A play station for your pet bird professionally designed by Rainforest Cages. Lots of room lots of ladders and lots of space to hang his toys. A fun place to be away from his cage.

Suitable for: All medium and large parrots
Specifications:
Depth (cm): 54

Height (cm): 180

Weight (kg): 25

Width with skirt (cm): 103

Width without skirt (cm): 85

Colours avalible are, Stone or Antique

Bosc Monitors –

Bosc Monitors (also known as the Savannah Monitor) can be quite dangerous if handled incorrectl, but become very tame quickly when handled from a young age.They have powerful limbs for climbing and digging, a strong jaw bone for crunching and chewing and very sharp teeth. They’re maximum size is usually between 4-5 feet long. They usually defend themselves against predators hence the strong teeth and jaw bone. If threatened they will let out a slow hissing noise.

The Bosc Monitor are mostly carnivorous but some will eat plants and vegetables. A recommended diet usually consists of fish, insects, chicken, beef or turkey, as well as eggs, occasionally fruits and vegetables. If you work with them from being babies then they will grow to be calm and docile. Water should be available easily in low strong dishes to prevent spillages, for example a dog bowl. They do like to drink so fresh water should be available daily. Hatchlings will eat mealworms, crickets, small mice and act food. A vitamin supplement should be added such as Nutrobal or Reptivite.

When housing monitors you have to remember that they grow rapidly from being babies. The larger the Vivarium you can get the better. For an adult the round about size would be 120x60x60cm, the structure should be sturdy with a front that will open for easy access inside the tank, glass should be shatterproof because Bosc’s have long tails which can thrash if agitated. The substrate should be easily replaceable because the dragon can produce a lot of waste. Materials such as wood shavings, chippings or bark, even gravel or newspaper would be suitable.

Like most large lizards, they like to feel they are in a safe and secure place. Shelter must be provided but something as simple as a cardboard box would be fine, if you want something more decorative then a cork bark tube or a ceramic drain pipe would be appropriate.

These animals are used to high temperatures, such as 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit in the daytime and night time temperatures are most suitable when dropped by 10-15F. The use of a thermometer would be easy to watch out for this and spots of the Vivarium which are hot or cold. There are several heat sources you could have for your dragon, such as heat mats, tube heaters and heat lamps, you should choose your heat source on which fits best economically for your tank size. Bosc’s don’t need UV lighting but artificial lighting should be provided.

If you require anymore information please feel free to contact us at Appleton Exotics petshop.

Crested Gecko –

Crested Geckos are used to cooler temperatures, so a glass Terrarium is ideal. These Geckos like to climb so they would enjoy a higher enclosure rather than a wide one. Adult Geckos or a group of young Geckos a 45x45x60cm would be fine. A good substrate to use is humus; it absorbs water and doesn’t go mouldy. These fascinating lizards are nocturnal so they would benefit having a place they can rest during the day, a good way to do this is buy having wooden branches and artificial plants to create a forest habitat with foliage for them to hide in. Backgrounds can be used to make a more natural theme.

If Geckos are kept in a temperature that’s too high e.g. 85 Fahrenheit it could affect their health since they like cooler temperatures. In the daytime, they like to be kept at around 75F, sometimes this can be achieved without having any additional heating, if anything a small heat mat on the back or side of Terrarium is enough to keep your lizard happy.  At night the temperature should fall to about 55F, this should be checked by a reliable thermometer.

Crested Geckos need around a 5% UVB light; most Terrariums already have their own lighting canopies built in so you can easily fit the bulb. The light should be on for around 10-12 hours a day which can be controlled by an electric timer.

They like to eat soft fruits (which are non citrus) and small insects. Bananas, Apricots and Peaches are very much enjoyed by Geckos, as well as Crickets. If you feel like treating your pet you could give him small mealworms, locusts and wax worms. Fresh water should be available daily and changed everyday. These lizards like to lick the morning dew off rocks and plants for hydration so it is important to mist the enclosure once a day with a water sprayer.

