Back to Big Z'sBuild a habitat

Start with the animal. Then choose the enclosure.

Bark Buddy is vertical, Burrow Buddy has room for deeper substrate, and Baby Buddy is compact. Check the animal's product page and care guide before ordering.

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Before you order Check the care guide
  1. 1 Check the animalRead the product page and care guide.
  2. 2 Choose the enclosureVertical, deeper-substrate, or compact.
  3. 3 Add suppliesChoose substrate, cork, wood, a hide, or other items as needed.
  4. 4 Review the setupCheck size, security, substrate, and the care guide.
Choose an enclosure

Which enclosure shape do you need?

TallA vertical setup with cork or climbing surfaces.Look at Bark Buddy.DeepA horizontal setup with room for deeper substrate.Look at Burrow Buddy.TinyA compact setup for a small animal.Look at Baby Buddy.
Buddy enclosures

Three enclosure shapes.

Vertical enclosure

Bark Buddy

A clear vertical enclosure with secure top access. It is built for setups that use cork bark, climbing surfaces, and light substrate.

  • Clear vertical space.
  • Secure top access.
  • Room for cork and climbing decor.
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Deeper-substrate enclosure

Burrow Buddy

A clear horizontal enclosure with secure front access, broad floor space, and room for deeper substrate.

  • Room for deeper substrate.
  • Secure front access.
  • Broad floor space.
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Compact enclosure

Baby Buddy

A compact clear enclosure for smaller setups, starter builds, and easy observation.

  • Compact footprint.
  • Clear sides for observation.
  • Built for smaller setups.
Shop Baby Buddy sizes
Before checkout

Check these four things.

Use the animal's product page and care guide. If either one leaves you unsure, ask Big Z before ordering.

Is there a hide? Include a secure retreat that fits the animal.
Does the enclosure shape fit the setup? Use the product page and care guide to choose vertical, horizontal, or compact.
Can you perform the care checks? Make sure food, water, moisture, and enclosure security can be checked.
Is it the right size now? Choose for the animal's current size and check whether it will need a larger enclosure later.
Need supplies?

Finish the setup.

Shop substrate, cork bark, wood, hides, and other supplies separately. If you are unsure what applies, ask Big Z.

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