IN REPTILE HABITATS, pet owners get to use their imaginations. Building micro-studies of rainforests and river bottoms lets people design imaginary ecosystems and innovative environments. Stock up on reptile habitats and accessories designed to keep the dream alive. If you’re building a fantasy rainforest, why spoil it with a metal bowl?
Rainforest Terrarium
Exo Terra / Hagen
KEY FEATURES: An extra-tall glass terrarium with secure, swinging front doors and a fully ventilated top.
SALES TIP: Ideal for tree-dwellers — think boas, tree frogs and leaf-tailed geckos.
exo-terra.com, (800) 724-2436
$159.99
Flexible Climbing Vine
Penn-Plax
KEY FEATURES: A 5-foot stretch of flexible, bendable climbing vine can be used to fill in the gaps between plants and substrate.
SALES TIP: Keep things interesting — this natural-looking climber vine can be bent to create hiding spots and climbing areas.
penn-plax.com, (866) 625-2385
$6
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Bamboo Hide
Galapagos
KEY FEATURES: This 18-inch habitat hideaway is made of real, natural bamboo. When it’s filled with moist moss, the water is slowly released to boost humidity levels in a terrarium.
SALES TIP: Doubles as a tool for egg incubation, tarantula hide and even growing live plants.
galapagosreptilegear.com, (805) 450-6115
$19.99
ReptoHeat
Tetrafauna
KEY FEATURES: A dual temperature basking heater is designed with a microcomputer inside to control basking temperature with accuracy.
SALES TIP: Power up and save, as it’s the most efficient source of basking heat on the market.
tetra-fish.com, (800) 526-0650
$98.99
Naturalistic Terrarium Tropical Kit
ZooMed
KEY FEATURES: An all-in-one terrarium that’s good for beginners and takes up just a little space at 12 by 12 by 18 inches.
SALES TIP: A starter pack to add a little bit of the jungle to your life: day and nighttime lamps, substrates, moss, plants and a how-to guide.
zoomed.com, (888) 496-6633
$109.99
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Wetlands Bowl
T-Rex
KEY FEATURES: A water bowl that’s truly natural — it’s made from half a coconut. Good for non-sterile environments, and particularly good for dart frog setups.
SALES TIP: A multipurpose accessory, you can recommend it as a water dish or seed it to grow moss and plants.
reptilesupplyco.com, (800) 750-9065
$4.49
Bow Front-Opening Terrarium
Zilla
KEY FEATURES: Bowed front doors give extra dimension to this terrarium, which includes a realistic tree background, removable doors and inserts to maintain humidity.
SALES TIP: The bowed glass lends a new depth to this style of reptile keeping.
zillarules.com, (888) 255-4527
$149.99
Black Terrarium Sand
Reptile Sciences
KEY FEATURES: A rich, 100 percent digestible calcium carbonate that also neutralizes odor.
SALES TIP: Reptile patterns pop on this inky background, and it’s versatile — works for snakes, reptiles, turtles and dragons.
reptilesciences.com, (954) 492-8196
$14.99