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@bbkenzay
3 жыл бұрын
"what I just said to nobody" sums up my life. haha Thanks for the video. I have Garters in my back yard and wanted a safe place for them to hang out
@technocheese1102
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely going to try this! Thank you for sharing, you could probably use this technique for custom backgrounds too.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
No problem! Ya I totally thought of the background idea as well!
@kyliewileywumpuswoorankin9017
4 жыл бұрын
If you want to make a more realistic looking hide, you can use a textured rock as a bit of a stamp on the clay before it dries. Love the video!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a awesome idea, thanks!
@Mbapaparaue
3 жыл бұрын
Or a crumpled ball of aluminum foil
@jesusbeloved3953
4 жыл бұрын
This is actually easier than the ones I’m going to make. These look fine, stop picking at yourself! I’d buy one if they were in a store!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you!!
@SwissFrogGuy
4 ай бұрын
Great video! I have found the best way to get realistic looking rocks is to just go out and really take a look at them outside and get a feel of what they look like. When I’ve tried to paint from memory, it always came out, looking like a cartoon! If there’s any secret, it’s using as many different colors as possible, starting with the darkest first. This way, it seeps into the cracks Naturally, and without effort. Then, you can add more details later with lighter and lighter colors, with dry brushing. Going in and adding little blemishes and imperfections that look like spots of moss or dirt really helps.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great tips! I watched your tree series yesterday, great stuff 👌🏼
@SwissFrogGuy
4 ай бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast hey, glad to be of help! Thanks a lot for checking out my series on the tree. Your video made me start thinking about casting rocks the same way… hard at work, editing videos, and hope to have them published before I die of old age!
@natalialopez208
5 жыл бұрын
I just found this channel and I am already in love with you, I can tell you really do care about your animals❤️
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊 I do care about them! I’m glad you found the channel!
@redhawk5887
3 жыл бұрын
I have actually done 3D art using burlap fabric and Elmer's non toxic white glue. Same idea but less work. Plus I can add moss to the burlap
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
Ohh that’s an interesting idea, thanks for sharing!
@LadyBlackButler
5 жыл бұрын
Dude ur hides are awesome :D
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😎
@jamesh7876
4 жыл бұрын
Just starting my snake adventure, subbed to your channel. You have some nice advice from someone who doesn’t have a whole house full of snakes. Not sure why more people don’t sub. Free the snakes! Down with the tiny bins. Lol
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@BallPythonPassion
9 ай бұрын
Best DIY hide making video that I've seen. Those are awesome! You should seriously start selling those as merch 👍💯
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏻
@BallPythonPassion
9 ай бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast I'm literally going to make 8 of them this coming weekend
@PilotPlater
5 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed after making an enclosure inspired by your previous videos!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Perfect! 👌🏼
@truxster08
3 жыл бұрын
This works perfectly for what I have in mind! Thanks for the video!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching, Amanda!
@jryddle
Жыл бұрын
you can substitute the paper clay for flexible grout. It's the same material zoos use to their enclosures and it leaves a very nice finish if you use the sanded variety.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, that’s a great tip! Thank you for adding that
@sheldonfinlay6292
5 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for videos like this thank you love your channel
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
No problem:)
@6strings735
4 жыл бұрын
Acrylic brush-on paint is non-toxic. They sell outdoor-rated water-based hobby acrylic paint that works really well, and is easy to touch up if ever needed. Dries very fast, very people and animal safe. I have some projects that were subject to humidity for a long time (over a year) and the acrylic paint has held up perfectly. Just about any colors you want are available. I got the types rated for ceramics, and it sticks really well to the clay material.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a fantastic tip! I will try that next time for sure!
@joyglocker8318
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching the video!
@BrandonSoum
4 жыл бұрын
This is a great alternative if you need more than one/don't want them to all look the same from the store
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Thanks for watching, Brandon!
@robr471
Жыл бұрын
Well done. Super cool
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Rob! :)
@tylerstrong4669
3 жыл бұрын
I think your being a little hard on yourself. I love them!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you!
@moose5086
5 жыл бұрын
Whoa there that's pretty cool
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Mottersmotters
4 жыл бұрын
Nice work. I used form and polystyrene some glue. Then shaped with a knife. Then cover in tile grout. Paint then seal. Many of videos on here. Not as messy 😜😏
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I’ll have to try that next time!
@kysaisred
Жыл бұрын
@motters motters What do you use to seal?
@Mottersmotters
Жыл бұрын
@@kysaisred Hi. Some sort of clear coat that is nontoxic ie modge podge I think it's spelt.
