What could be kept in a 45 x 45 x 60 cm exoterra tank?

[MantisGirl]

I got this tank for my mantis a year or so ago, but he has sadly passed away. I would like something else, and wouldn't mind another mantis if the tank isn't suitable for anything else, but I would like to branch out.
I'm under the impression that snakes need more horizontal space than vertical, so this tank would be way too small for one. I think it would also be too small for a leopard gecko. If I want something other than a mantis, will I have to buy a new tank?

 

[l4nsky]

Absolutely not. With the plethora of reptiles and amphibians in the trade, there are plenty of species that can live its entire life in this enclosure. You just have to give us an idea of what your looking for and your experience level so we can offer suggestions.

Thanks,
--Matt

 

[MantisGirl]

Absolutely not. With the plethora of reptiles and amphibians in the trade, there are plenty of species that can live its entire life in this enclosure. You just have to give us an idea of what your looking for and your experience level so we can offer suggestions.

Thanks,
--Matt

I'm definitely looking for something I can handle, and preferably reasonably easy to obtain in the UK. I'm not inexperienced, but not exactly a pro either. I've only really kept my last mantis (a Chinese mantis) and helped look after my families bearded dragon.

 

[l4nsky]

I'm definitely looking for something I can handle, and preferably reasonably easy to obtain in the UK. I'm not inexperienced, but not exactly a pro either. I've only really kept my last mantis (a Chinese mantis) and helped look after my families bearded dragon.

Sounds like a crested gecko is right up your alley then. Handleable, readily available, beginner friendly, and can live its whole life in your exoterra.

 

[velvetundergrowth]

There's quite a lot you could happily house in there There are plenty of "easy" Ts and a few scorps commonly available in the UK. You could also keep a lot of different stick insect species in an enclosure that size. If you really want something unusual BugzUK has Amblypgi for sale and you could easily construct a nice habitat for them

 

[MantisGirl]

Sounds like a crested gecko is right up your alley then. Handleable, readily available, beginner friendly, and can live its whole life in your exoterra.

There's quite a lot you could happily house in there There are plenty of "easy" Ts and a few scorps commonly available in the UK. You could also keep a lot of different stick insect species in an enclosure that size. If you really want something unusual BugzUK has Amblypgi for sale and you could easily construct a nice habitat for them

Thank you for your contributions! After some research, I've decided on a leopard gecko - luckily there is a two month old baby for sale very close to me. Is £50 excessive?

 

[velvetundergrowth]

Thank you for your contributions! After some research, I've decided on a leopard gecko - luckily there is a two month old baby for sale very close to me. Is £50 excessive?

I wouldn't have any problem paying that for a healthy juvenile - they even go for a bit more where I am! But do make sure he/she's health Best of luck with your new pet