Crested Geckos loved to be cuddled and looked after, you should let them play in your hands, but don’t be alarmed if he happens to jump up on your shoulder as this is there way of getting around. Never pick a Gecko up by its tail as it will shed its tail off as a defence mechanism, it won’t grow back!  Male Geckos don’t like living together and as adults will begin to fight, they are happier living with female geckos (if your enclosure is big enough). Females can live together as a colony. Faeces and leftover food should be removed regularly to keep your animal happy and hygienic. For any advice please ring us at Appleton Exotics petshop.

Leopard Gecko –

Leopard Geckos are cute, leopard like lizards! These small creatures like eating crickets (alive, they reject any dead insects) Worms and Spiders. Crickets are the best food source as they can hunt for them in their enclosure as they would in a natural environment. You should dust their food with a fine calcium powder with added vitamin D3 to keep them healthy. Water should be available at all times.

Leopard Geckos are usually small in size, with hatchlings ranging from 6.5cm – 8.4cm (2.6 to 3.3 inches) in length and weigh around 3 grams while adults are around 20.4cm -27.5cm (8.1 – 10.9 inches) and weigh around 45 to 65 grams.

If feared under threat, the Gecko can detach its tail to defend itself against predators (so don’t grab its tail!) It will grow a new one pretty fast, but it will be shorter and fatter than the previous tail.

One juvenile/young adult gecko can live in a 16-11inch type tank. 2 or 3 adult geckos can live comfortably in a 36 by 18inch vivarium or tank, with a height of 18 inches if you’re planning to have lighting installed. Never house two male Leopard Geckos together as they will begin to fight. These creatures like to have somewhere to hide so make sure you have logs or rocks for them, if you don’t have this something as simple as a clean margarine tub or coconut shell would be suitable. Moist boxes are rather important; they help the lizard to remove the skin when it sheds. (They can also sleep here to).

The temperature of the floor of your enclosure should range between 84-88F. Leopard Geckos obtain their heat through their underside, so a heat mat either under the substrate or the tank itself is recommended. The mat should cover either half or 1/3 of the enclosure. It is very important that heat is installed as they do not create their own body heat internally. One of the best substrates to use is kitchen roll for young geckos, or fine sand but this could cause problems if digested too much. If using sand, you should change it every 6 months to keep your enclosure hygienic. The enclosure should be cleaned of leftover food and waste daily.

Geckos don’t need artificial lighting or UV lighting like some other lizards do, but you can install a normal light if you wish to help keep them warm, but they do need to know whether it is day or night. You can put the light on a timer. For help and advice please ring Appleton Exotics petshop.

Ridge Tail Monitor –

Ridge Tail Monitors are small lizards also known as Spiny-Tailed Monitors or their scientific name Varanus Acanthurus, for having a dinosaur like spiny tail.

These Ridge Tail Monitors originate from the north-west Australia with a life span of over 20 years. They can grow up to 2 to 2.5 feet in length and should be looked into thoroughly before buying due to their size.

Their enclosure should be dry with a natural feel, with plastic and silk plants to add character to the enclosure with rocks and branches to climb and bask on also, having desert sand substrate. The substrate should be within 2” in depth because these Monitors like to dig and burrow. Provide your lizard with at least a 36”x24”x24” wooden vivarium, a large water bowl for your lizard to get into is optional but recommended.

UVB lighting is important for these lizards and a 10% tube will provide just enough. Lighting should be on for 10-12 hours daily and should be changed every nine to twelve months, due to the lighting getting weaker.

These ridge tails require basking spots of a temperature up to 98-103F, this cannot be reached without a Ceramic Heat Emitter. A good thermometer will help keep track of the temperatures; you should have one at each end of the enclosure. Placing a rock in the basking areas are ideal since these lizards like to bask in the heat.

These monitors are known for not shedding their skin properly so look out for this, especially on their toes and tip of tail. Although they originate from the desert they should be sprayed with water when shedding, this helps a full shed and reduces the risk of problems.

All foods should be dusted with a vitamin supplement and twice a week with a multi vitamin supplement such as Nutrobal. Never have too many males living together as they can start fighting. It’s believed that these lizards have the ability to choose they’re gender depending on the dominance of the group. Please give us a ring at Appleton Exotics petshop for any help or advice.

Water Dragons-

Water Dragons are becoming a very popular pet for people to have. There are different species of water dragons for example, the Australian Water Dragon (also known as Physignathus Lesueunii) and the Chinese Water Dragon (also known as Physignathus Temporalis). Hatchlings are a total length of 5-6 inches long; they are often a brownish green colour on their upper body and a pale green on their lower body. Adults can range from 2-3 feet long and are of a similar colour.

