Venomous Tree Viper Bioactive Jungle Vivarium

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In this one, I teamed up with one of my buddies to bring you a build for some venomous reptiles, specifically the Variable Bush Viper (Atheris squamigera). Like most of you, I don't ever intend on keeping these animals myself, but I like to showcase other aspects of the hobby. So, when the opportunity arose, I knew I had to make it happen!
The Variable Bush Viper is a great candidate for a bioactive vivarium because of its placid demeanor and relatively small size. They'll spend most of their time in the canopy, but aren't shy about exploring the forest floor. Like many other medium-sized animals, spot cleaning is necessary for optimal results.
Let me know what you think about the completed build down in the comments!
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Asplenium nidus (Bird's Nest Fern)
Calathea rufibarba 'Green'
Cryptanthus bivittatus (Red Earth Star)
Davallia fejeensis (Rabbit's Foot Fern)
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant)
Ophiopogon japonicus (Mondo Grass)
Peperomia albovittata 'Rana Verde'
Pillow Moss
Saintpaulia sp. (African Violet)
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00:00 Intro
00:21 Making the Background
03:22 Installing the Background
04:20 Mixing the Substrate
04:55 Adding the False Bottom & Substrate
05:39 Extra Details & DIY Jungle Vines
06:27 Plant Preparation
06:54 Adding the Plants pt 1
07:19 Additional Hardscape
07:34 Adding the Plants pt 2
07:43 Going Bioactive
08:05 Including Botanicals
08:26 Completed Enclosure
09:04 Adding the Snakes and Final Thoughts
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28 май 2024

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@SerpaDesign 2 года назад

I'm always open to do setup for animals that I don't have if I know someone who does. Let me know what you want to see in the future! Also let me know what you think about the build down in the comments. Have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

@British_Bastard 2 года назад

Could we see a scorpion enclosure please?

@gecko2069 2 года назад

I already know that its gonna be epic

@aggressivnoob9237 2 года назад

Walking stick setup

@kingkavane8387 2 года назад

It would be really awesome to see a small rodent like mice or a hamster

@captainfinnsbrickchannel5760 2 года назад

Hi Tanner ,I just want to thank you again for the tank from Aquashella the shrimp are doing great along with the plants sincerly Finn and Dad

@emmacavalier 2 года назад

I love how the snakes are kept in bioactive enclosures rather than the usual plastic drawers that some snake owners have.

@cocolocobirb981 2 года назад

The plastic drawers are for breeding, most people don’t keep their actual pet snakes in a bin. but even if they do, if they are a good keeper, they will provide enrichment for them.

@ryderreptile 2 года назад

@@cocolocobirb981 yeah i agree, if people can’t put the effort into a good enclosure even if they are breeders they should not have them.

@cocolocobirb981 2 года назад

@@ryderreptile I literally just said “if they are a good keeper, they will provide enrichment” what do you not understand?

@cocolocobirb981 2 года назад

@@ryderreptile or are you agreeing with me? Please explain.

@ryderreptile 2 года назад

@@cocolocobirb981I was agreeing with you lol. “Yeah”

@Jartopia 2 года назад

Those are some interesting looking snakes! They're lucky to have such a beautiful vivarium to call home.

@SakkiDuran 2 года назад

Yeah not as lucky as other snakes that only have their natural habitats in jungles to call home. (since these environments are being destroyed by humans).

@an-insane-llama 2 года назад

@@SakkiDuran I saw sarcasm up until I got to the parentheses. 👍

@interestingasfck 2 года назад

That's exactly what I was thinking! The setup is awesome!

@islandnowhere4703 2 года назад

They indeed are very lucky to be bought and treated as pets while being wild animals

@OtterThing 2 года назад

People here love being sarcastic, huh 💀 This was definitely really awesome tho

@ThaBeatConductor 2 года назад

Vipers might be the most beautiful of all snakes, the scales are crazy, especially when some of the body/skin color peaks through them. I would love to have one, but I'd always want to hold it. :(

@backwoodsvenom 2 года назад

The atheris species are all amazing to keep even without being able to hold them

@gardnerediting6965 2 года назад

Who says you can’t free handle them🤔👀

@ThaBeatConductor 2 года назад

@@gardnerediting6965 Just get some antivenin made from the snake, keep it on hand, should be good right?

