Best Reptile & Amphibian Habitat Décor
The docking ramp creates an effortless climb to the upper level where they can bask under a heat lamp (not included) or eat. Each Turtle Topper comes with a hanging platform that sits just below the water line so your turtle can rest while being partially submerged. Platform has a clear top with ridges for mounting two clamp-style heat lamps (not included).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Some turtles get spooked and will run away when your approach so the clear turtle topper may not give some turtles the comfort they need. There's no way the turtles can get out the top unless you have a Houdini turtle but I have to force mine open and closed because of this but it still works fine. The one thing I wish was made different about the turtle topper would be the ramp. I also ike the water level about the same size as the bottom hang out bar because my turtles like to sit on top of each other under there and take in the window sunight as well but when its around that level its not far enough for the ramp to make it into the water."
"My turtle loves it! My complaints are the ramp is kinda steep for large turtles , the suction cups are useless but unnecessary on a 55 gal tank , and the clear top needs to be secured if you have a large turtle."
"If you don't need such a large platform, I would recommend somthing else, as this one adds a lot of size to your tank, and it is rather homely."
"This thing is awesome-I can't believe I've had turtles for five years without it."
"This is pretty big, I feel like he has plenty of time to enjoy it. On a side note, if you have to cut through mesh the opening area is large & our ninja turtle made a couple of escapes."
Size: 2 oz. Make your Betta Happy!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I followed the instructions and rinsed the log off before dropping it (gently) into my Beta's tank."
"problem was, current swept away the log and/or made it spin in circles. so i can drop the food through the log's hole, but it's swept off. to fix this, i happened to have clear 'plastic' string, and i placed it around the bottom of the log, then tied it to a stone decoration on the bottom of the tank to keep it from floating around."
"The logs look ok and, so far, are holding up well in my tanks but my fish just don't seem all that impressed with them."
"So, I use betta leaf hammocks and position them against the side of the logs to hold them in place. Would absolutely recommend the logs to anyone who wants their betta to feel safe, and emulate a natural environment for their fish."
"My fish doesn’t stay in it due to the constant motion of the log."
"My betta loves this log."
"One of my old bettas loved to crawl along the bottom of the tank and would hide in any nook or cranny he could find."
"My daughter and i have a betta 1D he absolutely loves this thing."
The Penn Plax Reptology Large Turtle Pier is a great way to interact more closely with your favorite reptile pet while also satisfying their natural urge for basking. When used in reptile tanks as a traditional basking platform, the pylon legs can be lowered to 3 inches and are secured with the suction cups to keep it from moving. Turtle Pier floats just above the water line of your aquarium which allows your pet to rest and eat outside of the water. These supports can be adjusted as low as 3 inches for tanks without water or up to 16 inches for tanks with water.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have a undergravel filtration system so I wasn't able to use the suction cups but I just pilled the gravel over the bottom part of the pier and it is holding just great."
"My tank is big enough that I can have the water level at minimum so that the platform doesn't HAVE to float so I don't have a problem with the sinking platform."
"This Turtle dock says it is for a large turtle, while it is big enough to hold my 7" Yellow Belly Slider it would just sink with him on it."
"I got the large, which was somehow larger than I expected."
"Because there are so few choices for docks for larger turtles I have made a few DIY different versions from Home Depot and Michaels etc. He also likes to spread out his limbs one situated on his dock, so he needs a platform with a larger surface area. Upon reading the other reviews, I knew in advance that his weight would be a problem with the stability of this dock. The first thing I did was cut pieces of styrofoam bought at Michael's and filled in the underside of the platform and reinforced the ramp from underneath. Oh, the little ditch on the till that you can put rocks in to counterbalance the turtle weight sucks."
"Inside a 20 gallon tank it takes up most of the top space and it takes up a large portion of swimming space under the pier."
"Pieces were broken and the bag was ripped open within the box."
