Reptile Accessories

Heating and lighting are the backbone of the range, including the Hagen Exo Terra Daylight Basking Spot, which provides both warmth and daytime light for basking species. Water and feeding equipment, like the Exo Terra Water Dish, gives reptiles somewhere to drink and, for some species, soak, without the whole enclosure becoming damp.

Decor and enrichment items, such as the Exo Terra Forest Branch, aren't just for looks — branches, hides and climbing structures give a reptile places to feel secure, bask at different heights, and behave more naturally than a bare tank allows.

Every species has its own temperature and lighting requirements, and getting these wrong is one of the most common causes of poor health in captive reptiles, so it's worth researching your specific species' needs, ideally through a specialist care sheet or your vet, before buying equipment rather than after.

A thermostat to regulate a heat source is not optional for most setups — an unregulated heat lamp or mat can overheat an enclosure quickly, and reptiles can't move away from heat the way a mammal might if given the chance.

Start with heating, lighting and a secure enclosure before adding decor, since these are the parts that keep an animal alive and healthy rather than just making the tank look good. Branches, hides and water dishes can then be arranged to suit your specific species' natural behaviour, giving them places to bask, hide, and reach water without crossing the whole enclosure.

Check equipment periodically for wear, particularly bulbs and heat mats, since a reptile relying on a failed heat source can deteriorate quickly, especially in a cooler UK home outside of summer.