Exo Terra Pro Terrarium Small / Low 45 x 45 x 30cm

• Stainless steel mesh top – engineered for optimal UVB penetration, so a clip-on lamp sits above the mesh rather than behind glass.
• Three-tier adjustable ventilation – patented forced vertical airflow reduces condensation without the draught of simple mesh side vents.
• Spring-loaded, lockable front doors – open one side at a time for feeding or spot-cleaning, with an integrated lock against accidental openings.
• Patented in-frame locking top – the removable mesh top locks into the frame rather than resting loose.
• Raised, waterproof base – built for a substrate heater underneath, and seals against a deeper substrate layer.
• Self-closing rear cable inlets with internal gutters – route probes, misting lines and heat cabling through the back panel without a permanent gap.
• Monsoon-ready – nozzle attachment points for Exo Terra's Monsoon misting system are built in (system sold separately).

At 30 cm, this is the shallowest model in the Pro range, so there's less clearance between a mesh-top fixture and the substrate than on the Wide or Tall models. Check your bulb's own gradient chart for its minimum safe mounting distance and confirm it fits within 30 cm once substrate depth is subtracted – if not, the Small/Wide (45 cm) or Small/Tall (60 cm) gives more room.

Included: the terrarium unit, the removable lockable stainless steel mesh top, the spring-loaded lockable front doors and the raised waterproof base.

You'll still need: a heat source and, for diurnal species, UVB lighting positioned per that lamp's own gradient chart, a thermostat, substrate, a water dish and hides or decor.

Suited to ground-dwelling and fossorial reptiles and amphibians that prioritise floor space over height – many desert and terrestrial species fall into this group.

Not suitable for arboreal or strongly climbing species needing vertical space – choose the Small/Tall or X-Small/Tall – and not intended as a permanent full-depth aquatic tank.

Open one door at a time when spot-cleaning. Lift the mesh top clear for full access when changing substrate or decor. Wipe the glass regularly and check door latches for wear.

Covered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law as a manufactured glass product, in addition to any Exo Terra manufacturer warranty. It's a large glass item – inspect it for transit damage before unpacking fully, and keep packaging until you're sure it arrived intact.

• A heat lamp or heat mat sized to your species, run through a thermostat
• UVB lighting for diurnal species, mounted at the distance its own gradient chart recommends
• Species-appropriate substrate deep enough for burrowing behaviour
• A shallow water dish sized to the animal

Does this terrarium include heating or lighting?

No. It ships as the terrarium unit with its mesh top and lockable doors fitted – heating, UVB lighting, a thermostat and substrate are chosen separately.

Is the low height enough for a basking lamp?

It depends on the bulb. Check its minimum safe mounting distance against this enclosure's 30 cm height, allowing for substrate depth.

What's the difference between this and the Small/Wide?

Both share a 45 x 45 cm footprint. Small/Low stands 30 cm tall and Small/Wide stands 45 cm tall – choose Low for strictly ground-dwelling species.

Can I fit a substrate heater under this model?

Yes – the raised, waterproof base is designed for a substrate heater to sit beneath it, clear of the substrate itself.