Leap Habitats Living Earth Substrate – Bioactive Ready Mix for Reptile Habitats, Sustainable and Renewable Ingredients, Supports Microfauna

Price: $19.99
(as of Jun 09, 2024 19:47:32 UTC – Details)

Product Description

Leap has one goal- To use science and education to help bring you the best reptile care possible

Leap Habitats, designed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA by reptile hobbyists that have over 25 years of experience designing and manufacturing lighting and pumps necessary for aquariums to thrive have expanded to apply the same expertise and care for animals to reptiles and amphibians alike.

Five Parameters Philosophy

Daylight, UV, Heat, Rainfall, Humidity. These are the keys to successful reptile keeping. Leap’s equipment and guidance is envisioned by reptile lovers, for reptile lovers and considers the needs of the animal first. This is not only important for your animal’s health; it is the cornerstone of responsible animal care. Learn how Leap is developing and educating the community about these parameters to revolutionize reptile and amphibian care.

Smarter, Better Habitats

Leap habitats are designed to best serve the animals they house. All habitats are designed to provide the correct amount of space, airflow, water retention and humidity for various species of reptiles and amphibians.

Within the habitat, lighting, UV. heating, misting, fogging (the five parameters) and substrate will come together to make the perfect home for your favorite animal!

The never before-seen ultra-lightweight and innovative design used in Leap habitats means easy customization, no chance of broken glass and the option to easily utilize common baker’s racks should your hobby grow.

The Rainfall and Humidity Parameters

Leap’s programmable Mister and Fogger address the two important parameters of Rainfall (4) and Humidity (5).

Both amphibians and reptiles require rainfall and humidity; to drink, to maintain healthy lungs and skin, and for other important biological processes.

Misting (rainfall) facilitates the inclusion of tropical plants in your Leap habitat to create beautiful and natural environments for your animal and provides drinking water for your animals in the most natural way.

The Leap Mister and Fogger incorporate programable volume and timing functionality to tuner rainfall and humidity to the specific needs of your habitat and animals.

The Daylight and UV Parameters

Leap offers two types of lighting for use with your Leap habitats. LED white light that simulates visible sunlight and Fluorescent T5 UV (5% and 10%) fixtures and bulbs. White light is important for animals in creating a day and night cycle to promote a healthy circadian rhythm. It also incorporates light in the blue and red spectrum that plants use in photosynthesis.

UV light is critical for reptiles and amphibians to synthesize Vitamin D3 which is critical for the metabolism of calcium.

Living Earth

Living Earth is Leap’s bioactive substrate mix. This blend is comprised of milled sphagnum, fir bark, leaves, charcoal and coconut coir.

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.5 x 2.5 x 12 inches; 1.68 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ LP005
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2023
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Leap
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CLJY3424
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA

Custom mix of sustainable coco fiber, leaf litter, fir bark, charcoal, sphagnum moss, lichens, and leaves
Designed to create an ideal base for a bioactive habitat
Contains all the ingredients to provide nutrition to plants, microfauna, springtails, and isopods