Exo-Terra Terrarium REVIEW || Pros & The Biggest Problems 2020

[@nadix671]

I always have more and more questions every time I learn something new .. I find myself often coming back to your channel ! love your information and your precise videos ! -🦎

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Aww mate thank you kindly

[@astoriarosewood5135]

This is such an awesome review! I’ve come back to watch it several times now in order to decide what kind of enclosure I’d like 👍

[@metalpigeon8701]

Really helpful review, I’ve watched a few reviews but this seemed really comprehensive and has definitely influenced my decision 😊 thank you! ( subscribed )

[@witasw2109]

Your review was amazing pal. I found You 4 weeks ago and I learn a lot. Keep going and sorry for my English.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Your English is great

[@lichtwerker7702]

I have a paludarium from Exo terra from 90 cm×60×45. It started leaking after a short while. And the so called 2 year warranty was not given. After 9 months it was in use to long the shop said.

[@pyrhusofeprius]

Lol teleporting really made me laugh good job Richard!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thank you

[@hongjiahao7661]

How to catch crickets that is already behind the background ... do a vid sir

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

How do you feel about the backgrounds? Do you feel confident with keeping them in there?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Yes. But not if I'm using head

[@richardsanchez5444]

If the enclosure is big enough can you fit a full spectrum LED for plants, uv for the reptile and a heating element

[@orng417]

I do love exo terra tanks although may I recommend the swell reptiles own brand as it’s just as good quality, way cheaper and their “new” range blackens the side walls so the reptile feels more secure. I just think you would like to know as I know you love a bargain!! P.S hope you’re still staying strong through lockdown mate!!!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Oh mate I'll have to check them out. Didn't even know they existed. Thank you

[@aixarawr4820]

Omg! You always seem to make the video that i need every time! I was inbetween getting an exo terra 45x45x30 or 45x45x45 or the swell reptiles a bit cheaper lol but i heard alot of issues with exo terras but you cleared it all out for me!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I've been looking at the swell ones latley

[@jadesjungle]

Great review, always umming and ahhing on if I should get one, ever since my friend asked why I was keeping my snails in a 'slimey toy box' lol. They had not heard of the concept of tub cages for humid animals :) Might need some of the mesh lid adapting for a snail but be nice to have front opening and see in better. But then they drag all their dirt and grossness up the sides which smudges it and is super hard to clean. Maybe they're just doomed to stay their slimey toy box house :')

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Or let them loose around the house and up the house hummidity ;)

[@MrGir187]

Great video, answered all my questions about these enclosures. Thanks Richard

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Amazing glad it helped

[@reptitanks]

where the hell do you get replacement doors i cannot find doors to replace my XMedium tall

[@albytowers5826]

hello i have 45x45x30 exo terror what can I put in it please

[@gsharky8558]

is 60x45x45 too small for a male adult corn snake

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Yes. An adult corn needs an enclosure minimum of 3ft long. Ideally 4ft long

[@gsharky8558]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS oh sorry I know, I went to urban jungle in Manchester yesterday so I saw what they were keeping them in :)

[@varanidguy]

Great video! I just wish these enclosures were easier to keep higher levels of humidity in them. If Exo-Terra made a solid lid modification you could get with a factory fit, that would be awesome. Along with the adjustable bottom vents you were talking about.

[@marytwinflamessoulfamunite7102]

Zilla front opening Teraiums have a Plastic cover that you can put on the enclosures screen for humidity loving species I think is cool Exo Terra should do something similar for Higher humidity requiring species

[@Anonymouseys]

I just use glass on the original lids

[@varanidguy]

@@Anonymouseys excellent solution if you don't need heat and UVB.

[@Anonymouseys]

@@varanidguy You can use a partial glass top even if you do. I can maintain proper humidity for all my frogs with glass covered factory lids.

