Creating your own DIY custom terrarium background can be extremely rewarding. While it is very time consuming, use these items below to help create a fine textured or open scape background to your desire.
A 3D background can be accomplished with many different materials. Lightweight rocks, woods and branching can all be utilized to create a multi-level and textured unique background for your terrarium.
Not sure where to start? Reach out to us at customercare@thebiodude.com
Reptile Habitat Supplies for backgrounds
Exo Terra Moss Vine
Exo Terra Moss Vine
$8.99
Exo Terra Moss Vines can be used for decorative purposes or for enlargement of the dwelling area. These water-proof vines are bendable, twistable life-like vines with a natural feel and look and can be twisted together with vines of different sizes to create a 3-D habitat. Perfect for arboreal reptiles and amphibians. Bendable & twistable ...
CASE Black Lava Rock - UNS
CASE Black Lava Rock - UNS
$39.95
A bulk case of the Dude's choice 100% natural Lava Rock. BLACK Packaged in a 10 x 8 x 4 box, weighing 6-7lbs. A typical box will hold 4-5 pieces of Lava Rock measuring 5"-10" of varying shapes and sizes. This rock is a great accent for creating hotspots, waterfalls or for background pieces. With Lava Rock's porous nature it makes a great candid...
Small Texas Flagstone Case (7-8 lbs)
$11.95
A bulk case of the Dude's choice 100% natural Flagstone/Slate Rock. Packaged in a 10x8x4 box. Approximately 12-14 pieces in each box of various sizes between 3"-6". Each box weighs about 7-8 pounds. Each piece in the box is a different size and will have many unique, flat pieces. Great accents for creating hotspots, waterfalls or for backgroun...
Monkey Pod
Monkey Pod
$3.95
Monkey pods are one of the thickest pods the Dude offers. These pods are very dense and are great for making small water ponds for egg deposition sites, hiding places, and provide a visual pop to the forest floor. Due to their porous, dense nature these pods are great for springtails! These pods are 100% natural and are sold individually. Pleas...
Large Nut Pod
Large Nut Pod
$3.95
Please note: Due to the delicate nature of these pods, the Dude is unable provide a guarantee that they will arrive in one solid piece. These large, unique pods make a great addition to any vivarium. These pods make excellent hiding caves, water pool, or even just a beautiful accent on your forest floor. Due to their porous, dense nature thes...
Ourico Pod
Ourico Pod
$5.95
These unique pods make a great addition to any vivarium. Due to their porous, dense nature these pods are great for springtails! These pods are 100% natural and are sold individually. Please note: Due to the delicate nature of these pods, the Dude is unable provide a guarantee that they will arrive in one solid piece. One pod sold, two are disp...
Sororoca Penca Nut Pod
Sororoca Penca Nut Pod
$19.95
Please note: Due to the delicate nature of these pods, the Dude is unable provide a guarantee that they will arrive in one solid piece. These large, unique pods make a great addition to any vivarium. These pods make excellent hiding caves, water pool, or even just a beautiful accent on your forest floor. Due to their porous, dense nature thes...
Black or Clear Aquarium Tubing 1/2" diameter sold by the foot
$0.99
Aquarium tubing cut to assorted sizes. Color may be black or clear and is the Dude's choice. 1/2" thick tubing. Great for siphoning out water, creating water features such as waterfalls and streams. Sold per foot. Quantity 1 = 12" of tubing. If quantity 4 is purchased you will receive 4' of tubing.
Clear or Black Aquarium Tubing 1/4" diameter sold by the foot
$0.79
1/4" thick tubing. Great for siphoning out water, creating water features such as waterfalls and streams. Price is per foot. Black or clear. The Dude's choice. Sold per foot. Quantity 1 = 12" of tubing. If quantity 4 is purchased you will receive 4' of tubing.
Black or Clear Aquarium Tubing 3/8" diameter sold by the foot
$0.89
Aquarium tubing cut to assorted sizes. Color may be black or clear and is the Dude's choice. 3/8" thick tubing. Great for siphoning out water, creating water features such as waterfalls and streams. Sold per foot. Quantity 1 = 12" of tubing. If quantity 4 is purchased you will receive 4' of tubing.
Clear or Black Aquarium Tubing 3/16" diameter sold by the foot
$0.69
3/16" thick tubing. Great for siphoning out water, creating water features such as waterfalls and streams. Price is per foot. Black or clear. The Dude's choice. Sold per foot. Quantity 1 = 12" of tubing. If quantity 4 is purchased you will receive 4' of tubing.
