Review on Zilla 01312 10-Gallon Basic Desert Kit: Compact and Versatile Terrarium Bundle by Tony Moody

First of all I would like to point out that I didn't buy this from Revain. I bought it at a local pet store. I've had it for about a month now and bought it for a baby bearded dragon. The kit includes the basic items you need to house a desert-like reptile, but you'll still spend a little more even to fully set up and get the required items up and running. All items included in the kit are Zilla branded products. They include a 10g tank (with screen cover), a mat, a dual hygrometer/temperature thermometer, two lamps and two 50W bulbs, one for day and one for night. I'm not a reptile expert so my beard and this aquarium were a boost for me, but I do research products and brands before I buy them and also take care of my baby. For those looking for a terrarium for a bearded cub I recommend Exo-Terra as they make high quality aquariums. While this is also a good choice, you will need an upgrade (2-3 months?) and you will need to spend more money to set up your home properly. The tank and screen are basic but they work well and clips are included for the top of the screen to avoid pets who might try to escape by pushing it up. The floor mat that comes with it is very nice, works well and is easy to clean. Lights on need to be alert with backups. I've had the kit for a few days less than a month of dying daylight. The night light still works, but I didn't like that I had to change the bulb soon after (thankfully my pet store replaced the bulb for me). Make sure you buy a different brand of reverse light bulb. The dome lights work well and the cables are quite long and the domes come with clips should you wish to hang them on anything other than a screen. was on. It doesn't adhere well to the tank and doesn't report temperature (and possibly humidity) properly. I had to tape it back onto the tank many times before taking it out and found it dangerous. The kit comes with 2 small suction cups and double sided tape and every time it fell I would add something else to try and hold it. It still didn't hold with suction cups and tape and I didn't want to risk it if it fell off and landed on my beard. Despite my problems with the glucometer, you will still need to purchase (preferably 2) more thermostats to monitor hot/hot side and cool side temperature. You will also need to purchase a bowl of food and water and cage substrate. You will spend another $50 to buy everything you need. Pros: + Tank is good + Domes work well + Carpet/mat works well, easy to clean + Decent for beginners Cons: - Average lightbulbs - Poor dual humidity/temp meter and potentially dangerous (drops on animals) - Lack of other required items For installation I would recommend this kit to those who find it cheaper than the regular price and are on a tight budget. You will need to upgrade to a larger tank if you have a reptile that can get quite large and you will end up spending more money on other items when purchasing. I have another tank application after the update and my beard currently looks happy and healthy in it. I recently replaced this bulb with the same one that came with the kit (it lasted about a month). This time the pear only lasted 18 days. Luckily I had a backup (from a different brand). I will never buy a Zilla bulb again.