Pin Oak Leaf Litter
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Introduce a healthy dose of the forest floor to your terrarium with this organic oak leaf litter. Serving a dual purpose as a nutritious snack for isopods and a hiding spot for cleanup crews and pets alike, a generous helping of leaf litter is an essential part of any bioactive terrarium (or isopod culture). Oak is a soft and nutritious leaf that isopods love to eat - with rich textures and earthy tones; it strikes a good balance between longevity and palatability.
FAQ's
Have a question about leaf litter? See our in-depth answers to frequently asked questions below.
Key Benefits
Organic leaf litter, just as nature intended
As the leaves slowly break down, they become the major food source for your isopods. If keeping your isopods in a terrarium, this will, in turn, become nutrients for your plants. Win-win.
Leaf litter provides natural cover for isopods and other vivarium pets to feel comfortable and confident in their environment.
These leaves hold onto moisture at the ground level, helping to maintain a stable and high humidity level where the isopods need it most.
Sourced from Tennessee, this organic leaf litter is safe for isopods and vivarium inhabitants alike.
FAQ
Have a leaf litter question? We're here to help.
Check out the most common questions our customers ask. Have questions about something else? See our dedicated FAQ page!
How much leaf litter do I need for a terrarium?
As a hiding spot/food source for isopods, the more leaf litter the merrier. The larger the area it covers, the more your isopods are likely to explore.
But, if you don’t want to cover the whole of your terrarium with leaf litter (fair enough), you’ll at least need a generous helping in one or more areas.
The same goes for other vivarium pets. See our bioactive leaf litter guide for more info.
How much leaf litter do I need for an isopod enclosure?
Maintaining a generous top layer of leaf litter is recommended in an isopod enclosure, so it’s good to have an ample supply.
Is leaf litter the only food my isopods will need?
In theory, leaf litter could be enough for isopods to survive, but for optimal health, isopods need a protein and calcium source too. Our Isopod Superfood is designed to give everything leaf litter cannot in one complete nutritional supplement.
Add when do I need to add more leaf litter?
While it will take a while for the leaves to decompose and be eaten, your isopods will need a constant supply, so always keep it topped up.