Exo Terra UK

29/08/2024

🏠 Provides a secure, moist hiding place
🐍 Helps to prevent stress and aids the shedding process
🥚 Provides an ideal egg-laying site
🌡 Reduces extreme temperature and moisture fluctuations
🌄Creates more 3-dimensional dwelling space
🧹 Removable lid allows easy access

Without a proper hide and sleeping area, reptiles can easily develop stress that may affect their well-being and appetite. The Exo Terra® Big Rock offers your reptiles, amphibians or invertebrates a secure place to hide and sleep, while the moist microclimate will support thermo-regulation, hydration, and aid the natural shedding process of reptiles.

The unique hygroscopic properties of the ceramic material regulate the hide’s humidity and temperature in a natural way by absorbing and slowly releasing moisture from the water reservoir. Adequate air humidity levels create a healthy environment and help prevent respiratory infections.

This eco-friendly ceramic hide can be easily integrated into any type of terrarium, and by simply adding moistened Exo Terra® Forest Moss or Sphagnum Moss, the hide provides an ideal egg-laying site for various species. The removable lid allows easy access to check on your reptiles or to remove an egg clutch for incubating purposes.
The Big Rock water reservoir should be filled with water at all times to assure that the microclimate retains optimal temperature and humidity levels for your animals (and their eggs).

Find out more 👉 https://exo-terra.com/products/decoration/hides/

26/08/2024

Can you guess the species, and explain which particular behaviour is shown in this picture?

📸: Maximillian Prager (USA)
🌍: Vamizi Island, Mozambique


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20/08/2024

🌡Create a well-controlled heating & humidifying system
🌙 Set up individual day & night temperature/humidity levels
🥵 Prevent overheating and undercooling
🎯 Keep an accurate temperature with the Dimming function

Reptiles are ectotherm, and use heat from an external source to thermoregulate their optimal body temperature. Most reptiles use direct radiant heat from the sun in combination with conductive heat from sun-heated surfaces such as branches, rocks or other heat accumulating structures. Next to heat, overall humidity is a very important factor for the health and wellbeing of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Providing such a species related temperature gradient, in combination with appropriate humidity levels, in the terrarium is an important factor in successful reptile and amphibian keeping.

Learn more: https://exo-terra.com/products/heating/thermostats/

19/08/2024

Today is World Photography Day! 📸

Bauer's chameleon gecko or Eurydactylodes agricolae is a nocturnal lizard species endemic to New Caledonia. It was named after the American herpetologist Aaron Matthew Bauer, a biology professor at Villanova University in Pennsylvania (USA).

📸: S. Gilpin


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17/08/2024

On this , let's remember that all creatures, big and small, deserve a safe place to call home. Without a proper hide and sleeping area, reptiles and other small animals can easily develop stress, which impacts their well-being.

The Exo Terra Wet Rock is more than just a shelter; it’s a sanctuary for your reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates. Designed to offer a secure, moist hiding place, it helps prevent stress, aids the shedding process, and even provides an ideal egg-laying site. The natural look of this eco-friendly ceramic cave blends seamlessly into any terrarium, ensuring your pets feel right at home.

By simply adding moistened Exo Terra Forest Moss or Sphagnum Moss, you can create the perfect microenvironment that supports your pet's natural behaviours, keeping them healthy and happy.

Fill the water reservoir at all times to ensure the Wet Rock retains optimal temperature and humidity levels, providing a cosy, stable home for your beloved animals (and their eggs). 🌿

Let’s make sure every creature has a place to thrive. 💚

Learn More 👉 https://exo-terra.com/products/decoration/hides/

15/08/2024

🤔 Is this frog real, or AI-generated? The answer might surprise you!

