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Building a Terrarium for your Reptile

Step 1). When you start off making a terrarium think of the terrarium you are going to use. I recommend Zoo med or Exo Terra terrariums because of the accessibility through the front doors or the top mesh cover.Step 2). Choose plants for the terrarium. For a depth look put the taller plants the back and the shorter plants at the front. Make sure that plants are not poisonous or need lots of water in the terrarium.

Step 3). Choose soil or sub straight. for a natural living terrarium put down false bottom at the bottom of the tank. Then cover that over with weed mat or stainless steel mesh. After that layer put down your sub straight and soil. Only use soil mix with no fertilizer in it because animals could ingest.

Step 4). Choose hiding places. Any reptile would like to hide away when they are scared choose non chemical wood hides for the safety of the reptile. Rocks are always good hide for reptiles.

Step 5). Choose a heat source. Heat mats, heat rocks or basking lights all are good heat sources make sure the heat temp is ideal for the reptile. If your reptile doesn't need a heat source then ignore this step.

Step 6). Choose your reptile. If you don't already have a reptile to put in the terrarium then choose one this step is all your but make sure your reptile would live in this environment.