I Built a FOAM TREE with a Heater and Lighted Hide for my Boa!
If you’ve ever wanted to build a realistic DIY terrarium for your snake or reptile but didn’t know where to start, this is the video for you. In Part 1 of this 3-part build, I’ll show you how I designed and sculpted a life-sized foam tree hide complete with a built-in heat mat and LED light—perfect for any boa, python, or lizard setup. Using simple materials like spray foam, ceramic tile, and tools you probably already have at home, I walk you through the planning, carving, and heating setup step-by-step. Whether you're new to reptile enclosures or looking for budget-friendly terrarium ideas, this project blends creativity with real reptile care. Subscribe to follow the full build and learn how to craft your own professional-grade vivarium features—right from your living room! Watch the rest of my series on building the tree here: • Making a Realistic DIY SPRAY FOAM Tree Watch my whole Terrarium playlist here: • I Built the COOLEST Terrarium EVER! More videos are coming, so be sure to subscribe so you know when the next one comes out! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Research 01:33 Modeling 01:59 Basic structure 03:36 Heat mat 04:29 Carving 06:25 Making the hide 07:05 Lighting PRODUCTS USED - For info only! Does not mean endorsement! • Go/On® 1K polyurethane spray foam • Creative Bark® silicone cake mold • IKEA® Snudda Lazy Susan • Plastime® 75L garbage can • Lerway reptile heating mat 14 W 28 cm x 28 cm • Mini USB LED Car Lights (AliExpress) VIDEOS REFERENCED A big shout out to the creators of content I've referenced in this video. Please be sure to check out their original work! • DIY Fake Tree Stump With Spray Foam • DIY Fake Tree Stump With Spray Foam • Foam tree stump prop build - Part 1 • Foam tree stump prop build - Part 1 • Foam tree stump prop build - Part 2 • Foam tree stump prop build - Part 2 • Making a Fake Tree • Making a Fake Tree • Decorative Concrete Mold: Paver Mold From Tree Trunk • Decorative Concrete Mold: Paver Mold From ... • How to life cast (make a mold of your head) | I Like To Make Stuff • How to life cast (make a mold of your head... • How does insulation work? • How does insulation work? MUSIC • This Minimal Technology (Pure) - Coma-Media - https://pixabay.com • Moose - License code: GU98JR4ZL3NREF6O - https://www.bensound.com • Downtown - License code: R3NDTBAVH9RLH7UF - https://www.bensound.com • Dreams - License code: AUQXOS0E8JRAWHLU - https://www.bensound.com • Creative Minds - License code: AVGDVMCXHBERLC1P - https://www.bensound.com My other social media: YouTube: / @swissfrogguy Instagram: / swissfrogguy Facebook: / swissfrogguy #terrarium #diy #reptileenclosure #reptiles #homeprojects #tree
