Equipment Herpetoculture

1 equipment

1.1 enclosures
1.2 vivaria
1.3 incubators

equipment
enclosures

though traditional glass aquariums , terrariums still used, in recent years glass , fiberglass cages designed herps has become more available. many herpetoculturists prefer these newer enclosures come in larger sizes, more secure, able stacked, , more modified included heat , humidity sources. @ 1 time commonly accepted keep multiple creatures in small enclosure, current cage size recommendations discourage this. these size recommendations differ depending on species , natural environment.

vivaria

as reptiles cold blooded need kept in climate-controlled enclosures, when kept in regions further away equator. standard enclosure incorporates thermostat , heat emitter; heating pad, heat tape or incandescent light bulb. hot rocks can used, secondary heat source, provide uneven heating. reptiles require form of ultraviolet radiation can provided through uv bulb. lighting can set timer simulate day/night cycle. heat emitters placed @ 1 end of enclosure allow temperature gradient, reptile may move other end of enclosure if needs cool itself.

incubators

many reptiles oviparous , lay eggs if mated. breeders may use incubators increase chances of successful hatching. reptilian incubators consist of thermostat , hygrometer, plus various heating , misting devices, create stable environment. unlike avian eggs, reptile eggs not need turned; in wild laid in mounds or underground , left incubate.