DIY Reptile Enclosure Perfect For A Bearded Dragon

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In this Video I'll show you step by step on how I mad This Diy Plywood reptile enclosure that would be perfect for your bearded dragon! From electrical to everything! I promise you can do it too!
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(1) 4' x 8' (1/2" Thick) Plywood)
(1) 1" x 3" (Common Board)
(1)1" x 4" (common Board)
DryLok Extreme
1.5" screws
1/2" screws
1/2" Cord Brackets
Ceramic Light socket
Power cord or cut one from something you dont use anymore
(2) Vents of your choice
Ge Silicon 2
Slider Track (For the doors)
Cement Glue
(2) 18" x 24" Acrylic sheets (1/4” thickness)
clear rubber bumper stoppers (For your Door handles)
Slider door track 1/4"
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T5 light fixture with 10.0 uvb bulb included
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Cut Wood Dimensions needed for Project
(3) 2’ x 4’ (1/2" plywood) These piece are for top, bottom and back of the box.
(2) 2' x 23" (1/2" plywood) These pieces are for the sides of the box.
(2) 1" x 4" Common Board. (Cut length to 4ft each (Cut 1.5" off the top piece as shown in video) in the video I said 1 inch but I meant 1.5 apologies as I had a brain fart while editing.)
These pieces are for the top and bottom panels of the front of the enclosure.
(2) 1" x 3" Common board. (Cut length to 18.5 inches each.) The pieces are for the side panels of the front of the enclosure
Cut top and bottom pieces of slider tracks to 43 inches each.
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@mightymorphingreptiles Год назад

***Important Please Read*** Someone has pointed out that my electrical wiring wasn't safe for the porcelain light socket and they are correct. Please Use heat shrink Wire Connectors to safely do this part. With the exposed stripped wire insert it into the connector, then heat shrink it so the plastic covers the wire, and then put the bolt through the ringed clamped and tighten the bolt onto the socket down. I truly apologize for the unsafe practice demonstrated in that section of the video. You can find this product at home depot or here is an amazon link to it. This product will have instructions on it. ***Heat Shrink Wire Connector*** amzn.to/3hLAct3

@dominicra Год назад

price?

@NeanderthalDogma Год назад

@@dominicra he linked it

@dominicra Год назад

@@NeanderthalDogmaoh mb

@zoraimaflores6070 Год назад

Thank you for your care

@sawyerwalraven7564 Год назад

you linked a 1/8" slider door track, is that the one you used or did you link the wrong one because I don't think .220 inches can fit inside of

@chip_7024 Год назад

The difference with lumber sizing is what's known as "Net Vs Nominal" in the lumber and construction world. Nominal is the common name for board sizes (1x4, 2x6, 4x4 etc) while net would be the true sizing (.75x3.5, 1.5x5.5, 3.5x3.5). The boards are net 2x4 when they are first rough cut from logs before they are milled and surfaced into smooth material, it loses the half inch in the milling and surfacing process. Hopefully you see this and add it to the knowledge bank. I'm a fellow herper that has sold lumber for 7 years now lol

@alexandertucker8175 Год назад

That makes sense now, thank you 😊

@dukebeach1 4 месяца назад

They should teach this in basic elementary/middle school math class. Would save a lot of people aggravation when they do their first DIY build.

@jaimiblair8239 Год назад

He made this video so nicely. No extra rambling and trying to be funny, just simple and direct. I’ve been pulling my hair out watching multiple tutorials trying to find something I don’t have to wait for the person to quit BSing and do it. LOL. Good job! This is so helpful!

@mightymorphingreptiles Год назад

Thank you that’s the point! I like to try to cut to the chase and straight forward! I appreciate you watching! Also if you do follow this video please read my pinned comment before so!

@amandaconnell4077 2 года назад

The best video I have seen on diy terrariums!! Thank you so much, I have modified my designs a ton and you have saved me so much work!!!

@treetuzz2074 2 года назад

Wow, this was incredibly useful! Thank you so much for making this video, I now feel super confident in making my own!