😮 Find out more about all kinds of incredible species found in the wild with our Exo Terra Expedition Journals: https://exo-terra.com/explore/expeditions/

Answer: The frog is real!
📸: Petr Bambousek (Czech Republic)
🐸: Moor Frog
🌍: Pribram, Czech Republic

14/08/2024

🌍 August 14 is World Lizard Day and we're celebrating with this spiny-tailed monitor feasting on a caterpillar! 🦎

Which lizard species would you love to see up close in the wild?

🦎 Varanus acanthurus
📸 S. Plummer

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13/08/2024

🎯 Flexible spray nozzles to point in any direction
💧 Large water reservoir
💪 Strong water pressure pump
😎 Easy to connect and install
😤 Pressure resistant Polyether tubing & leak-proof connectors

The Exo Terra® Monsoon Solo II and Multi II are programmable misting systems suitable for all types of terrariums and greenhouses. They help 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. Frequent misting helps stimulate breeding behaviour, and is a necessity when housing live tropical plants such as Bromeliads, orchids, mosses, etc. The systems can be programmed to mist multiple times per 24-hour cycle, with spray durations ranging from 2 seconds up to 2 minutes. The reservoir ensures continuous operation for several days without the need for refilling (ideal for vacations!), and can be easily replenished without needing to uninstall the entire system.

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The Exo Terra Misters are misting systems suitable for all types of terrariums and greenhouses. They help maintain optimal humidity by generating a fine mist which can be easily adjusted depending on the type of animal or plant housed. Frequent misting helps stimulate breeding behaviour, and is a ne...

09/08/2024

🏜 Natural desert soil, no added dyes or chemicals
🏜 Ideal to create your own desert or savannah landscape
🏜 Allows you to create outcrops, tunnels and burrows
🏜 Stimulates natural digging and burrowing behaviour
🏜 Does not collapse once dry
🏜 Excellent heat conductor

The Exo Terra Stone Desert mimics the natural soil found in arid regions, like deserts or savannahs. Most desert soils are not purely sand-based but rather a combination of sand, decomposed granite and clay resulting in interesting and sometimes colourful rock formations. Exo Terra’s Stone Desert allows you to create your own desert or savannah landscape, including cool-humid burrows as well as warmer elevated basking areas.

With 3 different colours to match different landscapes, Stone Desert is perfect for recreating an arid environment inside your terrarium!

The Exo Terra Landscaping Substrates mimic the natural soil found in arid regions, like deserts or savannahs. Most desert soils are not purely sand-based but

06/08/2024

What goes into Exo Terra Sub Stratum? 🤔

Watch this short video to find out exactly where Sub Stratum comes from, and how it can help improve your bioactive terrarium setup!

Video created by Reptiliatus: Visit: https://www.youtube.com/ to learn more!

01/08/2024

to the Exo Terra Tanzania Expedition!

The Ukinga hornless chameleon or Trioceros incornutus is a small to medium-sized chameleon that can grow up to 20 cm or 8". This species inhabits bushes in montane rainforests of the Ukinga, Rungwe, and the Poroto mountain ranges of Tanzania. You can see its large occipital lobes and a low dorsal crest, partially composed of relatively widely spaced sharply spinose scales. The specific epithet "incornutus" (hornless) of the scientific name refers to the lack of horns for both sexes of this species.

📸: Emmanuel Van Heygen
🌍: Exo Terra Tanzania expedition
Full expedition video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz3_l9c-akQ

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28/07/2024

Choosing the right size of Exo Terra Natural Terrarium is crucial for your reptile or amphibian's comfort and well-being! 🦎🌱

Which size is your top pick? 🤔 Let us know in the comments!

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26/07/2024

🦴 Contains essential elements for proper calcium metabolism
💪 Low phosphorus
🔎 Ultra fine powder

Exo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder Supplement helps prevent calcium deficiency, a major dietary problem in captive reptiles and amphibians. It contains high levels of phosphorus-free calcium and balanced amounts of vitamin D3 for optimal calcium absorption and to help ensure long-term health. Vitamin D3 aids in the proper absorption of calcium and is vital for captive reptiles and amphibians not exposed to natural sunlight or ultraviolet lights. Your reptiles will thank you!