"My turtle did not like it at all plus it looked too big and out of place in my 55 gal tank."
Best Reptile & Amphibian Habitat Hideouts
The Exo Terra Gecko Cave is also extremely useful as nesting hide for various species of geckos. Gecko Cave that provides a secure hiding for reptiles and amphibians.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My adult leopard gecko is 17 years old and has refused to use a moist hide his whole life. I use damp paper towel for the substrate since there's no risk of impaction and spray it everyday. I replace the paper towel every 2 days to keep it very clean since your dealing with moisture. I was concerned since Jinx has some balance issues and vision difficulties but I can be certain this thing won't tip."
"As he's gotten older I have to help remove shed off his toes almost every month; the deli container I used as his old moist hide would dry out every day."
"It is fairly smooth on top, yet textured enough to where a gecko will not slide off when climbing on the top of it."
"The resin this is made out of seems like it will conduct heat from a heat mat quite well, so I am looking forward to seeing how my boy likes the large one as a moist hide!"
"My leopard gecko likes this very much, unfortunately he’s a picky little guy and only likes it when the bottom is removed from it, otherwise he won’t go inside; I think the high entry with the base being attached is too much for him, but he is very tiny right now so it may just be that."
"This is great for a small lizard, my son's bearded dragon is now 17" long and does not fit anymore, but we converted it into a house for crickets to be raised in."
"Our female gecko loves it."
"The hole is a bit small, so if you plan on using it for anything larger than a juvenile snake, I’d get the large."
Best Reptile & Amphibian Habitat Plants
A combination of live plants and the Exo Terra Terrarium Plants is perfect so even in spaces where live plants won't thrive, there will be natural looking decorations. Use in those spots of the terrarium where real plants cannot thrive or survive.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The leaves are very flexible so you can arrange the way the leaves are positioned."
"Cid Highwind loves it (corn snake)."
"I did buy several various "fake plants," and this one is tall....it is about 12" because it reaches to the top of my 20-gallon long tank."
"Cute for my snake cage!"
"I love it, my bearded dragon loves to sit on it and bask, it's very sturdy and strong, but sometimes it falls down, but not quite often."
"The flowers are much more of a lime green, but I still like the product."
"way bigger than I had thought, my frog loves it!"
"I thought this was a great addition to my bearded dragon's habitat."
Best Reptile & Amphibian Habitat Rocks
The docking ramp creates an effortless climb to the upper level where they can bask under a heat lamp (not included) or eat. Each Turtle Topper comes with a hanging platform that sits just below the water line so your turtle can rest while being partially submerged. Platform has a clear top with ridges for mounting two clamp-style heat lamps (not included).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Some turtles get spooked and will run away when your approach so the clear turtle topper may not give some turtles the comfort they need. There's no way the turtles can get out the top unless you have a Houdini turtle but I have to force mine open and closed because of this but it still works fine. The one thing I wish was made different about the turtle topper would be the ramp. I also ike the water level about the same size as the bottom hang out bar because my turtles like to sit on top of each other under there and take in the window sunight as well but when its around that level its not far enough for the ramp to make it into the water."
"My turtle loves it! My complaints are the ramp is kinda steep for large turtles , the suction cups are useless but unnecessary on a 55 gal tank , and the clear top needs to be secured if you have a large turtle."
"This thing is awesome-I can't believe I've had turtles for five years without it."
"The ramp is a little bit short for my taste and they did have a little bit of trouble for a few days but now seem to have the hang of it. So even though they could both fit nicely I am going to purchase another one so they both have their own dock to sleep on. I loved my Oasis ramp but my turtles became too wide for the ramp."
Best Aquarium Waterfalls
It helps maintain optimal humidity by generating a fine mist at programmed intervals, the duration and frequency of which can be easily adjusted depending on the type of Animal or plant housed. Large 2 gallon (8 liter) reservoir; easy to refill.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You may have the occasional issue but Hagen Support usually helped and stood by their products."