@mariacallas9962
2 жыл бұрын
After 3 years no health issues regarding the paints you used? Thks for your time. Take care !
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, all is well! Still using them actually 🙂
@tbnrfrog4724
2 жыл бұрын
LOL love the aspen bedding for a snake with a 70% humidity requirement :P
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with that! It works 👍🏼
@tbnrfrog4724
2 жыл бұрын
it can work as long as theres a humid hide but giving the snake a substrate that holds the proper humidity also works 👍🏼
@xxx-ie9ic
3 жыл бұрын
These are awesome, totally gonna try it with paper mache clay!!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@xxx-ie9ic
3 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast You betcha, thanks for creating! Keep making awesome content!
@ZevOrion
4 жыл бұрын
Really cool look!! Did these hold up well overtime with the addition of heat and humidity? Thanks for making this awesome tutorial! :)
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So far so good, although I do keep them in my boa enclosures and the humidity is not super high but they’ve been handling it just fine!
@jonathanbetancourt4486
5 жыл бұрын
Lighter coats with the can further away will make a world of difference. Don't get me wrong it looks good. Might make a few myself
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip!
@uliseslara2156
3 жыл бұрын
Ever thought about just using grout?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
I think that would work just fine!
@petpeevestraining
3 жыл бұрын
These are so awesome! You don’t give yourself enough credit. They all look amazing and you could easily sell them if you wanted. Thanks so much for sharing the video! Would you have a recommendation for how I could make one with just a bit more weight to it? Just add more clay? Would the grout method a few people have mentioned add weight?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found the video helpful :) Adding more clay would definitely add more weight... I'm not 100% about adding grout, but I think that would probably work as well!
@petpeevestraining
3 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast ok thanks
@Lalaloopstylover828
5 жыл бұрын
This is an incredible idea lifesaver
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Jessica!
@creaturefeatureireland9762
5 жыл бұрын
Very good instructions! Thank you!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊
@waltsusd
5 жыл бұрын
Looks really nice! I don't have snake yet, but I'm going to have one in this summer and I'm really going to use this guide before I even get snake. Lol
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! 👌🏼
@adammachala3443
5 жыл бұрын
If you take a white/light grey paint and a dry bristled paint brush, dip your brush in the paint and dry it off almost completely, then lightly brush over the surface of the rock it will give it more depth and realism. I think these are great though, and unique, not something you see in everyone's vivs. :D
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
hmm... that makes sense... as soon as I started painting I realized I had no idea what I was doing haha! Thank you!!
@NeanderthalDogma
Жыл бұрын
Awesome man i might do this for fun im in the process of building my leopard gecko a larger enclosure desperately seeking for more ideas to give him as much exploring and variation i can
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
Жыл бұрын
That’s great! Thanks for watching the video!
@cuddlycrochetbuddies6352
5 жыл бұрын
I love crafts so I’m going to make this for my baby leopard gecko
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome 😊
@cuddlycrochetbuddies6352
5 жыл бұрын
I was not sure if I was actually going to get a baby leopard Gecko but I got one for Christmas!she is coming in Thursday and I got her tank set up today!!!!!! Check out my channel for cool creative Suff I’d be over the moon if animals at home subscribed to me!!!!!!!!!!😄😊
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Congrats on the new gecko!
@cuddlycrochetbuddies6352
5 жыл бұрын
OMG 😮 YOU SUBSCRIBED!
@davidkilby1043
3 жыл бұрын
The paint looks good. Try scale model videos for different ideas
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
Yes that is a great idea! A few people have suggested that as well, I need to dig into some of those tutorials
@fansiderc9302
4 жыл бұрын
A foam hide coated in grout and sealed would have been so much easier and faster. This is cool though.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Haha yes that’s for sure... and less tedious! Thanks for watching!
@Yoursztruely2012
4 жыл бұрын
Hi I made a basking area with the foam n got some grout but it’s coming off like powder when I rub it is it a step I need to do before I apply the grout ?? And what sealant did u use
@fansiderc9302
4 жыл бұрын
Yoursztruely2012 what kind of foam did you use?
@duckydon4807
2 жыл бұрын
@@Yoursztruely2012 rough up the surface of the foam if spray foam u need to cut away the shiny surface once cured. Then do 2 coats of watery grout allow to dry between layer then up to 5 layers of grout then garve in fine details that may if been lost ine last thin coat of grout then sealant over top for protection and easy cleaning.
