One of the chief complaints associated with setting up a bioactive reptile enclosure is the cost of commercial bioactive substrate mixes. These professionally-formulated substrates are like Miracle-Gro for vivariums. The cost is somewhat negligible when you’re setting up a small… Continue Reading
Terrestrial (ground-dwelling) reptiles have a different lifestyle and needs compared to arboreal (tree-dwelling) reptiles, so it stands to reason that the approach for enriching their enclosure should be different as well. How do you maximize usable surface area for an… Continue Reading
Some will tell you that decorating your reptile’s enclosure is “up to you,” and “ultimately a matter of taste” because “reptiles don’t care about what their enclosures look like.” This is true…but only to an extent. Reptile enclosure décor DOES… Continue Reading
Did you know that bioactive terrariums still need to be kept clean? Sure, they have a reputation for being “self-cleaning,” but they can’t be clean if you start with a contaminated environment, or if you introduce something “dirty” that contaminates… Continue Reading
So, you want a pet reptile. Maybe you want a snake, or lizard, or gecko, or turtle, but you haven’t decided on the perfect species yet. Or maybe something’s already caught your eye. Whichever situation applies to you, it’s still… Continue Reading
The filter is a big part of keeping a pet turtle. Aquatic turtles are messy creatures, so choosing the right filter is a big part of keeping the turtle’s environment hygienic and attractive. However, it doesn’t stop there — if… Continue Reading
Custom Reptile Habitats’ new product, the UVB Riser, is designed to increase the distance between a fluorescent or hood lamp fixture and the terrarium mesh below so you can still achieve a safe UVI even if your pet has a penchant for being upside-down. Let’s take a closer look! Continue Reading
The Dubia.com 4x2x2 PVC Reptile Enclosure is a “budget”-tier reptile housing option that has taken the reptile community by storm. Is there something to the hype surrounding these enclosures, or do people just like them because they’re cheap? Continue Reading