"Got it for my daughter for christmas and she said it was exactly what she needed."
"love it, the spinkler heads seem to work well enough, not perfect on one but still waters the tank."
"This system works as expected at maintaining my snake tank's humidity level."
"This was the 2nd misting system I bought from amazon."
"The pressure was so terrible it wouldn't spray from the get go."
"However, when contacted directly with a detailed complaint and photo, the manufacturer-distributor (Hagen/Exoterra) just sounded blah-blah-blah sympathetic and blathered on about the warranty while offering to "look into" my observations on design flaws."
Best Aquarium Wood
Size: 2 oz. Make your Betta Happy!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I followed the instructions and rinsed the log off before dropping it (gently) into my Beta's tank."
"problem was, current swept away the log and/or made it spin in circles. so i can drop the food through the log's hole, but it's swept off. to fix this, i happened to have clear 'plastic' string, and i placed it around the bottom of the log, then tied it to a stone decoration on the bottom of the tank to keep it from floating around."
"The logs look ok and, so far, are holding up well in my tanks but my fish just don't seem all that impressed with them."
"So, I use betta leaf hammocks and position them against the side of the logs to hold them in place. Would absolutely recommend the logs to anyone who wants their betta to feel safe, and emulate a natural environment for their fish."
"My fish doesn’t stay in it due to the constant motion of the log."
"My betta loves this log."
"Only four stars because I had to sand the edges a bit before it could be used (and really, that's disappointing when the item is being marketed specifically for bettas), but it did smooth out easily and little Deathwing seems to love it."
"One of my old bettas loved to crawl along the bottom of the tank and would hide in any nook or cranny he could find."
Best Reptile & Amphibian Habitat Lighting
Two fixtures in one for maximum convenience. Deep Dome extends beyond the face of the lamp, preventing the lamp from sticking out".
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very happy with the duality of this dome lamp fixture - using on crabitat for day light bulb and night light bulb with timers. With the reflective silver-tone aluminum interior, it does create a surprisingly bright illumination with the 60 watt bulb - one bulb has it's light reflect off both sides of the dome, which is ideal for my use. It does state "Polished aluminum dome increases light and UV output up to 30%" within the description - but I just hadn't given that much consideration. "Deep Dome extends beyond the face of the lamp, preventing the lamp from sticking out". There is at least two inches from the bottom of the dome fixture to the bottom of my incandescent "day" & "night" bulbs."
"I think this fixture would be awesome for a small enclosure (and I would give it five stars if it' sitting directly on top of a cage)."
"Perfect for my aquatic turtle."
"Arrived in time!"
"These lamps are not what you would call sturdy or well built but then again reptile lamps are all mostly like this."
"Nice lamp but the handle does not stay straight up to hook on perfectly since it is not that thick."
"I have the timer outlet that has 2 spots to plug in the lights and this duel fixture makes it hands free to use."
"I did not receive the product in the image."
Best Reptile & Amphibian Food
Kaytee Mealworms are an excellent, high-protein food source for many wild birds. Attract bluebirds, wrens, robins, chickadees, woodpeckers, cardinals.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They are the only bird that will go in the feeder."
"Well, I don't neccessarily love them but my birds do."
"We put in a dome feeder on the lowest height and still the occasional starling will make it in."
"I also add some to the wild bird feeder and it really does attract different colorful birds to my feeder."
"I have seen other brands provide broken dried mealworms in the container, and these are whole and in great shape."
"Even better, now that it's summer and the insects are back, they're STILL coming to my feeder to eat mealworms!"
"Can't go wrong with these, they are a staple item for me feeding the birds in my yard."
"I can see how being larger worms would be great for chickens, but my little quail were having a heck of a time with them."
Best Reptile & Amphibian Health Supplies
Time-release sulfa block helps to control a variety of disease-causing organisms, including salmonella, for the safety of pets and owners. Protect Your Pet From A Variety of Disease-Causing Organisms.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We used it in our small turtle aquarium it disolves in 2-3 weeks."
