DIY Reptile Cage Furniture

Reptiles like to hide, sit in warm places and occasionally move around, so furniture and accessories in their cage should be placed with those activities in mind. After you've provided light, water and food, you can find and make furniture for your pet reptiles. A do-it-yourself approach to reptile-cage furniture allows you to use found objects from nature or even re-use old boxes or containers. Some items can be used as-is, and others can be used to build something entirely new.

Things You'll Need

  • Rocks
  • Limbs, branches, bark or other wood items
  • Small container
  • Scissors
  • Plants
  • Pots
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Instructions

    • 1

      Find one or two smooth, flat rocks and one or two pieces of wood, such as a limb, branch or tree bark. Reptiles love to bask in warm light or sun on a log or rock. The sizes of rocks and wood pieces you use will depend on your cage size and your reptiles. Ideally, they should be large enough for the reptile to easily sit or lie on.

    • 2

      Make sure your small container has an opening large enough for your reptile to easily fit through. If the box or container doesn't have an opening, you can cut one or two openings using scissors. Place and position the box so your reptile can use it as a shelter or hiding place. If you have more than one reptile in a cage, make sure there's at least one hiding place for each of them.

    • 3

      Ask a veterinarian which plants are ideal and safe for your reptiles. Purchase or find these plants and pot them in clay pots that will fit nicely inside the cage. You can cover the soil in the pot with small rocks or leave it exposed, whichever is best for your particular reptile. Covering the dirt with a layer of small rocks will help prevent digging. Be sure to remember to water the plants.