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items Reptile supplies I cannot live without. These are all the tanks, heating, UVB, etc., I use for not only my geckos but other reptiles and our tarantulas.
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Reptile Tanks and Enclosures
Reptile Substrates and Substrate Mixes
Reptile Heating, Lighting, and UVB Essentials
Reptile Food and Feeder Insects
Hides, Decor, and Enrichment
Vitamins, Cleaning Supplies, and More
Reptile Tanks and Enclosures
This section has all the tanks and enclosures I use for my reptiles. From glass tanks to custom setups, these are the ones I actually keep my geckos in or love.
Love this tank! The front-opening design is so sleek, and it looks amazing in my setup. Perfect size for my leopard geckos, and it’s super affordable too!
Thrive Open Glass Reptile Terrarium
I have this for another one of my leopard geckos and I absolutely love it! Comes in several sizes, which is perfect for any setup.
Zoo Med Naturalistic Front Opening Reptile Terrarium
This affordable 4x2x2 tank is perfect for bearded dragons! A friend uses it and says it’s amazing for their setup.
Thrive Lightweight Eco-Flex Composite Reptile Terrarium - 46"
I love this for chameleons! Tall, sleek, and front-opening literally perfect. The mesh provides excellent ventilation too.
Zoo Med Repti Breeze Reptile Cage - Spacious, Comfortable Enclosure for Small Pets
I love these for traveling or just holding my leopard and crested geckos during tank cleans, weigh-ins, or check-ups. I always keep a few on hand!
Exo Terra Faunarium Terrarium - Chewy.com
I use this for our adult crickets and love it! I also have a smaller one for the tiny crickets. The tubes make grabbing them without touching them soooo easy 😅
Exo Terra Cricket Pen Dispensing Cage | Chewy
I love this for crested geckos! Wide and tall, it lets you fill out the tank with lots of climbing and exploring spots. Great for other arboreal species too.
Repti Zoo 2-in-1 Tall Glass Reptile Tank - Chewy.com
I love this for crested geckos! The blacked-out design gives privacy for crested geckos and other species, and the front-opening makes it easy to access and see everything. It also holds heat much better than glass.
Pangea PVC Gecko Enclosure Terrarium – Chewy
Reptile Substrates and Substrate Mixes
This section covers all the substrates and substrate mixes I use in my reptile tanks. From sand and soil blends to moss and other bedding, these are the ones I actually put in my gecko setups. They help keep the tanks clean, retain humidity when need...
I absolutely love this for mixing with soil! 😉 Tip: for a 40g tank, use 2 bags of ReptiSoil, 1 bag of ReptiSand, and 1 bag of excavator clay it’s the perfect substrate recipe!
Zoo Med Desert White Sand
I love mixing this with sand! It’s dry, so no worries about moisture like potting soil, and it’s pre-sifted and treated just dump and go. Saves so much time!
Zoo Med Reptisoil
I love this for my crested geckos! I mix it with soil and sand, and it’s the perfect blend to hold humidity in for their enclosure.
Zoo Med Eco Earth Loose Fiber Reptile Substrate
I use this for all my geckos and they LOVE it! I mix it into substrate, lay it on top, and use it in humid hides can’t get enough of this stuff.
Zoo Med Sphagnum Moss
I love these for bioactive tanks or just for isopods! Break the leaves up or add them whole and they’re very happy little guys.
Thrive Natural Magnolia Leaf Litter
I love this for making custom hides, backgrounds, tunnels, or mixing into substrate you name it, this clay works perfectly!
Zoo Med Excavator Clay Substrate, 10 lbs. | Petco
I love this for bearded dragons! It literally replicates their natural Australian habitat and is super easy to dump and go.
Jurassic Natural Australian Desert Dragon Habitat, 20 lbs. | Petco
This is my favorite LECA for bioactive enclosures! Makes a perfect drainage layer for planted setups or high-moisture species like frogs.
Zoo Med HydroBalls, 2.5 lbs. | Petco
I love these for my isopods! They hide under them, eat them, and love to explore and climb all over. They’re small, so no need to break them up!
Sungrow Mini Catappa Frog Gecko Leaf - Chewy
This coconut fiber option is another I absolutely love! It’s cheaper than bags and super easy to use. I just add warm water to a bucket, and in under an hour I have 24 qt of substrate.
Zoo Med Eco Earth Compressed Coconut Habitat Substrate for Reptiles and Amphibians - Chewy.com
I love this for everything from frogs to crested geckos to scorpions! Perfect for bioactive enclosures pre-mixed and formulated for all species. This is just one of many great options available.
