Galapagos Reptile Gear

04/27/2022

How sweet is our little moss cottage in this button quail setup?

@bluestemspaniels did a great job making it look whimsical, and what a perfect creature for this setup!

04/26/2022

When properly executed, bioactive habitats are require much less maintenance and can provide added enrichment.

Of course, you need your shed, p**p, and mold eating microfauna. But more importantly, you need proper soil to support both flora and fauna.

Our bioactive soil is ready to go, simply add it onto your drainage layer, dump in your isopods, and get to planting!

04/23/2022

All designer everything 💅

@scooby___theleo makes for a gorgeous model on the flexible moss bridge 🌱

04/20/2022

Add some interest and curb appeal to your show displays with a handful of our terrarium moss!

The pop of natural color draws people in to check out your animals, and it gives your animals a little bit of security during the show. You can keep it dry or mist it for your animals that require humidity 🍃

04/17/2022

Wishing everyone who celebrates a wonderful Easter today, and regardless hoping everyone is having a wonderful Sunday with their animals!

04/16/2022

A miniature world created for a little jewel in the tarantula keeping world - C. Versicolor.

This is an arboreal species that likes to web in the canopy, so that little piece of cork will serve as an anchor point for her.

04/14/2022

These are a few of my favorite things:
•Watching crested geckos curl their cartoonish big toes up as they walk
•The tiny hooked claw at the tip of those toes
•vibrant, real, pest-free dehydrated moss

04/13/2022

The variable bush viper commands respect, both in it it’s sharp looks and serious venom.

An animal like this truly deserves nothing but a well articulated, enriching, natural habitat. @kingdomherps set out and did just that for this gorgeous viper.

04/10/2022

This is an unapologetic appreciation post for gargoyle gecko eyes and royal moss pillows 💚

04/06/2022

It’s starting to finally feel a little bit like spring and the warm weather has me wanting to redo all of my gecko habitats!

I’m thinking mossy crash pad on every wall??

04/05/2022

Plants thrive in our bioactive soil! If you’re thinking of having a bioactive or just planted vivarium, our bioactive soil has the perfect blend of ingredients to support root growth and maintain moisture without water logging.

@cornelsworld is using it here in their new bioactive leachianus enclosure! Can’t wait to watch this beautiful viv grow in and mature.

Our bioactive soil is available now at the link in our bio 🍃

04/04/2022

Is anything better than a gargoyle’s pig snout? We took advantage of the gorgeous weather today to get the reptiles out for some natural UVB 🌞

04/02/2022

Trying to wipe my brain of all of the April Fool’s posts today. So hard to tell what’s genuine today!

One thing that is definitely genuine is our moss. No jokes about it, our products are made with only the real stuff.

03/29/2022

The animals at @predatorsreptilecenter never disappoint!

They always look healthy and gorgeous, and it certainly doesn’t hurt that they get their photos taken on our product 😎

03/29/2022

Meet Scootch The Gecko On A Weight Loss Journey

Scootch loves our hides and we love Scootch!

03/25/2022

Feeling like you never see your pet snake? It may seem counterintuitive, but the answer might be…you need more hides!

Providing multiple hides, burrowing spots, and wood to hide behind provides a sense of safety. Your snake may be more brave and willing to explore the habitat when they know there are plenty of places within reach for quick cover.

03/22/2022

Bamboo makes a perfect natural hide, providing a place of security for your animals without creating an eye sore in your vivariums 🏡 our bamboo humidifiers make a great hide or can be filled with damp sphagnum moss to increase humidity in tropical habitats or during shedding!

03/17/2022

In the spirit of posting green things- how about our terrarium sheet moss?

These big lush green pads of moss make it easy to transform any habitat into a mossy haven! 🐸🍀

03/15/2022

Fossorial and burrowing species will often still climb and explore branches and vines! Of course, we still recommend deep bedding. But the habitat doesn’t have to be a boring tank of deep substrate!

Check out our branches, moss vine, and basking bark at the link in bio for some inspiration.

03/12/2022

If you’re selling reptiles on the internet, quality sale photos play a key role.
Our mosses and mossy barks make for an instant DIY backdrop that looks natural and interesting without taking away from the animal.

@marksarkpetstore provides a great example of this with their adorable baby leopard geckos!

03/09/2022

Do you ever feel like someone’s watching you and turn to see your crested gecko staring back from their tank?

When awake, crested geckos always seem to be curious about what’s happening around them, especially when they feel safe and secure.

One easy way to encourage your gecko to feel safe enough to explore is to provide plenty of foliage, hides, and climbing places.

