3 | Praying Mantis This Ghost Mantis looks like something from another world. They’ll do well in a typical tank-style terrarium with naturalistic features. They’re pretty small on a whole and aren’t particularly good climbers – so you don’t need a big container. Though they’re only typically poisonous in the wild, it’s a terrible idea to put one in your mouth… or put your hands in your mouth after handling them. No predator is going to be stupid enough to eat one when they look like that. There really is something for everyone when it comes to dart frogs.įrom electric blues and acid greens, there’s a huge diversity in color and pattern.īesides just looking fabulous, their bright markings give them the confidence to be active and visible during the day. 2 | Poison Dart Frogs Poison Dart Frogs are always the brightest things in the room.

Just remember to add some ventilation if you do!Īlso, these (exclusively female by the way) tropical lizards can and will reproduce on their own if you have a group of them. If I were to use one of my existing plant terrariums for animals, Mourning Geckos would be my first choice. Needing just household temperatures, general lighting, and humidities that are easily achieved in a closed container. They’re also very straightforward in terms of care conditions. Thankfully, despite being mostly nocturnal, they are often active through the day too – and they’re not too shy either. Often smaller than a finger, they’re fast and jittery. 1 | Mourning Geckos Mourning Geckos are cute, easy, and super rewarding.

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