Reptile Enclosure Size Chart
Terrarium Nest · terrariumnest.com · reviewed September 13, 2026
| Leopard gecko | minimum 36 x 18 x 18 inches (90 x 45 x 45cm) for one adult |
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| Bearded dragon | minimum 48 x 24 x 24 inches (120 x 60 x 60cm) for an adult |
| Blue tongue skink | minimum 48 x 24 x 18 inches (120 x 60 x 45cm) |
| Uromastyx | minimum 48 x 24 x 18 inches (120 x 60 x 45cm) with a strong basking gradient, since these are high-temperature desert species |
| Crested gecko | minimum 18 x 18 x 24 inches (45 x 45 x 60cm) |
| Gargoyle gecko | similar to crested, 18 x 18 x 24 inches minimum |
| Chameleon (veiled or panther) | minimum 24 x 24 x 48 inches (60 x 60 x 120cm), screen-sided for airflow |
| Ball python | minimum 48 x 24 x 24 inches (120 x 60 x 60cm) for an adult |
Typical values for general guidance. Always check the manufacturer's specification for your exact product.
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