"I cannot tell if it works or not, there is nothing to see, but assume it does."
"I suppose if it lasted more than a day, I could say if it worked or not, however my RES thought this was an AMAZING snack and viciously tore it up in minutes."
"we bought these when we introduced our yellow bellied slider to the koi pond."
"Great product."
"seemed to work fantastically."
"Keeps my water clear and my tiny turtles babies love to play with it!"
Best Reptile Houses
The Evergreen Pet Supplies fog system (also known as a vaporizer or terrarium fogger / terrarium humidifier) is perfect for pets requiring a moist environment. Perfect for those looking for an aquarium fogger, reptile tank humidifier, snake terrarium humidifier, tortoise humidifier, etc. Perfect for a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians, including bearded dragons, geckos, snakes (pythons, boas, etc. Compatible with a variety of enclosures, including vivariums, tanks, cages, terrariums, vision cages, aquariums, reptariums, and plastic/PVC/glass cages.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We use either distilled or RO water, and there has been zero build up on the tank glass, nor inside the mechanism. For reference, the ZooMed fogger has a removable bottle that is smaller, replaceable, and easy to fill without disturbing the hose or potentially spilling or splashing water. If you design a top opening, make it large enough for easy filling from a jug and so it can be cleaned."
"I've gotten the humidity in the tank to be around 80, but I cover the screen top on my exo terra with something to help even more. I didn't want to cut a hole in my screen, so I ended up popping a baby bottle nipple onto the end of the tube. I cut the end of the nipple off and stuck it into the back vents on the top of the exo terra and it works perfectly."
"If the fog is close enough to a stick or twig it will eventually build up and start dripping a little."
"The humidifying effect lasts for about 24 hours at the 65% tank level we need and it works well and is simple for my 7 year old to refill and maintain as he cares for his pets."
"I have a Brazilian Rainbow Boa and I have been misting the tank at least half a dozen times a day and it still doesn't seem to hold consistent humidity."
"The top lifts off very easily so you can refill the water, & it sits nicely into the base when you put it back."
"Works fine, but VERY hard to refill!"
Best Reptile Terrariums
In order to meet the needs of the hobbyist and more importantly, the needs of reptiles and amphibians, Exo Terra developed a wide range of terrariums. All of these terrariums can be used for several applications and set-ups; from sterile housing to a state-of-the-art natural terrarium, from a desert terrarium to a tropical terrarium. The Exo Terra Natural Glass Terrarium is the ideal reptile or amphibian housing designed by European herpetologists. There are 12 different sizes of the Exo Terra Natural Glass Terrariums, all built with the same great features that help provide your reptile or amphibian with a durable and comfortable environment to live in. The front opening doors (single door on the Nano terrariums) allow easy access for maintenance and feeding. The top has built-in closable inlets on both sides to securely run wires and tubing inside the terrarium and keeps small reptiles and feeder insects inside the terrarium. Waterproof Base: The extra high fixed front lower panel allows for deep layers of substrate, provides space for glass mounted decor like the Exo Terra Reptile Den or can be used to create a water feature as high as the ventilation strip. Raised Bottom Frame: The bottom glass panel of the terrarium is raised to facilitate the mounting of a substrate heater or heat cable, and prevents heating accessory problems normally associated with standard “aquarium style” terrariums. Exo Terra Natural Terrariums Dimensions (WxDxH) 1. Optional Accessories (NOT included) Exo Terra Compact Top Canopy Exo Terra Dual Top Canopy Exo Terra Monsoon Exo Terra Hygro, Thermo, and Combo-Meters Exo Terra Lock to prevent access. Raised bottom frame in order to fit a substrate heater; Waterproof bottom.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I read a whole variety of reviews for decorations about how people's geckos lovvvvvved this bush or how their tree frog lovvvvved to sit on the vine they got."
