![]() ![]() Both of these characteristics are helpful for keepers trying to set up a bioactive substrate. Small animals produce smaller quantities of feces, and they can also thrive in smaller enclosures. You can try to establish a bioactive substrate for just about any species, but it is best suited for small herps that live in forested habitats. Just note that most keepers will find that continued experimentation is necessary for success. We’ll explain some of these principles below so that you can make your own bioactive substrate. It is also important to maintain the substrate properly, so that it will continue to thrive, once established. In a nutshell, keepers make bioactive substrates by combining a good selection of materials and then providing the right environmental conditions to allow the organisms present to survive. But even a partially balanced bioactive substrate that partially breaks down wastes and organic debris is very helpful and often worth pursuing. It isn’t easy to create a completely balanced, bioactive substrate that processes waste in a timely manner. If designed and executed well, bioactive substrates can eliminate the need for keepers to remove feces and other materials – they’ll simply biodegrade. The vivarium’s plants will then harvest and use these nutrients, helping them to remain vigorous and healthy. This prevents the buildup of biological materials and helps to free the nutrients they contain. These organisms breakdown wastes and dead organic matter in the vivarium. But the “bioactive” moniker refers specifically to the substrate – bioactive substrates are “alive.” They foster an entire ecosystem of fungi, bacteria, and small animals. What Is a Bioactive Vivarium?īioactive vivaria are typically (but not always) natural-looking habitats, with plenty of plants and habitat-appropriate substrates. I’ll try to share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way. I’ve typically used “sterile” substrates for my breeding programs, but I’ve also maintained a number of bioactive vivaria for educational displays. Personally, I’ve maintained habitats that were at both ends of the spectrum. But, if you are willing to do a bit of homework and be endure some trial and error, you should be able to create a bioactive vivarium. This isn’t always easy to do, and it isn’t appropriate for all species and situations. Some keepers have begun trying to recreate these cycles in the habitats they maintain. This is what happens when things decompose or biodegrade. Eventually, these materials are used by other organisms, forming an endless cycle. Animals poop, shed their skins, and eventually die, leaving their lifeless corpses behind.īut these biological materials don’t stick around forever. That a breeder can control the temperature and ventilation in individualĮnclosures in a Versa-Rack or stack of Vision Cages.Nobody cleans up natural habitats. You will find our Vision reptile racks and snake breeding cages so versatile Optimal conditions areĪs equally important for conditioning breeder snakes and lizards prior to Geckoes, monitor lizards, and any other baby animal. InĪddition, these factors are incredibly important for hatchling snakes, Both Versa-RackĪnd Vision Cages are engineered to provide optimal living and growingĬonditions through unique features that make it possible for a breeder toĬontrol the temperature, humidity, and air flow in the enclosure. Rack systems are designed to be more than simple enclosures. Some of the largest snake breeders in the world trust Vision Versa-Rack and Snake breeders will appreciate the wide range of snake tub options thatĬover the range from neonate king snakes, milk snakes, and corn snakes up to Vision products provide unmatched versatility to small animal and reptileīreeders with a set of unique features that other systems do not offer. Browse through the Vision products and learn how Vision can help you meet your reptile breeding goals. Vision products are manufactured in the USA with highest-quality materials and have been trusted reptile breeding cages for more than 20 years. All Vision reptile racks are compact and our snake breeding cages are stackable and save space. Vision Cages are one-piece molded enclosures with sliding glass doors and features to permit lighting and temperature control molded into the shape of the cage. Versa-Rack systems can be configured to hold tubs suitable for baby animals up to breeding adults, including boas and pythons. Vision racks and cages are safe, strong, dependable, versatile, and provide a solution for any enclosure need. Our Versa-Rack tub system, Vision Cages, tubs, bowls, and hides that are designed to meet the needs of snake, lizard and small animal breeders and pet owners. ![]() Vision products include various snake breeding racks and cages, reptile rack systems and more. ![]()
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