DESCRIPTION
This Thrive Desert Essentials Kit includes everything you’ll need to create a wonderful living environment for your reptile. This 20-gallon glass terrarium comes with a host of incredible accessories that will go a long way in creating a true home for your pet. Your reptile is one of a kind, and with Thrive products, so is the world you create for it. Only at PetSmart.
Features:
Includes:
Intended Pet(s): Ideal for Juvenile Beard Dragons, Leopard Geckos, Rosy Boas, Scorpions, Tarantulas
Material(s):
Color:
Product Dimensions: 30 in L x 12 in W x 12 in H (76.2 x 30.4 x 30.4 cm)
Capacity: 20 gal (75.7 L)
Instruction Manual:
Please click here to access instruction manual.
Advice for Use:
Consult a pet-care guide for ADVICE FOR USE: the appropriate size and number of pets. Do not overcrowd the terrarium. Rinse decor in warm water before placing in terrarium.
Caution:
Never try to move a full or partially full terrarium. Never lift a terrarium with wet hands. Never use soap or detergent on any items placed in your terrarium, as they are highly toxic to pets. Animal use only. Notdomestic use.
Please click here to access instruction manual.
Advice for Use:
Consult a pet-care guide for ADVICE FOR USE: the appropriate size and number of pets. Do not overcrowd the terrarium. Rinse decor in warm water before placing in terrarium.
Caution:
Never try to move a full or partially full terrarium. Never lift a terrarium with wet hands. Never use soap or detergent on any items placed in your terrarium, as they are highly toxic to pets. Animal use only. Notdomestic use.
tank review (verified owner) –
the tank is okay. It doesn’t come with any of the necessities that you would need.
Ccarlile (verified owner) –
Bought for my frog need a front open so I could place my baby corn snake in the 40 ga
After opening in the clip was broken off no way to fix it had to keep due to the late hour disappointment but at least he doesn’t climb
Usmclovell (verified owner) –
I bought this about 2 weeks ago bearded dragon is loving it won’t be too long before I have to buy a bigger one for him though.
Gee14 (verified owner) –
I bought this a few weeks Ago and I couldn’t have chosen a better tank
Anonymous (verified owner) –
The light units that come with this set up are terrible. One wasn’t working from the start. Have to twist a certain way just for it to work. Less than a month and both have craoped out.
Pet lover 11 (verified owner) –
Got this item for my daughters spotted leopard gecko.
Slothy12 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This includes a basic set up for your new pet – terrarium, 2 lights, carpet mat and coupon savings to get you started. I like how there is a small door on the top but that the front also has a full opening and easy to lock/unlock lever. It makes cleaning much easier this way than lifting everything out through the top.
Cooper1987 (verified owner) –
I bout this terrarium with a bearded dragon from here and was told 3 days later by the staff that it is not big enough… wasted my money and now have no use for it as well as spend another 300 on a larger 4 x 2 x2 tank so if your getting a bearded dragon… don’t purchase
GECKOHOARDER (verified owner) –
I bought this about 1 year ago for my Leo and she ❤️‘a it! She likes to crawl around the tank and sometimes she just lies on the carpet underneath the lamp for hours. Great product worth the price
TracyP5 (verified owner) –
I bought this tank and I’m very happy with it. I especially like that you have doors that open in the front for easy access to your pet.It makes feeding, cleaning, and changing water so much easier!!! I would definitely recommend,and plan to purchase another tank just like this one.
Stinky girl (verified owner) –
Git this unit for my granddaughters bearded dragon, good size one thing I noticed kit doesn’t include some of the items supplied with the smaller and larger kits (thermometer, tree, food/water bowls,back drop)
Gizmo63385 (verified owner) –
My daughter got a leopard gecko, her first reptile and this terrarium is great. We didn’t use any of the other products that came with it as we created our own internal features for her new pet but the terrarium itself is great.
