Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Francis' New Enclosure

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Hey everyone. I’m so sorry for being inactive. I’m back now, and I wanted to give a long overdue update.


I’ve moved Francis to his new enclosure, and he loves it. I’ve been planning on making this update for a long time, and it’s finally here.


He’s currently in a 50 gallon modified acrylic aquarium from Amazon, but it’s currently unavailable. It’s working well enough, but I’m planning on getting an enclosure specifically for reptiles. I’m working on getting the 36 inch (50 gallon) New Age Pet Ecoflex Mojave Reptile Lounge from Chewy. Like I said, I’m currently using a modified aquarium. While it gets the job done, a reptile specific enclosure would be best. That’s where the New Age Pet enclosure comes in. Its proportions are optimal, it has sliding doors, a built in lock, and more. You can find it here: https://prf.hn/l/K9D9boL


His cool hide is the Exo Terra Reptile Cave. Its uneven surface and texture creates a natural feel. Francis LOVES it!! You can find it here: https://prf.hn/l/7AX8LMO


His warm hide is also Exo Terra. I don’t remember where I bought it from, but Exo Terra in general is great, and I can’t recommend them enough.


His water dish is a repurposed au gratin dish from a local shop. It’s hard to go wrong with a water dish, as long as your reptile’s needs are met.


His bamboo bars are the Fluker’s Bamboo Bars For Reptiles. They come in a pack of 2 and Francis loves them. They look real, and can be extended and retracted from 10.5” to 15”. They have suction cups on both ends and can be placed almost anywhere. I was skeptical about these, and I’m glad to say they are 100% worth it. You can find them here: https://prf.hn/l/rvaxWXZ


His branches are the Zoo Med Premium Sand Blasted Grapevine Artificial Plant. These are really a hidden gem to me. They’re made from real grapevines, and look and feel so amazing. Francis is in love with these. They look and feel so natural, and are exactly what I needed. I was also very surprised that it came as a pack of three, which is wonderful. You can find these here: https://prf.hn/l/78ayZk0


For substrate, I use Zoo Med Eco Earth Loose Coconut Fiber. My apartment is rather dry, so a substrate that can hold some water for humidity is a must. It’s still loose and allows him to burrow, which is perfect. I’ve tried aspen in the past, and while it’s definitely good quality, It didn’t fully fit Francis’ needs. You can find the coconut fiber here: https://prf.hn/l/relaR1Y


Overall, Francis’ enclosure is on the simpler side, but it’s still just right for him. I’m so sorry for my inactivity. I’m trying to be more active, and I hope to see you again soon. Thank you so much for stopping by!!

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Francis' New Enclosure

Keep in mind that I may receive commissions when you click my links and make purchases. However, this does not impact my reviews and compari...