Exo Terra Glass Terrarium Medium
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Front double-door glass terrarium with raised bottom frame for undertank heaters, front ventilation strip, and escape-resistant magnetic door closures. Industry standard for tropical species.
Exo Terra's glass terrarium has been the tropical reptile keeper's standard for two decades, and the design holds up. The double front doors open independently for single-hand access while the other hand holds the reptile. The raised bottom frame fits a substrate heater underneath. The front bottom ventilation strip combined with the top screen creates a gentle convective airflow that prevents hot spots without drying the enclosure like a full screen top would. The closures are escape-resistant — the magnets hold against a persistent crested gecko's pushing, which most budget enclosures fail at.
Pros
- Front double-door access reduces reptile stress during handling
- Front ventilation strip creates convective flow without full-humidity loss
- Raised bottom frame compatible with undertank heaters
Cons
- Premium price — significantly more than basic glass tank alternatives
- Heavier than screen enclosures — difficult to move when set up
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