Learn More: https://exo-terra.com/products/nutrition/supplements/calcium-d3-3-2-oz-90g/

23/07/2024

Here's a challenge for our eagle-eyed followers! Can you not only find the animal hidden in the image, but guess its species as well? 🤔👀

📸: Petr Bambousek (Czech Republic)

19/07/2024

It's Frog Friday! Did you know? Native to southwestern and central Europe, the Natterjack toad's population distribution extends through 17 European countries. The toads start hibernating in September or October and emerge again from March to May. They can live up to 17 years!

📸: A. Pestana
🐸: Epidalea calamita

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16/07/2024

🌍🐍 Happy World Snake Day! 🐍🌍

Today we celebrate the fascinating world of snakes, and what better way to do it than by showcasing the stunning Morelia bredli, aka the Centralian Carpet Python! 🐍✨

Native to the arid regions of central Australia (Northern Territory), these beautiful pythons are known for their striking patterns and calm demeanor. Morelia bredli are not just captivating to look at, but they also play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance by controlling rodent populations.

📸: S. Plummer
🐍: Morelia bredli
🐍💚🌏

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22/06/2024

🌿✨ Happy World Rainforest Day! 🌏🌳

Today, we celebrate the breathtaking beauty and incredible biodiversity of our planet's rainforests. One such gem is the Kibale Rainforest, in the heart of Western Uganda, a lush haven teeming with life and wonder.

This pristine rainforest is home to a rich array of flora and fauna. Kibale’s Forest's ancient trees, elusive chameleons, playful primates, and myriad other life forms, Kibale extends an invitation — not just to explore but to connect and reflect: https://exo-terra.com/explore/expeditions/uganda/kibale-forest/

📸: Exo Terra Uganda Expedition

21/06/2024

What sets Exo Terra Stone Desert apart from other similar substrates? 🤔

To put it simply, Stone Desert mimics the natural soil found in arid regions, letting you express your creativity and create your own desert or savannah landscape in your terrarium! As the video shows, it's extremely versatile and easy to use too! 🤩

Video created by Reptiliatus: Visit: https://www.youtube.com/ to learn more!

16/06/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! 🌿🦎

Here's to the dads who stand strong and inspire us every day. Whether you're a father to two-legged kids or four-legged friends, today we celebrate you!

05/06/2024

Grass snakes are proficient swimmers and are often found near freshwater, although some specimens have been observed not to need bodies of water throughout the entire season. They actively hunt for prey, using their sight and sense of smell, and are known to consume their prey without using constriction.

📸: Matteo Di Nicola
🐍: Natrix natrix

31/05/2024

The Agalychnis annae or Blue-sided Treefrog is native to Costa Rica. Once this species had a much wider range, but now only seems to occur in fragmented forests of the Valle Central (Central Valley) and is now considered endangered.

🌎: Costa Rica

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23/05/2024

🌎🐢 Happy World Turtle Day! 🐢🌎

In celebration of World Turtle Day, let's spotlight the magnificent Western Pond Turtle! These resilient creatures, native to the west coast of North America, are known for their unique markings and adaptability.

However, they face threats from habitat loss and environmental changes. Join us by sharing this post and spreading the word about the importance of turtle conservation. Every little effort helps! 🐢💚

📸: R. Steele
🐢: Actinemys marmorata

22/05/2024

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity!

The Tropical Climbing Salamanders belong to the Bolitoglossa genus and exhibit unique behavior for salamanders - they have fully webbed feet and prehensile tails that allow them to navigate through vegetation easily. These traits enable them to thrive in their leafy habitats: low vegetation, close to the forest floor in the lush rainforests of Central and South America.

