HYDRATION IS TRENDING in reptile products, as moisture remains one of the trickiest things to calibrate in a terrarium. See what’s new for reptile shelves this year, from moisture-retaining logs to help with shedding, and hydrating gel diets for three kinds of herps.
Exo Terra Wet Rock Cave
Hagen Group
KEY FEATURES: A secure and moist hiding place for pets, made from eco-friendly ceramic. The cave retains moisture, helps reduce moisture and temperature fluctuations, and helps with shedding.
exo-terra.com, (800) 724-2436
$8.99
Hikari Herptile Gel Diets
Hikari
KEY FEATURES: Textured to feel like live food to lizards, these gel-based reptile diets are developed in multiple varieties for all sorts of lizards, like leopard geckos, crested geckos and bearded dragons.
hikariusa.com, (800) 621-5619
$8.99
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Zilla Micro Habitats
Central Garden & Pet
KEY FEATURES: A tiny home for little lizards, these are available in two sizes with a unique locking latch and crystal-clear acrylic for viewing from all angles.
zillarules.com, (888) 255-4527
$22.99
Environmental Control Center
ZooMed
KEY FEATURES: This complete habitat automation system includes a dimmable heat source, heating and cooling options, plus humidity control. Maintain proper temperature, moisture and light with a button touch.
zoomed.com, (888) 496-6633
MSRP on quest
Mojave Reptile Lounge
NewAgePet
KEY FEATURES: Front-sliding glass doors for easy cleaning, vented side panels for optimal ventilation, plus a large mesh screen top to accommodate most UV and heat lamp setups.
newagepet.com, (877) 345-3623
$479.99 (48-inch)