Josh's Frogs Biobedding Desert - Chewy.com Product Page
I really like this for a mesh layer! Use the balls or another option underneath, then this on top with your bioactive substrate mix for a quick and easy bioactive tank.
Josh's Frogs Substrate Barrier 24x18 - Chewy
Reptile Heating, Lighting, and UVB Essentials
This section includes all the heating, lighting, and UVB essentials I use for my reptiles. Things like heat lamps, ceramic heaters, UVB lights, thermometers, and misting supplies are all here basically everything I need to keep my setup at the right ...
One of my absolute favorite bulbs for bearded dragons, leopard geckos, and more! The 2-pack is perfect to always have a backup ready.
Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot® Lamp Value Pack
These are the bulbs I always use for all my leopard geckos, and I love them! I have them in all my lamps, and they keep the tanks perfectly warm.
Arcadia Reptile GoldenSun® Basking Halogen Lamp
One of my favorite UVB hoods! They’re long-lasting, sleek, and fit perfectly on 4x2x2 tanks. Plus, it comes with a free bulb 👀
Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 10.0 High Output Terrarium Hood
I recommend these because they’re affordable and work great! If you’re on a budget and don’t need anything fancy, they’re perfect.
Zoo Med ReptiTemp Digital Reptile Thermostat
I always use this to monitor my crested gecko tanks! It shows humidity and temperature on one screen, so no need for multiple devices. Plus, the suction cups make it way safer than other options.
Thrive 2-in-1 Digital Thermometer & Hygrometer
I use this digital thermometer to monitor multiple temperature zones in my leopard gecko tanks. It makes checking heat gradients super easy and accurate.
Zoo Med Reptile Terrarium Digital Thermometer
My favorite Fluker’s clamp lamps! They can handle higher wattage bulbs, and I have 5 on my leopard gecko tanks. I love them.
Fluker's Clamp Lamp - 150W; 8.5" | Petco
One of my favorite UVB lights! They come in different strengths from 2–14%, so I can pick the right one for any reptile, including my crested geckos.
Arcadia Reptile Pro T5 Forest Kit 6 – UVB Lighting for Reptiles
A great lighting source I love for tanks and plants! Makes plants grow like magic 🌱
Arcadia Reptile Jungle Dawn LED Bar | Chewy
I absolutely love this CHE for nighttime heating! Arcadia always comes through with bulbs, especially affordable ones.
Arcadia Ceramic Reptile Heater Bulb - Chewy
A thermometer I love for all my reptiles! Suction cups mean no sticky residue, and it’s more accurate than analog options.
Exo Terra LED Reptile Thermometer | Chewy.com
I have one and use it all the time! It makes misting my crested gecko tank super easy.
Exo Terra Mister Portable Pressure Sprayer | Chewy
If you’re on a budget but still want a great misting system, this is a great pick! I absolutely love MistKing systems.
MistKing V50 Starter Misting System | Chewy
What I currently use for my leopard geckos and love! I use the 24”, but there are several sizes to fit different tanks.
Zoo Med Repti Sun Reptile Terrarium UVB Calcium Lamp (Terrarium Lighting) – Chewy
A hygrometer I really like! It uses suction cups instead of adhesive, just like my thermometer no sticky residue and super easy to move.
Exo Terra LED Reptile Hygrometer - Chewy.com Product Page
Extra tubing I like to keep on hand! Perfect for when you need a little more misting length for your setup.
MistKing Misting Systems Tubing | Chewy
Reptile Food and Feeder Insects
This section has all the food and feeder insects I use for my reptiles. From crickets and mealworms to staples like powder and emergency meals.
The only food my picky crested gecko will eat and I swear by it! I use the 8 oz bag and it lasts forever.
PANGEA Fruit Mix Gecko Diet with Insects Food, 2-oz ...
An amazing brand I absolutely love for crickets! They take great care of them and the quality is always great.
Flukers Small Live Crickets for Reptiles - Chewy.com
Another great option my crested geckos love! Fig is one of their favorites and always disappears fast.
Pangea Gecko Diet: Fig & Insects Gecko Formula | Chewy
I love this variety mix for bioactive enclosures! The Oreo crumbles are beautiful.
REPTIFAUNA Party Mix Isopod, 16-oz, 10 count - Chewy.com
A very popular flavor my cresties love! Watermelon is literally so addicting 🍉
Pangea Gecko Diet Fruit Mix | Complete Gecko Food
I need to grab another bag of this apricot diet! Can never have enough flavors of these for my cresties.
Pangea Fruit Mix Gecko Diet - Apricot | Chewy
Can you tell I love this crested gecko food?! Literally my cresties’ and my favorite food.
