Cornel's World is a one stop shop when it comes to reptile terrariums and design. We star in the Animal Planet Series SCALED
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This small home based business is dedicated to providing quality, custom-sized terrariums, at an exceptional price. You are more than welcome to contact us for pricing and availability of a terrarium to fit your pet or pets needs. Quotes are complimentary, and there is absolutely no pressure or commitment on your part. Let us customize a terrarium geared toward the comfort of your pet while at the
same time, smartly utilizing the space available in your home. The possibilities are endless when it comes to building your customized terrarium! We offer a wide selection of hinges, mesh tops, lighting enclosures, wood framing and more! A terrarium could have sliding glass doors, or hinged glass doors, both with the option of locks to keep the pets inside the cage and little children outside. Wire mesh tops, or hinged wire mesh tops, are convenient for animals that are frequently fed or handled. An enclosure at the top of your terrarium is an excellent way to conceal all of the unsightly cords, heat lamps, light fixtures, and misting systems that are required for your animal or animals.
12/02/2025
🦎 Proud member of Responsible Reptile Keeping!
If you love reptiles, supporting proper husbandry and ethical care is the best way to help protect the hobby.
RRK promotes education, welfare, and responsible ownership — all values we’re proud to stand behind at Cornel’s World.
💚 Want to join and support the mission?
👉 responsiblereptilekeeping.org/memberships
11/29/2025
🔥 Why add a screen top when it defeats the purpose of PVC caging?
One of the biggest advantages of PVC reptile enclosures is their ability to hold heat and humidity.
But the moment you cut in a big screen top… you lose those benefits instantly.
Screen tops =
❌ Heat loss
❌ Humidity loss
❌ Environmental instability
❌ Pointless energy waste
❌ Basically turning your PVC cage back into a glass tank
If you're upgrading to PVC for stability, security, and efficiency, a solid top is what makes all the difference.
Need to reuse your dome fixtures?
👉 Use a matching canopy instead — no cutting required!
If you’re switching to PVC, let it actually perform the way it was designed.
Looking to upgrade your reptile’s enclosure or set up the perfect habitat in time for Christmas? 🎄🐍🦎
Our PVC Cage Kits are hand-curated based on what we personally recommend for each species and cage size — and right now, they’re on Black Friday special!
⭐ SAVE 20% on Accessories
When you choose any PVC Cage Kit, you can add the recommended lighting, heating, décor, substrate, and more — and you’ll automatically save 20% on all accessory items included in the kit.
It’s the easiest (and most affordable) way to get started properly.
🪄 Why our kits?
Expert-curated for proper reptile husbandry
PVC cages built to last
Perfect for both new keepers and upgrades
Christmas-ready setups that look clean and professional
Saves you money and takes out all the guesswork
🎁 Perfect holiday gift for your reptile — or yourself
Start the season with a proper enclosure that keeps your animal healthy, enriches their environment, and looks incredible in your home.
Throwback time! I was digging through old Scaled content while updating the website and totally forgot about these miniature liquor bottles we used as set decor for the Wild West build. 👀
On TV you never want to show real brands unless they're sponsors, so production usually creates fake labels for props. In our case… we took it a step further. 😎
Every single bottle in this photo was custom-branded with a label featuring a key member of our film crew. Elaine absolutely crushed these designs — they were hilarious, inside-joke gold, and honestly some of my favourite “Good for TV” touches we ever added to a build.
They weren’t just props either. We made extras as mementos for the crew as a thank-you for all the long hours, problem-solving, and behind-the-scenes magic they delivered day after day.
And the best part? They tied perfectly into the Wild West build because Mike, the client, was a liquor rep — so it became a fun and totally natural nod to his world. 🤠🥃
Looking back on everything we did for Scaled — and remembering the show aired in over 200 countries worldwide — really makes me appreciate the opportunity we had. I wish we were still doing it today.
Little Easter eggs like these are what made the show special.
Big love to the whole crew. ❤️🐍🛠️
🚨 Fresh Hornworms Just In! 🐛💚
We just got a fresh delivery of hornworms yesterday and have limited quantities available — grab them while they last!
