{"product_id":"et-turtle-bank-island-small-pt3800","title":"Exo Terra Turtle Bank Island Small (PT3800) – Floating Basking Island","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ET Turtle Bank Island Small (PT3800) is a floating basking platform designed specifically for aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles. It solves one of the most common challenges in aquatic turtle keeping: providing a stable, accessible dry basking area without sacrificing valuable swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMagnetic Positioning System\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Turtle Bank is held firmly against the terrarium wall using included magnets, allowing you to position it in a corner to keep the main swimming area as open as possible. This makes it practical for smaller setups where space management matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSelf-Adjusting to Water Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than sitting at a fixed height, the island automatically adjusts as water levels rise or fall. Your turtle always has consistent access to the basking surface regardless of evaporation or water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSubmerged Entry Ramp\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ramp extends below the waterline, giving turtles a gradual, easy route from the water onto the dry basking platform. This is particularly useful for younger or smaller animals that struggle to haul themselves onto steep surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBasking and UVB Exposure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dry, flat basking surface positions turtles directly under heat and UVB lamps, which is essential for thermoregulation and vitamin D3 synthesis. It also serves as a terrestrial resting area for semi-aquatic species that need time out of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size — suitable for compact aquatic turtle terrariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with other sizes of the same range, allowing multiple islands in a larger setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to integrate into any standard aquatic terrarium configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA straightforward, functional addition to any aquatic turtle enclosure — the ET Turtle Bank Island Small keeps husbandry correct without cluttering the tank or complicating setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54147447193937,"sku":"EHT105","price":16.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/EHT105_1.jpg?v=1782595386","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/et-turtle-bank-island-small-pt3800","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}