Review: Vivexotic Repti-View Maxi Vivarium
When I first considered getting an adult corn snake one of the first things I had to consider was where was he going to live. Snakes are usually kept in vivariums – tanks made of glass and wood often with built in vents for airflow and holes for cables leading to heat and light sources.
When I searched for a snake vivariums I first needed to choose what sort I wanted taking into consideration practical needs such as the amount of floor space needed by the snake (corn snakes are a terrestrial reptile) as well as how I wanted the vivarium to look.
I came across the Vivexotic Repti-View Maxi Vivarium and immediately knew it was the one that I wanted to have as it had appropriate dimensions and a mostly glass design which meant that I would be able to view my corn snake from all angles. The range includes a number of different sizes, this is the biggest at 25 x 115 x 45cm with an oak finish.
The Repti-View Maxi is made with toughened glass from timber sourced from recycled sources or FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) sustainable forests. It has been designed with the best interests of owner and pet in mind, with glass panelled sides and lid, providing panoramic views of the inhabitant – exactly what attracted me!
The vivarium arrived flat-packed and came with instructions for putting it together. My mother and sister offered to help and it took us a good while to put it together as the instructions included were not very easy to follow. Despite that, we managed to put it together and I am very happy with the result.
My favourite features of this vivarium are the vent system which makes it easy to run cables through from the back of the enclosure and the super handy auto lock feature which means the lid locks as soon as it is closed so there is little chance of any escaping (corn snakes as known as the Houdini of the reptile world).
The vivarium also comes with a special glass heat mat enclosure incorporated into the base which means that heat can be conducted through the glass easily but stops the snake from direct contact with the mat and potentially burning himself. Simply slide the heat mat into the compartment and plug it in.
Of course as well as being a great feature the top-opening lid can cause a few issues when deciding where to put the vivarium. It needs to be at a decent height so you’re not always having to lean over it (and potentially hurt yourself) and of course, it needs to be accessible from the top so you can’t put it in the middle of a stack of vivariums! You can see it below on top of my other vivarium.
Overall I really like the Vivexotic Repti-View Maxi Vivarium. It has great practical features which make it easy to set up and it has a sleek, modern look with fantastic panoramic sides which make it perfect for watching my corn snake explore his surroundings. I award the vivarium 4 out of 5 stars.