We also have:
🦗 Crickets
🪱 A variety of feeder worms
🐀 All sizes of frozen rats & mice fully stocked
We’re in the shop today until 4pm (best day to swing by), but if you need feeders this weekend, send us a message — we may be able to arrange a time for you.
📍 Calgary pickup
🐍 Supporting all your reptile needs!
11/17/2025
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11/14/2025
🚀 BIG NEWS FROM CORNEL’S WORLD! 🚀
We’ve officially added a Blog + Build Posts section to the website! This will be the new home for behind-the-scenes stories, custom build breakdowns, expo adventures, and key moments from our journey in the reptile world.
To kick it off, the very first post dives into a story we get asked about all the time:
🔥 Our Dragon’s Den Pitch back in 2014! 🔥
From the first audition attempt at Mount Royal University…
to bringing a bearded dragon into the Den…
to landing a deal…
to the behind-the-scenes moments that never made it to TV…
—it’s all in the post, along with a ton of photos from that day.
We’ll be posting more build features, stories, and project deep-dives soon, so keep an eye on the website and our socials!
Thanks for following our journey and supporting Cornel’s World! 🦎💚
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
A new Work Truck at the shop and thanks to we've got the branding done on the doors. Love it and cant wait to see it distressed a little and work on the displays in the back for next year's shows. This is going to look so sick once its all done!
Thanks Tom so much! It looks awesome!
11/11/2025
Today we pause to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.
Lest we forget. ❤️
I (Greg) am in the shop today if anyone needs anything, but please reach out before stopping by — I’m working solo and may have to step out for an errand. Not sure how late I’ll be around today, so best to message or call ahead.
Stay safe, and take a moment to reflect on the meaning of today. 🌺
11/07/2025
Finally adding more to my wall thanks to and
They've got some sweet stuff. If you dont already give them a follow
11/03/2025
We have a bunch of units ready to go right away and can be shipped or picked up - Some brand new - some scratch and dent or custom
Here is the current list
4X2X2 Flat Packed Sliding Glass PVC Cage - Black with Shade Dweller Max Kit Installed $569.00 Plus Shipping and Tax
4X2X2 Flat Packed Sliding Glass PVC Cage - White with Shade Dweller Make Kit and 125 Watt Reptirad - $784.00 plus shipping and tax
4X2X2 Flat Pack Sliding Glass PVC Cage $469.00 plus shipping and tax
4X2X2 Assembled 6" Litter Dam Hinged Front PVC Cage (Interior already sealed) - Black with Shade Dweller Max Kit and 80 Watt Reptirad Heat Panel - $795.00 plus shipping and tax - Would have to ship on a pallet
4X2X2 Flat Packed Sliding Glass PVC Cage - Black - Some Damage on top and bottom panels- $420.00 plus shipping and tax
4X2X1 PVC Canopy Flat Packed - Black $359.00 plus shipping and tax
4X2X18 Flat Packed PVC Stand with adjustable Shelf $425 plus shipping and tax
Used Old Style Bent Edge 4x2x2PVC Cage with sliding glass, arcadia 2' 12% Fixture, Basking Fixture and 50watt halogen bulb with matching PVC stand (Top of Cage Slightly Warped) - $5100 plus shipping and tax- Used for our bearded dragon
4' X 2' X 18" Assembled Bent Edge Style Screen Top cages with Back Glass and 4 Hinged Doors with removable dividers - 2 Available $200.00 each
3' X 2' X 16" Bent edge Hinged door cage - Black - Had cutout sidewall to make 6' Cage - Filler panel to close off open end - $150.00 Plus shipping and tax
3' X 2' X 18" Flat Packed Sliding Glass Doors White - Slight Damage - $325.00 plus shipping and tax
3' X 2' X 18" Flat Pack Sliding Glass Black x4 - $398.00 plus shipping and tax
3' X 2' X 16" Bent edge Hinged door cage - Black - Minor scuffs and scratches - $200.00 Plus shipping and tax
3' X 2' X 8' Bent Edge Pedestals - 3 Available - Minor scuffs and scratches $50.00 plus shipping and tax
3' X 2' X 3" Riser with Herpstat 1 Cutout - White - $60.00 plus shipping and tax
