How to make a terrarium with your own hands




To create a home terrarium is not too difficult, say experts in the field of design. All that is required is a few hours of free time, about a hundred dollars, the knowledge of certain nuances and desire.

It should immediately be noted that when creating terrariums the size plays a major role. Spiders, snails and various insects don't need too much space, even if these creatures are quite large. If we are talking about snake, it's worth thinking about a more solid space for a pet. Depending on who is the terrarium, it is necessary to consider insulating coating which will prevent the escape. For insects, spiders and snails better suited to a regular grid, but snakes better to put something poprochnee.

Almost 1\2 the height of the terrarium should be crafted under filling "sushi". The first layer is made from small pebbles or any other similar stones. Of the total land, pebbles should take about 1\4. 1\4 is covered by the loose coal that will serve as fertilizer for future plants. The next layer is made of turf, and it landed in the moss and other vegetation.

To select vegetation stands on the basis of who lives in a terrarium. Better suited to those plants which are not dangerous for the pet, but not included in his diet.

Decorate the terrarium easier! You can use a specially manufactured from synthetic materials the attributes of the décor, they are usually sold in pet stores and natural items: wood branches, stones, tree bark, and the like.

It should also be remembered that the terrarium will need lighting, which should be external and in any case direct. If the vessel of the aquarium lid is closed tight, you are kindly requested to devise a system of holes for ventilation.

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