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What is a Terrarium?
Terrariums are simply closed containers in which small animals, such as turtles or lizards, are safely kept. There is a wide variety of terrariums that are designed with the needs of small reptiles in mind. Glass and acrylic aquariums with screen tops work well as a terrarium. However, because acrylic is easily scratched, we don't recommend it for use with reptiles and amphibians with sharp claws. Glass is a better material in these cases.
Materials used in reptile cages must be waterproof for easy disinfecting, and be built so that it is easy to get into and clean. For this reason, it is best to purchase either a terrarium or an aquarium for use as a cage.
If you plan to use a heat rock or similar heat source, you should consider a terrarium with a pre-drilled hole in the bottom to accommodate the power cord.
Make sure you understand how large your reptile will be when fully grown and buy your terrarium or cage to fit. Most reptiles available have lots of growing to do and it can be cost prohibitive to continually buy larger enclosures. |
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