Rank #9 in Best Reptile Vivarium 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Tank Volume Fields That Don't Add Up
PawHut Glass Vivarium, 50 x 30 x 35 cm, Black
- Rating
- 4.5
- Ratings
- 51
- Rank
- #9
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The PawHut Reptile Glass Terrarium is a black glass enclosure measuring 50 x 30 x 35 cm, priced at £74.09 and rated 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings. It comes in at number 9 in this guide. Its spec sheet is the quiet one on the page: take the dimensions at face value and a 50 x 30 x 35 cm box encloses 52,500 cubic centimetres, or 52.5 litres. The Tank Volume field reads 48 litres — 4.5 litres below that, a gap of roughly nine per cent. Against a 4ft vivarium claiming 740 gallons for a 120-gallon footprint, that is the closest any capacity figure here comes to its own dimensions.
The catch with this one is not the maths but the labelling. The Pet Type field reads Reptile and Item Highlight names lizards, horned frogs and snakes, yet a reviewer who owns it writes "do not put a reptile in these" and recommends tarantulas or scorpions instead. What £74.09 buys is the glass box plus what Included Components lists exactly: Lock, Stone Background. Every figure on this page is taken from the Amazon listing — we have not tested this vivarium ourselves.
How those 51 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Brand and model | PawHut D40-052V13BK |
|---|---|
| Price | £74.09 |
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings |
| Item dimensions | 50L x 30W x 35H centimetres |
| Tank Volume (as listed) | 48 litres |
| Volume the dimensions enclose | About 52.5 litres (50 x 30 x 35 cm) |
| Pet Type (as listed) | Reptile |
| Best Sellers Rank | 41 in Reptile Terrariums |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Reptile Vivarium 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Tank Volume Fields That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How much does the PawHut D40-052V13BK cost?
The listing shows £74.09 for one terrarium, with a customer rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings.
What size is the PawHut D40-052V13BK?
Item Dimensions L x W x H reads 50L x 30W x 35H centimetres, in black glass, and the item weight is 7.1 kg.
Does the listed 48-litre tank volume match the dimensions?
A 50 x 30 x 35 cm box encloses 52,500 cubic centimetres, or 52.5 litres. The Tank Volume field reads 48 litres, 4.5 litres below that figure, which is nearer to its own dimensions than any other capacity number in this guide.
What comes with the PawHut vivarium?
Included Components lists Lock and Stone Background, and Number of Items is 1. The bullets describe built-in cable holes, front vents, a ventilated mesh top with a twist-lock, and a base raised 1 cm off the ground for a substrate heater.
Is the PawHut D40-052V13BK suitable for reptiles?
The Pet Type field reads Reptile and Item Highlight names lizards, horned frogs and snakes. One reviewer disagrees, writing that it suits tarantulas or scorpions and advising against putting a reptile in it.
What warranty does the PawHut D40-052V13BK carry?
Product Warranty is listed as 6 Months Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects. Country Of Origin is China and the manufacturer part number is UKD40-052V13BK0331.
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