{"product_id":"colombian-leaf-litter-cacao-leaves-20-count","title":"Colombian Leaf Litter — Cacao Leaves, 20 Count","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the rainforest floor cacao leaves are what much of the leaf litter layer is actually made of — large, broad leaves that shelter invertebrates as they slowly break down. This pack brings twenty of them to your bioactive build, notably larger than standard litter and substantial enough to create genuine cover. Like all of The Bio Dude’s Colombian leaf litter, these leaves are pre-boiled, baked and dried, harvested ethically from the Colombian rainforest, and guaranteed free of contaminants. Your order ships direct from The Bio Dude — see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for how these orders work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds the cleanup crew:\u003c\/strong\u003e decomposing leaf litter is a primary food source for isopods and springtails — the engine of any bioactive enclosure, as our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/clean-up-crews-isopods-and-springtails-for-beginners\"\u003eclean-up crew guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTannin-rich:\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally rich in tannins, useful in terrariums and aquariums alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 larger leaves per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e notably bigger than standard leaf litter — each leaf creates a pocket of cover and humidity underneath it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpringtail and isopod habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e the broad leaf area is exactly the sheltered, slowly-decomposing surface cleanup crews graze and breed under.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe by preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-boiled, baked and dried before packaging — ready to place once it arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to bioactive? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/bioactive-reptile-setup-the-complete-guide\"\u003ecomplete bioactive setup guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers where leaf litter fits, and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/bioactive-substrate-explained-drainage-layers-mixes\"\u003ebioactive substrate guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains why the top layer matters as much as what’s underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bio Dude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46633461186662,"sku":"LL-Cacao","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8151\/2294\/files\/columbianleaflittercopy2.png?v=1787494647","url":"https:\/\/baskandburrow.com\/products\/colombian-leaf-litter-cacao-leaves-20-count","provider":"Bask \u0026 Burrow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}