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Hey thank you so much for taking your precious time to watch my video! I’m glad it helps bring you confidence as it was intended! :)

@aureafonseca7445 Год назад

Omg thank you so much for posting this! I'm in need of a bigger viv for my beardie and have watched several videos. However, this is by far the easiest one! I'm definitely going to follow this video! Thank you!

@mightymorphingreptiles Год назад

You’re welcome and good luck! Also with the top board I know I made an inaccurate cutting in the video or verbally said the wrong spec. Please check in the description or I think pinned comment about my error!

@jerrysalinas6738 Год назад

Don’t ever comment. But this video is so clean and to the point. Love that you posted all items and measurements! Will be copying your exact work. Thank you 🙏

@davidmartinez7604 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for your vid! I used your instructions to build mines. Only thing I did different at the end I actually used plastic wood filler to cover the screw holes and the imperfections from the wood cutting and sanded it all down before painting. Looks really good and professionally done. Thanks again

@kaiw.7565 Год назад

Wow, that took way too long to finally find your video. It actually is the most usefull i saw on here and i guess ill stick to it in large parts when building the enclosure for my our bearded dragon. A quick tipp i got from another video, when you use the paint/sealing before you silicone the outside lines, you wont have the problem of paint/sealing not wanting to stick to those parts. Cheers and thanks again!

@LinaWennesjo Год назад

Thank you so much for this video! I've been thinking of building my own enclosure, but I doubted myself. Because when I watch diy's on RU-vid, it feels incredibly complicated. But THIS is something I can do! So thank you so much!

@robr471 Год назад

Best easy build and commonly available materials on RU-vid, thanks for sharing

@mightymorphingreptiles Год назад

Thank you! I have something very similar and awesome coming up like this!

@GabrielYeager 2 года назад

This is amazing, thank you! Best build video I've seen for these.

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Thank you, I tried to make sure I added every step and got straight to the point.🤟

@zorainanunn2854 12 дней назад

Thank you, I wanted to get my beardie a bigger enclosure, I feel like this is simple for me to do. Thanks for just making it simple. ❤

@orianamoss3786 2 месяца назад

After I watched this video Now I feel ready to build one on my own! Easy to follow instructions! 👍🏻

@SkullsAndSugar 4 месяца назад

I can't wait to do this!

@JessicaChilll Год назад

I am building this as we speak! Thank you so much for this informative video!!

@gaygirl_straighttalk Год назад

How did the build go? I want to build one for my beardies as well.

@CALIFASgarcia 2 года назад

That came out really good nice work keep it up👍💯

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Thank you! I’ll make sure to keep pressing record!🤟😎🎥

@andreemarshall7533 Год назад

I followed your video and built one just like yours, I think my dragon will love it, now I have to find a place to put lol any way excellent video, it was real simple to follow your directions

@zachcraft798 2 года назад

Ok I have some points to address. 1. Love the name, I am a power rangers fanatic so that alone got you a sub from me. 2. Love how you are straight to the point and very detailed at the same time. 3. Awesome video. This has made my decision to buy my coworkers 75 gallon that much harder because I’d rather just build my own tank. Great job! Can’t wait to see more content.

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the kind words Zach! I really do put the consideration of the viewers as I make the videos. As I hate when people drag things out myself. I’ll make sure to keep pressing record!🤙

@Loungefly37 2 года назад

I've wanted a beardie for years so I'm making this my summer project build with my dad wish me luck. Subbed dude!

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Beardies are totally awesome! You’ll love having one! And thanks for subbing dude!

@Impostleable 4 месяца назад

Fantastic video! Another slight change to the process. Paint first, then silicone. Paint has a hard time sticking to silicone.

@davidhoult4653 Год назад

Love this . Make it look easy. Nice one.👌🤝 very informative.👍

@AddictedToEmotions 19 дней назад

Supplies:guy at home depot 🤣🤣🤣 actually, without the guy at the home depot I wouldn't be able to make it 🤣

@crazy_creatures2129 2 года назад

liked and subbbed! awesome video nice and simple aswell! just what i been looking for!