@ThaBeatConductor 2 года назад

@@nathanlitjens5905 It's not too hard to do a drip feed setup with an IV. Just need the proper equipment. Not worth just to hold a snake though. Also, my reply was mostly /s. xD

@samveasey3558 2 года назад

@@ThaBeatConductor there is no antivenom for members of the genus Atheris, though Echis antivenom has helped with bite cases in the passed.

@ajmeraki4029 2 года назад

I watch a lot of diorama and tabletop game crafting videos, and it's kind of surprising just how much the two hobbies overlap in the materials and skills used. Just one year ago I never in a million years would have guessed that insulation foam of all things could be such a versatile artistic medium. I love reptiles, but I also just love how you can take such mundane hardware store materials and turn them into such high-grade animal enclosures.

@bundlesofjoe 2 года назад

I love how compared to some of your other projects this is a great beginners project. No expensive tools, no cutting class, no massive time delays from having to attach like 20 different things with silicone for structural support, no major modifications to the enclosure, and a relatively small amount of components especially considering how dense it looks. This is an affordable, easy to replicate, and beautiful set up. One of your top 5, granted nothing can top the 600 unless you make like say a 1,200 gallon aquarium and go find a Picture of underwater in a river and replicate it as much as possible even down to plant and hardscape placement. Which you should totally do. If anyone can do it it's you.

@fredw8631 2 года назад

Those vipers look BEAUTIFUL!

@billymacaraeg7761 2 года назад

awesome snakes especially the scales they have, they do deserve a great build that you've made 😁,

@sarahdee374 2 года назад

I might have put the doors on before the venomous snakes, though!

@arsenichubich6647 Год назад

how about they deserve to live in the wildlife?

@kboi272 Год назад

@@arsenichubich6647 don’t know a lot about snakes but no, but if they are captive bred they definitely can’t go in the wild, wouldn’t that mean by that logic that dogs or cats need to get put in the wild

@crazyladyjess9446 2 года назад

Thank you so much Tanner for your help in creating reptile jungles!! My crested gecko, Luna now has a dream jungle once it stops smelling. Its getting better every day. You have truly encouraged me to be bold and go for a natural build that should hopefully last for a very long long time. Shame I can't show you! Jess and Luna 👍🏻🤩

@themurrrr 2 года назад

Gorgeous vipers and you built them a home worthy of their beauty.

@rebekahstahl1018 2 года назад

I love that he asks if you used his moss 🤣 I can see why you’re friends ❤️

@Erissa 2 года назад

Those vipers are some of my favorite hots. Just absolutely gorgeous animals, but not something I would ever feel confident trying to keep myself. The enclosure design looks so pretty and natural. No wonder they settled right in.

@etcktryd 8 месяцев назад

Love that you used a wood from Africa where they're from. Details like that help show how much thought and care you put into your builds. Thanks for including Will's reaction! It was great to see.

@ebenoid6643 2 года назад

In response to your request, I would love to see what kind of hermit crab tank you could come up with, to see a waterfall hermit crab setup serpa style would be epic dude! Lol unless I missed that episode!

@cody2097 2 года назад

Me too

@Egonimo 2 года назад

oh same. i wanted to build one for myself, but because of some prblems it never heappened :(

@Billbeaux 2 года назад

Dude. You're like the Bob Ross of enclosure scaping! Your canvas is something special.

@BriSessions 6 месяцев назад

I will likely never own a reptile and don't particularly feel like I'd want to - but they are wonderful animals, and I'm obsessed with your videos. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful build. I am always so enchanted by them.

@shivamroy1775 2 года назад

Is it possible to build natural-looking bio-active terrariums/enclosures for small pets like mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc? That would be so amazing.

