A reptile vivarium is an ecosystem for the relevant species that simulate inside of will be included. Many things need to be considered to make this happen.
lighting
Depending on the reptile you must determine the level of UVB
Do leopard geckos, snakes, amphibians and arachnids do not need any UVB they need a day and night cycle to do and can have a UVB level of 2%, Forest live reptiles need 5%, must desert reptiles 10% lighting within its 10 inches of the animal and pears should be every 6-8 months.
temperature
In order to reach the right temperature, a heat source (lamp / mat) is required at one end of the vivarium. The heat source should not be in direct contact with the reptile. A thermostat is necessary in order to control the temperature. Make sure that the thermostat sensor backed by nothing, as this could cause them to overheat the housing
Humidity
Some reptiles need the moisture to be tightly regulated. This can be done by regular water, spraying, evaporation of water within or automated pulverization systems and humidifiers.
Ventilation and openings
Access is the vivarium for the purpose of preserving the environment and cleaning required and be able to feed the reptile. Front access is preferable, since many species are threatened, when the environment is accessible from the top, as this is how they would hunt prey in the wild.
Since the environment is hot and humid, it is a breeding ground for mold and harmful bacteria. This is usually fought on a low level and high suction fan exhaust fan.
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