🌳✨

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02/05/2024

The Turnip-tailed gecko (Thecadactylus rapicauda) is the largest gecko in Central America and reaches a length of around 20 cm.
Its name refers to the swollen tail, used to store fat. They are nocturnal and are frequently found 5–30 feet up the trunks of palm trees.

📸 Benny Trapp
🌎 Exo Terra Honduras expedition

29/04/2024

🤩 Paludariums combine the best of two worlds! With a bottom part that has an extra high front bottom glass, they provide a higher water level and an increased water volume compared to common terrariums. This enables you to incorporate a substantial water part or aquarium section which allows you to keep aquatic animals and plants adjacent to the land or terrarium section.

💪 Part of the aquatic section can consist of a false bottom to support the land section, accommodate and hide the aquatic appliances like filters, pumps and water heaters and can double as a biological filtration media. Guide the water from the filter pump through your terrarium along a background with live plants and moss, or by creating waterfalls that gradually drop the water back into to the water basin. Waterfalls add aesthetic appeal and will help oxygenate and biologically filter the water, while live plants and moss will contribute to the filtration capacities of your terrarium. This type of setup allows you to create an effective filtration system, mirroring the process of natural biological filtration. A fully functioning paludarium will provide a constant source of clean water, imperative to keep semi-aquatic species. It's like creating your own small, closed ecosystem at home!

28/04/2024

🌿🐸 Today marks a special occasion: Save the Frogs Day! 🐸🌿

Save the Frogs Day is dedicated to honoring and protecting these incredible amphibians who play a vital role in our ecosystems. From the vibrant rainforests to the tranquil ponds in our backyards, frogs enchant us with their beauty and remind us of the delicate balance of nature. The Central Bright-eyed Frog shown here is endemic to Madagascar and occurs in the eastern and southern rainforest belt, living along streams. The species is currently suffering from habitat loss.

📸: A. Jimenez
🐸: Boophis rappiodes

26/04/2024

Guess the species?!

📸 Benny Trapp

22/04/2024

🌎🌿 Happy Earth Day! 🌿🌎

Today, let's celebrate the incredible biodiversity that graces our planet, like this stunning Sand Goanna captured here in its natural habitat. Did you know that these remarkable reptiles play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems? By controlling populations of insects and small animals, they help preserve the delicate harmony of their environment. 🦎💫

📸: M. Clancy
🦎: Varanus gouldii

19/04/2024

Unlike most other tree frogs, Cruziohyla sylviae does not lay its eggs above just any kind of water source. Sylvia’s Tree Frogs utilise branches with sturdy leaves overhanging water-filled cavities in fallen or standing trees for reproduction, a very limited reproductive water source in their natural habitat.

Find out more interesting facts in our extensive caresheet: https://bit.ly/3X6CZMy
📸: Emmanuel Van Heygen
🌎: Costa Rica

08/04/2024

📐 Space-saving design, fits neatly in the corner of your terrarium
🪷 Helps to prevent stress and aids the shedding process
🪺 Provides an ideal egg-laying site
🌡️ Reduces extreme temperature and moisture fluctuations

Without a proper hide and sleeping area, reptiles can easily develop stress that may affect their well-being and appetite. The Exo Terra® Corner Cave offers your reptiles, amphibians or invertebrates a secure place to hide and sleep, while the moist microclimate will support thermo-regulation, hydration, and aid the natural shedding process of reptiles. The unique hygroscopic properties of the ceramic material regulate the cave’s humidity and temperature in a natural way by absorbing and slowly releasing moisture from the water reservoir. Adequate air humidity levels create a healthy environment and help prevent respiratory infections. The natural look of this eco-friendly ceramic cave easily integrates into any type of terrarium, and by simply adding moistened Exo Terra® Forest Moss or Sphagnum Moss, the cave provides an ideal egg-laying site for various species of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.

The Corner Cave’s water reservoir should be filled with water at all times to assure that the microclimate retains optimal temperature and humidity levels for your animals (and their eggs).