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Hardware store Reptile Essentials I can’t live without
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items All the reptile essentials I grab every time I go to Lowe’s including spray bottles,, potted plants, soil, silicone, PVC, and more. I love these for my gecko and reptile setups.
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This is the play sand I use for all my leopard geckos and other reptiles in their substrate mix. It is much cheaper than reptile branded sand, works great, and one bag lasts forever.
QUIKRETE 0.5-cu ft 50 Pound(s) Play sand
My favorite soil for reptile setups! Works great mixed with play sand for leopard geckos or as a base for my crested gecko substrate.
Scotts Premium Lawn and Garden 0.75 Cubic feet All-purpose Top soil
I like this for snakes and other species. It’s organic and doesn’t contain fertilizers or other added junk.
Better-Gro Orchid bark 8 Quart(s) All-purpose Organic Potting soil mix
One of my favorites for crested gecko tanks! Pothos trails really nicely for climbing and hiding, and it grows fast so tanks fill out quickly.
Costa Farms Devil's Ivy Golden Pothos House plant in 6 Inch(es) Hanging basket 1.0 -Pack
This is my go-to for gecko tanks! Janet Craig dracaena and pothos are cheap and help fill out tanks nicely.
Waterwick Assorted Foliage House plant in 10 Ounce(s) Pot 1 -Pack
I love these dracaenas in tanks! One of my leopard geckos likes to sploot under it and nap, which is honestly so cute.
Costa Farms Dracaena House plant in 1.4 Quart(s) Pot 1 -Pack
My fave! This is the same plant I use in my leopard gecko tanks, just a little bigger.
Costa Farms Dracaena Janet Craig House plant in 5 Inch(es) Pot 1 -Pack
My go to for crested gecko tanks! The broad leaves give them great climbing support, and the deep leaves make perfect little nap spots.
Costa Farms Grower's Choice Sansevieria Snake Plant House plant in 4 Inch(es) Planter 1 -Pack
I like this for spraying plants and tanks. Makes it much easier to reach tight spots like humid hides.
Project Source 1-Gallon Plastic Tank Sprayer with Adjustable Spray Pattern
I like this for a quick and easy hide! Just lay it on its side, it heats well, and it’s super affordable.
Pennington Cone 4.0-in W x 5.0-in L Orange Clay Indoor/Outdoor Planter
This is my go-to for a simple, affordable feeding or water dish! Comes in lots of sizes, which works well for leopard geckos and other reptiles.
Pennington 4.0-in Terracotta Clay Plant Saucer
Can’t get enough of this fern! It fills out tanks nicely and gives a tropical look, plus the large size covers a lot of space.
Costa Farms Boston Fern House plant in 10 Inch(es) Hanging basket 2 -Pack
I love these small totes! Perfect for separating baby and juvenile Dubai roaches, and very convenient to use.
Project Source Commander Small 5.0 -Gallons ( 20.0 -Quarts ) Black and yellow Heavy Duty Stackable Tote with Standard Snap Lid
I like these tiny totes for feeding day! Great for holding bugs safely so they don’t escape, especially baby dubia roaches.
Project Source Teeny Tote Commander X-small 0.09 -Gallons ( 0.38 -Quarts ) Black Stackable Tote with Standard Snap Lid
This is my go-to for adult dubia roaches! They can’t climb out, it heats well, and it holds lots of roaches and egg crates for a productive colony.
Project Source Commander Large 27 -Gallons ( 108 -Quarts ) Black and Yellow Heavy Duty Stackable Tote with Standard Snap Lid
I love these smart timers! Perfect for vacations or anytime I need lights on a schedule, and I can control them anywhere with WiFi.
Enbrighten Matter Certified 125-Volt 1 -Outlet Indoor Smart Plug
This is my go-to plug! I can control everything in the app and name or sort outlets so I always know what’s being controlled.
GE Cync Matter 120-Volt 1 -Outlet Indoor Smart Plug
I like this power strip! Keeps cords organized and protected, and I can fit multiple setups on it.
Project Source 2-1/2-ft 2 -Pack 6 -Outlet Indoor White Power Strip
This is my go-to for when I have lots of cords but not enough outlets! Can safely hold 5 leopard gecko lighting setups or other reptile setups.
Utilitech 6-ft 10 -Outlet Indoor Black Power Strip
I love this for gecko setups! Lets you run 3 setups without needing a power strip for every outlet, which is super convenient.
Philips 1/2-ft 6 -Outlet 900 Joules 1875 -Watts White Indoor Wall tap Surge Protector
I like these bricks for DIY basking platforms or holding things up! They also hold heat really well.
8-in L x 4-in W x 2-in H Rectangle Gray/Charcoal Concrete Patio stone
This is my go-to for cleaning tank walls 😅. Food and poop always end up on them, and this makes it easy to get them spotless.
MOXIE All Purpose Rubber Shower Squeegee
I love this reptile safe silicone for backgrounds. I also love it for securing ledges and decorations to tanks without glue or dangerous messy tape.
GE All Purpose Silicone 10.1-oz Window and Door Clear Silicone Caulk
This is the only foam you’ll ever need for backgrounds. I love that it’s black so substrate blends right in and I don’t have to worry if pieces are sticking out. It’s also safe for reptiles and fish and even amphibians.
GREAT STUFF Pond and Stone 12-oz Smart dispenser Indoor/Outdoor Spray Foam Insulation Canister
This is such a cheap affordable option that I love for crested geckos!!! When cut into 6”-12” sections and sanded they make perfect mold resistant tunnels. They’re also amazing for covering in silicone and then moss substrate etc for snakes and other...
Charlotte Pipe 3-in x 10-ft PVC DWV Foam Core Pipe
This is another one of my favorite PVC options but for baby crested geckos and smaller species. I cut these into 3-6” sections.
Charlotte Pipe Charlotte Pipe 1-1/2-in x 10-ft 330 PSI Schedule 40 PVC Pipe