(Part 2) Best reptile terrariums according to redditors

Buy any sort of animal cage/terrarium and hook up a humidifier. r/vivariums and r/terrariums have tons of stuff like this with a bunch or resources as well.

Fast edit: Amazon sells tank foggers specifially for this Link to Amazon

I own a gargoyle and a crested, and 20 gal is roughly the biggest I'd need for each of them. That said, it's better if the tank is taller so I have this for my bigger gargoyle gecko and this for my younger, smaller crested.

I can answer any questions you have about these two species via DM if need be but I don't have much experience with other species.

the good news is there are many 2.5 gal (minimum size for betta) available for under $20.00 at walmart petsmart etc. there are 5 gal for under $30 at the same places. :) and if you cant do this then look into something like this http://www.amazon.com/Exo-Terra-PT2265-Faunarium-Large/dp/B00025YVUI/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1377370767&sr=8-26&keywords=terrarium

5 gallons and you can put a filter and heater in there easy. i use them for bettas quite successfully and much cheaper than a regular glass aquarium

This seems to be newer to the market and fits the gap between the Mistking and Monsoon.

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https://www.amazon.com/REPTI-ZOO-Terrariums-Humidifier-Rainforest/dp/B07PRS6YCC

The pices I work with looks like this https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Natural-Round-Extra/dp/B001F9ANVG I bridge them together with epvc and then fill in the gaps with paperclay.

Okay I sort of figured they might need something else.

Do you think this would work okay for several dozen if I give them some layers of egg crate to hide in?

I've got a bioactive one in carolina custom cages, which I like quite a bit.

https://www.amazon.com/Carolina-Custom-Cages-Terrarium-36Lx18Dx18H/dp/B01N5FJ3E4 for an example one. It's got a sealed bottom which helps for bioactive stuff. The only complaint I have is that the screen on the top is not capable of standing up to the weight of a fat cat sitting on it...had to add a tougher cover over it. Other than that, works great.

I have heard good things about this one but I have not tried it with my turtles:

https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-78098-Turtle-X-Large/dp/B01AYBRVN8

What size is the tank?

I assume by mesh, you mean wire mesh, correct? The one that feels like metal? If so, you should be fine. The lamps are made to sit on top of the screens that cover most terrariums (Just as long as it’s not one of those soft mesh enclosures; the ones that look like this ).

Ceramic heat emitters don’t really feel warm at first, but give it some time. You won’t be able to see the light emitted, so you won’t know when the thermostat turns on/off. But if you’re paranoid, you can buy a digital thermometer or a temp gun, and check the temperatures that way.

Fluker's Castle Crib Reptile Basking Platform, Large, Assorted colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003T0GIT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lNXYDbYZD49V3 found petco selling it on amazon for you if it’s not on their own site!

Start getting more leafy greens into his diet. Romaine is an easy one (don't use iceberg). If he doesn't want to eat greens, then try putting a pinch of dust from the pellet container on them.

Good work with getting rid of the substrate. I'd also try filling the tank higher with water. Ideally you want twice the shell length in depth, but do what you can until you get a bigger tank (probably 65 gallons based on his current size). That rock that is currently his basking platform won't work with a higher water level, so you'll want something else. I've had good luck with this style - but there are a number of them that float and/or suction cup to the wall at an adjustable level. I left the rock you have in his tank (underwater) so he can scratch his shell on it and hide from things if he wants.

Also check the sidebar links to make sure you've got heat and UVB lamps.

Finally, save that 20 gallon tank when you upgrade - it'll work great for when you need to clean his tank.

Ummm. You shouldn’t keep a leopard gecko in a bin. You can buy a faunarium. Please don’t use a bin. It’s considered almost abuse (besides breeders.) if you decide to override and use a bin. Use paper towels and drill a hole every inch on the side and about 40-50 on the top. I would recommend getting a 20-50 gallon tank and using eco earth or slate tiles. Never use sand.

Thanks! Yeah they love that thing. Its actually just a flat board. its cork bark. Not only do they climb on it, they also eat and pick at it. It has tannins which is another important part of their diet. I think the piece i have was about $20 off Amazon. I silicone'd it right to the tank glass, lol.

You can also get the cork bark in log form and i have seen where they love to hide and hang out inside of it. https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Natural-Round-Extra/dp/B001F9ANVG

https://www.amazon.com/G-Q-F-Manufacturing-1602N-Hova-Bator-Incubator/dp/B0145O6C0S/

OMEM makes good reptile egg trays if you still need those.

