Things You'll Need
- Terracotta or thick plastic pot/pots
- Hammer
- Paper-towel
- Toilet roll tubes
- Drift wood
- Slate or stones
- Water bowl
- Reptile disinfectant or vinegar
Instructions
Natural Elements
Break a terracotta pot or thick plastic pot roughly in half using a hammer and file any sharp edges.
Find paper towel tubes or toilet tissue tubes that are large enough for your snake or lizard to pass through without having to squeeze. Use scissors to cut these to a size that fit comfortably inside the vivarium. This is the cheapest way to create obstacles for your pet reptile.
Collect pieces of driftwood from the beach or pick up pieces of wood, stones, rocks and slate from your local pet store or garden center.
Arranging
Clean any pot, rocks or stones thoroughly before placing them inside the vivarium. Use a reptile-friendly anti-bacterial available at most pet stores or online. If you prefer, use a small amount of vinegar mixed with warm water as this will act as a mild anti-bacterial.
Arrange your decorations in the vivarium while the enclosure is empty as it makes the job much easier and safer for you and your pet.
Rotate the decorations on occasion to ensure your pet does not become bored with the current set up.