it's great for most snakes and lizards.