Features:

• Add Beneficial Elements To The Substrate --- When the pack of 50 pieces of dried leaves by SunGrow is spread on the floor of the vivarium, see your beloved pets hopping on to them. This will crush the leaves providing you with a visual barrier and hide for the inhabitants. As it will gradually break down, it will release elements that will prove to be highly beneficial for your overall frog’s development.
• Sustain Population Of Microfauna --- Microfauna such as isopods and springtails thrive in such an ambience. Since frogs are carnivores, 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 decomposed leaves also aids in floral growth.
• 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 decomposed litter, the leaves offer them better and increase the chance to reproduce. This process influences the pH of the soil.
• Keeps Frogs Out Of Mud --- As frogs live in such a habitat where mud sticking is a very common occurrence, you need to take a few measures being their parents. This sticking substance causes unnecessary stress and physical issues in them. Adding a thick layer of leaf litter over the substrate will give them a lot of room to hop on and restrain themselves from getting muddy in the mud.
• Provides Thermal Cover For Hibernation & Estivation --- Frogs are intelligent amphibians and have countless strategies to deal with the extreme climatic conditions. Leaf litter keeps the soil temperature consistent and insulates your pet against cold and heat. American toads and other terrestrial frogs 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 this winter!

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With goofy big eyes and silly grin, it is difficult to refrain yourself from falling in love with frogs. Their low maintenance makes them a popular pet. When they are provided optimal living conditions, they can live up to 20 long years. So you can see them hopping in their enclosures for quite a long time.

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 50 small dried leaves that you need to spread on to the bottom of the floor. These are said to be magical leaves with healing properties. You may see the top getting dried, but the bottom of the litter stays moist.

The presence of leaf litter attracts caterpillars, bugs, and worms creating a more diverse habitat. Over time, the dried leaves will start decaying 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 frog health.

Did you know that there are frogs existent in the wild that resemble the leaf litter! Scientifically, they are known as Megophryidae and are fondly referred to as leaf litter frogs. You may spot them in the South East Asian region.

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

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, but the leaves have traveled a long distance to reach you and a precautionary step would prove to be beneficial.