[@varanidguy]

@@Anonymouseys my use case was for hatchling ackie monitors that require high heat and UVB. I've since adopted almost exclusively PVC cages. While pricey, they work wonderfully.

[@randybobandy4168]

I hear people say they are stackable because of the little feet style and space left. I have two the same size and might try to see

[@danikaback1346]

My ball python keeps getting his open and I have no idea how 😕. The lock seems to work fine but somehow he keeps escaping. I've had to start taping over the two doors to keep them shut

[@breyszn4769]

how do you buy the items i dont see a buy or add to cart button nowhere

[@EvanBear]

Thank you for this, this helped me decide against an exo terra because the cleanup crew would escape through the vents.

[@icd10cats1]

I want to connect two 36 x 18 x 18 exo terras together to make one long enclosure for my bearded dragon, do you have any suggestions or know of any you tube videos' showing how to do this?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I have never even thought of doing this. I personally think it'll be to thin

[@icd10cats1]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS He is a rescue and very small at 3 years old, he is about 11 inches head to tail. I've had him or about 9 months now and I don't think he is going to grow any bigger. He is currently in a reptizoo enclosure that is 64 gall 48 x 18 x18 and I'd like to give him some more room length wise. I have two exo terra tanks all ready so it shouldn't cost much to try and connect them. My biggest problem with the bigger exo terra tanks is that they are so heavy. I have the larger 36 x 18 x 36 for my 3 crested geckos and the tank is a monster to move. I was hoping that if I make a tunnel with connections that I can connect and unconnect the two tanks to clean them or move them if I have too. I'm in my late 60s with arthritis so flexibility for me is an important issue. I just can't find any information on the best way to try this.

[@krimson89]

I totally agree with having bigger enclosures as I want to have all my reptiles to have Bio active set ups with some of their native no toxic plants, however two of my guys need slightly larger enclosures one being a beardie and the other is a ball python. Now I find that the wooden ones my hold the heat in a lot more sufficiently but if I would want to use water I have the issue that the wood might start to rot and I'd have to seal it in some way, with glass I wouldn't have this issue.

[@krimson89]

@Belle Jar yeah I've considered those just wasn't sure how strong they are as I have quite heavy rocks in my beardies enclosure

[@remywiggelman6476]

Are these enclosers especialy the smaller encloser ? good for spiders like the brachypelma hamorii

[@jdsExoticz]

when i go on there website i can look at the products but no price????

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Hagon is the company that own exo terra now . Maybe Google them

[@Forexfox99]

I’ve just bought a 90x90x45 and I worry that there is no glass support under the floor. By the time you add all that water, stone and stuff, I recon it will fail. The glass is thin. I’ll try expanding foam to give support. I think the Reptile One is a better quality build.

[@lauramunoz4223]

Hi could you please help me I would like to buy one of those but it does not have a light and I would like to use a light as well so that plants can like it which one would you recommend

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

You can get an exo terra canopy to fit ontop of them. This is the best plant grow light that I've ever used. tidd.ly/39Rxl9K

[@SquidgytheGreat]

Would be awesome to see your thoughts on Exo's new range specifically for amphibians with the single pane doors! :)

[@Inverts4Introverts]

So I've been really wanting to get a centipede, but I've been worried about the doors. Are there gaps in the doors or will they keep a smaller pede in?

[@mallorimoreno4250]

I got one of the 40 galls for my ball python im scared he might escape thru the top? The screens kind of snap in instead of having rotating locks if that makes sense.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

That's the older style zoomed I think. What about something as simple as a weight ontop?

[@mallorimoreno4250]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS im going to have to do that then bc on his cage hes in right now i have a piece of plywood wrapped in a towel bc hes always escaping but it came with 4 little hinge like things idk where they go

[@101stTank]

I always rip out mesh and put acryllic plate there with silicone. Drill enough small holes and ventilation aint an issue.

