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I was doing some spring cleaning and found an old Exo Terra arboreal tank (36x24x18) that used to house my carpet python. I've been debating turning it into a vivarium for a CWD now and have some questions! Budget isn't a big deal so here's my list: Live plants, yes or no, and why. Please...

Hi, Rather simple question but will silicone be enough to attach and support wood such as bogwood to the glass sides of a viv? Wood would be 15cm max Thanks

Hello everyone, new here but have been a fan of the site for a while and finally signed up...anyway I'm thinking of moving my peacock day gecko to a bigger viv and plant it. I can't seen to fly a supplier of plants that will deliver to the u.k though...dart frog doesn't have a lot of...

Hey, it's me again!! You may remember me posting a survey a few months back about the care of your reptiles. Well since then I've come a long way with the project, much more research and design development, in a couple of months time I will have the final concept finished. However, I'm in need...

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Hello and Welcome All! A few weeks ago I decided to get back into snakes as I used to keep a few Rosy Boas and my stepdad used to be a reptile breeder but I lost time for them, however, my enthusiasm and passion has comer back and I've decided to get back into reptiles again - starting with...

I'm currently designing a website, aimed specifically for Earless Dragons. The site will consist of a variety of things such as a: caresheet, breeders contacts, professional photography and suggested sources of food, however all will remain about the magnificent little lizards. My sole aim is to...

Got a large custom made tank for my Ackie monitor, unsure what to do for décor inside. I was thinking different platforms, and some sort of water feature. Can people post some photos of their setups and some ideas please?

Hello, First time poster, please be nice. I am building a new vivarium for Albert my bearded dragon. The dimensions are 4Hx4Wx2D. It's not in any rush to get finished as he's happy enough in his 4x18" so I need to get everything right before I move him in. My question is: For proper UVB...

I'm currently doing a college course project and need to do a survey for the criteria. My project is based on Bearded Dragon housing. Please can you answer these questions? 1. What style vivarium do you have?  Glass  Wooden  Custom  Other (please specify) 2. What substrate do you use? ...

This is a post to start the coverage of a contract to redesign and install a complete Tropical Display in a UK zoo. The work started today and will be completed by end March. There are 36 separate enclosures ranging from Communual tarantula displays to a Dwarf Crocodile enclosure to house a pair...

As part of my business (www.tropicalhouse.co.uk) I am designing a new Reptile / Amphib / Invert house for a UK Zoo. All designs I install try to look at things from a very different angle. Seeing a snake in a tank with a rock and a water dish, or an iguana perched on a branch is not only boring...

Are there any threads specifically to show off your vivs? Im looking for some inspirations atm as am getting a royal in a fornights time :snake: :)

Good morning boys and girls of the lizard section! I am currently doing a design and technology A level, and have chosen a custom leopard gecko vivarium as my project for next year. I am looking to design a vivarium suitable for leopard geckos or other similar animals. The vivarium will have a...

Hello everyone! This topic is a (small) report regarding a project I just finished. This is my previous build! It measures 50 x 40 x 100 cm. The terrarium is hanging to the wall, the suspension system is placed on the inside of the frame. This terrarium is just like my other terrarium lined...

Hi - probaly asked this question previously but would you guys show your TUBE HEATER set-ups please. I need to see photos of them located in ARBOREAL enclosures preferably. What size and wattage output please in relation to enclosure size. Thankyou. :peace:

HI, I am very keen to add a new level to my Leo's vivarium. I am going to add 'shelves' around 3 sides half way up and was wondering if anyone else has done this already. What type of wood do I use and would these be suitable to use as a means for them to reach the new level Reptile...

Hi. I would like to build a number of vivs/terrariums out of glass to house a collection of spiders, other inverts, chameleons and maybe some other herps. I have lots of glass available and the necessary tools/machinery to cut/drill it. The basic design i was thinking of is based on an exo terra...

Hi all, im currently planning my pancake tortoise table as im hoping to get a pair soon. My husband has very kindly used sketchup to draw my plans for me and i would like to see what people think before we actually make it ;-) so as the floor space we have is limited, and pancakes love to...

Anyone keep or have kept them? How big does the enclosure have to be for two fully grown adults one male and one female? What sort of basking do they need? Do they need any hides like snakes need hides? What's the water to land ratio need to be? Asking this so I can design an enclosure for...