Forum: Enclosures

Its for a northern garter snake, Thamnophis sirtalis This is the tank as is, note I just got it and haven't had the opportunity to clean it yet. ...

I've heard some people say a heat pad is better, others say an over head bulb W/ a dome. I'm wondering if its preference, or need? I've also heard...

What is the general consensus on live plants in vivariums? I came this: Lucky Reptile Tree Planter Small TP-K - Surrey Pet SuppliesAnd really...

Hello everyone! I am replacing dead sheet moss in my terrarium with dried pre processed leaves. My fiancé asked why I can just go pull some leaves...

I have a 40 gallon breeder tank and was wondering what the max amount of garter snakes that could be housed comfortably. I know at least 2 would be...

Hey everyone new to the forum loving it I got me a pair of garters today had some questions on species. I have 2 I was told male and female still...

I’d like to keep two female garters (eastern and plains) in one tank. I’m torn between a 36X18X16 40 breeder vs a 48X12X16 40 long. Do you think...

Here's the situation: I have two female garter snakes living in a 40-breeder on aspen bedding. The tank is heated with a basking light during the...

So today I got home to discover my girl managed to escape her cage. Fortunately, she was hiding under the extra bags of substrate I keep in the stand...

WARNING: If you don't want to hear a rant, please leave now... Can you humor me for a minute? I just started keeping a snake in July, and have not...

I'm setting up a planted terrarium for the first time. I'm using NeHerp's temperate substrate, and I chose to use Phyla nodiflora since this is...

Been working all fall on building a 125 gallon bioactive vivarium for my garters. I made the fake rock background out of styrofoam, spray expanding...

Hi guys! I'll be getting a male hatchling checkered garter snake soon, but need help with properly making an enclosure. First off, i've got...

My tank is almost ready, I am getting ready to order supplies and I got a few questions. Since I think the tank will be big enough for 2 full...

My daughter and I are planning for the day we get a garter, hopefully soon if mama let's use. We have a 12.5Wx24Lx17H tank laying around. Question is...

Hi I’m new to the forum:) I currently have a 12x12x18 exo Terra turned on its side that I was planning to use for a Dekays brown snake when spring...

I’m in the research and planning stages of possibly getting a garter in the spring. I have a 10 gallon, 20 long and 30 gallon aquarium at my...

I have an unused rather tall 35 gallon tank. IIRC, something like a 30" by 12" foot print, and about 22" high. I have a good screen top and clips...

So I went ahead and decided to give my female radix a nicer setup. 20 gallon long tank lit with a 24 inch walmart LED fixture with a small 25 watt...