Don’t be fooled by their name, most Water Dragons love water, but not all. You should provide a fairly large area of water for the Dragon to bathe in, which must be changed and cleaned daily. A simple container would be suitable for this but so the Dragon can step easily in and out of it. The water doesn’t have to be heated, room temperature is fine. You can use a filter if needed to help keep the water cleaner for longer.

Keeping the Dragons in a heated cage can be very harmful; they should always be kepy at approx 90 degrees, since they are from a tropical humid climate.

You need to be careful of what substrate you use in your dragons cage. Soil and Orchid bark are quite popular but you have to be aware of your dragon ingesting any of this as it can be quite serious! Astroturf can also be used but you would need to melt or bind the edges so that it doesn’t fray, as this can be harmful if ingested also. Any commercial brands sold in pet stores that contain moss or fertilisers have known to be quite fatal if consumed by your Dragon. I suggest that you don’t use Cedar or Pine as they give off toxic fumes which could hurt your Dragons health.

Another thing you will need is a UVB heat source lamp that the dragon can bask under if you cannot provide natural sunlight at all times. The light should be set up so the dragon is no more than 10 inches away from it during basking otherwise the light source will decrease the further away the dragon is from it.

If you require anymore information  please contact us at Appleton Exotics petshop.

Frilled Dragons –

Frilled Dragons are big eaters! They eat mainly insects but don’t mind the odd bit of fruit and vegetables. Hatchlings should be fed twice a day. You can feed these lizards anything from Crickets to Silkworms, including Butter worms and super worms.  Vegetables should come in wide varieties for example, sweet potatoes, split peas, carrots, different green veg, and green beans. Wax worms and meal worms can be offered as a treat. Dusting the food with a calcium/multi-vitamin supplement will keep your lizards happy and healthy. You should do this everyday for hatchlings and juveniles and every other day for adults. Water should be available all the time and changed everyday.

The heat must range between 75F and 85F-90F with a basking spot up to 100F. Thermostats will help maintain this. Night time temperatures should be around 70-75F, don’t let it drop below 65F. The humidity in their enclosure should remain at around 55% to 65%, don’t let it get to 75% at all as this could cause respiratory problems for your pet.

Broad spectrum heat bulbs and a fluorescent or other bulb with UVB are recommended. Direct sunlight (not through glass) is good for getting natural vitamins to your lizard. 

Substrates such as newspaper, paper towel or even reptile carpets are ideal for young lizards. Using sand may be harmful to your pet if digested. For adult dragons you can continue using newspaper and paper towels, or a fully digestible substrate. These Dragons would need a rather large enclosure as they are very active. Lots of items for your dragon to climb and bask on are important. For hatchlings and youngsters a 30-55 gallon tank is recommended but they will need the larger Vivarium rather quickly as they grow very fast. A 4ft by 3ft Vivarium is fine for a single adult, but larger is recommended.

These interesting lizards can live up to 15 years and they originate from Australia and New Guinea. They can grow up to 30” and their frill (when extended) 12”. They’re known scientifically as Chlamydosaurus Kingii. Please ring Appleton Exotics petshop for any more information.

Bearded Dragons –

Bearded Dragons make great pets for beginners or experienced owners. If you care for it properly they can live up to 12 years. Light and Temperature are important issues in caring for your dragon.

They need special UVB lighting which is very important because it contains vitamin D3 which is vital for these Dragons since they can’t get 12 hours of straight sunlight. You will also need a daylight bulb which should be on for 14 hours and then darkness for 10 hours, this is important for bearded dragons.

Dragons need a special kind of thermometer in their enclosure so you can ensure he gets 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit on one side of his tank and 90-100 degrees on the other. At night the temperature should fall into the low 70’s and the basking area should be between 100-105 degrees.

Feeding bearded dragons the right diet is really important. They eat vegetables, fruit and insects which you can buy or catch outside for yourself, if you decide to catch your own insects then be careful that they haven’t come into contact with any pesticides because that can be harmful to your dragon. Avocado, Rhubarb and Spinach can be fatal if fed to your dragon. Spinach contains oxalates which bind to calcium and large amounts of this can cause metabolic bone disease. Bananas can also be harmful to your pet if fed regularly.