3' X 2' X 4" Riser with Herpstat 6 Cutout - White - $60.00 plus shipping and tax
3' X 15 1/2" X 16" Assembled PVC Cage with hinged door, LED, 40 Gallon Heat Mat, 100W Exo Terra Thermostat, Water Dish and 8qt Zoomed Forest Floor Substrate - Slight scratching from being at trade shows - $300 plus Shipping and Tax
3' X 15 1/2" X 16" Flat Packed with hinged door - White - X5$248.00 plus shipping and tax
3' X 30" X 18" Old Style Bent Edge with Hinged Door - Some scuffs and Scratches - $300.00 plus shipping and tax - Regular $450.00
3' X 2' X 1' Flat Packed PVC Canopy - Black - $327.00 Plus shipping and GST
30" X 18" X 22" Custom assembled Side Hinged PVC Cage - Black - $200.00
23" X 16" X 16" Angled Front PVC Display cage with hinged front - $75.00
12" X 12" X 18 Flat Packed Hinged Front PVC Cage - Black - Clearance $100.00 plus shipping and tax
12" X 12" X 18" Flat Packed Hinged Front PVC Cage - White X 2 - Clearance $100.00 plus shipping and tax
18" X 18" X 12" Flat Packed Hinged Front - $150.00 plus shipping and tax
2x2x1 Assembled Hinged Front PVC Cage - Slight damage from shows - Clearance - $150.00 plus shipping and tax
20" X 10" X 10" Flat Packed Starter Cages - 6 Available $130.00 Plus shipping and tax
ARS 5 Bin Rack With 4" Belly Heat - Flat Packed - Black - $440.00 plus tubs, shipping and tax
VE-6 - Black - Assembled with 4" Belly Heat - $468 Plus tubs, shipping and tax
VE-2 Black Flat Packed $230.00 plus tubs, shipping and taxes
VE-2 White Assembled x2 $260.00 plus tubs, shipping and taxes
I-10 Rack - Assembled - $450 plus tubs, shipping and taxes
CB-70 3 Bin Rack Flat Packed - Black - Damage to shelves $450.00 (Includes Tubs) shipping and taxes
CB-70 3 Bin Rack Flat Packed - Black 7 Available $500.00 (Includes Tubs) shipping and taxes
CB-70 3 Bin Rack Flat Packed - White 1 Available $500.00 (Includes Tubs) shipping and taxes
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Welcome to Cornel’s World, where an animated group of reptile aficionados bring Animal Planet’s audiences up close to these animals as they work together with reptile owners to strip away the ordinary walls of their pet’s terrarium and transform them into custom-made masterpieces that cater to their reptile’s unique needs and personality. For this crew of reptile lovers, led by shop owner Greg West and his wife and creative designer, Elaine, it’s not just about the terrarium but showcasing the incredible reptiles that occupy these tailor-made enclosures and enlightening others on how to properly care for these amazing creatures. SCALED premieres Friday, August 24 at 9PM ET/PT.
Each week viewers follow the crew of master builders, habitat designers, self-proclaimed reptile nerds and their 3-legged bearded dragon and shop mascot, Kevin, as they dive into the needs and behaviors of reptiles to design one-of-a-kind terrariums that promote their well-being and bring their multifaceted personalities to life through stunning visual and behavioral elements. Through lively ‘meet and geek-out’ consultation sessions with clients, the crew creates the best natural environment to keep the pet happy with special features and appliances, from water misters and drainage tubes to special reptile hides and proper vegetation.
The season premiere of SCALED kicks off with Greg, Elaine and the team building a Mayan temple themed rain forest for a special beloved community of dart frogs. Together, the crew works tirelessly to bring the natural jungle environment to the frogs by creating a fully functioning bio-active eco-system within the terrarium. Other episodes this season will include extraordinary themed terrariums, featuring everything from mobsters & gangsters to princesses, a one-of-a-kind post-apocalyptic dinosaur wasteland, and even an Avatar inspired enclosure that will take you out of this world!
Viewers will also get an in-depth look at an array of unique reptiles featured throughout the season including an Asian vine snake, a basilisk lizard, a monkey tailed skink, as well as ball pythons, albino boas, agamas and more!