How-To Guides

Step-by-step tutorials for setup, feeding, safety, and maintenance

Updated: September 2025

Clear, practical tutorials you can follow in minutes. Each guide lists tools, safety notes, and troubleshooting so you can set it up right the first time.

BUILD A HUMID HIDE

Pack a semi-arid substrate

Arboreal cross-vent

Bioactive basics

Stable turtle basking dock.

Set temperature gradients

Night heat (CHE vs DHP vs RHP)

Defrost & feed F/T rodents

Gut-load & dust insects

Quarantine 60–90 days

Deep clean

Burn prevention