Bearded Dragons need the largest space possible to remain a healthy lifestyle, a 10-15 gallon tank is good for a hatchling but an adult will need 50-55. The tank should be longer than it is tall since they are semi-arboreal. Rocks and logs are good for basking but rocks hold heat better and are good for stimulation but you must be careful that they don’t get too hot for the lizard.

These lizards eat a lot so watch out for their droppings. Their waste and food leftovers must be cleaned daily to ensure your lizard stays healthy. The substrate, water bowl and food bowl must also be checked for fouling and cleaned.

If you wish to find out more information please contact us at Appleton Exotics petshop. 

King Snake –

Housing these snakes can be great if you have the right equipment! King Snakes are known for escaping their enclosures so you want to make sure that they are kept in a tank which does not have an opening/ latched top, they must be in a tank which has a friont opening sliding door with a lock. They must be kept on their own in case any fighting or biting occurs with a cage-mate. Hatchlings can start out in a 10 gallon tank, middle sized in a 20 gallon tank and fully grown snakes will need a much larger enclosure such as a 60 gallon tank. It is important that they get the room they need to be active and stretch. This can also prevent respiratory problems.

For a new snake substrates such as paper towels or butcher paper will be ideal for easy cleaning and to make sure the snake is free of parasites. Once your snake has got used to his new habitat, substrates such as indoor/outdoor carpeting, reptile bark, mulch or aspen shavings are suitable. Never use cedar, redwood or pine. If you use shavings make sure that it isn’t consumed with the food. Astroturf is a good way to go, you can have two pieces cut to fit the cage, and once one has been soiled you can replace it with the other (then clean the soiled one ready to use again). Cleanliness is very important, so make sure that whatever you choose can be cleaned as often as necessary.

Several hides should be provided for your snake, anything from half rounds of bark to overturned flower pots to coconut shells and even cardboard boxes! Also a selection of rocks and branches is recommended.

King Snakes need a heat gradient of around 76-86F (24-30C) in their enclosure during the day, at night the temperature is allowed to drop to around 70-74F (21-23C) the gradient should be horizontal as well as vertical, and hides should be provided at each end of the gradient. A lot of owners use under tank heaters which are placed under half the tank. Do not use hot rocks as this can be harmful.

King snakes should be fed fully grown mice. The same size as the width of the snakes body, (excluding its head) around once a week unless it becomes lean (body not rounded, start to see back bone or ribs). Young snakes should be fed twice a week. King snakes tend to eat less in the fall and winter; this is okay as long as it maintains good body condition.

At first, you should leave the snake to settle for a few days before handling. When you do start to handle him he may be defensive and try to get away, it’s a possibility that he may produce a rather nasty smell from his anal glands as a defence but don’t worry it isn’t harmful (just smelly!) Regurgitation is also common in these snakes, so be careful not to handle him to much after a meal. Please ring Appleton Exotics petshop for any further information.

Carpet Pythons –

There are different types of species of Carpet Python, including Queensland, Jungle and Diamond.

Jungle Carpet Pythons can range from 6-7 feet; these snakes are semi arboreal, which means they like to climb. They need enough room to firmly spread out without any difficulties. For a baby or hatchling, larger than a 10 gallon tank would be needed, and for an adult more than a 55 gallon tank would be required. Reptile carpeting and newspaper are recommended as substrates and they can be easily replaced/cleaned. We recommend you do not use aspen bedding as it can cause respiratory problems for the snake if ingested. Temperature ranges for these snakes are around 85F in the day, and at night 79F.

Adult Jungle Carpet Pythons like to eat small to large rats, and baby snakes like small mice. Freezing the food is a good way to keep them fresh because freezing them kills off any bacteria.

Queensland are pretty much under the same care except they grow from 6-10ft long and of course need a larger enclosure for example 75 gallon tank or even bigger.

Diamond Pythons are again under the same circumstances, grow from 6-12ft long, at least a 125 gallon tank would be recommended, the temperature is the same as the Jungle Python as well as feeding.

If you need and more information and for help and advice please feel free to contact us at Appleton Exotics petshop.