Kay709 (verified owner) –
Lights melted plastic surrounding the metal mesh where the lights are positioned. Front of mesh is metal but the sides are plastic- very difficult to tell. Had a warning been included- or metal used instead of plastic, perhaps this could have been
avoided. Very disappointed.
oiuyt (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is amazing. This kit has everything you need and so much more! It’s really great if you are just starting out and don’t know exactly what you need to get started. Very spacious for your pets needs.
Nothiseh (verified owner) –
I switched from the drawer version of this tank because it was a pain we love the easy of the front opening doors for setup and maintenance
I should of read the description better but I assume it came with a hide and feed and water dishes like the 40 gal I ordered online and had my mom pick up so I didn’t even realize
Crazycatmomma82 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for my juvenile leopard gecko because this is the perfect size for her life. I also love that it has the front opening doors
Crash and Stolas (verified owner) –
Overall I would say it’s best to purchase the tank without the kit. I replaced most of the stuff and purchased extra supplies. I got it for a deal but would have saved more if I just purchased all the items separately. It doesn’t include bowls or gauges to check temp and humidity.
Jackie 2700354878545 (verified owner) –
Got this for our kids first Gecko. had to spend another 30-40$ to make it to our likings….all in all it is a great set up…
Cornsnakemom (verified owner) –
Love the tank itself , the front opening doors is my favorite feature and the top is pretty secure compared to other models . The rest of the “kit” is ehh I wish they would just sell the tank itself I had to buy better quality everything as the stuff in the kit aren’t great. So I feel like the a huge upcharge for alot of wasted items .
grimghoul (verified owner) –
Bought this tank to start a young juvenile corn snake on and it is a wonderful starter. Very spacious and good for easy access above and through sides. Love it.
Ash home (verified owner) –
I bought this 2 weeks ago and it’s great for now til my beardie gets bigger
DswFL (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We got the Thrive Open Front Desert Essentials kit for my sons ball python. This kit came with almost everything he needed to keep his small snake comfortable. It was easy to set up and came with the essentials. He really likes the front opening window for easy access. It stays securely shut so nothing can escape! Overall, great starter kit with an assortment of items needed for a snake, chameleon, hermit crabs, and more.
BM93210 (verified owner) –
I love all the access points it has. Very nice and elegant.
wazello1 (verified owner) –
I bought this from my daughter for her first gecko. It’s an excellent beginners kit.
Uncle John (verified owner) –
With petsupplycanada’s amazing online deals you can a get an extremely versatile terrarium but the added extras is where the gold is! For the price of the deal, it’s like getting the terrarium for free!! Great deals!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
This is a great product. Very happy with it. Love the front opening doors.
Ehugs00 (verified owner) –
This was the worst starter kit I’ve ever purchased.. had reptiles a while back and got one for my daughter. The doors don’t open right and latch doesn’t stay closed. Poorly and cheaply made.
Raelee95 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We were looking into upgrading our tortoise tank and this is the best thing we have gotten for them it has everything them need and is extremely nice. Works with the kids getting them in and out a lot easier. Gives the tortoises Al the space they need. Sturdy well made light weight and comes with everything you need to make sure they thrive in their new home! Easy to set up.
Sotofeix (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m so very happy with this kit. It includes everything you need to get started (minus the reptile and food). It was very easy to set up and get started. Looks great and it even has a sliding window for easy cleaning.
Greg 2023 (verified owner) –
Perfect starter kit. My daughter is so happy to have this for her corn snake. Easy access points for feeding and cleaning.
Leprachaun (verified owner) –
I bought this for a pacman frog I now have 2 of these tanks and looking at a third the newest one is for a cornuta ( Suriname ) frog
KcStad (verified owner) –
Perfectly sized for my baby rosy boa though I will probably have to upgrade in a couple years. I would have given 5 stars but for a tiny gap at the top of the doors which I will need to get an extra lock for. The front opening doors are great and the top feeding door will be handy when Agatha is a little bigger.
