The Outdoor Terrarium By: Frank Indiviglio Read By: Pet Lovers
Reptiles and amphibians can do well in an outdoor terrarium, and
you can get to observe them closely in a habitat that's more
natural than life indoors. But to succeed you have to use
special care in creating a safe and healthy environment for your
pet. Watching an animal catch its prey, or mate and brood its
young in the wild, are events that frequently elude even
dedicated herpetologists. But they can be common events for pet
owners who allow their reptiles and amphibians to experience
normal seasonal cycles. What you observe and enjoy may even
inspire an interest in further field research and observation.
Extra space, often more readily available outdoors, can
contribute to the overall health of a reptile or amphibian and
can be vital for reproduction in nearly any species you decide
to keep. It can help, for example, in breeding large aquatic
frogs such as American bullfrogs, large aquatic turtles such as
Florida softshells and medium-sized mo