The Exo Terra Feeding Dish has a realistic rock finish on the outside and a smooth, non-pitted surface inside — designed to disappear into a terrarium while staying genuinely hygienic.

Why the Surface Matters

A feeding dish in a warm, humid enclosure is one of the more likely places for bacteria to establish. Porous or pitted surfaces hold food residue in places a cloth cannot reach, and reptiles are susceptible to gut infections from contaminated food.

This one is coated and non-porous, so residue lifts off rather than soaking in. That makes proper cleaning quick, which matters, because a dish that is awkward to clean is a dish that gets cleaned less often.

The low profile is deliberate too: shallow enough for a small lizard or gecko to reach into and step out of, and stable enough that a larger animal cannot flip it.

Key Features

• Natural rock finish that integrates into desert, tropical or any terrarium
• Non-porous, smooth interior that will not absorb harmful bacteria
• Very stable — not easily tipped over by larger reptiles
• Easy to clean
• Made from food-grade resin

Specifications

Care

• Remove uneaten fresh food daily — greens and insects spoil quickly at terrarium temperatures.
• Wash in warm water and scrub gently. Avoid detergents; residues are absorbed through amphibian skin.
• If you feed live insects, a smooth-sided dish helps stop crickets and roaches escaping into the substrate.