How Do You Make A Reptile Terrarium Cage?
Keeping reptiles is a great alternative to larger animals like cats or dogs. Reptiles do not require nearly as much maintenance and can be kept in a terrarium cage. Here’s how to make a basic terrarium that will be a great house for your reptile. Determine what size aquarium you need. For small reptiles, like geckos and anoles, a 10-gallon aquarium will do. For larger reptiles that like to climb, such as iguanas, a 20″ x 20″ x 20″ aquarium is ideal. Place your substrate in the bottom of the aquarium (see tips below on how to choose substrate). Add your reptile’s food and water dishes inside the terrarium. Keep the water away from direct heat (it should not be placed under the heat lamp). Place your reptile’s box or cave home in a corner of the terrarium. It should not be directly under the heat lamp either. Add sticks and bark throughout the terrarium so your reptile has something to climb on, or at least his home has the look and feel of a natural setting. Place your reptile inside th