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Thanks I appreciate that! I remember way long ago when trying to watch diy videos they weren’t simple, never step by step or cutted to the chase. So I decided to make my own!✌️😎🎥

@menzuma1 Год назад

oo, by far the best video so far , easy to follow. Thank you my brother

@mightymorphingreptiles Год назад

You are very welcome

@menzuma1 Год назад

@@mightymorphingreptiles why would you water proof the cage, specially if your going to build background for it. Thank you again for this wonder inspiring DIY

@jaquelbrown01 2 года назад

Easiest diy Iv seen yet. Also one of the few that used drylock

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Thank you I appreciate that! I did try to be as specific as possible cut straight to the chase

@jaquelbrown01 2 года назад

@@mightymorphingreptiles I don’t think I know anyone that doesn’t like straight forward. Also made running wires really simple.

@ajtheghostblood 2 года назад

Great vid bro, a lot of details

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Hey thanks for taking the time to watch my content! I try to be informative as I possibly can with out the annoying fluff!🤙

@wcamericanmade9828 2 года назад

The reason the 2×4s are actually 3.5 is the wood mill cuts it to 2×4 and then they set it in a kiln to dry and it shrinks to 3.5. Loved the video quality content!

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Hey thanks for educating me on that! I seriously never knew why they did that! Appreciate you taking the time to watch my content

@takore2 2 года назад

Pretty sure it's because they are rough sawn to 2x4 then the additional milling to smooth out the surface drops it down to that final dimension. If it was shrinkage from drying then there would be a lot more variety in dimensions of lumber which isn't good for dimensioned lumber.

@LeslieAnn713 2 года назад

Wow !!! Man where were you when I was researching how to build an enclosure for my bearded dragons a year ago ? This built was so much easier to follow by the way I used painters tape as well to hold the boards until put in the screws Good job 👍 I hope you have a dyi how you did the background of the enclosure Nevermind found it 😃

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

I actually do have one for the background in my DIY playlist! Thanks for taking the time to watch my content!

@sawyerwalraven7564 Год назад

my right ear loved the beginning of the video

@rammsteinfan1984 Год назад

Thank you so much for posting this video. I plan on upgrading my ball python to a permanent enclosure. I plan on using PVC instead of wood. I’ve been looking for a good easy video to follow.

@jericaroush4786 Год назад

Will this be big enough for 2 dragons? And can I used sand in it?

@jonathankoons8721 7 месяцев назад

@jericaroush4786 yes you can use sand but its not recommended to house 2 beardies in the same enclosure as they tend to fight

@annissanicola6056 Год назад

Thank u for showing us how you put the lights in a lot of people leave that out

@mightymorphingreptiles Год назад

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

@isobelcottageexoticstv3233 Год назад

Great video thank you

@jeremyallen301 6 месяцев назад

Nice build. Just built one following your video. Was just curious if you found that the porcelain socket get very hot to the point you can feel it through the plywood top? Thanks.

@joeljbean 2 года назад

Your the reptile man bro. 😊

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Thanks man!

@albertoguzman9971 2 года назад

Honestly the best enclosure build on RU-vid, I've been looking for something this detailed. Great job

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Thank you I appreciate! I wanted to make sure it was step by step and I cutted to the chase

@Darth_SurgeYo Год назад

You need to watch Chiefs Universe. I think he builds them better.

@zoraimaflores6070 Год назад

You are absolutely awesome!!! You had inspired me to create my own bearded dragon enclosure! You are so creative. Thank you for sharing 😀

@OPTIMUSPR1M8 11 месяцев назад

Love the video! I am currently using this build for my upcoming enclosures. Though, can you tell me where you got those metal mounts for the UVB light? i am struggling to find them locally or on amazon! Any help would be much appreciated!

@ChantalsCritters Год назад

Great video

@mightymorphingreptiles Год назад

Thank you

@Joshuatwee Год назад

Hey man love your video! I didn’t see any heat tape for heat from below, does it get warm enough for the beardies?

@lou4x_581 Год назад

Would love to know how i would put a top opening on this

@ryanstancati763 Год назад

What did you use for the rail (for the acylic sheets)? Thanks very helpful video!

@davidmartinez7604 9 месяцев назад

May be to late but to answer your question I’ve used 1/4” plastic door sliding track from Amazon

@dondacarter776 Год назад

Nice!!!