@Snake_Therapy
Ай бұрын
Hey Dillon! I'm curious about the clear coat you used- I have that in my stock, but my understanding is that in order to be safe for reptiles, clear sealant should be no/low VOC- Victoria from Passionate snakes suggested using EcoPoly. That stuff is VERY expensive, so I'd definitely prefer to go with a standard clear coat like Krylon... but since this is an older video, I just wanted to hear you confirm now that you think it's safe to use as long as it's given time to cure. I plan to use it over top of acrylic paint on perches, in the hopes that it will keep the paint from chipping and make them easier to clean without ruining the finish.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
Ай бұрын
Hi Shira! 🙂 in my experience, as long as the clearcoat is totally cured it is safe. I used these hides for years without any issues!
@Snake_Therapy
Ай бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast thanks Dillon!
@kymspicks2763
2 жыл бұрын
I'm here because I'm cheap and don't want to spend $20-$40 on a single hide for the leopard gecko I'm considering of buying. I have the old 20 gallon tank from my current leopard gecko since he upgraded to a bigger tank now I just need hides and after spending a crazy amount of money over the years on his tank I definitely feel like there's a cheaper way to go about it 😅 idk about the spray paint and the clay though, after all that it may be similar to what a hide in the store would cost but if you can make more than one with the materials it would definitely be worth it. Thanks for the idea!
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching the video! Yes, I’m not sure this method saved me any money… And it definitely didn’t save me any time 😂
@davidkilby1043
3 жыл бұрын
Build up stryrofoam, and the carve it out? Wire mesh and air dry clay would work really well
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think that would work quite well. That reminds me of the way they make mock rock for landscaping.
@truckerguy28
4 жыл бұрын
Will painters tape work? Not sure if its as strong as your tape. How did you form the openings? Just cut them out? Thanks for the video, they look great
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure painters tape would work. and yep, just cut out the opening with scissors! Thanks for watching!
@Ahriman_II
5 жыл бұрын
Cool vid guy. Thanks for sharing
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@robertstockton6196
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if using grout would be a better and easier alternative to the paper clay?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
I think that would work well... and be way less time consuming haha!
@robertstockton6196
4 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast I'm going to have to try it out soon
@nataluna4942
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you for this Video, about to make these for my Ball Pythons. The only thing i worry about is the temperature inside the hide. I dont want it to be too cold in there. I use a heatsource from the top of the Terrarium, maybe the tinfoil will reflect or something?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
It's hard to say if your top heat source will penetrate through the hide enough. I would give it a shot! You may need to pick up a heat mat.
@calz4142
4 жыл бұрын
You can eliminate the paper mache by using flex seal
@adamsauve
2 жыл бұрын
This may sound dumb, but is the clay even necessary? I paint a lot of mini's for gaming, and other than the weight, I don't see it as a necessary step..
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
2 жыл бұрын
It adds weight and allows you to carve in detail. If you’re not concerned about either of those things then I’m sure you can skip that step
@joshuaortiz8091
3 жыл бұрын
I’m getting a leopard geckos what substrate should I use
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
There’s plenty of info out there on substrates for leopard geckos. I don’t personally keep lever gecko so I can’t make any recommendations, aside from recommending a good loose substrate that allows the geckoes to dig
@Quesodagoon
3 жыл бұрын
but is it okay for the snake will the spray paint hurt it from smell or being on it
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
As long as you allow it to fully cure it is fine. I’ve been using these for years without any issues. I would let them cure for at least two weeks
@kyrasmith4975
5 жыл бұрын
Is this safe to have a heat lamp on top of it constantly? Awesome diy though! Definitely will try if it’s safe to have them hot
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Hmm...that’s a good question! The clay is definitely capable of handling a fair amount of heat, a heat bulb producing a hotspot of 85-100 F degrees would be fine... I would probably hesitate to use these hides for a desert species though (hotspot of 110+). What kind of animals do you have? Just out of curiosity!
@kyrasmith4975
5 жыл бұрын
Animals at Home Oh perfect! I have a ball python her hotspot never goes over 100° I can’t wait to try this out!!
@Msasha2727
11 ай бұрын
Would this support the weight of a skunk crawling on top? They get chunky.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
11 ай бұрын
Hmmm good question…. I think probably not
@Msasha2727
11 ай бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast that was supposed to say skink lol
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
11 ай бұрын
😂😂 wow is should have guessed that 🤦🏼♂️. Yes I think it would have no issue supporting the weight of a SKINK 🤣
@Msasha2727
11 ай бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast I think the visual of it being a skunk was worth it. Thank you!
