Fake plants vs Live cage setup: Discuss!

[JodanOrNoDan]

I was over the the gallery section trying to get pictures up, but apparently my phone's pictures are too large to upload! I've just been looking all over the place to find the pros and cons of living terrariums since the option was brought to my attention but there is surprisingly little info readily available. I know I can keep our Mr Slithers in a super simple tank and he's be just as happy with it, but I want a pretty tank. lol. And I don't want to go out and spend a bunch of money on a fake plant set up to find out that a living set up is cheaper and easier to maintain. Fortunately it doesn't really sound like it. The idea of making it easier for bacteria to propagate in the tank is a seriously major con to me. Also being able to hide mites easier. So looks like it might be a no go on that idea.

Thank you for the info!!

If you were keeping a corn or something I would say it might be worth it. With balls, they don't move much but when they do they can be like bulldozers so all that hard work would just be destroyed by the animals. The lizards however would be a very good candidates for a bio-active setup.