ExoTerra Buffalo Skull

Setup & Use

Where to put it. Exo Terra’s hides do three things at once: they give shade, they add three-dimensional space to the floor plan, and they hold a microclimate that is cooler and more humid than the terrarium around it. Put it at the cool end, away from the basking spot, and it becomes the retreat the animal chooses when it wants to drop its temperature.

Add moss. Exo Terra’s own instruction is to put moistened moss (their Forest Moss or Sphagnum Moss) inside it. That is what turns the hide into a genuinely humid pocket, and it is also what makes it usable as an egg-laying site. The moss is a separate product; nothing of the sort comes in the box.

What it is doing for the animal. The moist microclimate supports thermoregulation and hydration and helps the natural shedding process. A reptile with nowhere humid to sit is the one that sheds badly. Multiple entrances matter too: an animal that cannot be cornered inside a hide will actually use it, which is the whole point of putting one in.

What’s in the Box

One Buffalo Skull hide (Exo Terra PT2857), moulded in one piece with multiple entrances.

Nothing else. Exo Terra do not publish dimensions for the skull hides, so the size is not stated here rather than guessed at, worth checking against your animal and your floor space before ordering. Exo Terra make the skulls in three types: Primate, Buffalo and Crocodile.

The moss Exo Terra recommend putting inside is a separate product.

Returns & Replacement

Returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery, provided the item is unused and in its original packaging. Manufacturer-sealed items cannot be returned once the seal is broken, and sale-priced items are not refundable.

If your item arrives defective or damaged, message us on WhatsApp with your order number, or email us if you would rather, and we will replace it. Approved replacements are delivered within 3 to 5 business days. Transit damage is covered by insurance on every shipment. If tracking shows delivered but nothing reached you, tell us within 48 hours, which is the reporting window Indian couriers allow. Damage caused during installation or use is not covered; replacement spares for such cases are chargeable.

Full terms are on our Cancellation & Returns page.