{"product_id":"prorep-tortoise-life-substrate-10-litre","title":"ProRep Tortoise Life Substrate, 10 Litre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProRep Tortoise Life\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural substrate developed for tortoises from arid habitats, particularly Mediterranean and Russian (Horsfield's) tortoises. The blend provides a mix of texture and moisture retention designed to replicate the type of soil found in their natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePure limestone is included in the mix, providing an additional source of calcium if small amounts of substrate are accidentally eaten. The natural texture also allows tortoises to dig and burrow, and the substrate is suitable for a range of arid-dwelling lizards too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 litre bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Mediterranean and Russian (Horsfield's) tortoises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural soil-like texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows natural digging and burrowing behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood balance of texture and moisture retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains pure limestone as an additional source of calcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be used with many arid-dwelling lizards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread ProRep Tortoise Life evenly over the bottom of the enclosure to a depth of at least \u003cstrong\u003e5cm (2 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e for young tortoises. For mature animals, a depth of \u003cstrong\u003e15cm (6 inches) or more\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used where space allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRussian (Horsfield's) tortoises in particular are keen burrowers, so a deeper layer is recommended to give them plenty of opportunity to dig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpot-clean daily, removing waste and soiled substrate as required. The substrate should normally be replaced completely every \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Areas can be lightly sprayed when some localised humidity is required, but avoid making the substrate excessively wet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ProRep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47678007836834,"sku":"kiy1789707325418","price":9.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9846\/4418\/files\/prorep-tortoise-life-substrate-10-litre_1.jpg?v=1789707330","url":"https:\/\/basementfit.shop\/products\/prorep-tortoise-life-substrate-10-litre","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}