[@zenhypnotic]

Mesh tops are now stainless steel and wont rust.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I've since found that out. Thanks for letting me know

[@langenandanimals]

This is useful! I use one of these I got on super sale

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Amazing. These are often on sale

[@reshlanda1964]

Where?

[@nibbi5476]

Where?

[@bettytsang]

I've got a 3ft Exo Terra and I think another thing to keep in mind is that if you've got any lights or heating that need to sit flat on the screen top the plastic ridges that go across it may get in the way. Something to keep in mind if you're getting any chunkier fixtures that weren't made specifically for these vivs!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks for the tip

[@richardsanchez5444]

This is what I'm worried about. Im gonna have a bio active set up so I need full spectrum LED, uva/b and a heating element. Not sure how that would work with those tops

[@matthewsierra314]

This is a great video!! I just bought the 48cm for my Chinese Water Dragon. I agree with EXO TERRARIUM needs to expand their sizes! I would buy it. Peace from Los Angeles!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Stay safe over there

[@Calshyy]

Would you recommend the 45x45x25 for a youngling cornsnake?

[@diablodima]

Hi. Can you use them for scorpions, e.g. Asian Forest ones? Also, what if I'd like to have a bioactive terrarium, wouldn't springtails crawl out of the ventilation holes? Thank you.

[@GF-iw5qf]

On the 12x12x12 what is the height of the doors? Also, is the 12x12x12 including the black frame?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

When I get home I'll measure it for yoy

[@hongjiahao7661]

Crickets escaping n going behind the background foam!

[@flo6097]

Does the glass bottom really hold the weight when you fill water in? In my 80x45x60 exo terra I dont dare to fill the bottom with water. I fear that the glass bottom will just break because it doesnt lie on the ground but stands on the four edges

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

My next video discusses that and shows how much water and weight the 45x45x60 can hold

[@anyaconnolly9045]

I wondered if one could be used to hold Dubia colonies in... any thoughts?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

It's possible

[@dawnmcfarland7011]

I have my baby leopard gecko in a 36/18/18 inch ExoTerra and he uses every bit of that length, width AND height. Super super glad I didn’t go with the shorter 12” tall version. I think I’m going to coat the styrofoam background in several layers of sanded grout and then seal it to prevent crickets and mealworms from burrowing into it.

[@juanwilson2390]

Where can I buy replacement doors?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Hagen . Com

[@juanwilson2390]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS Thank you

[@Northumbriaosrs]

Hey! can we get an update on the baby leopard gecko? cheers

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I can sort that out for you

[@scorchinggoat9589]

I've seen people online put there exo terras backwards idk why maybe they don't like the look of the door

[@sdqsdq6274]

i am those that hate the double glass door

[@yuralala742]

I’d really love to see you do an expo terra viv setup for a leopard gecko! Just so I know what size to get. Was thinking of a 60x45x30 but not too sure yet

[@gsharky8558]

id actually go smaller, possibly the 45x45x45?

[@OliPab13]

i use my exo-terra 45x45x45 as a quarantine cage however i used it as my leopard geckos cage when he was a baby but now he is is a medium vivexotic now the terrarium is a temporary cage for my veiled cham.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Awesome. There so handy

[@Johns.wildlife]

best video about exo-terra, thx!

[@remexotics1613]

great video! all my reptiles except my tortoise are in exoterras! this would’ve been super helpful for me before getting my tanks!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I hope it's helpful to others to. What do you think of the enclosures?

[@remexotics1613]

NORTHERN EXOTICS i love them! my only issue is the background! my hognose gets behind it a lot, same with my anoles. i filled it up with sphagnum moss though.

[@crystalpitzer37]

Thank you so much for your review. It was done well.