@snekysneks 2 года назад

I have seen videos for a bioactive hamster setup.

@arriitv1716 2 года назад

In theory yes, however, mammals produce a hell of a lot more waste than reptiles, and as such would need a much much larger enclosure to be fully bioactive to allow for the nutrients/chemicals in the substrate to balance themselves out over longer periods of time. Its completely possible, however many believe it's less than practical.

@chemistrykrang8065 2 года назад

I'm sure I've seen that sort of thing described for gerbils - they don't produce much urine in comparison to other rodents so that might be a factor.

@themute9354 2 года назад

Yes, you can have a very natural and nice bioactive setup for them. But you’d have to clean up their poop and everything like that, it can’t be 100% dependant on the bioactive system because of the animals large bioload. They love natural enclosures!

@minwellitsanicknamebegrate2531 2 года назад

I have seen it but they are much larger enclosures

@hel117 Год назад

My favorite thing about this is how the wood has a twisting, snakelike quality, which is fitting.

@shevaunhandley1543 2 года назад

To be honest, I would love to see what you would do with at least one enclosure at Snake Discovery's zoo 🥰 I love your builds and to see your work evolve from their original base is always a fascination for me.

@tuckerbetz9585 2 года назад

This is incredible! I lost one of my snakes two days ago and I'm coping with the sadness. This helped a lot buddy!

@hushpuppyandfriends5115 2 года назад

very sorry for your loss. all pets mean so much to us. 🐍🐍🐍

@GertrudeFilthbasket 2 года назад

Now THAT'S a birthday present. Nice Tanner.

@stefanengdahl6744 2 года назад

My new favorite build from you!

@LKonstantina915 2 года назад

vipers are really beautiful. They are native in my country and they just look majestic, from afar that is!

@AquariumsandTerrariums 2 года назад

i love how happy he was at the end your a good guy tanner

@gizmo8453 2 года назад

Bush vipers are so dope. The colors and scales on them are insane. An actual dragon

@blus1028 2 года назад

Those snakes are stunning!! This is one of my favourites of your builds tbh!

@nathanvarghese. 2 года назад

Wow, the thumbnail for this video was GORGEOUS!!!

@VIperisko 2 года назад

So pretty , yet so deadly

@mercygal1 Год назад

The snakes look so happy in their new home!

@parmerapps69 2 года назад

Will's reaction at the end of the video was one of the most wholesome things I've seen this week. Also, the way Tanner credits Will every time he had a part in the project is how a collab should be done (but sadly aren't most of the time). Those snakes look stunning in your setup - fantastic job Tanner! 👍

@asher2193 2 года назад

Love this setup so much! I’m a little worried about the cohabitation, snakes usually aren’t the best with that. it can really stress them and or lead to fighting between them although that being said, I’m not too familiar with vipers so it could be completely fine !

@ryderreptile 2 года назад

Pit vipers tend to be a lot better with cohabitation than other groups/species but it can definitely lead to problems without enough space provided.

@EvilSewnit Год назад

Insularis vipers are often kept in groups

@amandaspacek9277 2 года назад

My eyes get drawn to those beautiful pop of Violets. Everything you do is amazing and so detailed

@jughead8988 2 года назад

That snake in that enclosure look amazing!

@jordanenriquez9528 2 года назад

you got the vision man just the scene without any animals in it is georgeus

@denijkerksetreinspotter 2 года назад

Amazing build, I would never keep venomous animals my self, but the vivarium looks dope!

@Sahadi420 2 года назад

until you have to catch the snake. LOL

@janinebean4276 2 года назад

A gorgeous build for some gorgeous animals! They look like lil dragons!

@HorribleGamingFun 2 года назад

those vipers are absolutely gorgeous

@rapid13 2 года назад

Wow those nope ropes are beautiful!

@nathangagnon5993 Год назад

My go to channel to put on while I'm working on my enclosures. I mostly only have insects, gastropods, and rodents, but still. it's a vibe.

