There are two main points in the selection of the breeding box: the size and the original environment of the reptile, which is close to the nature of the reptile. The breeding box should also be properly set to meet the needs of different reptiles. Such as arboreal reptiles, chameleon, should raise box is relatively high and narrow body; and the relative terrestrial reptile tortoises, feeding box should be short and wide.
In addition, we should pay attention to air circulation, and glass fish tanks or wooden boxes with glass doors can be used as breeding boxes. If the outdoor weather is suitable, you can also take indoor reptiles to enjoy sunbathing. The basic emphasis of some breeding boxes is as follows:
- waterproof and heat resistant.
- ventilated and easy to clean.
- the volume can not be too small, the bigger the better.
- make sure there is no sharp edge or interface in the box so as to avoid scratching the body.
- the box shall ensure that there are no loopholes, to prevent the animal escape, feeding snakes or small lizards should pay special attention to.
Feeder boxes can generally be divided into the following four categories:
1. Aquatic breeding box (aquarium)
Imitation environment of lake and river waters, fish or fish aquarium layout and similar, which of course need to turn on the water heater can be configured, submerged or aquatic animals used for warm warm sand can be used as the material in the bottom of the bottom cover, can also be placed on aquatic plants, also can be equipped with a filter to keep water clean, keep feeding box clean the job easier. In addition, it provides a background not only to make the feeding box look more like the natural environment, but also to make the reptile feel safe and comfortable. The top of the breeding box should be ventilated and can be covered with barbed wire or sand net. The configuration of sun light, a light point in the habitat area as the light source and heat source box. Heat sink areas can be pumice, wood, stone or all kinds of moss.
Feeding depth: different varieties need different depth, adapt to the deep water species can be put more water, to expand the scope of activities; while the poor swim operation varieties are not too deep, or a shallow position, so as to avoid drowning.
Application of animal: Enhydris, fly river turtle, turtle, turtle, turtle leaves
2, terrarium (semiaquatic)
An area bordering water, streams, marshes, etc.
Introduction: it is the combination of "aquatic feeding box" and "woodland type breeding box". Land and water can be separated by glass, fixed with glass glue, or placed in large water containers on land, or, conversely, large pieces of wood or stones are placed in the water area as land.
Water range: water area settings and "aquatic feeding box" almost, can be placed sand, submerged heater and filter.
Land extent: land boundaries are similar to those of woodland type rearing boxes.
Application of animal: most turtles, box turtles, water dragon, basilisks, Peru, Dayaoshan tuatara, red bellied newt and alligator lizard
3 、 forest type breeding box
Imitation of forests, woods, forests and other environmental and humid areas, plains, grassland, pasture and other low humidity area, bottom material available soil, moss, moss grass, wood, bark, coconut, or mixed use. At the same time, a filter board is added under the base material to help clean and prevent the base material from getting wet.
Arrangement：
Wood, grass, moss available stone and decorative plants, while allowing the animal habitat and increase the sense of security. Plants can be planted directly or inserted in the bottom material. The type, size and shape of the plant need to be matched. The habitat of the breed must be the size of the breeding box.
Habitat types: arboreal species have a large proportion of minor and higher plants, trunk or vines, as climbing and habitat use. Terrestrial species, on the other hand, should provide a larger proportion of ground furnishings and equipment, such as size blocks or stones. Philodendron plant, Huang Jinge, air, plants and other greenhouse plants are suitable for planting in the feeding box.
Application of animal: red foot tortoise, yellow head, American box turtle, tortoise, green iguana chameleon, trailing house lizard, blood python, and a variety of salamanders, horned frog spiders, scorpions and other forest types.
4 、 desert type breeding box
Mimic the environment of deserts to semi desert regions.
Layout: the bottom material can be made of young sand, reptile sand or calcium sand, etc. some varieties can be mixed with small stones. Plants need to grow in arid conditions, such as cacti and succulent plants. Heating equipment can use heating stone lamp etc..
Application of animal: African Leopard tortoise, Geochelone sulcata, desert iguana, spiny tailed lizard, lizard, Chow tumor and fat tail tail house lizard house lizard, house lizard, leopard desert scorpion.