Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrarium Hood, Black, 18 in

Give your reptile's terrarium the right light and warmth with the Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrarium Hood in black, sized at 18 in. A good hood is the heart of a healthy enclosure, and this one is built to carry the lamps your pet's day depends on. With a built-in reflector and socket on board, it helps you direct light and heat down where your animal basks and lives. It sits right on top of the enclosure, keeping your lighting in one organized place instead of scattered across the lid. For a longer naturalistic build, that extra reach makes a real difference in how evenly the habitat is lit.

What this 18 in hood brings to the habitat:

• Includes a built-in reflector to help direct light down into the enclosure.
• Comes with a socket ready for heat or UVB lamps, so you can outfit it to your pet's needs.
• The 18 in size gives you a longer hood for your naturalistic setup.
• Black finish keeps the look clean and understated over the terrarium.
• For UVB, the brand recommends Zoo Med's ReptiSun 5.0 UVB Compact Fluorescent Lamp for both UVB and UVA.
• For daytime heat, Zoo Med suggests its Daylight Blue Reptile Bulb, rated up to 60 watts.
• For 24 hour heat, Zoo Med points to its Nightlight Red Reptile Bulb, also up to 60 watts.
• Built to house the lighting and heating your reptile relies on each day.
• A purpose-made fixture that keeps your lamp setup organized in one place.
• A solid foundation piece for a well-lit, naturalistic reptile home.

Pair this hood with the lamps your species needs and you have a tidy, capable lighting and heating station sitting right on top of the enclosure. Follow Zoo Med's bulb guidance for UVB, daytime heat, and overnight warmth, and give your reptile the steady, well-directed light that makes a habitat feel complete. Having the reflector and socket already built in takes the guesswork out of outfitting your enclosure, so you can focus on choosing the right bulbs rather than the fixture. For an 18 in naturalistic build, it is a dependable place to start and an easy way to keep your lighting neat and effective.