[@Chris_Toop_Tarantulas]

I’ve just purchased the Exo terra 60x45x30 Medium Low with new stainless steel mesh top, I’m setting it up for a terrestrial tarantula probably a curly hair as I’m a beginner, I purchased the Exo after watching your video so thanks for sharing 👍

[@leolv520]

Is this in inches? Or cm? It sounds enormous for a tarantula

[@Chris_Toop_Tarantulas]

@@leolv520 hi It’s centimetres and perfect for terrestrials

[@leolv520]

@@Chris_Toop_Tarantulas good to know ty man I was like . Damn mate you got a fridge size container for a tarantula that is fancy.

[@Chris_Toop_Tarantulas]

@@leolv520 lol yeh I can see your point, Na there was a 90cm length but to big so I went for the 60cm and I’m just starting on how I want it to look as way of habitat then I’ll source my first ever T it’ll be adult and female so the enclosure will be just right 👍🕷

[@FOZZYBEAR26]

Great video. I own an Asian forest Scorpion and am looking at rehousing it in one of the 30x30x30cms exo terra tanks. Do you recommend it and if so shall I cover up the front air vents to stop so much air circulation being let in as they like a humid environment? If not are there any other terrariums you can recommend that are about the same size that holds better humidity please? Thanks again mate. Loved the video

[@joshuaposton1070]

Hi amazingly factual video which exo terra terrarium would be best suited for one leopard gecko?

[@RealBradMiller]

I stuffed that gap with some dry terrarium moss or spaghnum, and I just don't take the top off.

[@kempo79]

Hello. Is there an optimal male - female ratio with superworms?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I've never put that much effort into sexing them all

[@kempo79]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS thank you for the answer. :)

[@normalnormansizzle]

Anyone know if the 24 c 18 x 12 would be good for a leopard gecko? Ive never had a pet reptile before.

[@nogames8982]

Yes, it would be good for a leopard gecko. And that would be a good size. Just put the light and heat on top and you're ready to go.

[@barbhelle5481]

Thank you Richard. I do not have any but I plan on getting one someday.

[@BillieRC]

They have an 8x8x8 nano exo terra as well

[@the1killjoy657]

My 60x45x45 exo terra has my Theloderma stellatum mossy frog in it, bioactive set up, I originally built it with a waterfall and pond, need to re do it tho

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I must admit there an amazing species

[@olivermcqueen5654]

I've got an exo terra and the lid wont fit on the terrarium!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Is it the right way around?

[@olivermcqueen5654]

yes as soon as I put one side on the other pops off! what should I do?

[@olivermcqueen5654]

Also do you think a baby/juvenile crested gecko could fit through the gap between the mesh and where you put the wires?

[@YeZebster]

What size IS for ball Pythons ?

[@szudy76]

I have an exo terra. 18x18x24. It’s bioactive and houses a single male crested gecko. He’s been in there for 4 years now... I love the cage...

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Great job, killer analysis. I wonder if they have made any updates, fixed any of the little flaws. I'm in between one of these or a zilla, the 18x18x24. I know zilla probably has better tops. They use rust proof, or resistant at least, powder coated mesh

[@JimmyMitch99]

I've got a pacman frog in a 45×45×30, a crested gecko in a 45×45×60 and a young Chinese water dragon in the largest exo terra. They are great enclosure for the high humidity animals and have so many possibilities, but I agree they need bigger sizes and I think they should tint the glass on the sides so animals cannot see out

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Amazing collection

[@pedambr199]

is that light safe for a tarantula?

[@kristerpetterson7675]

You should also ad in future video that crickets like to escape from the ventilation hole in the front I went crazy before I saw that it’s where they get out 😬😂

[@tracystubbs7383]

Hi I have just got the 45cm by 45cm by 45cm exo terra terrarium for my mourning geckos and we have the double light canapy for it. what bulbs do you recommend using and can one be a uvb bulb and one a heat bulb?

[@caseyworley2741]

Would this do well for 2 helix land snails?? I'm looking to get them a new home!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

For sure

[@ultrademigod]

Personally I found the main draw back with exo terras is the full mesh top. I have a rain forest set up, with a misting system, and water used to piss through the mesh, and it also reduced the humidity. So in the end I had to remove the back half of mesh and replace it with two glass panels.

