Exo Terra Tree Fern Tropical Background Panels

Creating tropical biotope habitats for herptiles is now easier than ever! Exo Terra Tree Fern Tropical Background Panels enrich reptile environment with real, natural Tree Fern "bark." Precut panels made from Dicksonia fibrosa Tree Fern are naturally soft, absorbent AND resist rot even with continuous exposure to moisture or wetness. These unique features make this decorative and functional background perfect for drip walls that simulate waterfall spray zones OR for mounting epiphytes to recreate tropical rainforests or cloud forests.

Exo Terra Tree Fern Tropical Background Panels is a 100% natural product from New Zealand. When the Tree Fern panels are kept moist for longer periods, ferns and mosses will spontaneously start to appear. For faster, dramatic results, carefully mount epiphytic plants such as orchids, bromeliads, ferns and mosses. Keep moist to ensure root development and proper coverage. Great for terrariums and habitats housing tropical reptiles and amphibians. Two pack. Each panel measures approximately 5-1/2" x 11-3/4" and 5/8" thick.

Tip: Use the Exo Terra Monsoon RS400 Rainfall System to keep the Tree Fern panels moist to stimulate the growth of live moss, ferns and epiphytes.

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Recreating your herp's natural environment provides environmental enrichment that is lacking in a simple enclosure with just a few accessories in it. It promotes natural behavior and contributes to normal activity levels, as it encourages your reptile to interact with its environment by climbing, hiding, burrowing, or performing other activities that he would in the wild.

A naturalistic terrarium will also help keep your reptiles healthy. Reptiles are very susceptible to stress-related illnesses, and one of the main causes of stress in reptiles is improper housing. Researching your reptile's habitat requirements and setting up an enclosure that mimics his natural environment will greatly reduce stress, which will keep him healthier.

Housing your herp in a naturalistic environment will also encourage proper eating and sleeping habits. Reptiles that are housed improperly or that aren't stimulated enough by their environment will often suffer from a decreased appetite or refuse food altogether. Failing to provide the right accessories and lighting will alter their photoperiods, disrupting their sleep patterns. Setting up a naturalistic terrarium will help your reptiles eat properly as well as follow their natural waking and sleeping cycles.