Terrarium Occurs Within The Environment

Terrarium simulating a dry habitat for instance desert or savannah A terrarium can also be formed to create a temperate woodland habitat and even a jungle like habitat this can be created with pebbles leaf litter and soil By misting the terrarium a natural water cycle occurs within the environment by condensation forming on the lid causing precipitation Many kinds of plants are suitable for these habitats including bromeliads African Violets and Crassulaceae Animals commonly held for observation include reptiles amphibians insects spiders scorpions and small birds.



The floor of a vivarium must have sufficient surface area for the species living inside. The height can also be important for the larger plants climbing plants or for tree climbing animal species the width must be big enough to create the sensation of depth both for the pleasure of the spectator and the good of the species inside.



The choice of the substrate depends on the needs of the plants type of ground or of the animals need to dig galleries for example moisture resistance to mold conservation of water the risks involved eg the risk of absorption by an animal and aesthetic aspects Sterile vivariums sometimes used to ensure high levels of hygiene especially during quarantine periods generally have very straightforward easily removable substrates such as paper tissue wood chips and even newspaper.