[@kevinwebster7868]

Just cover it with an acrylic sheet. If you are just showing plants it’s fine but any live stock needs that air flow and these things are meant for keeping animals.

[@ronr7855]

isn't there an 8x8x8 Exo?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Your correct. I didn't know at the time of filming

[@gamersparadisemusicproduct4982]

Great VIdeo mate!

[@novanettle7497]

Very informative! I would love to get myself a nano and/or nano tall to start keeping a praying mantis or two, but I want a nice terrarium to look at aswell with live plants and a nice background. I'm curious; do you think the mesh in the top is dense enough to keep smaller prey in such as fruit flies?

[@jasonthomas1626]

I’m about to get a mating pair of Pseudocreobotra Walberghii and Hierodula Patellifera, I’m using 2 of the 12x12x18 exo terra enclosure to house the giant Asians, and 2 8x8x8 to house the spiny flower. I’m really excited to get the 8x8s and get them decorated, cause once that’s done it’s time to buy the mantids.

[@jasonthomas1626]

I plan to use another Exo Terra 18x18x12 to house 2-4 ghost mantis. Maybe more depending on how they play together in the enclosure.

[@cameronturk4388]

I decided to buy a 90x45x45CM Exo Terra for my Leopard Gecko Raptron when he had already been living in a 86x37.5x42CM Wooden Vivarium for about 6 Years. I’ve had him 7 Years now. I wanted to get him as Big and as Nice a home as possible and he seems to be loving the Exo Terra having been living in it since October last year. I uploaded a video on my channel in October last year of Raptron’s new home which you can have a look at if you like. I like your video mate. Your channel is Awesome! I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a while now since I’m sure you commented on one of my Reptile videos asking me to subscribe.

[@frxnkie_init209]

I got the 48x48x48 for my gals upgrade as she’s fully grown now

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Awesome

[@wrestlingfan4ever76]

Thanks for the video. I can see these terrariums wouldn't be good for a corn snake but would be great for treefrogs.

[@nathanahughes]

Hi, I see you use Sutton pets & exotics, are you local to St Helens? That’s were I got my leopard gecko from

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I live in parr

[@nathanahughes]

Oh sound, I’m in Windle, I can see a lot of questions coming your way hahaha, love your channel you’ve helped me out on quite a few things, I had my leopard gecko in a terrarium but I was struggling to keep the temps up, I’ve moved her to a vivarium now with a deep heat projector, it’s 3ft, that’s why I asked you about keeping 2 together last week because I have all this room and would love another, if only I knew they would be ok, but I don’t 😔

[@createdshocked4700]

Wow I did not thought there are some cons.

[@piercebingham6288]

The smallest is a 8x8x8 I use it for my tomatoe frogs

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I didn't know that thank you

[@jasonthomas1626]

I’m just really happy their as small as they can be. Mantids need a special size enclosure and I’m no fan of using plastic cups. But these enclosures come in the best sizes for small and giant mantids. Also the doors open on both sides and they’re the cheapest in my area so it’s a steal really.

[@theprelovedpixie1255]

With you on this! Def need a 4ft x 2ft x 4ft for chameleons

[@redneck_ridge_reptiles]

I have a 36x18x12 inch exo terra it's not a bio active setup but I love the enclosure I keep a male bumblebee orange dream ball python in it

[@snakedude61]

I wish they made a version with sliding doors. I would much rather be able to put a keyed barrel lock on the doors. With their style of lock you can still open the door enough for something to escape if a kid or something messes with the latch.