Pangea Banana Papaya Fruit Mix for Gecko – Chewy.com
An amazing option for feeder mealworms that I love! My leopard geckos devour them every time.
Flukers Medium Live Mealworms for Reptiles | Chewy
One of my boys is picky, but my other loves this one especially the mango flavor!
Repashy Superfoods Crested Gecko Meal - Protein-Rortition Formula for Geckos
A great treat for crested geckos! I love giving this when I want them to have a sweet little snack.
Pangea Gecko Fruit Mix Treats | Chewy
I use these fruit flies for my spider slings, and they devour them every single time!
Josh's Frogs Producing Wingless Fruit Flylarvae – Live Aquarium Insects at Chewy
Perfect for emergencies! I like having it on hand just in case, but thankfully I rarely need to use it.
Fluker's Repta+Boost Insectivore Boost, 1.8 oz. | Petco
Hides, Decor, and Enrichment
This section covers all the hides, decor, and enrichment items I use in my reptile setups. From hides to climbing branches, plants, and other decorations, these pieces make my tanks feel more natural.
I loveeeeee Mopani! My favorite wood for crested gecko tanks or for building custom hides and tunnels.
Zoo Med Mopani Wood Aquarium Ornament
I love this for snakes and leopard geckos! Looks like a natural tree log, has 2 entrances/exits, and makes a perfect hide.
Thrive Corner Tree Snake Hide Terrarium Ornament
I use this for my leopard gecko! I add a piece of cork as a door, and he absolutely loves it.
Thrive Wood Hide
I love these for frogs! The natural mossy look is perfect for their enclosures.
Thrive Corner Hide
I have one of these and love it for its natural rock look and how tight and secure it is. It’s one of my leopard gecko’s favorite hides.
Thrive ™ Wavy Stone Cave
I really like this as a humid hide for snakes and other species! It can even be buried, which is perfect.
Thrive Snake Egg Reptile Hide
I love this for tropical species like crested geckos that tend to fall a lot 😅. There’s no way they’ll break this plant… hopefully!
Imagitarium Stand Araceae Plant Terrarium Decor, Large | Petco
I love these for my crested geckos! Suction cup spring-loaded bars are perfect for climbing or attaching things like bridges.
Fluker's Spring Loaded Reptile Bamboo Bars, Pack of 2 bars
Cork bark rounds are amazing for my reptiles! They come in 3 sizes, and I love using the large/XL ones in my leopard gecko tanks.
Zoo Med Natural Cork Bark Round — Safe, Natural Pet Habitat Decor | Chewy
I use these in a few of my leopard gecko tanks, and they love them! Great for holding up cork or for climbing in and under they’re always using them.
Exo Terra Forest Branch - Natural Hideout for Reptiles & Amphibians | Chewy
Literally makes scooping substrate so much easier especially in the corners of tanks!
Zilla Terrarium Bedding Substrate - Chewy
I use this as a basic hide for quarantine tanks, but it’s also perfect for making custom hides with silicone, dirt, moss, etc. You can do so much with them, and I always recommend having one or 50 😅
Vivarium Electronics Plastic Reptile Habitat – Chewy.com
Did someone say cork?! 👀 These are what I use and love on top of grapevine branches or just on the floor for them to crawl under, in, and on top of.
Zoo Med Natural Cork Bark Flat: Eco-Friendly Pet Habitat Accessory | Chewy
This is such a great background option I love! Just some silicone and something to weigh it down, and you have an easy, quick tank background.
Zoo Med Natural Cork Tile Aquarium Decoration | Chewy
I love these small cork pieces for spider slings, isopods, and other tiny critters! Perfect for climbing, hiding, or just exploring.
Zoo Med Creatures Natural Cork Bark Aquarium Decor for Reptiles and Small Animals - Chewy.com
I love this Repti Rock corner water dish! Large size is perfect for reptiles to drink and soak, and it fits nicely in tank corners.
Zoo Med Repti Rock Corner Reptile Water Dish – Chewy
I really like this Fluker’s Bend-A-Branch for aboreal species! Small size is perfect for climbing, perching, or adding enrichment to tanks.
Fluker’s Bend Branch for Reptiles - Chewy.com
My go-to for quarantine tanks! This black Pangea reptile hide is perfect for giving reptiles a safe space without taking up too much room while they settle in.
Pangea Gecko Hide Box – Black
One of my favorites for adding climbing and decor! This sand-blasted grapevine gives reptiles a natural place to explore.
Zoo Med Premium Sand Blasted Aquarium Substrate (1-5 mm) - Chewy
I like this shale rock den for tanks. Gives reptiles a cozy spot to hide and bask and adds a natural rocky look.
