What are the best pets for reptile terrariums?
Reptile terrariums vary in the way they are set up depending on the animal’s natural habitat. There are a number of different types of terrarium: rainforest, desert, aquatic, semi-aquatic, woodlands and savanna. Within each of these ecosystems there are microhabitat variations, and you need to know which microhabitat your reptile requires to thrive. For example, some desert lizards like to bask in the sun, whilst others hide under damp rocks. Naturally the set up of a desert terrarium would be quite different for these two species. This web site has a number of articles about the different types of terrariums, and how to set them up, and in this article we are going to consider some specific reptiles and the conditions they need to thrive. Desert Terrarium Starting with the desert terrarium there are a number of snakes that come to mind, from the ground snake (Sonora semi-annulata) to the more exotic Kenyan sand boa (Eryx colubrinus loveridgei). Most desert snakes are burrowing and noc
