Species Setups7 min
Ball Python Enclosure Setup: Size, Heat, Humidity and Hides
Length to match the snake, a 30 to 32°C warm end, 50 to 60% humidity and tight, dark hides at both ends: the ball python setup with its sources.
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Species Setups8 min
Bearded Dragon Enclosure Setup: Size, Heat, UVB and Substrate
A 4x2x2 minimum, a 100 to 108°F basking spot, a UV index of 3 to 5 under the lamp and a dry cool end: the setup, figure by figure, with sources.
Species Setups12 min
Best Bearded Dragon Enclosures of 2026: 4x2x2 and Bigger
A 4x2x2 is the floor for one adult bearded dragon. These are the enclosures that meet it, and the ones that go past it.
Species Setups10 min
Best Leopard Gecko Enclosures of 2026: 36x18x18 and Up
A 10 gallon tank is the old advice. These 36 inch and 4 foot enclosures meet the current welfare and veterinary size guidance for one adult.
Species Setups6 min
Blue-Tongued Skink Enclosure Setup: Size, Heat, UVB and Substrate
At least 4 feet of floor, a 33 to 38°C basking spot, a 21 to 26°C cool end, real UVB and room to dig: the blue-tongued skink setup with its sources.
Species Setups6 min
Corn Snake Enclosure Setup: Size, Heat, UVB and Hides
A 48 x 24 x 24 inch minimum for an adult, a 28 to 30°C warm end, 40 to 60% humidity, an escape-proof lid and a hide at each end: the corn snake setup with sources.
Species Setups6 min
Crested Gecko Enclosure Setup: Size, Temperature, Humidity and UVB
An 18 x 18 x 24 inch tall enclosure or larger, about 25 to 28°C by day, 50 to 70% humidity and a low-output UVB tube: the crested gecko setup with its sources.
Species Setups7 min
Leopard Gecko Enclosure Setup: Size, Heat, UVB and Hides
A 36 x 18 inch floor or larger, a 28 to 30°C warm spot, a gentle UV gradient, 30 to 40% humidity and a humid hide: the setup with its sources.