Paw & Co Habitat Reptile Vivarium Starter Set

Everything you need to give a gecko, juvenile lizard or small snake a proper home – in one considered set. The Habitat Starter Set pairs a warm oak-finish wooden vivarium with a professional high-output T5 UVB lighting kit, so the two most important parts of a healthy setup arrive together.

What's in the set

• Medium wooden vivarium, oak finish – 86.25cm x 37.5cm x 42.1cm when built
• Complete T5 UVB lighting kit – 12% UVB (desert) tube, curved reflector, controller, power cable, switch, fittings kit and link cable

Vivarium – key features

• 15mm thick, FSC-approved wooden panels, laminated to resist moisture
• Toughened sliding glass doors with a door-lock plug for stronger animals
• 'Easy vent' rear ventilation with built-in cable passes
• Flat-packed with pre-drilled panels and locking screws – typically 10–30 minutes to build
• Stackable to save space if you keep more than one pet

UVB kit – key features

• High-output 12% UVB T5 tube for arid, sun-loving species
• Two-angle curved reflector projects UV-rich light to create a basking zone around 30cm below the unit, with a wide flood beyond
• Flicker-free electronics; reflector removes for easy cleaning
• Fit inside the vivarium canopy or suspend over a mesh-top enclosure
• Link up to 10 units from one power source with the included link cable

Please note: a heat source (basking bulb or heat mat) and thermostat are not included. We recommend sealing the inside joins of the vivarium during assembly. Items may arrive in separate parcels.

Questions & answers

Q: What animals is this set suitable for?
A: The vivarium size is ideal for juveniles of smaller snake and lizard species such as leopard geckos, and many invertebrates.

Q: Why does my reptile need UVB?
A: UVB lets reptiles make vitamin D3, which they need to absorb calcium from their food and build strong bones – helping prevent metabolic bone disease.

Q: Is it hard to put together?
A: No – panels are pre-drilled and held with locking screws; most people build it in 10–30 minutes.

Q: Does it include heating?
A: No – add a suitable heat source and thermostat for your species.

Delivery & returns

• UK delivery £1.99 – free on orders over £50
• 30-day returns – unused and in original packaging