Exo Terra Buffalo Skull
Exo Terra Buffalo Skull
An arid-look hide with more than one way in. The Exo Terra Buffalo Skull is a realistically sculpted, hollow skull ornament for desert, rainforest or aquatic terrariums, giving smaller reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates a shaded retreat with multiple entry points. It's available in Small and Medium.
Key features
- Realistic sculpted detail — part of Exo Terra's skull decor series, alongside the Crocodile and Primate skulls.
- Hollow, multi-entrance interior — works as a shaded hide with more than one way in and out.
- Reduces stress — gives a secure hiding place that limits an animal's sense of exposure.
- Holds a humid microclimate — moisten the interior with damp moss to help with hydration and shedding.
- Inert, easy-clean material — safe to use in a terrarium or, per the manufacturer, an aquatic setup.
Which size do I need?
| Size | SKU | Dimensions (L x W x H) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | CHL53 | 7.6 x 11.8 x 5 cm |
| Medium | CHL49 | Not published by the manufacturer — compare listing photos to your enclosure before ordering |
Small suits nano and small enclosures or juvenile animals. Medium gives more interior hide space and is the better match for a larger terrarium or a bigger-bodied hide user — check the listing photos against your enclosure footprint if you're between sizes, since Exo Terra doesn't publish exact Medium dimensions.
Specifications
| Design | Sculpted buffalo skull with horns, hollow interior |
|---|---|
| Entrances | Multiple entry points |
| Material | Inert, easy-clean decor resin |
| Use | Desert, rainforest and aquatic terrarium setups |
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suited to bearded dragons, geckos and other arid or rainforest-species terrariums as a hide and visual centrepiece, and usable in aquatic setups per the manufacturer. Not sized to be the sole hide in a multi-animal enclosure — provide enough hides for every animal housed together so one skull doesn't become a contested resource.
Care and maintenance
Rinse clean with water as part of your regular enclosure cleaning. Moisten the interior with damp sphagnum moss if you want it to double as a humid hide or egg-laying site.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships standard.
Goes well with
- Sphagnum moss, to turn the interior into a humid hide or lay box
- Other pieces from Exo Terra's skull decor series for a themed enclosure
- Substrate suited to the same desert or rainforest setup
Common questions
Can I use this in an aquarium as well as a terrarium?
Yes — the manufacturer lists it as suitable for aquatic setups as well as desert and rainforest terrariums.
How many entrances does it have?
It's designed with multiple entry points rather than a single opening.
Can it double as an egg-laying site?
Yes, if the interior is kept moist with damp moss, per the manufacturer.
What are the exact dimensions of the Medium size?
Exo Terra publishes dimensions for the Small (7.6 x 11.8 x 5 cm) but not the Medium. Compare the listing photos to your enclosure before ordering if you're between sizes.