Zilla Reptile Habitat Decor Shale | Chewy.com
My favorite for adding climbing spots in tanks! Comes in different colors and gives reptiles places to climb while exploring.
Flukers Repta-Vines Reptile Terrarium | Chewy
This is my go-to for hiding spots in tanks! Gives reptiles a secure place to retreat and feel safe while providing a natural look. I hot glued succulents to mine for a desert vibe and my girl loves it!!
Zoo Med Habba Hut Reptile Hideout | Chewy.com
I love this food ledge for tanks! Magnetic design makes it super easy to attach, and geckos can comfortably eat from it.
Pangea Magnetic Silicone Gecko Eco Toy for Pets | Chewy
One of my favorites for adding vertical space! Gives reptiles a place to climb and hide. I have these for both my crested geckos and they love hiding inside of it and crawling on it.
Zilla Vertical Decor Rock Cave for Reptiles and Small Pets | Chewy
I really like this coconut hide for tanks! Works well as a humid cave and provides a cozy spot to sleep.
Sungrow Crested Leopard Gecko Coconut | Chewy
This is my go-to for a simple humid hide! Gives reptiles a secure spot to feel safe and shed in a nice humid environment .
Exo Terra Gecko Cave for Reptiles | Chewy
I love this little shelter! Works great for a humid hide and gives leopard geckos a cozy spot to shed.
Zoo Med Repti Shelter 3-in-1 Cave - Reptile Habitat Shelter on Chewy
My favorite for adding a natural semi tropical forest vibe! Works well for crested geckos that loveeeeee to climb.
Zoo Med Madagascar Bamboo Reptile Hide – Chewy.com
I like this mushroom feeding ledge! The suction cup holds super securely, and it’s way easier than magnetic ones.
Zilla Vertical Decor Mushroom Feeding Station for Pets | Chewy
One of my favorites for tanks! I use them in my baby crested gecko tank, and he loves sleeping in it. He’s honestly so cute all tucked in the leaves.
ZOO MED Cannabis Reptile Plant, Medium - Chewy.com
This is my go-to for a natural cave!!! Works really well for small geckos like baby leopard geckos and other small reptiles to hide and explore.
Galápagos Hollow Hide Grapevine Cave – Chewy Product Page
Vitamins, Cleaning Supplies, and More
This section has the vitamins, supplements, and cleaning supplies I use for my reptiles. Things like calcium, multivitamins, tank cleaners, and other small essentials that make regular care and maintenance easier.
My favorite calcium supplement! I keep a few jars on hand, and it’s one of the main ones I use for leopard geckos in their tanks.
Zoo Med Repti-Calcium Without D3 | Calcium Supplement for Reptiles at Chewy
I love this calcium plus supplement for my leopard geckos! A bit pricier than Zoo Med, but still one of my favorites for vitamins.
Repashy Superfoods Calcium Plus | Calcium Supplement for Reptiles and Amphibians | Chewy.com
This is my go-to vitamin for leopard geckos! They seem to enjoy it and I have a full size and travel sizes, and it’s great to stock up when the price is low.
ZOO MED Reptivite with D3 Reptile Vitamin, 2-oz bottle - Chewy.com
I like this calcium supplement a lot! Always good for me to have on hand for my leopard geckos when needed.
Fluker's Calcium without Vitamin D3 | Chewy
One of my personal favorites to always keep on hand! Great for emergencies like stuck eye shed.
Flukers Repta-Rinse Reptile Eye Rinse - 4 fl oz (118 mL) at Chewy.com
I love this cricket quencher! Turns water into a solid supplement so my crickets don’t ever drown themselves.
Flukers Cricket Quencher Calcium for Reptiles & Birds - Chewy.com
This is a go-to for reptiles that works well for reptiles that just won’t eat, used following vet directions of course.
FLUKER'S Repta Boost Insectivore/Carnivore High Amp ... - Chewy
I like this Shed-Ease bath a lot! Great for emergencies, like helping stuck shed slide off especially on my leopard gecko with MBD who just can’t get her toes free.
Zilla Shed-Ease Reptile Bath | Chewy
One of my favorites for cleaning! Works for new tanks, water bowls, hides, or anything that needs a good scrub.
Fluker’s Super Scrub Reptile Cleaner | Chewy
I love this Reptisafe water conditioner! Great for spray bottles, water bowls, or anything that needs treated water because I always use tap water and it can have harmful things.
Zoo Med Repti Safe Reptile Water Defender - 1 Gallon
I love this stainless steel scooper! Perfect for sifting out fine substrate and small poops.
Exo Terra Stainless Steel Reptile Habitat sifter | Chewy