[@LonghornInOmaha]

3 crested geckos (18×18×24 each), 2 leachianus geckos (24×18×36 each), gargoyle gecko (18×18×24), 5 Cuban false chameleons (36×18×36, 18x18x36, 18x18x24), 2 Abronia graminea (18x18x36), trans pecos ratsnake (36×18×24), pink tongue skink (36x18x24), western hognose (36×18×24), 3 baby gidgee skinks (36×18×24). We also have a 24x18x36, a 24x18x18, and a 12x12x12 for miscellaneous usage. Non removable doors kind of stinks, especially trying to clean off gecko waste. Otherwise, we love them.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Nice collection

[@realshit6061]

Is an 18x18x24 good for a tokay gecko

[@joe_clarke3463]

I’ve got a 3ft bioactive vivarium for my pastel enchi ball python

[@robertgiles920]

I have 3 45 x 45 x 60 exo terra’s. Also have a 30 x 30 x 30 for my fire bellied toads. All bioactive setups. Got a Crestie in one & Gargoyles I the others. I love exo terra enclosures, like you say the uses are endless, but they are so expensive if you buy them brand new.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Nice collection

[@darrenvmatthews]

I’ve got a 30x30x45 for one male crested gecko *hes naturally small*

[@l-iv3s18]

I thought they did a nano cube

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

They do. I didn't know at the time of filming

[@exotichideout]

I love the teleport trick hahahahaha 😆

[@BobbingDabbler]

I have the 45x45x45, bought it 2nd hand (but like new) for my baby corn snake who's now grown to where he's nearly big enough to move up a size now. It's in a corner of the room so 2 sides are private with plenty of hiding spots, he loves it and I much prefer the doors on the exo terras to the doors on classic wooden vivs. I'm thinking of getting a 90x45x60 for his next viv, but I'll wait until I find a 2nd hand or sale one because the biggest con of these is they're just too expensive to buy new lol

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Here is the brand new price to compare tidd.ly/3f0a6292

[@BobbingDabbler]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS The 90x45x60 is £274.99 on Swell, but only £209.59 on Urmston Aquatics. Better still is the Habistat glass aquarium of the same size from Internet reptile, which is only £206.99 and has blacked out sides. New prices can never beat used though, I've seen 2nd hand exo terras for far less than £200, though admittedly most of these need a new mesh top.

[@theprelovedpixie1255]

I have a 60x45x90 fully bioactive that houses a Gargoyle Gecko

[@ronswanson4883]

My yellow bellied skinks hang up the top of the background wall even after I made the whole inclosure for them

[@samiigale457]

I once lost my hognose down the background so wedged a strip of cork bark at the bottom to lift the background up so it reaches the top, the substrate hides the cork bark, makes it a less permanent fix because the terra back grounds get damaged quick where they are only foam and means can take it out to deep clean, another thing the doors do lift out ive had to replace one of the doors as it was cracked in transit and was very easy there is videos on how to do on KZbin 👍🏻

[@ronfults3844]

I have several that I keep tarantulas in. I do remove the top screen and replace it with a piece of polycarbonate with holes drilled in. The foam background is nothing but a chew toy for everything I've put in the terrarium. I throw them away now before using the terrarium.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I have an a semarnii in one

[@Eternal_Vigor]

Subscribed!

[@Angeldragon5]

Yeah I had to take out the background cause my snake got stuck behind it

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Common issue . That's why I do custom DIY backgrounds now

[@reshlanda1964]

Confused! It would be good if the measurements were kept in either metric or imperial, not both as it’s confusing

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks for the feedback. Without feedback like this I couldn't improve. Thank you

[@aiden7422]

I have a 8 inch by 8 by 8

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

There great ain't they

[@shinplayzproductions8107]

Yes

[@stormtrooper6577]

The smallest Exo Terra Terrarium is 20cmX20cmX20cm.

[@mrkrabs5729]

I guess some sort of spider could go in it

[@jennalynn1921]

I’ve been thinking about getting the 12x12x12 and getting a tarantula, nothing fancy, just a rose hair or Arizona blonde, because I really don’t want something that’ll threaten to bolt or want me dead every time I made any movement towards it. Lmao