"I have seen numerous broken locking mechanisms at pet stores - I really hope they rethink this design."
"Haven't started using it, but I've heard good things about this brand from personal friends and pet stores."
"Fast shipping, was delivered before it's expected date."
"Lovely, quality terrarium, and front opening doors make caring for you critter so much easier."
"I love this item for my tree snakes."
"This is actually about the same size as the cage she was in before."
"Very well designed, I'd recommend it to anyone who's a first time reptile/amphibian owner."
Best Terrarium Heat Lamps & Mats
☀ 110V E27 socket: Fits all standard US sockets which is the most common light socket you see in your home. ☀ No light emitted: makes a non-light heater not disturb their normal Sleep Schedule (day/night). ☀ Safe and Resistance to humid areas & terrariums: Water proof design of ceramic heater allows them to work effectively in humid environments without burning out. Specifications. ☀ Ceramic Emitter Heater - E27 Socket. ☀ Voltage: AC 110-120V Power: 150w. ☀ Material: Ceramic, Metal. ☀ Color: White. ☀ Diameter of heating surface: 9 cm. ☀ Height: 10.6 cm (Approx). ☀ Usage Suggestions: Heating, chicken coops, brooding, grow light. ☀ This non-light emitting heater bulb offers an excellent 24 hours heat source and will thoroughly heat any reptile without the disturbance of an additional light source.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I would also not enclose this in a small area (someone put it in a cinder block and it failed."
"I use it along with Woods 0166 18/2-Gauge SJTW Brooder Clamp Lamp with Bulb Guard and 10-Inch Reflector, 250-Watt, 6-Foot Cord and Farm Innovators Model TC-3 Cold Weather Thermo Cube Thermostatically Controlled Outlet - On at 35-Degrees/Off at 45-Degrees to give the chickens a warm place to sleep at night, should they want it."
"This did not emit much heat."
"We use these in our chicken brooders, and they work great."
"Works very well using it to keep chickens warm."
"No way to know if the bulb is on except to get close to it."
"Got this to keep my hedgehog warm during the winter months."
"works great, reliable heat and an ideal type of heat on top of that."
Best Terrarium Bedding, Sand & Substrate
All you have to do is soak in hot water every 2 to 3 months for fresh, clean bark. Smaller chips provide better moisture retention (increased surface area). Prevents live food from hanging out in your substrate (small pieces interlock). All Natural green" product".
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Got this for my Chinese Water Dragon and he does great on it, I have to clean it out of his water but it holds humidity really well."
"I like that this can be reused, I have taken it all out and soaked it in hot water then rinsed with cool water and placed it back in his home with no problems."
"For a bark it has a lot of dust."
"smells great, holds humidity- sometimes reptiles can eat substrate, i have bigger animals and if they eat this by mistake it passes easily, unlike backyard mulch that you would need to call a vet."
"We have a 20+ year old turtle and she loves this bark!"
"Great bedding material."
"Smells great, always free of insects."
"Love the product I order every month the only issue I have is I can only order 3 at a time.i need 4 , 2 for each of my habitats."
Best Terrarium Hygrometers
Add a Temperature Controller to maintain a pet's terrarium at any preset temperature between 60° and 105°F. Simply place temperature probe inside terrarium and plug in a heat source up to 500 watts.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's great."
"Arrived quickly with no issues."
"We have a sulcata tortoise and this works wonderfully to keep his box at the right temperature all the time!"
"The suction cups are useless on the probe."
"I have a 20 gallon tank with a California king snake and I work a lot so I looked at something to maintain a constant temp while not overheating."
"i bought this thermostat to run my zoomed under tank heater it works great just have to play with the temp dial as is off but its within 5 degree gap like thermostats should run also i bought this because i,m planning to put this on a timer and most digital thermostats when you cut power you lose your temp settings so this is great."
