A Tropical Paradise: South American-Themed Greenhouse w/ Zach Porritt | The Retic Lounge #131
In this episode of The Retic Lounge, we sit down with Zach Porritt of @a.life.exotic to explore his incredible South American-themed greenhouse. Zach has created a stunning, self-sustaining ecosystem filled with tropical plants, fish, and reptiles, bringing a slice of the jungle into his own backyard.
Topics Covered:
- The vision behind a South American-inspired reptile greenhouse
- The challenges and rewards of maintaining a living ecosystem
- How fish, plants, and reptiles work together in a balanced environment
- Climate control, humidity regulation, and enclosure design in a greenhouse setting
- The future of naturalistic and bioactive reptile keeping
Zach’s passion for designing immersive, species-appropriate habitats shines through as he shares what it took to bring this ambitious project to life. Whether you're interested in bioactive enclosures, greenhouse reptile keeping, or just love seeing unique reptile setups, this episode is packed with inspiration and knowledge.
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- Lucas - [@lab_exotics](https://www.instagram.com/lab_exotics)
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