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
Background Blend 6 quarts
$13.95
The Dude's all new background blend. A favorite blend by the dude, includes virgin cork bark pieces (various sizes, grain size to 1/4" size), coco coir and sphagnum peat moss combined perfectly to create a finely textured, yet unique background blend to be used to create your custom bioactive vivarium backgrounds. Great for vining tropical plan...
12 oz. Insulating Foam Sealant
$16.95
Can only ship via Ground or Priority mail. No express or overnight. Please note: the sealant pictured may not be the brand that you receive. It is very hard to get black expanding foam so manufacturer's vary. Insulating Foam Sealant is a polyurethane-based foam sealant designed for use in water features. By expanding to fill gaps and cracks, it...
ASI Aquarium Sealant, CLEAR, 10.2 oz
$13.95
ASI Aquarium Silicone Sealant has been specifically formulated for the fabrication of fresh and salt-water aquariums. This high modulus component RTV Silicone Sealant forms strong cohesive bonds to glass without the need of primers. The bonds are unaffected by continuous immersion in water and, when fully cured, is non-toxic to fish. ASI Aquariu...
Net pot for aquatic plants, epiphytes and terrarium backgrounds
$0.49
Grow like a pro with the Dude's net cups. A wide assortment of sizes and mesh patterns make it easy to choose the best container for all your plants. Use these pots with any of your favorite growing media to ensure even drainage and promote bigger, healthier roots! Great for incorporating into terrarium backgrounds and for epiphytes such as brom...
35MM Film Canister Black
$0.95
35MM Film Canister Black - Great for breeding Thumbnail dart frogs such as Ranitomeya and for tadpole deposition sites. Easily mounted throughout the terrarium these small canisters make it very easy to breed your small amphibians that utilize epiphyte axils. They can also be incorporated in backgrounds for tiny planters or hides.
Bromeliad Mounting Clips 5 pack
$2.95
An essential for properly mounting your epiphytes (such as orchids, bromeliads, and air plants). Each clip is approximately 6" long. Made of a vivarium safe material, these clips can be bent or manipulated to mount your plants on whatever accent you wish. There are five included in each bundle.
Virgin Cork Bark Chunks - 1"-4" size pieces
Virgin Cork Bark Chunks - 1"-4" size pieces
$6.95
Virgin Cork Bark Chunks for Terrariums, Reptile Habitats, and Bioactive Setups – Sealed Bag Enhance your naturalistic enclosure with our small cork bark chunks, perfect for a variety of reptile and invertebrate habitat needs. This sealed bag includes hand-selected pieces ranging from 1 inch to 4 inches, ideal for: Small terrariums and vivarium...
Cork Bark Branch
$14.95
100% natural cork bark branching harvested from Portugal. These branches vary in thickness and are 100% solid. Great for arboreal lizards or for creating basking zones. These are not hollow tubes but the actual branches from a cork tree. The picture is a representation of what you will receive, all branches are different. Some of them will be...
Cork Bark Flats for Reptiles, Amphibians & Bioactive Habitats
Animals & Pet Supplies
Cork Bark Flats for Reptiles, Amphibians & Bioactive Habitats
$14.95
Cork Bark Flats for Reptiles and Bioactive HabitatsBuild natural hides, ledges, backgrounds, and climbing surfaces with heat-treated cork bark flats. Cork is lightweight, easy to shape, and useful for reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, small mammals, orchids, and planted vivariums.Great for Terrarium and vivarium backgrounds Hiding caves, shelves,...
Cork Bark Tubes for Reptiles, Amphibians & Bioactive Habitats
Animals & Pet Supplies
Cork Bark Tubes for Reptiles, Amphibians & Bioactive Habitats
$19.95
Natural Cork Bark Tubes for Reptiles and Bioactive HabitatsCreate natural shelters, tunnels, climbing routes, and planted habitat features with heat-treated cork bark tubes. Cork tubes add texture and usable cover for reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, small mammals, orchids, and bioactive vivariums.Great for Hides and retreats for reptiles, amphi...
Exo Terra Jungle Vine
$13.99
Exo Terra Jungle 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. These vines do great in ...
Exo Terra Moss Vine
$15.99
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 ...
Small Texas Flagstone Case (7-8 lbs)
$16.95
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
$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 for Terrariums & Vivariums
$3.95
Large Nut Pod for Terrariums & VivariumsLarge Nut Pods add substantial natural texture and botanical character to terrariums, vivariums, and bioactive habitats. Use them as a focal accent with leaf litter, moss, branches, and other natural decor for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.Natural pods vary in size, shape, color, and surface ...
Ourico Pod for Terrariums & Vivariums
$5.95
Ourico Pod for Terrariums & VivariumsOurico Pods add distinctive natural texture to terrariums, vivariums, and bioactive habitats. Use them as a botanical accent with leaf litter, moss, branches, and other natural decor for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.Natural pods vary in size, shape, color, and surface character. Handle gently d...
Sororoca Penca Nut Pod for Terrariums & Vivariums
$19.95
Sororoca Penca Nut Pod for Terrariums & VivariumsSororoca Penca Nut Pods add natural texture and botanical character to terrariums, vivariums, and bioactive habitats. Use them as an accent with leaf litter, moss, branches, and other natural decor for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.Natural pods vary in size, shape, color, and surface...
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.
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.
Manzanita Burl
$8.95
These Manzanita Burls work well in many different setups ranging from arid to aquatic. The unique, gnarled shapes make them ideal for hardscape building as well as providing enrichment for arboreal and terrestrial reptiles and amphibians. These are natural products and will vary from piece to piece, some being more bulky and round, while some ...
Cork Log 12-22"
$29.95
100% natural cork logs harvested from Portugal. These logs range from 12-22" long and may have a diameter anywhere from 2-5". The picture is a representation of what you will receive, all logs are different. Some of them will be straight and long, others may have some curves. We try to send our best looking pieces, but if you need something par...
Palm Frond Stalks - 10 PCS - Assorted Sizes
$7.95
Packaged loose in an 8" x 20" mylar bag with a total of 10 assorted sizes of natural palm frond stalks. Lengths will vary from 6" - 16" Being a natural product, it is still recommended to either bake or boil these stalks to prevent any type of unwanted invader(s).
Natural Birch Branch Stalks - 5" - 7" -10 Count bag
$8.95
Add natural texture, enrichment, and biodegradable structure to smaller terrariums with The Bio Dude’s 10 Pack of Natural Birch Branches. Each bundle includes 10 unique birch branch bases measuring approximately 5"–7" long, making them a great choice for smaller reptiles, amphibians, tarantulas, invertebrates, juvenile chameleons, and compact bi...
