If you've been to a zoo or a botanical garden, you've seen natural terrariums. These beautiful enclosures combine plants and animals to create mini-ecosystems that fill viewers with wonder. Even more wonderful, you can create your own natural terrariums right in your home. Almost any species of reptile, amphibian, or arthropod can be kept in a natural terrarium.
This guide is a complete instruction manual for creating stunning natural terrariums. It contains information on plants, substrates, water features, animals, construction, and more. The eye-catching sidebars, boxes, and photographs illustrate key topics all owners of these intricate systems need to know. "Natural Terrariums" will help you build and maintain a healthy vivarium.