@kristofrakottyai2654
3 жыл бұрын
i would like to make hide for my corn snake and i have water based clay. Is it toxic for her or not?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
That should be totally safe once fully cured
@jamiesims7758
3 жыл бұрын
This is pretty cool. I just adopted/rescued my first snake. It’s a red tail boa and I think these are perfect. Could I just use the paper mache? Is the clay necessary?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
Give it a shot! I think it would likely work
@dominicsexotics3266
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking I could follow this until the painting part, and instead of painting I would cover the hide with some silicone and then throw some substrate on it so it sticks? Could that work
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, that would absolutely work! That’s a great idea 👍🏼
@icy_dire7034
2 жыл бұрын
Can you use modeling clay instead?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a good question… I’m not 100% sure. But I think that should work
@scottwright4169
5 жыл бұрын
Spray paint isn’t toxic?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
When cured, it is not toxic. I give it a week to 10 days or more to cure to be safe
@rameking1
4 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast That was my worry. Thanks for the answer. I may try this. It's far more affordable than buying a hide.
@mallorimoreno4250
3 жыл бұрын
Is all supplies safe for my ball pythons
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
3 жыл бұрын
Yep!
@mallorimoreno4250
3 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast thank yu so much
@kayleesalad4142
4 жыл бұрын
Can you make this for green anoles?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
I think you could... however I’m not sure if they would use it? Anoles typically don’t spend much time on the ground
@kayleesalad4142
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💕
@CandaceProulx
4 жыл бұрын
Next time try grouting it. :)
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like less fumes and less mess! I will definitely give that a shot next time, thanks :)
@sol9513
4 жыл бұрын
clicked for the hides *stays for the face*
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
🤣 thanks for watching!
@Hivecapes
4 жыл бұрын
Is the spray paint toxic?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Once fully cured (2-4 weeks) it is not toxic
@dominicsexotics3266
4 жыл бұрын
Did he just say -4 is not cold enough? Dang I live in the Middle East and the lowest it could ever go here is 13° Celsius! And we find that really cold too.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂 then you probably couldn’t handle the -40°C that we get in Jan/Feb! But don’t worry… I could never handle the summer heat you experience in the Middle East!
@dominicsexotics3266
4 жыл бұрын
Animals at Home -40! Ha can’t even imagine honestly, and the heat yeah it’s extreme too but we live indoors a lot so you don’t really notice at all.
@Dewey_Boondye420
4 жыл бұрын
wait.. so you guys use farenheit for your ovens!?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
🤣 Canada is a bizarre blend between metric and imperial. Oven temperatures, and the weight/height are always imperial… indoor/outdoor temperatures, distance travelled, volume of liquids, etc. are all metric 😂
@Dewey_Boondye420
4 жыл бұрын
Animals at Home wow, you learn something new everyday. if you were to ask 90% of americans what something was in celcius you'd be met with a blank stare, & told "i dont know celcius" i think it's pretty neat that you guys actually use both on a day to day basis, atleast you won't be completely lost if you travel overseas.
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Haha yes... Americans don’t seem to do too well with metric! Admittedly, converting things from Celsius to Fahrenheit is pretty confusing… There is no correlation so you pretty much just end up memorizing (32=0, etc)
@jonoo81oont84
2 жыл бұрын
The crafting hobby.. exactly! Poly hobby info source.. fish, electric trains, plants/growing.. on it’s own the reptile hobby is shit and it shows in most setups.. how fun is it to have a bunch of Tupperware pets? Breeding is definitely different though..
@jobpantaleon4091
5 жыл бұрын
this is sick! not for me tho.. takes too much time and effort ahaha
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Seriously... so much effort haha!!
@Ahriman_II
5 жыл бұрын
Subscriber #1589
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jn2898
5 жыл бұрын
cute guy
@notyou8285
5 жыл бұрын
I noticed the background music is Mia Khalifa (hit or miss) with no audio....
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
5 жыл бұрын
Could be! You mean you recognize the song, but it has the vocals removed? I always use KZitems free music library as background music so I don’t even pay attention to the artist haha
@rainseductress
4 жыл бұрын
omg please put the camera down, you're driving me crazy lol
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Bre M 2:13
@rainseductress
4 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast yes, I watched the whole video. The times that you were holding the camera were just extremely difficult to watch, for some reason because of how it was being held and moved around all over the place?
@AnimalsatHomePodcast
4 жыл бұрын
I hear ya! I’ve considered buying a gimbal for stabilization... however I make so few videos it’s probably not worth it for me. Thank you for watching! I recommend listening to the podcast as that’s why I put most of my effort 😀
@rainseductress
4 жыл бұрын
@@AnimalsatHomePodcast thanks for posting this info, I've been considering making my own hides and other decor for my crested geckos. Good idea
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