👉 Cómo diseñar un TERRARIO para especies EXCAVADORAS | Xenagama taylori | KANAKY VLOG #193

In this video, we'll show you the terrarium we've prepared for a Xenagama taylori that came to us from Hamm, and it's quite different from the setups we usually feature on the channel. This is a clearly burrowing species, spending much of its time creating tunnels and shelters underground. Therefore, the approach to this terrarium is very different: here, the substrate, compaction, and soil structure are key to the setup. 🦎 Terrarium Design The terrarium is designed to allow for the most natural behavior possible, prioritizing burrowing and tunnel stability: Deep, well-stratified substrate, prepared to maintain tunnels without collapsing Specific mix of materials that allows burrowing, compaction, and shape retention Underground refuge areas combined with more open areas on the surface Accessories and functional elements adapted to a terrestrial, burrowing species 🌿 A bit about the biology of Xenagama taylori This species inhabits arid and semi-arid regions of the Horn of Africa, where it uses the ground as its primary refuge from predators and extreme temperatures. Its burrowing behavior is not occasional: it is a basic need, so a poorly designed terrarium severely limits its well-being. In this video, we explain how we built it, what materials we used, and which accessories are truly important for properly keeping this species in captivity.