{"product_id":"temperate-leaf-litter-live-oak","title":"Temperate Leaf Litter - Live Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive Oak Leaf Litter — Premium Thick-Cuticle Leaves for Dart Frog Vivariums \u0026amp; Microfauna Breeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive Oak leaves from pesticide- and herbicide-free locations. These leaves are small and, unlike most oak leaves, have a thick cuticle — making them absolutely excellent for dart frogs. These are the number one leaves we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy keepers love Live Oak leaf litter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick cuticle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Unlike most oak leaves, Live Oak has a thick cuticle that holds up exceptionally well in humid setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural hides \u0026amp; stress relief\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Inverts, amphibians, and small reptiles burrow under and hide among the leaves to feel secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEgg-laying sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Dart frogs and many invertebrates naturally deposit eggs on and between leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Holds and slowly releases moisture to help stabilize humidity swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrofauna fuel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Feeds your cleanup crew (springtails, isopods) with constant food and shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMimics the wild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Recreates the deep leaf litter layer found in natural dart frog and invertebrate habitats for more naturalistic behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow decomposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Thicker than most commercially available leaf litter, decays slowly in a vivarium for long-lasting structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred by the hobby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The preferred leaves of the dart frog hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edart frog vivariums (primary leaf layer), isopod bins, microfauna breeding, tropical bioactive enclosures, salamander terrariums, and rainforest-style naturalistic builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning process:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe select hard cuticle leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe sort leaves for purity, removing sticks, acorns, other leaves, etc. — however, due to the collection process, it is extremely difficult to obtain purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe air dry the leaves on sheet tables with fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnly dried, brown leaves will be shipped. If you would like fresh, green leaves, please contact us for availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FrogDaddy","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":53842956058943,"sku":"DRYLEAFLIVOAKA01","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 gallons","offer_id":53842956091711,"sku":"DRYLEAFLIVOAKA02","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gallons","offer_id":53842956124479,"sku":"DRYLEAFLIVOAKA03","price":114.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 gallons BULK","offer_id":53842956157247,"sku":"DRYLEAFLIVOAKA04","price":214.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/Live_2BOak_2BLeaves.jpg?v=1782140817","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/temperate-leaf-litter-live-oak","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}