03/07/2022

Infamous Scootch is peering through your soul from the window of his Sapa corner hide.

This hide features a 90 degree backside to fit perfectly in your tanks corner and multiple viewing windows. Available now at the link in bio!

03/06/2022

How many of you have pet mice or rats now thanks to a refused feeder or, as is in many cases, accidentally getting attached before it was dinner time?

It’s a common occurrence for reptile owners, since many in the hobby are just animal lovers in general.

Your small animal habitats can be full of all of the fun stuff like our bark, branches, mosses, and jungle vines. Mice and rats will treat it like a jungle gym and it makes the tank or cage look natural and inviting 🪴

03/03/2022

It’s @worldwildlifeday and we wanted to highlight some of the incredible species endemic to the archipelago we get our namesake from!

Like many islands, Galápagos has a variety of unique flora and fauna adapted perfectly to life there. It also leaves the inhabitants particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, plastic pollution, and poaching.

World Wildlife Day serves as day to honor and celebrate the wildlife we share our planet with, and to inspire humans to do their part to preserve and protect it.

Aside from donating to conservation efforts, there are many ways to help your native wildlife on a local level. These small things can make a big impact:
🌱Familiarize yourself with invasive plant species and remove them where possible
🌱Plant natives trees, shrubs, and flowers
🌱Take a walk along a local river or preserve and collect trash
🌱Eat local, in season produce
🌱Turn off exterior lighting on your home at night

Pictured reptiles:
Galapagos Floreana Racer 📷 Luis Ortiz-Catedral

Galapagos Giant Tortoise 📷 Lisa Brown

Lava Lizard and Marine Iguana 📷

Galapagos Land Iguana 📷 Claude Lester

02/26/2022

When the hides are so nice you can’t choose which one to hang in, choose both!

This cornsnake has the right idea 😌🌱

02/23/2022

Like a little gem in the forest 💎

The bright aqua colors contrasted with black on the El Cope auratus are almost other-worldly.

02/23/2022

Our moss hides are often seen hanging from canopies for arboreal species, but @reptile_warriors_education perfectly demonstrates how to use it with fossorial species- just bury it!

This half buried moss hide makes the perfect nook for Mushroom the Pac-Man to peer out of.

02/20/2022

I’m going to let you in on a little secret:

That is not live moss in this terrarium.

Even though it looks live and blends in perfectly in this natural terrarium, our moss is actually dehydrated and fully pest free.

This means you can get the look of moss without fear of pests and without struggling to keep it alive. A win for you and a win for any vivarium inhabitants!

Shoutout to @miamidadeaquascaping for the incredible scape.

02/20/2022

If you want to have a beautiful natural looking habitat for your reptile but struggle with design, let us help!

Our products make it as easy as stacking mossy poles and jungle wood and you’re already off to a good start.

Our mosses are 100% real dehydrated moss, giving a natural jungle feel to any setup.

02/19/2022

An adorable and super tiny baby chameleon atop a raspberry! Photo by ZTH Photography. TRR is made possible by Dubia.com

02/17/2022

One of the most under-valued species in the hobby- the carpet chameleon!

These small chameleons have intricate patterns, and even the less colorful males have a lot of wow factor. “Furcifur lateralis” have tons of personality packed into their tiny bodies and make for extremely rewarding display animals. They benefit from having plenty of climbing opportunities and poles to make use of their canopy.

This beauty is over at @livingartbyfrankpayne, who has been a champion of this species for a very long time.

02/16/2022

Grey-banded kingsnakes are an excellent choice for a display habitat. Their bold, curious nature lends them to exploring wood and stone fixtures, especially after dusk.

They also are a species that can be found sitting out to bask, allowing you to enjoy their striking looks.

This beauty was photographed lounging like a king by @predatorsreptilecenter

02/14/2022

Happy Valentine’s Day from us at Galápagos! Hope your day is as sweet as these two peas in a mossy pod. 💚

02/12/2022

As an alternative to plastic hides, bowls, and decor, our terrarium accessories make a habitat look and feel natural!

Reptiles and amphibians thrive when provided experiences that would occur naturally to them- such as places to dig, hiding places, mosses, leaf litter, and varying substrates.

02/09/2022

Though primarily burrowers, hognose snakes will come out and explore their habitats, especially given plenty of “clutter”- hides, wood, and textures to investigate.

Moss mushrooms look downright magical in a vivarium, but can also just be placed on their sides or propped up against walls to create surface areas for climbing and exploring.