I can finally let the cat out of the bag—back in May I picked up a young Banana Pectinata (banana spiny tail iguana), and this is the enclosure setup that gets him moved into my new reptile room the right way. This species has been on my “dream list” for a long time, and honestly I wasn’t sure I’d ever actually get the chance to keep one. So this build is a big moment for me, and I wanted to document the whole process of getting his space ready and functional. In this video I’m setting up a Zen Habitats enclosure that Zen sent over (huge thank you to them) so he can move in “in style.” I walk you through the general setup approach I use for reptiles—prioritizing usable space, easy maintenance, and a layout that makes sense for a growing animal—while keeping it clean and practical for a reptile room. If you’re planning a new enclosure build, upgrading a juvenile into a better home, or you’re just curious what I do when I bring home a new species I’ve wanted forever, this one’s for you.