@Avalanche2 Год назад

Wow, the foam is a great idea, looks really nice!

@hi_tech_reptiles 2 года назад

South American Pit Vipers and Bush Vipers are awesome. Eyelash vipers, Squams, all of em are awesome. Glad Will got such a nice build for them!!

@DougHoffman 2 года назад

Curious about a few things: tank hydration -- how will your friend keep the humidity up, and will it endanger that African violet (since they're sensitive to water on the leaves)? Also wondering how he's going to feed them -- whether he'll feed in the cage or outside of the cage.

@Psych.o.delica 2 года назад

yes I'm also super interested to know about this :)

@mariubjallakata3685 2 года назад

I was searching for this comment!

@Astrodevil 2 года назад

African violets love high humidity, the problem is, as you mentioned, the water on the leaves. If droplets are left on the foliage and are exposed to light, the leaves will burn :( (Otherwise the set up is VERY nice)

@arcanenoodle45 2 года назад

Snakes should be fed in cage, and responsible venomous keepers are going to feed in the enclosure to reduce the chances of a human bite or a snake regurgitating. With that said, feeding cohabitated snakes is a bit tougher, but if you are quick and deliberate, you can get all the inhabitants working on their own meal before they even think of stealing their tank-mates' food.

@capuchinosofia4771 2 года назад

I literally just commented the same lol, i tried to keep some and they are *really* sensitive to water in the leaves (or the leaves touching humid soil too) i wonder if they will survive

@_dboy_ 2 года назад

Those are beautiful animals and what a nice setup!

@coashii3259 Год назад

I love these types of videos because it keeps my mind off of my broken finger😊

@rolo2029 Год назад

Love the addition of the purple flowers! It’s a beautiful plant and I’d love to see more flower varieties like it in future builds.

@reeda5390 2 года назад

The snakes actually really completed the look !!

@vildhallon4709 2 года назад

I love the African violet in there! Gesneriads are my favourite plants

@lordnextdoor7987 2 года назад

Bro, you're a wizard. This would be a dream to have at home.

@pinkyysk 2 года назад

I love snakes so much could never feed them but always love to watch them. This is so ace.

@heleninglis9961 2 года назад

Cool to see you working with Will

@jrbp33 2 года назад

Beautiful as always Tanner, I would love to see how you would approach doing something like this for a burmese python..not a giant one but an average adult. How would you find ways to sneak planters/plants into the viv in a way they can survive/avoid the snake.

@sebm1994 2 года назад

Tanner has a video where he made a vivarium for his kingsnake Hoodini he has an awesome way to get plants in there and keep them safe from the snake digging them up. I'd recommend that video for planting tips which an animal who wants chaos and plants dug up! Haha I'd love to see him do a build for some BIG snakes for people, that would be awesome

@Albertisi1 2 года назад

Me too, I m waiting for such a video :-)

@mohitmilo 2 года назад

I cant describe how fascinating i find snakes

@GlitzyWitch 8 месяцев назад

I absolutely love this set up, the vipers are gorgeous. I would love to create something like this, so much inspiration in your work ❤

@extraordinary_ordinary 2 года назад

It's a beautiful build, however, I feel that it is a little small in size to house three animals.

@mirandaschalen 2 года назад

thinking the same.

@MultiFruitshoot 2 года назад

Much better than plastic draws

@Hennesg 2 года назад

"a little" is good.....

@PRLOutdoors Год назад

@@MultiFruitshoot plastic totes are for breeding....people don't keep them in there indefinitely.

@MultiFruitshoot Год назад

@@PRLOutdoors no people do, youd be surprised.

@VeniseGrr 8 месяцев назад

I don't know if anyone's ever mentioned this, but I like how you speak slowly and clearly :) Nice Vivarium! That flower and the snakes' colors are very pretty.