Frankmom (verified owner) –
I have bought this twice now. This is a great startup kit. And if I need again I will buy it again!
CrystalOH (verified owner) –
We bought this in March and we like the aquarium very much but the thrive lights and light bulbs that come with it are awful. I’ve replaced the day bulb 2 times already because they don’t last and the other light popped and is now dangling from the base and maybe could’ve caused a fire. So if you buy the kit do yourself a favor and buy Zilla lights and bulbs separately because we’ve used those on our other geckos and have had zero problems. Still love the tank but it should come with some different accessories and they should stop making bulbs and lights.
Chev97guy (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great quality, alot of great ideas put into this system
Kino Iwakura (verified owner) –
This is the only front-open enclosure in this size I’ve been able to find commercially available. The door mechanism has a little “ramp” so that when the doors close, they automatically latch. There are small removable spacers towards the back of the screen lid for cords. The lid slides out easily and has built-in stoppers to keep animals from escaping. Just one thing: if the lid stoppers were just a *little* bit longer, they could be used to keep the doors from swinging around while open, which would be nice because anytime I open the doors they swing and make an annoying squeaking sound.
Dmenosky12 (verified owner) –
My bearded dragon loves it. I should have went with the 40gal but for now he likes it just fine
JPCrash (verified owner) –
I just bought this today but have experience with other enclosures. This one seems to be very well put together. the lid is metal and has a feeding hatch as well and locking tabs. Front opening doors are super handy and the locking mechanism seems solid. Overall I would recommend this enclosure to anyone looking for one this size!
Byrd78 (verified owner) –
I bought this a few weeks ago and I am very happy that we did
HENNESSEY (verified owner) –
Easy to set up and comes with a lot of accessories.
Baby leo (verified owner) –
Everything I needed for Leo and more not included rocks and decor.
Lanag (verified owner) –
We didn’t like that the 10gal and the 40gal both came with hideaways, and this one did not. It was nice to have the coupons though. Our baby is outgrowing it pretty quickly though.
Beardies (verified owner) –
Bought this a couple days ago and has been working great on my beardie. I’d say the basking light may need to be change to a stronger one but overall a good starter kit.
Animal mum (verified owner) –
From the length and dimension that well suits the creature, to the tidy cord slots in the top, we absolutely LOVE this set up. The front opening glass doors make it so kid friendly to handle, and for parents to feed, and clean the little guy. Incredible enclosure
Kandif72 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Awesome for the price included lights etc and coupons I would definitely purchase again .
Zzzray (verified owner) –
I picked this tank up for a 4 month year old Corn Snake. I somewhat regret not going with the 40, as I will need to upgrade not that far down the line (Reason to get another baby snake when the time comes I suppose). This tank is absolutely perfect in size for a younger snake.
Sharebear1301 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This kit comes with a great tank that is very well made from high quality materials. The panels are made of very thick glass, it has a metal lid with heavy duty mesh; its all around sturdy. The kit includes a nice mat for the bottom and a very nice light setup as well as some coupons for crickets, wax worms, etc. I do feel like it should have come with a water bowl, hide, temperature gauge and maybe a background image sheet but I already had all of that from a previous setup so not a huge deal to me, but as a starter kit, it is lacking some items. My favorite features of the tank are the small access panel on thr top for feeding and the front opening glass doors. They make it so easy to gain access to my elderly leopard gecko and they close securely so I know shes safe from my cats!
Rhuyler00 (verified owner) –
I was told that this would have everything I needed go get started by the time I got home I had to head back out to get a hide food bowl and a water bowl so no this is not a starter kit for 200 dollars and all you get is a messed up carpet that don’t even lay flat and no way to help make the reptile feel calm
Frog guy (verified owner) –
I’ve got 2 already Hanna buy another this week they are perfect for adult pacman frogs absolutely love these set ups minus they come with the wrong lights I use these are amazing
R Shane (verified owner) –
Love the bearded dragons. Wish there was more information at the store when picking out an animal for the children
Lady14 (verified owner) –
Nice enclosure.However, it did not come with everything and we needed to spend a lot more before we could actually use it. For that price it should have come with more accessories.
