{"product_id":"pr-cork-bark-medium-tubes-5-kg-pk","title":"Cork Bark Medium Tubes – 5kg Pack | Natural Vivarium Hides","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 5kg pack of medium cork bark tubes, sourced from natural cork oak and ideal for keepers setting up bioactive or naturalistic vivariums. Cork tubes offer a ready-made hide and climbing structure in one — their hollow form gives snakes, lizards, and invertebrates a secure enclosed space that closely mimics the cover found in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNatural Hide and Microhabitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tubular shape provides a fully enclosed hide that reduces stress in shy or secretive species. Unlike open half-logs, tubes give animals the sense of being surrounded on all sides, which is particularly effective for colubrids, geckos, tarantulas, and burrowing invertebrates that seek tight retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVivarium Structure and Enrichment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCork bark is lightweight, rot-resistant, and holds its structure well in humid enclosures — making it suitable for both tropical and arid setups. Medium tubes can be stacked, partially buried, or positioned horizontally to create layered hides and climbing opportunities across different levels of the terrarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBioactive and Naturalistic Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert and non-toxic — safe for live plants, bioactive substrates, and invertebrate clean-up crews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not leach tannins or alter enclosure humidity significantly when dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally textured surface supports climbing species and provides grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with cork background panels and cork rounds for a cohesive natural setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a 5kg bulk pack of medium cork bark tubes, giving you multiple pieces to furnish a single large enclosure or stock several vivariums at once. Pieces will vary slightly in diameter, length, and form — this is a natural product and that variation is part of its character and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCork bark tubes are one of the most consistently useful materials in reptile keeping — durable, versatile, and genuinely functional as a hide. A 5kg pack gives you the quantity to set up properly or refresh multiple enclosures without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54147285287249,"sku":"DPC215","price":40.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/DPC215_1.jpg?v=1782593908","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/pr-cork-bark-medium-tubes-5-kg-pk","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}