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SunGrow Leaf Litter Mini Catappa Indian Almond Leaves for Reptiles, 2 Inches, 100 Pack Provides Hiding Place and Visual Barrier, Maintains Humidity in Vivarium, Aesthetic Tank Décor in Gecko Terrarium

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  • Add ‘Litter’ To The Substrate --- When the pack of 100-pieces of dried 2” leaves by SunGrow is spread on the floor of the vivarium, see your beloved pets crawling and leaping over them. With the passage of time, it will crush the leaves providing you with a visual barrier and hide for the inhabitants. Once it breaks down, it will release elements that will prove to be highly beneficial for your overall reptile’s development.
  • Provides Thermal Cover For Hibernation & Estivation --- Reptiles have countless strategies to deal with the extreme climatic conditions. Leaf litter keeps the soil temperature consistent and shields your pet against cold and heat. Snakes, chameleons, bearded dragons, geckos, tortoises, and others are good diggers who can burrow deep into the soil to reach their leaf litter. See your pet making room for himself in the midst of the litter for spending and surviving the extreme conditions!
  • Improves Chances Of Reproduction --- If you want to create opportunities for a thriving habitat, you need to spread the SunGrow leaf litter in the terrarium setup. As they feed off the decaying litter, the leaves offer them a better and increased chance to reproduce. The breaking down of the leaves influences the pH of the soil thereby creating circumstances for breeding.
  • Sustain Healthy Population Of Microfauna --- Microfauna such as isopods and springtails thrive over a period of time. The leaf litter attracts centipedes, beetles, millipedes, worms, spiders, and slugs that serve as their food source. Consequently, together, they help in keeping the vivarium clear. The breakdown of leaves also aids in plant growth.
  • Keeps Their Scales Out Of Dirt --- As reptiles live in such an ambiance where dirt sticking is a very common occurrence, you need to take measures being their parents. This sticking of the dirt causes unnecessary stress and health issues in them. Adding a thick layer of leaf litter over the substrate will give them a lot of room and restrain themselves from getting muddy in the mud.



Product Description

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Reptiles being cold-blooded animal species need to stay warm for optimal development.

For their upkeep, humidity sources in their enclosure are required. Spreading a thick layer of SunGrow Leaf Litter over the substrate is one such way. In this pack, you will receive 100 dried leaves that you need to spread on to the bottom of the floor. These are said to be magical leaves. You may see the top getting dried, but the bottom of the litter stays moist.

The reptile species have an instinctive fear of prey.

Whether or not any other reptile is present, you need to provide them with shelter and hiding spots. They camouflage and hide under the leaf litter. The presence of leaf litter attracts caterpillars, and worms creating a more diverse habitat. Over time, the dried leaves will start breaking up and provide a moisture-retentive soil where plants can thrive

You may prepare tadpole tea by boiling the leaves for 5-minutes. The water will turn into a yellow-brownish hue and will help in lowering the pH level of the soil and benefit the overall health of these cold-blooded reptiles.

It’s not just snakes and other reptiles that benefit from leaf-litter; box turtles, butterflies, insect-eating birds, and many other wildlife benefits from such a setup. You may also use these leaves for fun DIY crafts such as designing ornaments for a Christmas tree or use it as a stuffing for a scarecrow.

DIRECTIONS:

As soon as you receive your packet, rinse all of the leaves and boil them for 5-10 minutes prior to adding them into their tank. Since we procure our leaves from genuine sources, the leaves have traveled a long distance to reach you and an added step would prove to be beneficial.


George
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2024
Pretty sure these leaves gave my snake a bacterial infection, treated with some iodine all good now but yeah wouldnt buy again
Reagan Simpson
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024
I got a starter colony of isopods and springtails, knowing I should probably opt for a smaller leaf. These were rated safe for them, and their size is perfect for the small tub I am currently housing them in. As for a food preference, the pods are still too shy to leave their cork bark but hopefully I notice some signs of activity and eating soon. I’m also getting oak leaf litter to mix in with it for variety, but these leaves are wonderful. There are also a LOT of them! Very convenient that they sealed the package into two portions as well so I can keep them stored securely until needed :)
Marjorie Defibaugh
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
I'm thrilled with the catappa leaves I received today! They were in PERFECT condition; no tears, stacked perfectly and packaged with care! My crested gecko loves these leaves!!!
Rudy S
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
Leaves are really clean. All unbroken, nice full leaves very well packaged. Helps keep humidity.
Cat D.
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023
The leaves are ok but not worth the price.
Melissa
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2023
These are huge!I will only need half of the pack for my 18x18x24 terrarium.Great value for your buck.
Brenden Wood
Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2023
Debating on crushing them up a bit to make it look more natural but I’m very impressed with the size of these. I needed to add ground clutter for the giant canyon isopods and tropical pink springtails so they’d have food, cover, and something to keep humidity in the ground. I would recommend this product 100%. All leaves are used and shown in my picture. This is a 125 gallon tank and it would’ve easily could’ve the entire bottom
Ereid2009
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2022
Perfect for what I needed them for
Nik
Reviewed in Italy on December 2, 2022
Belle foglie di catappa per ambrare acqua, usate per un nettario. Prezzo onesto se non si vuole attendere mesi con spedizioni dalla Cina
Wolf
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2022
Greattt product and amazingly price. Couldn’t be happier!!!
Brady Bartel
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
Very impressed with this purchase. Good price, packaging, quantity, size, and quality. Would definitely order again for future bioactive projects.
Harold H.
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
Nice and big. Some did break apart when taking them out of the packaging but they still serve their purpose.
Stoichiometric
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
These leaves came in tact and smell great. Nice and big... For bioactive this is a must. Keeps humidity and gives a pleasant earth aroma. Would highly recommend
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