Category: Buyer’s Guide

Enhancing the appearance of your frog’s tank can be accomplished by adding accessories. Whether they serve a practical purpose or they’re simply cosmetic, accessories can make a huge difference in the overall appearance. Whether this is your first frog setup or your tenth, this page should help you get some good ideas for your next…

Heating is one of the most crucial aspects of caring for reptiles and amphibians. Whether you need a constant high temperature or a little boost to increase the day-time temps, a heating pad or “mat” is a great device to help you achieve your goals. Heat mats are fairly safe, easy to install, and, for…

Setting up an enclosure for tree frogs is a fun process once you know the requirements of the particular species you’re housing. The main hassle comes from finding (and buying) all the different items you need; branches, plants, substrate, lighting, heating, thermometer, hygrometer, and more. The list of items you need only increases if you…

A few months back I decided to try the Exo Terra Day & Night LED; I thought it would work perfectly for a terrarium set up I was working on. Since I’ve been using it for a few months now, it’s a great time to do an in-depth review. If you’re considering purchasing this device,…

Knowing the temperature and humidity is one of the most important parts in keeping reptiles or amphibians. Frogs especially need careful monitoring when it comes to humidity. For that reason, it’s crucial to have an accurate device that reads that information. That’s exactly what this page is about; temperature and humidity reading devices. I bought…

Misting systems are used to maintain and increase the humidity levels in a terrarium. These systems range from fairly simple to sophisticated set-ups. Automatic misters have become increasingly popular in recent years. But which of these products is the best and which ones should you avoid all-together? That’s what this post aims to display; the…

For most pet lovers, reptile and amphibian husbandry are primarily a means of climate control and proper diet. A small range of temperature and humidity levels should be maintained to keep your pet happy and healthy. For adjusting the temperature, lights and heaters are used. Humidity, on the other hand, isn’t quite as simple. You’ll…

Frog terrarium kits are great for beginners and experts alike. They’re great because they combine many of the products you’ll need to set up a frog or toad enclosure while saving you some money in the process. Unfortunately, there aren’t many kits available. In all my research, I only found 4 kits made specifically for…

Reptiles like their water, especially amphibians. Adding a waterfall feature to your pet’s terrarium is a great way to increase humidity and keeps water from becoming stagnant. Not only that, it gives the enclosure a more naturalistic appearance. Searching for the perfect waterfall can be fun but time-consuming. So, to save you some time, I’ve…