Buy a terrarium for your reptile
A terrarium buying is an exciting step for lovers of reptiles, amphibians en insects. Whether you are a beginner or already have experience with terrariums, making the right choice is essential to your pet's well-being. By choosing the right size, technology en establishment you can create the ideal living environment for your reptile.
In this blog we will give you more information about buying one terrarium. From choosing the right type terrarium, a suitable size for the most commonly kept reptiles, which lighting and heating is needed to create the ideal environment, we have listed all important information for you.
Choosing the right type: A suitable terrarium for every resident
Choosing the right type terrarium is a crucial step in creating the ideal living environment for your pet. There are several types of terrariums available, each designed to meet the specific needs of different animal species. By taking into account your pet's natural environment, you can choose a suitable terrarium that meets its specific needs.
For example, there are terrariums that go into the heights that are ideal for the climbers, long ones terrariums for the bottom dwellers, special ones terrariums for aquatic turtles and paludariums for pets that need both land and water. Let's find out which type is best for your pet.
Terrariums that go up for the climbers
For reptiles and amphibians naturally used to climbing, such as chameleons, Anoles, Day geckos, Longtails en tree frogs are the terrariums that go vertically upwards ideal. This terrariums provide enough space in height, so that you can use it terrarium can adjust to the needs of your reptile. Using branches, plant en shelters create an environment that mimics your climbing friend's natural habitat.
Long terrariums for bottom dwellers
Bottom dwellers are reptiles and amphibians that prefer a life on the ground, such as bearded dragons, Leopard geckos en Tortoises. For these bottom dwellers are long terrariums with a spacious floor space perfect. This terrariums offer your soil dweller the opportunity to move enough and to show his natural behaviour. by suitable ground cover to use and shelters at ground level, you create a comfortable environment that meets the needs of your bottom dweller.
Terrarium for turtles
Aquatic turtles need both land and water to thrive. For these special pets, the terrariums with a large swimming area perfect. This terrariums provide a spacious and deep water area for your turtle to swim and display its natural behavior. In addition, there is also enough space on the land area for sunbathing and creating shelters.
Paludarium for both water and land
Ordered before poison frogs, lizards and some other reptile species that need both land and water paludariums the ideal choice. This unique terrariums combine a land part with a water part, allowing you to create a varied and natural environment. The land area offers space for hiding places, plants and climbing opportunities, while the water area is suitable for swimming and placing aquatic plants.
Determining the right size for your reptile
When choosing one terrarium it is crucial to determine the correct size so that you can create a natural environment that meets the needs of your pet. Each reptile is unique and has its own requirements for the size of its environment. This measurement is based on his current body size as well as expected adult size. This is why it is essential to do research in advance so that you know how big your future pet can get.
Some reptiles, such as young ones bearded dragons of snakes, can start in a smaller terrarium and will after when they grow a bigger terrarium need. Knowing your reptile's adult size will help you measure the right size for it terrarium determine. It's important that it terrarium offers enough space so that you can create a natural living environment for your reptile in which he has enough space to move and show his natural behavior.
Although one terrarium of minimum size is necessary to meet the basic needs of your reptile, is a larger terrarium better in most cases!
| Reptile species | Minimum size adult animal (LxWxH) |
| bearded dragon | 120x50x50cm |
| leopard gecko | 90x45x45cm |
| rat snake | 90x45x45cm |
| royal python | 90x45x45cm |
| Russian four-toed turtle | 130x50x50cm |
| poison frogs | 50x50x50cm |
| Panther Chameleon | 90x45x90cm |
Can a Terrarium be too big? Yes, a terrarium can certainly be too big for young reptiles. In this case, there is a risk that the young animal will not be able to feed itself well enough. This is because the box is too spacious, which means that crickets, for example, can escape too quickly and hide. As a result, the young animal eventually receives too few nutrients. This is why it is important to choose a suitable size terrarium for their current size.
Lighting and Heating: The key to an optimal environment
Providing the right lighting and heating is essential for the well-being and health of your reptile. Different animal species have specific lighting and heating requirements based on their natural habitat and physiological needs.
It is important to adjust the lighting and heating to the natural habitat of your reptile. This allows you to simulate its natural habitat and meet its specific needs. To simulate a good daily light and temperature variation, a suitable positioning of the lamps and a suitable time schedule is essential.
The importance of the right lighting
UVB lighting: Many reptiles require UVB light for the synthesis of vitamin D3, which is essential for calcium absorption and metabolism. UVB lamps mimic natural sunlight and should be used according to your reptile's specific needs.
