{"product_id":"exo-terra-stone-desert-substrate-ocher","title":"Exo Terra Stone Desert Substrate Ocher","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Exo Terra Stone Desert Substrate in Ocher is a naturalistic desert and savannah substrate designed for reptile keepers who want more than a flat sand floor. Modelled on the complex soils found in arid environments — a blend of sand, decomposed granite, and clay — it brings genuine geological character to a vivarium while actively supporting your animals' behavioural and physiological needs. Available in two sizes to suit different enclosure scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Replicates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue desert soils are rarely pure sand. This substrate reflects that reality, combining the components that give arid landscapes their distinctive texture and colour. The Ocher variant captures the warm, earthy tones of rocky desert formations without the use of added dyes or chemicals — what you see is the natural colouration of the substrate itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Building\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike loose sand, this substrate can be shaped and sculpted. It holds its form once dry, making it possible to build raised basking mounds, rocky outcrops, tunnels, and cool-humid burrows within the same enclosure. That topographical variation is far more than aesthetic — it gives reptiles the temperature gradients they need to thermoregulate effectively, with warmer elevated zones and cooler, more humid lower areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBehavioural and Physiological Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates natural digging and burrowing behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-humid burrows allow reptiles to absorb moisture through the skin during rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevated areas support basking and thermoregulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent heat conductor — works well with under-tank heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains structure once dry — does not collapse after shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe substrate contains no added dyes or chemicals, making it a straightforward choice for keepers who prefer natural setups. It suits both desert and savannah species, and the available bag sizes mean you can match the quantity to your enclosure without excess waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are setting up a compact arid vivarium or a larger savannah-style terrarium, choosing the right bag size from the options above will give you enough substrate to work with properly — allowing for depth, shaping, and the kind of varied terrain that genuinely benefits the animals living in it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"5KG","offer_id":54176647872849,"sku":"SHD215","price":9.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10KG","offer_id":54176647905617,"sku":"SHD210","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/exo-terra-stone-desert-substrate-ocher","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}