HOW TO MAKE VIVARIA, 25 
The little case of which Fig. 16 is an illustration, is very easily 
and quickly made. It is useful for small Skinks, Geckos, and the 
like. The piece of cork (see Fig. 16), under which the Reptiles 
will retire can be raised without disturbing them by means of the 
piece of wire which runs from it through the top of the case. 
The glass sides will move up or down, and are kept firmly in 
their places by wire buttons and staples (see A). In the 
upper part of the Vivarium there is a round hole, covered with a 
Fic. 16.—SMALL VIVARIUM, MADE OF FOUR PIECES OF WOOD AND Two 
PIECES OF GLASS. 
lid through which food can be dropped. A handle fastened to the 
top completes the case. 
Fig. 17 is a Vivarium made out of a suitable box for Geckos, 
Skinks, Lizards, and tiny Snakes. The glass front rests against 
1abbets, or wooden ledges, and is held in its place by wire 
brttons, or clips of wood, and can easily be removed for cleaning 
purposes. In the top there is a round opening through which a 
hand and arm can be inserted, and is closed by means of a sliding 
piece of glass. The cork can be lifted for the inspection of the 
Reptiles, as described above. At one side, at the bottom, there 
is a little trough which slides from without into its place and is 
