{"product_id":"temperate-leaf-litter-maple-acer-spp","title":"Maple Leaf Litter - Maple (Acer spp)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaple Leaf Litter — Fast-Decaying Temperate Leaves for Dart Frog Vivariums \u0026amp; Isopod Cultures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaple leaves (\u003cem\u003eAcer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espp.) from pesticide- and herbicide-free locations, fully desiccated. These leaves are most often between 1–5 inches long and vary in color from red to yellow to brown. Our Maple leaves can consist of silver maple, red maple, or other types of maple — type will vary with inventory and stock levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy keepers love Maple leaf litter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\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\u003eFast decomposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Thinner than most commercially available leaf litter, decays rapidly in a vivarium — great for isopod cultures and the lower layer of leaves in a build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMost leaves are between 1–5 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edart frog vivariums, tropical bioactive enclosures, isopod cultures, salamander terrariums, and rainforest-style naturalistic builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnly dried leaves will be shipped. If you would like fresh, green leaves, please contact us for availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorting process:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe actively sort through leaves and pull out the majority of broken leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe sort the leaves through any sticks, acorns, rocks, or other materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves are poured into sorting vats and are not cleaned, only dried (may be heat treated per request)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere may be minimal traces of sticks, acorns, rocks, or plant material — we do our best to give you a premium product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe make sure the leaves are bone-dry for packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrogDaddy leaf grades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAAA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Pristine, high-quality leaves. Display tank\/exhibit quality. Always fully cleaned\/sterilized with 0 breaks or imperfections. Rarely available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— High-quality leaves. Thick cuticle types are cleaned and sterilized; thin cuticle types are meticulously sorted for purity. Our \"standard\" leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Leaves with imperfections, breaks, and minor debris. Thick cuticle leaves still cleaned and sterilized; thin cuticle leaves sorted but contain higher debris amounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Leaves with some breaks and tears. Thick cuticle leaves not cleaned or sterilized; thin cuticle leaves may be dirty and sorted quickly with possible large debris amounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Leaves with many breaks and imperfections; lowest grade. Harvested and shipped without sorting or cleaning. Recommended for invertebrates only or boil\/clean yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FrogDaddy","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":53842958647615,"sku":"DRYLEAFMAPLB01","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 gallons","offer_id":53842958680383,"sku":"DRYLEAFMAPLB02","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gallons","offer_id":53842958713151,"sku":"DRYLEAFMAPLB03","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 gallons BULK","offer_id":53842958745919,"sku":"DRYLEAFMAPLB04","price":114.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/IMG_2370.jpg?v=1782140822","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/temperate-leaf-litter-maple-acer-spp","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}