[cooper01]

I want to get peoples opinions on which company makes an all around better viv. I have several Exoterra, but just recently got a Zoomed and have decided that I like it more than Exo terra. The main reason is the single piece front. I really like the way it looks having a single front glass pience. I can see in it much better. It just looks more attractive to me. I still really like the Exo Terra's and just want to ask for other opinions. Hope to hear your responses!

[DDReptiles]

I have a few Exo Terras that I have picked up from random sources. Then I have 50 or so of the Zoo Med tanks and I like them much more than the exo-terra's.

The zoo meds don't have that damn plastic bar across the screen and like you I also like the single door. When you have tiny fast geckos, the gaps when the doors are open that form between the door and the side glass are just another way for the gecko to escape. I also prefer the door locks on the zoo med tanks.

So my vote is Zoo Med

[sschind]

I would agree with the plastic bar thing and the single piece front for viewing but I would think that with tiny fast geckos the ability to open just one side of the tank would be an advantage. I do know what you mean about the gaps though and I can see where that would pose a problem. I have not looked at the Zoo Meds very closely but have the done anything differently to eliminate that gap when the door is opened.

The exo-s are on sale for me this month and I am thinking about getting one for a group of Chondrodactylus turneri that I just acquired.

[siz]

I prefer the ZooMed for sure. Single door, better lock. I hate the ExoTerra lock for some reason..pain in the butt.

[Scott F]

I prefer the Zoo Meds too for the same reasons stated above. I think they have a nicer, cleaner look.

[Riverside Reptiles]

I've heard that some people have had issues with the latch breaking on their zoomeds. But, I've had no problems with mine. And the zoo meds are a good bit cheaper as well. The exo terra's have gone up in price quite a bit lately it seems. So, for me, I'd go with zoo meds as of right now.

[clint545]

It'd be nice if a 3rd company could combine the pros of the 2 brands myself
I like the Exos as stated above for the 2 door/one door open for the small fast geckos.
I like the overall look of the Zoomeds. My grief with the Zoomeds...I aquired 3 of them when I got my small group of P.klemmeri last Summer. My first time having the Zoomeds.
On 2 seperate occasions in the first week of using them I found that the doors "pop" open. Hence why I spent one night until the wee hours hunting for my 5 klemmeri. This happened the 2nd night of having them, so you can imagine how happy I was about it.
And again the same reason why I no longer have a female L.kimhowelli
I quickly invested in the padlocks and haven't had the problem since.
I've heard of a few ppl having the same thing happen with their Zoomeds too.
And really the Exos I find the latches don't really stand up well to wear and tear over time...
Really IMO they both have pros and cons, but for now I stick with the Exos...it would be nice if they did have a single screen lid. I've rambled enough...

[PassPort]

I'd say Exo's all the way. I used to be gung-ho on the Zoo Med's and bashed the Exo's, but then my latches started breaking......
I've used both for several years now and have never had any problems with the Exo's and tons of problems with the Zoo Meds, shame too, considering I prefer the design of the Zoo Med cages.

[Nayte]

My UTH and other products are from Zoo Med, and I have an Exo Terra tank.

For smaller herps that cannot get up to the two-fold doors, it works well, and I like the gap on the bottom for the UTH cord. I have not even seen a Zoo Med tank so I can't compare to that, but for the rest of my Zoo Med products I am very impressed

[heiser]

I perfer Exo Terras. My Zoo Meds have too many latch failures and I like being able to open the door away from the gecko. I do like the screen top better on the Zoo Meds but that's it. All other features I prefer the Exos. [Well, price is slightly better on Zoo Med, but not enough to dissuade me. The tanks don't wear out so the cost difference per year of use becomes minimal].

Regards,
John