Exo Terra reviews
Giddy Pets doesn't currently run a review system that lets us show star ratings for a specific brand like Exo Terra, so instead of pointing you at reviews we don't have, here's a straightforward look at the range, terrarium equipment, lighting, heating and habitat decor for reptiles and amphibians, and what it's actually built for.
What Exo Terra actually makes
The range covers the practical building blocks of a reptile enclosure: UVB and heat lighting, substrates, water and feeding dishes, and habitat decor like branches and hides that also serve a functional purpose rather than being purely decorative. It's a brand aimed squarely at people setting up or maintaining a proper reptile or amphibian habitat, rather than a general small-pet accessory line.
Because reptile care depends heavily on getting temperature, lighting and humidity right for the specific species being kept, much of the range is built around precise, functional equipment, bulbs rated for particular wattages and UVB outputs, for example, rather than one-size-fits-all products.
Choosing the right products for your setup
What you actually need from the range depends entirely on the species you're keeping, since a desert species and a tropical species have very different lighting, heat and humidity requirements. Checking the specific care requirements for your reptile before choosing equipment matters more than picking based on the brand alone.
If you're setting up a new enclosure, it's worth researching your species' specific needs, through a specialist reptile care source or an experienced keeper, before buying lighting and heating equipment, since the wrong setup can genuinely affect a reptile's health in a way that's harder to spot early on than it would be with a cat or dog.
Replacing bulbs and consumables on schedule
UVB output from a bulb fades well before the bulb stops producing visible light, which means a fitting can look perfectly fine while no longer providing the UVB a reptile needs, so working to a replacement schedule rather than waiting for a bulb to visibly fail matters more here than with ordinary household lighting.
The same applies to substrate and some habitat decor, checking it periodically for wear or contamination is part of ongoing reptile husbandry rather than a one-off setup task, whatever brand of equipment you're using.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Exo Terra Intense Basking Spot
A focused-beam basking bulb for reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, in a range of wattages
From£9.39
Exo Terra Cricket Pen
A holding pen with dispensing tubes for keeping and feeding out live crickets
£13.69
Exo Terra Infrared Basking Spot
A red-glass infrared heat bulb that can run overnight without disturbing a reptile
From£11.39
Exo Terra Reptile Uvb300 T5 8w Bulb
A 12in T5 UVB bulb for desert and open-savannah reptiles that bask in full sun
£24.99
Exo Terra Feeding Dish
A natural-finish resin feeding dish for reptiles, resistant to tipping and bacteria
From£5.49
Exo Terra Water Dish
Escape-proof resin water dish for reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates
From£5.49
Exo Terra Thermometer
Self-adhesive analog thermometer for checking a terrarium's temperature gradient
£6.99
Exo Terra Snake Bedding
Dust-free poplar wood snake bedding for breeders and sensitive hatchlings, 8 litres
£7.69
Exo Terra Reptile Uvb200 T5 8w Bulb
A 12in T5 UVB tube at 7% output (Ferguson Zone 2) for occasional-basking reptiles
£23.99
Exo Terra Reptile Uvb100 T5 8w Bulb
A 12in T5 UVB bulb for shade-dwelling, nocturnal and crepuscular reptiles
£23.99
Exo Terra Reptile Uvb200 T5 39w Bulb
A 34in T5 UVB bulb for reptiles that bask occasionally, not full-time desert baskers
£24.99
Common questions
- Does Giddy Pets have reviews for Exo Terra products?
- Not through a dedicated star-rating system, we don't currently run one. We've described the range honestly above to help you judge whether specific products suit your setup.
- Is Exo Terra good for beginners?
- The range includes equipment suited to a wide range of experience levels, but reptile keeping generally has a learning curve around temperature, lighting and humidity, so it's worth researching your specific species' needs before buying equipment, whatever the brand.
- Does Exo Terra make products for all reptile species?
- The range covers general terrarium equipment usable across many reptile and amphibian species, but exact requirements, bulb wattage, UVB output, substrate type, vary by species, so check what your specific animal needs rather than assuming one setup fits all.
- How often should reptile UVB bulbs be replaced?
- UVB output typically drops well before a bulb stops producing visible light, so most reptile keepers replace bulbs on a set schedule rather than waiting for a visible sign of failure. Check the specific bulb's guidance rather than judging by how bright it still looks.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.