Decorations
Terrarium caves and hides, rock ledges, vines, hammocks and skull ornaments.
How to choose?
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How to choose terrarium decorations
Decor should be safe and stable, and give the animal both cover and room to move.
Right size
A hide should fit the whole animal while still feeling snug.
Room to climb
Give tree dwellers branches, vines and ledges, ground dwellers caves.
Stability
Fix heavy stones firmly so the animal cannot dig under them or pull them down.
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What is a two-part magnetic cave for?
The top lifts off, so you can check on the animal without moving the whole cave.
Does every species use a hammock?
It suits reptiles that like to lie and bask, such as bearded dragons. Fix it where the animal can reach it safely.
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Terrarium decor is not only about looks. An animal with nowhere to hide is under constant stress, eats worse and falls ill more easily. Caves, ledges and vines divide the space, provide cover and let the animal move the way its species is used to in the wild.
Choose at least two hides, one at the warm end and one at the cool end, so the animal does not have to pick between feeling safe and the right temperature. The lid of a two-part magnetic cave lifts off, so you can check the animal without disturbing it. A hammock suits species that like to lie and bask.
For safety, make sure openings and gaps are either large enough or too narrow for the animal to get stuck in. Check edges and surfaces before installing, and clean the decor when you change the substrate.