How many hides should a reptile have?

The correct number depends on the species and enclosure, but many setups benefit from more than one shelter so the animal can remain concealed while choosing warmer or cooler conditions. For species that benefit from a localised moisture zone, add a separate BIOTIC Humid Hide rather than wetting the dry shelter. Follow the species' care requirements when deciding the number, type and placement of hides.

Where should the BIOTIC Hide be placed?

Place it at substrate level within the terrarium's thermal gradient, not directly in the hottest basking spot. Where space and species requirements allow, offer shelter in more than one temperature zone. Keep the entrance accessible and orient it so the animal can enter without crossing an exposed or obstructed route.

How do I choose the correct hide size?

Choose a hide the animal can enter easily and use in a natural resting posture. It should allow the reptile to turn around without being so open that concealment is lost. Compare the 15.5 × 9 × 5.9 cm external dimensions and the visible entrance with the animal's current body size, not only its juvenile size.

Which reptiles can use the BIOTIC Hide?

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide is designed for appropriately sized terrestrial reptiles that rest and shelter at ground level, particularly species that prefer to remain hidden while inactive. Suitability depends on the animal's body size and behaviour. The reptile should be able to enter easily, turn around and rest in a natural posture while still feeling enclosed.

How do I clean the BIOTIC Hide?

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide lifts easily for routine checks, and its smooth, non-porous surfaces and rounded interior transitions minimise hard-to-reach corners and residue build-up. Wipe or rinse it as part of regular enclosure maintenance, and use the dishwasher when more thorough sanitation is needed. Dry the hide fully before returning it to the terrarium.

Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide PT4794 in olive green with a low single entrance

Three-quarter view of the biomorphic BIOTIC Hide showing its enclosed curved shell

Leopard gecko beside the entrance of the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide in a rocky arid terrarium

African fat-tailed gecko in front of the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide on a leaf-litter substrate

Spotted gecko approaching the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide on red desert sand

Green-and-black poison dart frogs on and inside the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide in a planted rainforest terrarium

Biotic Hide

A quiet place to disappear.

Provides a defined ground-level shelter for resting and concealment
Single entrance limits sight lines into the hide
Helps reptiles regulate their exposure to activity outside the shelter
Enclosed structure buffers light and airflow around the resting area
Smooth, rounded, non-porous surfaces are easy to maintain
Dishwasher-safe 15.5 × 9 × 5.9 cm design suits compact layouts

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide gives reptiles a defined place to step out of view. Its enclosed, single-entrance shape limits direct sight lines into the resting space, supporting the natural need to hide, sleep and regulate exposure to activity around the terrarium.

Placed at substrate level, the low-profile shelter adds security without visually dominating the enclosure. The closed form also reduces light and airflow inside compared with open areas, creating a more buffered resting space within the wider thermal gradient. Smooth, rounded, non-porous surfaces minimise difficult corners and make routine cleaning straightforward, while the flowing olive form coordinates with the complete BIOTIC family. Select the hide according to the animal’s body size and behaviour: it should be easy to enter, spacious enough to turn and rest in, yet enclosed enough to feel protected.

Product name	Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide
SKU	PT4794
GTIN (UPC)	015561247948
Product type	Ground-level reptile hide
Dimensions	15.5 × 9 × 5.9 cm (6.10 × 3.54 × 2.32 in)
Access	Single entrance
Placement	Substrate level within a species-appropriate thermal gradient
Product weight	0.057 kg
Care & maintenance	Smooth, non-porous and dishwasher-safe

Dimensions (WxDxH)

15.5 X 9 X 5.9 cm

6.1 X 3.54 X 2.32 "

BIOTIC Hide design drawing showing its layered contours, arched entrance and enclosed chamber

Biomorphic by Design

The BIOTIC Hide is shaped as a low, continuous protective shell rather than a literal imitation of rock or bark. Layered contours, inspired by softly eroded terrain, flow around the arched entrance and enclosed chamber. Every ridge and transition reinforces the sheltering form while keeping the silhouette calm and compact. This balance of natural variation and functional clarity gives the hide its recognisable BIOTIC character across the wider collection.

Why do I need the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide?

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide is a low-profile reptile hide that gives terrestrial reptiles an enclosed, single-entrance retreat away from light, movement and visual exposure. It creates a clearly defined, protected resting place at ground level. Smooth, rounded interior surfaces reduce hard-to-clean corners and make routine cleaning and terrarium maintenance more straightforward.

African fat-tailed gecko resting on top of the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide beside its arched entrance in a planted terrarium

Provides secure visual concealment

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide provides a fully enclosed reptile retreat with one entrance that limits lines of sight. By allowing reptiles to withdraw from movement, light and activity outside the enclosure, this terrarium hide supports natural concealment behaviour and offers a clearly defined resting place for species that prefer to remain hidden while inactive.

Creates a buffered resting microclimate

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide reduces airflow and light exposure inside its enclosed resting space compared with open areas of the terrarium, creating a more buffered microclimate. Positioned appropriately within the enclosure’s thermal gradient, the reptile hide offers a sheltered option while still allowing the animal to choose other temperature and humidity zones.

Gecko tail visible inside the entrance of the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide on sandy terrarium substrate

Hand lifting the Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide to reveal a coiled corn snake resting underneath

Simplifies routine inspection and cleaning

The Exo Terra BIOTIC Hide has smooth, non-porous surfaces and rounded interior transitions that simplify inspection and cleaning. The reptile shelter lifts easily for routine checks, while its dishwasher-safe construction supports thorough sanitation when required. Together, these features minimise hard-to-reach corners and residue build-up, keeping regular terrarium maintenance simple and efficient.