@zn3qy Год назад

The basic principle in building terrarium for bearded dragon is gravity ventilation so there is a constant exchange of air

@trinjadee 6 месяцев назад

How would you go about making a 6 x 3 x 3? I love your video and would like to make a bigger size for my bearded dragon

@Red-357 Год назад

That definitely came out awesome looking. Oh and I’m definitely not that handy 😢😂😂

@alyciahabitualhomebody3821 Год назад

For a bearded dragon, should I also put a vent on the bottom of the cool side too? Thanks!

@user-og1xx6qr3z 5 месяцев назад

I built a similar enclosure 3 years ago. Is it possible to link what material you used for the slider track for the doors? That was my most difficult issue I had. But those looked like they worked great. I'd really appreciate it. Ty

@Dhdowned Год назад

The thing you put the glass on is 1/8 inch in the link but the glass is 1/4 inch, i scrolled down a little and saw the correct size by the same people

@DaddyDohBoy Год назад

Hey I loved the video and I’m definitely going to base my enclosure on this in a few weeks! Just one question though, what UVB fixture and bulb did you use?

@mightymorphingreptiles Год назад

Thanks I appreciate that! It’s an arcadia with a t5 light fixture

@justinboggs6213 Год назад

Does it matter if it's not birch plywood could it be pine or something along those lines?? Also if you do respond would it be ok to stain and polyurethane the outside and maybe drylock the inside or maybe even poly the inside too and not use any drylock?? Plz any help would be deeply appreciated.

@rogermoore6265 Год назад

The acrylic was only 18” wide and in the video you say the space is 18.5 so how is it not short to fit? Also the inside length for the track was 43” but the two sheets of acrylic are 24” each or 48” total. Did you cut these down? Or do you leave the 5” of overlap? If so how do you lock/secure them. Thanks

@K1NGST0N13 Год назад

Hey great video man! How much will all of these supplies cost?

@chaletstarr4215 10 месяцев назад

What type of light did you use and how did you hold it up with the brackets? Help please!

@cj-pp9qs Год назад

idk if you’ll see this but if u do can u pls tell me what lights you use for your beardie?

@TheCricketRancher Год назад

Is anybody aware of a reason for using Birch plywood? Given that you're coating it with Drylok does it really matter?

@kimberlynolastname2871 Год назад

How do you measure the plexiglass if I'm using the tracks?

@rodneyalston6538 11 месяцев назад

Great video....can't help but think of Dude Where's my Car.. and then and then and then😅😅😅

@kathyschell9837 Год назад

Oh my goodness. I got my whole tank built and we were To the point of mounting the lights we got The basking light mounted. But when I watched the video I Didn't hear. You say that you Used brackets to put the UVB light In ,What brackets ,Where do I get them and what kind of screws do I need for them? I can't believe I missed you saying anything about the brackets especially since I watched the video Mutiple times 🤦‍♀️

@Darth_SurgeYo Год назад

I think it’s really simple but you didn’t even out the openings for the vents. Some of the cuts you made in the air weren’t straight either, besides that, it looks good. Would have been good to know total cost. Also is that coating safe? Does it give off toxic fumes?

@lesliemosquera1769 6 месяцев назад

Could you use this enclosure setup for a baby Sulcata tortoise?

@gambitreptiles4483 Год назад

Awesome video! question, How do we make them stackable for more cages? Thanks in advance. Also, can I do the same with a PVC cage

@mightymorphingreptiles Год назад

You just stack them and maybe put something in between the stacks to dissipate heat. I can’t answer your second question unfortunately

@men-o-mayhem1840 Год назад

Did you add drylock to the hole you drilled for the wires?

@lr6508 11 месяцев назад

Is the back screwed into the top and bottom or top and bottom screwed into the back? My end pieces mocked up won’t fit.

@theredruby1416 9 месяцев назад

I’m gonna try building this myself but just curious is one vent really enough?

@jrock6407 2 месяца назад

We are building a similar enclosure. Do you know where you got the tracks for your plexiglass doors? What they're called or any help would be much appreciated.

