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
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
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).