Koski39 (verified owner) –
The aquarium super nice it’s just perfect for my little baby bearded dragon. The only thing is I wish it would have came with a watering dish and something for him to lay on.
Nuwa_5678 (verified owner) –
Love the tank, it’s nice and secure, and the extras are useful, allthough I switched out for other stuff on some of it. My problem is the feeding door on the lid. I had to place my hot side on the right side of the tank and due to the doors placement, it warped from the heat as much as I tried to keep the lamp away from it. Why wouldn’t you guys place it in the middle? It’s too small anyways, and it really should have been metal. Is there any way to purchase a replacement lid?
fox4 (verified owner) –
We got this kit a few weeks ago and are very happy with it. We didn’t need the lights for the gecko, but we had other reptiles that were ready for an upgrade so we repurposed those. It was a great value, and we are extremely satisfied.
Frankk (verified owner) –
I recently purchased a snake and so I had to hook him up with something nice. Everything has been working, nothing is broken, and it looks wonderful in my living room.
Mimidragon (verified owner) –
Wish it included the thermometers and proper lights for the cost of the product
TonieGlz (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our classroom bearded dragon “Godzilla” is having an awesome time in it and my students love watching it climb on the dry tree and terrarium decor.
Reptilegirl97 (verified owner) –
It’s a great tank came with the light fixtures and bulbs and reptile carpet but I thought it came with the reptile hide and the food and water dish which it did not I was disappointed that I had to purchase them separately I won’t purchase this tank again too expensive for what you get
hbird (verified owner) –
this is way too small for any sort of reptile longer than 6in
don’t do that to your reptile
lllreptile is a great site, and cheap!!!
Shar8379 (verified owner) –
Great value, super reasonable especially when on sale. Perfect starter kit. Very sturdy. Prefer them over Zoo med. My beardies and Leo’s love them too!
Dea123 (verified owner) –
Got this for my son’s birthday to get him a leopard gecko. ( even a picture of one on the box ) opening it up and doing some real research there’s really not anything useful in it. The wrong lights , the wrong substrate. The only thing I like is the tank itself, just know if your looking to have this for a gecko , just don’t.
Necole (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It didnt come with a hide or water bowls like the 10 gallon on but still good.
Smiller22 (verified owner) –
I would give a 5 star review but my kit was missing a bulb luckily I had my own bulbs and I bought the tank because the kit was more reasonably priced than separately buying just a front opening stand alone tank but it would’ve been nice to get everything it’s supposed to have in it
Jennee4 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What a great kit! Everything you need to set up a habitat for desert loving friend is packaged in this kit. Very nicely made. I like that everything my son needs (other than living creature) to get a habitat up and running is included. Can’t go wrong!
Kay709 (verified owner) –
We bought this essentials kit and have come to find – only days after having it set up- that the lights have melted the plastic along the top screen portion. We are incredibly disappointed that this was not mentioned as a warning (not on the essentials kit box or on the box for the lights) and are concerned that this could have caused dangerous fumes for our gecko or even a fire in our home. A better design would be to have these sides made of metal or to include a warning whereby purchasers are aware of this risk. With lights having the potential to get so dangerously hot we strongly feel a warning should have been included. We regret this purchase and certainly would not recommend. Furthermore, this kit lacks many other necessities including the three hides required, the moss, a spray bottle, water dish/food dish, thermometer and hygrometer, heat mat… At the most this kit is a bare minimum that might get you through a day before having to return to the pet store to spend another 150-200.
Krywulf (verified owner) –
My Bearded Dragon loves this enclosure. The price was amazing!