@raider_6604 2 года назад

Great video ! But what if we don't have any power tools at home except the drill

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Hey thanks for watching and I appreciate that. To be honest I can’t really answer that question I guess you’ll have to improvise.

@mac2939 Год назад

Hey man where did u get the brackets for the t5ho uvb stripe by chance

@illprophet8928 4 месяца назад

Can I use OSB instead of birch plywood?

@kkathy33 2 года назад

What's the thickness of the acrylic glass? I'm about to use this guide to build my own!

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

I believe it is 1/4” it should say on the label of it in the video or in my description. Make sure to look that over

@CrazyDogLadySky 4 месяца назад

Can you make a video on how to build a snake enclosure? Like for a boa and/or ball pythons?

@user-uk2cs2ug9p 9 месяцев назад

Is this just regular old wood? Also, for future reference, I would suggest cutting, sanding, then painting or staining. And after it all dries then put it together after checking for any imperfections :)

@raine946 11 месяцев назад

Why did you need to cut off 1 inch of both the 2x2 I did that and it's so uneven now

@wallyandmyboytobyvideochan9730 Год назад

I wood love new tank made for my breaded dragon. Your one u made was amazing I have breaded dragon called Yoshi if I had one made I wood have it red

@jeremydillon4385 Год назад

What would be the best way to create a lock for the sliding doors? We have a cat that would figure out his way to open the door.

@OakMtnTTV Год назад

they sell sliding door locks

@bhutehole Год назад

needs more ventilation if stored in a more humid environment like a Texas or Florida home

@ambercarroll4181 Год назад

How much did you spend in total for all of the materials

@daddysenpai681 2 года назад

Where'd you get the slider track? Having trouble finding them from home depot. Tha KS for the video too, saved me a few hundred $!

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

i left one amazon link in the description. i also ordered it from another website as werll but i cant remember off the top of my head. try google. if i can remember ill post it right here, and thanks for watching man!

@RainCloud99 2 года назад

Such a fun and easy tutorial. How heavy would you say this is?

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

Hey thank you so much for taking the time to watch my content! It’s actually pretty light for it’s size. I’m able to lift it by myself no problem. But don’t use cheap crummy wood like melamine: that stuff sucks and it’s like 90 pounds if you make it like this.

@kimberlygardner8392 Месяц назад

Can I ask you a question I don't know if you don't answer me or not but the two boards that goes on the top and the bottom for your sliding glass why did you buy one that was 1/4 and one that was 1/3. Then take the one that is 1/4 and cut an inch off of it, couldn't you just buy it two 1/3 so you wouldn't have to cut the 1-in off. Love your videos you are one of the people on RU-vid that I'm only watch for the subject because some of them don't know what they're doing some of them say that the enclosure cost $100 but it's really about a $400 enclosure it's crazy😊

@madzzz2933 Месяц назад

what do i do to add a lip for substrate??

@johnnyq2773 Год назад

How much all together did it cost u?

@darrinto 10 месяцев назад

Where did you get the long UV light from

@jasoncoulson8900 29 дней назад

Where do you get the door tracks and what ae they called?

@justinhowell5643 2 года назад

Can you so this for boa constrictor or do you think they could push the plexiglass back

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

I want to say yes you can do it. However don’t take my word 100% that he won’t push it out. I’m not sure how strong at full size they are. However, I imagine that he woundnt since the slider tracks in my blue prints locks em in well.

@user-uo5dp5kg6p Год назад

How much is it to build this? Is it cheaper to build this or to just buy a reptile tank for the bearded dragon?

@Isjoshey Год назад

Would spruce be ok for a ball python?

@user-vi3fj1ri9f Год назад

I don't understand what keeps the doors in place? Did I miss something?

@dannymeezy8262 Год назад

what mounts did you use for the uvb

@amandaconnell4077 2 года назад

Quick question! How long would you recommend letting the DryLock air out before letting an animal use the enclosure? I am just worried about the fumes for my SAV before I start and it’s useable!! TIA (:

@mightymorphingreptiles 2 года назад

At least let it dry for 24 hours. You can typically tell when it’s done by have no smell left.