Which reptiles and amphibians can use the BIOTIC Hanging Hide?

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide is designed for appropriately sized arboreal, semi-arboreal and climbing reptiles or amphibians that use elevated shelter. Suitability depends on body size, movement, preferred height and enclosure conditions. The animal must be able to enter, turn and rest comfortably, and the hide must be positioned where it can be reached safely.

How do I mount the BIOTIC Hanging Hide securely?

Clean and dry both the terrarium glass and the four suction cups before pressing each cup firmly into place. Mount only on clean, smooth glass; textured backgrounds are unsuitable. Check all four cups after installation and inspect them regularly, especially in warm or humid enclosures, before allowing the animal to rely on the hide.

Where should I place the BIOTIC Hanging Hide in the terrarium?

Position the hide at a height that reflects the species' natural behaviour and within an appropriate part of the thermal gradient. Avoid the hottest basking zone and make sure branches, plants or other structures provide a safe route to the entrance. Placement should offer security without blocking ventilation, lighting or essential maintenance access. If the same vertical zone also needs food and water, the BIOTIC Feeding Ledge provides a separate two-cup station.

Can the BIOTIC Hanging Hide help arboreal reptiles feel more secure?

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide can help an arboreal or climbing reptile limit visual exposure by providing an enclosed retreat within the vertical zone it uses. It does not guarantee reduced stress and should complement adequate cover, climbing routes, suitable temperature and humidity, and any additional shelters required by the species.

How should I clean and maintain the BIOTIC Hanging Hide?

Remove the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide and its suction cups for manual cleaning. Wash them with warm water and a reptile-safe cleaner used according to its instructions, then rinse and dry everything thoroughly. Inspect the hide and cups for wear or damage, clean and dry the glass, and remount all four suction cups firmly before returning the hide to use.

Does the BIOTIC Hanging Hide replace a ground-level hide?

No. The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide adds an elevated retreat but does not automatically replace species-appropriate shelter elsewhere in the enclosure. Many reptiles benefit from a choice of secure positions across the thermal gradient. Provide a ground-level BIOTIC Hide or other suitable retreats whenever the species' natural behaviour and care requirements call for them.

Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide PT4792 in olive green with a biomorphic shell and deep front entrance

Rear view of the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide showing four black suction cups for mounting to smooth terrarium glass

Arboreal gecko resting in the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide mounted to terrarium glass

Tree frog resting inside the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide mounted above plants in a terrarium

Leopard gecko entering the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide mounted to terrarium glass in an arid enclosure

Blue poison dart frogs beside the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide mounted to glass in a planted terrarium

Biotic Hanging Hide

Turn unused terrarium glass into a secure elevated retreat.

Provides an enclosed, elevated retreat for climbing and arboreal species
Extends usable habitat into the terrarium’s vertical space
Supports natural hiding, resting and climbing behaviour
Four suction cups create stable contact with clean, smooth glass
Smooth, rounded, non-porous surfaces support easy manual cleaning
Compact 12 × 7.6 × 7.6 cm format fits into structured vertical layouts

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide brings a protected resting place into the vertical zone of the terrarium. Designed for arboreal, semi-arboreal and climbing species, it gives animals an enclosed place to withdraw above ground level while making productive use of space that is often left empty.

Four suction cups mount the hide directly to clean terrarium glass, so its height and position can be chosen around the species’ preferred resting zone and the enclosure’s thermal gradient. The deep opening offers easy animal access while the surrounding shell limits direct sight lines into the retreat. Smooth, rounded, non-porous surfaces make routine cleaning simple, and the sculptural BIOTIC form adds function without making a naturalistic habitat feel mechanical. Check the mounting regularly and select the product only for animals whose size and behaviour suit its dimensions.

Product name	Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide
SKU	PT4792
GTIN (UPC)	015561247924
Product type	Glass-mounted elevated hide
Dimensions	12 × 7.6 × 7.6 cm (4.72 × 2.99 × 2.99 in)
Mounting	Four suction cups for clean, smooth terrarium glass
Best suited to	Appropriately sized arboreal, semi-arboreal and climbing species
Product weight	0.084 kg, including suction cups
Care & maintenance	Smooth, non-porous surface for manual cleaning

BIOTIC Hanging Hide design drawing showing its cellular shell relief, organic entrance and four-point glass mount

Biomorphic by Design

The BIOTIC Hanging Hide translates natural cellular geometry into a sculptural elevated retreat. A flowing shell wraps around the sheltered chamber, while the organic entrance is integrated into one continuous profile. Subtle relief takes its cue from dragonfly wing venation, giving the surface a natural rhythm without literal imitation. Even the glass-mounted format remains visually calm: function, mounting and form are resolved as one coherent design within the BIOTIC design language.

Why do I need the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide?

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide is an elevated reptile hide that provides arboreal and climbing species with an enclosed retreat above ground level. Suction cups secure the shelter directly to clean, smooth terrarium glass, adding usable vertical space while leaving the enclosure floor open. Position it according to the species, enclosure layout and thermal gradient, and inspect the suction cups regularly.

Gecko resting inside the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide mounted above plants in a terrarium

Provides an elevated arboreal retreat

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide gives arboreal and climbing reptiles or amphibians an enclosed retreat above ground level. Mounted at a suitable height, this elevated terrarium hide limits visual exposure and provides a defined place to rest or shelter, supporting the natural preference of many climbing species for secure concealment within the vertical habitat.

Expands usable vertical habitat space

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide turns unused enclosure height into functional habitat space by adding shelter to the glass wall. Arboreal, semi-arboreal and climbing species can move between ground-level and elevated zones, supporting fuller three-dimensional use of the terrarium without reducing valuable floor space for plants, hides, substrate or feeding areas.

Corn snake climbing a branch beside the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide mounted above the terrarium floor

Green day gecko on a branch beside the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide mounted with visible suction cups

Mounts securely to smooth terrarium glass

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hanging Hide attaches to clean, dry, smooth terrarium glass with strong suction cups for stable everyday placement. Its smooth, non-porous surfaces support quick manual cleaning and help minimise residue build-up. Check the suction cups regularly, especially in humid enclosures, and remount the hide only after the glass and mounting surfaces are clean.