Daylight lamp: In addition to UVB lighting, reptiles also need a day-night cycle. A daylight lamp simulates natural daylight and helps the reptile to maintain a normal daily rhythm. Provide appropriate light intensity and duration, taking into consideration your reptile's needs and the natural conditions of its species.
The Power of UV Lighting: Read in our blog “All information about UV lamps“, why UV Lighting is an indispensable and essential part of the health of many animal species.
The optimal heat for a comfortable environment
Heat lamp: Reptiles regulate their body temperature through external heat sources. A heat lamp provides a place where your reptile can warm up. Place the heat lamp on one side of it terrarium, so that he can choose between warmer and cooler areas. Monitor the temperature regularly and adjust the wattage or height of the lamp to achieve the desired temperature.
Heat Mat: Some reptiles, such as snakes, benefit from a heat mat under part of it terrarium to provide a suitable soil temperature. Make sure the heat mat is installed correctly and use a thermostat to control the temperature and prevent overheating.
Create the perfect natural environment for your reptile
The purpose of one terrarium is to create an environment that mimics your reptile's natural living conditions as closely as possible. This allows your reptile to thrive and stay healthy. A well decorated terrarium allows your reptile to exhibit natural behavior while at the same time providing the opportunity to observe and admire your reptile.
Setting up a terrarium is like creating a mini world for your reptile. You can let your creativity run wild and design a unique and captivating landscape. Choose different types ground cover, plant, branches, rocks en decorative elements to create an environment that resembles your reptile's natural habitat. This will make your reptile feel comfortable and be able to show its natural behavior.
Examine the natural habitat
Before you start setting up the terrarium, it's important to research what your animal's natural habitat looks like. Study the environment in which the animal naturally lives. This will help you create an environment that is as natural as possible.
Choose the right soil
De ground cover also called substrate, is a crucial part of a terrarium. Choose a substrate that matches the animal's natural environment. For example, sand for desert animals, We for forest dwellers, or soil for bottom dwellers.
Create variation in the landscape
A naturally decorated terrarium must contain different elements to mimic the diversity of nature. Think of rocks, logs, branches, bark, We, leaves en plant. These elements provide hiding places, climbing opportunities and encourage natural behavior. Place them in strategic places around it terrarium interesting and challenging for your animal. These details give it terrarium an authentic look and create a natural environment for your animal to explore and thrive.
Use plants
Adding plants to it terrarium not only increases the aesthetic value, but also the living environment for the animal. Choose plants that are suitable for the climate and lighting conditions in it terrarium. They provide oxygen production, moisture regulation and offer a natural shelter for your animal.
Not all plant species are suitable for all reptile species. Some species can be toxic to your reptile and there are reptiles that are notarized about demolishing real plants. Artificial plants offer a safe alternative for this! Of artificial plants you can create a true-to-life design that will last longer.
Furnish your terrarium with the products of Back Zoo Nature
As the name already reveals, you can use the products of Back ZooNature easily your terrarium furnish it to the natural habitat of your reptile. And as a reptile owner, you are responsible for setting up the living environment in such a way that it perfectly meets the natural needs of your pet.
Back ZooNature offers a wide range of products specially designed to mimic your reptile's natural environment. Take for example the Corky Tube, a natural one hideout that provides your reptile with a safe and comfortable resting place. Besides, there are Discovery leaves available that allow you to enrich the environment and create the feeling of a natural habitat.
By using the products of Back ZooNature you give your reptile the opportunity to show natural behavior and feel comfortable in its environment. Discover the products of Back ZooNature and provide your reptile with an environment that fully meets its natural needs. Discover everything about the Back Zoo Nature brand here and create the ideal living environment for your beloved reptile.
The funniest part! Choosing and purchasing your Reptile
And then comes the most exciting part, choosing and purchasing your future reptile. Bee Avonturia de Vogelkelder you will find everything you need for your reptiles. With more than 45 years of experience in reptiles and terrarium design, we are the specialist in the field of reptiles.
We have an extensive range of articles for reptiles, insects and other exotics. Whether you are looking for food, furnishing, lighting or a terrarium, we have it all. We understand that creating a natural and healthy living environment for your beloved animal is of great importance. That is why we are happy to help you find the perfect one terrarium that meets all your needs.
Our expert reptile team is on hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have. We ensure that you are well informed about the various options and help you make the right choices. Bee Avonturia de Vogelkelder we make the selection and purchase of your future reptile a pleasant and professional experience.
