A proper hiding area is an often underestimated and necessary feature of a natural terrarium. Without a safe spot to hide and sleep, reptiles and amphibians will easily develop stress that will affect their activity and appetite. Hides often also provide a shelter and/or a cooler and moister area in the terrarium.

Good hiding places and visual barriers are an often underestimated and necessary feature when setting up a natural terrarium. If reptiles and amphibians do not feel sufficiently “invisible”, they will easily develop stress which will negatively affect their activity pattern and reduce their appetite. The Exo Terra Hides are decorative, provide shade and enlarge the 3-dimensional dwelling space. In addition to the decorative aspect of the Exo Terra Hides, they also play an important role in the creation of a suitable, somewhat more humid microclimate in the terrarium.