How Do You Make A Reptile Cage Background?
Adding a natural background to a reptile’s terrarium or cage can add a new dimension to the naturalistic aesthetic. Though you can often buy the plain paper backgrounds that may have a picture of a jungle or desert that you can tape to the back of the tank, nothing adds a greater sense of realism than a 3D background that your reptile can climb and rest on, simulating its natural environment. Though these types of backgrounds are typically expensive, you can make your own after a quick trip to the hardware store. Cut the sheet of plastic to match the size of the back of your tank. Spray a generous layer of the canned insulation foam over the entirety of the sheet of plastic. The foam, when it hardens, will act as the background. While it is still wet and pliable you can make ridges, tunnels, anything you want to incorporate into your background. You can even place logs and artificial plants in it. Let the foam dry and harden for at least 24 hours. Paint the hardened foam background you
