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The terrarium is without doubt the most important aspect of successful reptile and amphibian keeping. Many species have different requirements, so a versatile and easy adaptable terrarium is essential. When designing a terrarium for your reptile, there are diffferent factors that should always be considered, keeping in mind that a terrarium is not just a mere piece of attraction at your home but a place where your reptile will spend few years of life.¹ The factors that are necessary in any terrarium are:

• The terrarium should be draft proof
• It should be properly lighted
• It should be spacious enough
• It should be escape proof
• It should be completely heat resistant
• It should be properly resistant to moisture

Terrariums simulate a dry habitat, for instance desert or savannah, and are typically made of glass and acrylic plastic. A terrarium can also be formed to create a temperate woodland habitat, and even a jungle-like habitat. This can be created with pebbles, leaf litter and soil. By misting the terrarium, a natural water cycle occurs within the environment by condensation forming on the lid causing precipitation. Many kinds of plants are suitable for these habitats, including bromeliads, African Violets and Crassulaceae. Animals commonly held for observation include reptiles (such as snakes, turtles and lizards), amphibians (such as frogs, toads and salamander), insects, spiders, scorpions and small birds.²

Sources:

¹ exo-terra.com
² wikipedia.org

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