How to Hang a Terrarium
A terrarium is similar to a fish aquarium but it's for land animals. The most common type of animals to keep in a terrarium are reptiles and amphibians. Hanging a terrarium is a unique and interesting way to create a display for decorative purposes.
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Instructions
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Choose your terrarium. There are commercial reptile cages that are extremely light-weight. These include flexariums, which are made of screen and hollow plastic tubing. Flexariums even have handles on the top, which can be used to hang them.
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Drill a hole in the ceiling or wall.
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Screw the hook or bracket into the ceiling. Hooks made for hanging plants work best in this situation. They can support a bit of weight. If hanging directly from the ceiling is not an option, you can screw a horizontal bracket made for hanging plants directly into the wall. While the plant hook can be screwed into the ceiling by itself, screws hold horizontal brackets securely.
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Hang the terrarium from the hook or bracket. If the terrarium does not have a handle, string wire into a hook-shape through the top of the terrarium.
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Tips & Warnings
Set-up your terrarium before hanging it. It will be easier to add all of the supplies and decorations on the ground.
Reptiles like chameleons and arboreal snakes are perfect for hanging terrariums, because they do not require large, heavy water dishes and will readily climb available branches, creating a nice display tank. However, they will need to be misted with water a couple times per day to maintain proper humidity.
It is imperative that the terrarium be securely fastened to the ceiling. If the terrarium falls, it could injure or kill the animal living inside.
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