Reptile Housing

Glass Reptile Housing

Exo Terra is the name in the reptile industry for glass reptile housing; however, they are certainly not the only company to be offering glass vivariums. You have a range to choose from and you should know the characteristics of glass reptile housing to see if it will fit in your home. Your reptile needs a comfortable place to live where they can be healthy. Since you have a choice in size, style, and usability it is imperative to know the differences.

A glass terrarium means it has glass for the bottom and the four sides, unlike wood that just has glass doors. The glass allows you to see in and your reptile to see out. With glass you can worry less about proper lighting if you place your reptile in a lighted room either with sun or ceiling lights. The glass helps your reptile get the UVB and UVA rays they need for healthy growth and skin colour. The top of the vivarium has a mesh style. The mesh offers more ventilation to your pet reptile, which makes it easier to breathe. There are also five or so snap covers that reveal holes underneath.

These holes are meant for reptile accessories such as heaters, waterfalls, heat rocks, etc. that you wish to put in the tank. To further explore the characteristics of glass reptile housing, the doors and the floor should be mentioned. The glass doors are there for easy access to the tank for cleaning and feeding purposes. The doors open out and can be locked with a reptile tank lock. The lock is a slide lock that is keyed. Reptiles are notorious creatures for escaping. The doors are also not as tall as the tank is. Instead the front has a raised wall for substrate or water to be placed in the bottom. It allows you to open the tank without fear that the substrate will leak out.

The tank floor is also raised. The glass reptile housing has metal or plastic framing for the glass to fit into. The bottom piece of glass sits higher than the plastic frame. Underneath the tank you can place a heat mat. The heat mat will heat through the substrate without becoming too hot for the reptile. You can go with other heating options, but the glass does make the mat or cables easier to use.

The size of your reptile will determine the size of the tank you need to purchase. Glass reptile housing comes in 12 inches to 36 inches in width, 12 to 18 inches for depth, and 12 to 24 inches height as standard sizes. Some manufacturers may have a wider or taller vivarium than listed here, but they are special sizes.

The cost of glass reptile housing ranges from £30 to £200, depending on the size and manufacturer. You will be able to find a vivarium that fits your budget and your reptiles needs regarding size. Keep in mind you should look for a glass vivarium that fits their adult size.