A setup guide for the kits linked below. The selected product and option determine what is included. A kit name or photograph does not add animals, plants, equipment or supplies to the confirmed pack contents.
Check the kit before assembly
Read the selected option and itemized contents on the product page. Identify the intended resident, climate, enclosure size and materials you actually received. Prepare any missing equipment before adding animals. Supplies-only kits are not living starter cultures.
Build for the resident
Use drainage only where the enclosure design needs it; it does not correct overwatering. Add suitable substrate, shelters and a food-bearing leaf layer where appropriate. Establish moisture refuges and ventilation that fit the resident and cleanup crew. An arid kit needs a different water balance from a humid planted enclosure.
Establish and maintain
Verify temperatures, lighting and humidity required by the resident before introduction. Seed only compatible, correctly identified cleanup cultures and keep a backup when possible. Continue removing excess waste and uneaten food; a bioactive kit does not remove routine cleaning duties.
Keeper questions
Does this replace the reptile or amphibian’s full care guide?
No. The resident still needs its own species-specific space, heating, lighting, diet and health plan.
Can I infer the pack contents from this guide?
No. Use the product’s exact selected option and confirmed contents; ask support about any discrepancy.
Matching products
Return to the selected product for its exact options, confirmed contents, current stock and shipping details.