"Failed after 3 months of use."
"Quit working exactly 30 days from purchase."
Best Terrarium Covers
Screening promotes the healthy exchange of air needed to keep cold-blooded reptiles healthy and active, with a metal mesh tough enough to withstand the clawing of the largest pets. For added security, purchase Zilla Locking Screen Clips, Non-Locking Screen Clips or Heavty Duty Screen Clips.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very nice well fitting aquarium cover for a deep blue 20 gallon long."
"There is no point on bashing this product becuase of the poor delivery, thats what the delivery review is for..."
"I paired it with Zilla Reptile Terrarium Covers Heavty Duty Screen Clips, Lg 30G+, 2-pk and it stayed on even with the two inch overhang."
"Works exactly as I hoped it would."
"I got the 5.5 gallon tank screen cover for my baby garter snakes' enclosure, it fits so snugly I don't think even an adult garter could push it off easily, but it's not so snug it's hard to take off."
"However, I was able to make the humidity tube pass through one of the corner openings and the lid still stays on tightly enough that there are no escapes."
"This wasn’t for me but it allows my pet turtle to have more water in its tank and for the sake of my reptilian friend I wanna say thanks for making the perfect sized cover for this little dude."
"Works perfect... keeps our gerbils in their aquarium."
Best Terrarium Thermometers
Allows precise monitoring of both the temperature and humidity of your terrarium from one unit.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I wanna be spot on with my ball python."
"I kept spraying my gecko cage not knowing if it was humid enough."
"I am sure there are higher quality products but after all, we are trying to duplicate a natural environment so for me it is good enough."
"They don't seem to be very accurate but they are close enough to keep the snakes comfortable."
"We have a yellow belly and we put this on the back of her tank, and it seems to be in line with our other thermometer so I'd say it's very accurate."
"Junk, did not work well and broke within a week or so, the the digital one they have instead."
"Does not work."
"This is not accurate at all."
Best Terrarium Bowls
Now you can make sure your pet always has access to drinkable water all winter long with a Thermal Bowl. The thermostatically controlled K&H Thermal-Bowl features a 5.5' steel wrapped abrasion resistant cord and electronics are safely sealed inside the bowl. - 8"L x 8"W x 3.5"H heated dog bowl helps keep your pet hydrated, no matter the weather. Keeps drinking bowl free from ice down to temperatures to 20 degrees below zero F. Electronics are safely sealed inside the bowl; steel wrapped cord ensures pet's safety.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this for my outdoor cats."
"They are typically out in the pastures, but we often pull them into the barns in the dead of winter to keep warm with our flocks! Most of them are partnered with another dog depending on the size of the flock or herd they are protecting. For the ones paired up, this size was big enough to hold enough water for 2 (120#) dogs all day."
"That meant that I was constantly filling the bowls throughout the day, sometimes up to 4 times per day, and it bothered me that when I was gone all day, the kittys would be without water in frigid temperatures. I spent a good day's worth of time really doing some serious research on the right heated water bowl for our current kitty count and finally settled on THIS model, vs. What that means is that if you have a pet (cat or dog) who is one of those critters that constantly "paws" at the water before drinking it, they WILL TIP THE BOWL OVER, as I've witnessed in Summer with water bowls that I've bought that are a similar design."
"If you happen to let one go dry it doesn't take long tor the kittens to figure out it make a pretty nice heated Bed!!"
"I feed the cats living on the street and this worked great this winter when temperatures dipped as low as 18 degrees."
"***Note: When I purchased these bowls, the price was $28.99 each."
"However, it appears the heating coils towards the top of the bowl have gone out & the top half of the water is freezing while the bottom half is still free of ice."
"this is a great bowl - FOR THE SUMMER - the moment the temperature falls below 32 it trips the GFCI and the water freezes solid - I bought it to provide water to wild birds at my birdfeeders, not to further my knowledge of ice crystals - please don't waste your money!"