@I.no.ah.guy57 2 года назад

Wow those vipers are so beautiful

@alinagrace4980 Год назад

I am literally in awe of how stunning those snakes are 😭😭😭😭

@pauladgould9218 2 года назад

You are truly Blessed. Thank you, for sharing you work! Love n Prayers

@SINISTERthe1 2 года назад

I’m so glad you did this, bush vipers are my dream snakes

@breshannondevereaux5712 Год назад

WHAT an INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL enclosure and SNAKES!! SWEET birthday gift! Again, you've done an AMAZING job, Tanner!!

@christineherrmann205 2 года назад

Those snakes are supremely chill and gorgeous.

@daycart 2 года назад

Beautiful home for beautiful vipers

@roiblack8587 2 года назад

Not only is this vivarium beautiful but also the snakes. What colors. And they are so graceful. Love it.

@alisonnicholson 2 года назад

Gorgeous to look at but I'd never have a snake. Yet another beautiful enclosure Tanner😊

@nittygritty7034 2 года назад

Oooh the African Violet look so good

@xxxCHAIxxx Год назад

They look very cool, like some sort of prehistoric snake.

@theblueburrow1801 6 месяцев назад

I didn't realize these guys could cohabitate! Beautiful enclosure!

@Alex-qk8ls 2 года назад

The coolest looking snake. Great work man as always

@PrincePatel-fo5nm Год назад

It's so peaceful watching your videos, no doubt, one of the best channels I have visited

@Nonjola Год назад

I like how colorful these snakes can get.

@GraveRot Год назад

I like the african flowers really ties it in

@silasrobinson7325 2 года назад

I love this video because the African Bush viper is one of my dreams snakes and I'm even planning on tattooing one onto my arm so this video makes me very happy

@mike_MSP 2 года назад

What an awesome tropical setup! Those tree vipers will love it! As i can see Will did too!

@torquess454 2 года назад

Wicked stunning job, Tanner, for Wills wicked cool snakes!!! I’m shook! What a beautiful setup!!!

@kymdevenish-meares4684 2 года назад

Stunning enclosure for some gorgeous snakes. Loved watching them explore

@jaystube7713 2 года назад

love it!!! love the blue flowers you included.

@abouttheedge4152 2 года назад

Thanks for always Inspiring me Tanner! Great build! 👍

@lezbyterian 2 года назад

Every time I watch a new video of yours you outdo yourself. Fantastic work Tanner! It looks incredible.

@vampgaia 2 года назад

Great home for the snakes. The orange morph is gorgeous.

@MoonlightCharizard 2 года назад

I LOVE THIIISSSSS!!! I don't think i'll ever get into venomous snakes, but MANNNNN I'd love to own vipers. They are so beautiful. Very nice setup

@aquafire1838 2 года назад

I love how he's talking about how awesome a literal type of driftwood is

@zippymacadoo6336 7 месяцев назад

Simply exquisite. The terrain and the snakes!

@ManuelaFuths Год назад

Mein Mann und ich haben Trimerusuren gezüchtet. Wonderful time 🥰

@BeagleRescuer13 2 года назад

Tanner this is absolutely stunning!! Such a peaceful beautiful environment. Love this!

@Isaac-pc9ic Год назад

I love how your creative thoughts just flow, you structure the whole process in video really well! ❤

@IRISnGEN 2 года назад

All great practice for your Salamander build.

@justinwilson2595 2 года назад

Honestly I love your knowledge and thank you for sharing. What you have done is helping me on my way. Along with learning and respecting the animals and giving them the best I can. For them.

@shelboney 7 месяцев назад

their scales almost look like little feathers, so cool!

@PoizNusChEEzCaKe Год назад

oh man look at the eyes, pure predator, so much intelligence, gives zero Fs, amazing animals nice video

@DragonHeart5150 2 года назад

How cool! Just beautiful!

@kevinvonerich8595 Год назад

Awesome display, very cool. Well done

@deanna3630 2 года назад

Forever now I've always thought hearing your narrate your videos, "He sounds like he's from Pittsburgh" and sure enough I heard you say PA in this video! I'm western PA myself and a fellow Robert Morris alumni, small world!