Vivexotic Repti-Home Small Oak Vivarium 57.5x37.5x42cm | PT4070

The VE Repti-Home Small in Oak is a timber vivarium built for reptiles and invertebrates that need reliable ambient heat and a controlled environment. Measuring 57.5 x 37.5 x 42cm, it suits juvenile colubrids, small geckos, and invertebrates well — keepers should plan to upgrade for adult animals that need more space. The wood construction retains heat effectively, making it straightforward to establish basking temperatures and a meaningful thermal gradient across the enclosure.

Construction and Materials

Panels are constructed from 15mm wood boards in an oak effect finish, which both insulates the enclosure and gives it a clean, furniture-friendly appearance. The toughened glass sliding doors meet BS-EN-12150 kite-marked standards, and the timber used is sourced from recycled materials or sustainably managed forests. The vivarium arrives flat-packed and goes together with a single screwdriver — most fixings are locking screws, so the unit can be dismantled and reassembled if needed.

Ventilation and Access

• Multiple large vents support heat loss across the enclosure, helping create a warm end and a cooler end
• 'Easy-access' vents allow heating and lighting cables to pass through without removing vent plugs entirely
• Sliding front glass doors with a plug-in locking mechanism included as standard
• An additional lock is available separately for more robust security

Setup and Assembly

A first-time build typically takes around 15 to 20 minutes. Once assembled, it is worth running a pet-safe sealant along the internal joints — panels are sealed on most sides, but sealing the joints extends the vivarium's lifespan and prevents substrate working into gaps over time. The locking screw system means the enclosure can be taken apart and rebuilt cleanly, which is useful when relocating or reconfiguring a collection.

Stacking and Flexibility

The VE Repti-Home range is designed to be stackable, provided matching Vivexotic sizes are used — practical for keepers housing multiple animals in the same footprint. For standalone use off the floor, Vivexotic feet are available separately; two pairs are recommended for this size. This model is not compatible with Vivexotic cabinets.

Suitable Animals

• Juvenile corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus)
• Juvenile king snakes and milk snakes
• Western hognose snakes (Heterodon nasicus)
• Juvenile geckos
• Invertebrates

The VE Repti-Home Small Oak gives keepers a well-insulated, straightforward enclosure that handles heat retention properly from day one — built with the features that matter and none of the assembly frustration.