Definitely get a hygrometer/thermometer combo so you can monitor inside it. You can also optionally change out their thermostat for your own proportional one but that would be pricey. Safer for steady temps though.

I like the oasis turtle dock

https://www.amazon.com/OASIS-64226-Turtle-Ramp-16-Inch/dp/B0006L12HS

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KP2D42W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0tYVCbQH09ASH would something like this be good?

This is the best one I have gotten. They have smaller sizes if you don't need one this big. My Vinny is a growing girl. I got tired of buying one every couple of months when they would stop being able to hold her weight. I bought this one over a year ago. It's sturdy, very well made. I know it's a little pricy, but it's the last one you'll have to buy for a long time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006L12HS/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1517461329&sr=8-7&keywords=turtle+basking+platform&dpPl=1&dpID=41vPk45-qeL&ref=plSrch

Its your money..https://www.amazon.com/Carolina-Custom-Cages-Extra-Tall-72Lx24Wx36H/dp/B07G2557W1/ref=asc_df_B07G2557W1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=343524820781&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1000083294006279003&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029641&hvtargid=pla-759570630708&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=67106800697&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343524820781&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1000083294006279003&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029641&hvtargid=pla-759570630708

Then these are the hanging vines in back.

SLSON Reptile Plants Hanging Silk Terrarium Plants with Suction Cup for Bearded Dragons,Lizards,Geckos,Snake Pets and Hermit Crab Tank Habitat Decorations,Small Size,12 inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8R4K14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_R1H9BbX5VGGXK

My 10+ old adult female has a DLS of over 6”. She’s a large gal and is still growing. That tank size for an adult is too small. Look into a 10-15 gallon for a mature G. pulchra.

I use this:
REPTIZOO Mini Reptile Glass Terrarium
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVDXY6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tog2BbGA8X1A3

G. pulchra are slow growers. How big is your T?

This is the one I personally use and love. The doors are sturdy unlike some and it's strong enough for all the substrate and things used in my bioactive setup.

If that's a bit too expensive you can build a pretty nice crossfire enclosure for around $150

For tanks what is recomended

Would something like this be ok for shrimp Exo Terra Breeding Box, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JLWNAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_litiybESBMEBX

or what woukd be good

Yes, I've heard kingsnakes are phenomenal escape artists! I have been looking at a faunarium someone recommended:
https://www.amazon.com/Exo-Terra-Faunarium-Flat-Large/dp/B0002AR48Y
It seems pretty secure, but I don't know how I'd heat it. You mean no heat, not even belly heat?

I also really like the look of these with the pivoting doors, but they're cubes.. they have 12 and 18in cubes, do you think an 18in cube would be too big? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQYGQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aV.WBbQVQWX0Q

It does look a little small, unfortunately. Syrians need a ton of space! I got this from PetCo and it has been awesome! I couldn't find that actual item on PetCo's website, but it was much less expensive than the Amazon link.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004HC2SHU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485985009&sr=8-1&keywords=terrarium+kit+snake&dpPl=1&dpID=51zteC2wfZL&ref=plSrch

This is the kit in question. I don't know terribly much about ball pythons specifically. Just that they are easy to care for, and like to be handled (relative to other snakes).

Ball pythons specifically because they seem like a good 'starter' snake. They are popular, docile, and grow pretty big.

I cant find the exact one but it is very similar to this one Zoo Med Laboratories SZMNTS21 Reptihabitat 20 Long Snake Starter Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HC2SHU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cpVyCbW1REWJW

Mine has a small latch opening in the middle so you can feed without taking the entire top off. The part of the mesh she broke through was the small latch on top, i think it was just secured slightly weaker than the rest of the mesh on the tank.

I haven't used that particular hide, but have you tried partially burying it in the substrate? I have a lighter weight hide that I've pretty much turned into a hobbit hole and it hasn't gone anywhere.

I also have this water/hide combo and its weight plus the weight of the water makes it pretty stable https://www.amazon.com/Flukers-Castle-Reptile-Basking-Platform/dp/B003T0GIT0

edited with a better link

Those things are such a bad idea. I invite you to look at the reviews on Amazon, it's just not a good way to house a chameleon. :/

While the reviews don't seem to reflect how bad it is for a chameleon, it's just not a good environment for them.