Forum: Enclosures

So someone in town here has downsized their snake collection and I am about to come into some tanks, hides, water bowls, heat lamps, etc on the...

I've read, at least, the substrate should be changed every week. Is that about right? Or is it more or less depending on how dirty it gets? Obviously...

With the under tank heaters I've heard it's a good idea to stick it to a sheet of aluminum foil in case of needed removable. is this really true?...

Hi guys. I'm setting up a new tank for Domino and possibly bad eye once he catches up in size. So I've never actually set up a basking spot for a...

Here is a pic of the enclosure I made for my recently captured snake. The substrate (which probably isn't as thick as it ought to be - I'll...

Hi I was wondering if anyone here keeps there garters in a snake rack drawer? If so, what are the pros and cons of keeping them in there as...

Here we go ... the challenge has started!!! Initial plan Heating detail - heat cable + lighting

Hey I just wanted to share a video of my paludarium that's almost done. This is just a video of the waterfall being tested to make sure it works. I...

Hey guys im want to start building a nice vivarium for one of my garters and i was wondering how to do it and if any of you guys made one and if so...

Okay so feeling lazy today, because I'm sure it is in the forum covered somewhere by all you great people, but I didn't want to dig. So my question...

Thought I would start a new thread for the new enclosures I ordered today :D I ordered 5 of these - PC05 I also ordered 5 of these overhead...

Okay so new obsession:eek:. I'm on youtube the other day surfing all things snakes, vivs, and related when I come across a couple that turned an end...

This may not interest too many people but I found arboise(spelling?) hemp bedding at a local feed/farm shop. Its the same quality thats used for...

I have read that sand isnt a good choice for garters but could i use wood chips or wood just dirt be fine?

My friend recently rescued a fish tank with stand from a garage of a friend. His son left it there and man is it gross! Anyway, from the dimensions,...

I am going to build martha a new viv....(L)800mm x (D)585 x (H)400.......And i have a few questions Q1. I'm going to build it out of white furniture...

i had a few of those sterilite wide 3 drawer shelves sitting around taking up space. was gonna toss them when i had an idea to build a rack out of...

Are Magnolia branches safe for garters ? Mark

I've ordered some thermostats for Martha and Neo.........but in the meantime do I switch off the mats at night time?

Has anyone used Natural peat mixed with River sand as substrate?