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XYZReptiles Premium Live Oak Leaf Litter Isopod Substrate Terrarium Bedding (1 Gallon)

XYZReptiles Premium Live Oak Leaf Litter, 1 gallon. Dried oak leaves used as ground cover and hides in bioactive terrariums.

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What we liked

  • + The listing says the leaves are chemical free, collected and treated in the USA at temperatures over 110 degrees F.
  • + It describes leaf litter as shelter and hide spots that add nutrients back into the substrate as it breaks down.
  • + A food source for springtails and isopods is listed, and the leaves are said to help trap humidity.

Trade-offs

  • - The manufacturer says one gallon covers roughly 1.5 square feet at 1 inch deep, so large enclosures need several bags.
  • - Oak leaves are one of several leaf types in this guide, and the product page does not say which species it suits best.

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