{"product_id":"pr-leo-life-substrate-5kg","title":"ProRep Leo Life Substrate 5kg | Leopard Gecko Desert Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003ePR Leo Life Substrate is a species-specific sand and soil mix developed for leopard geckos and other desert-dwelling reptiles. Rather than replicating the pure sand that rarely exists in nature, it replicates the sandy soil conditions typical of arid desert habitats — giving your animals a biologically relevant substrate to live on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Mix, Not Pure Sand\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew desert reptiles in the wild actually inhabit pure sand. PR Leo Life accounts for this by combining sand with soil to produce a substrate that more accurately reflects the ground composition of natural leopard gecko habitats. This blend encourages instinctive behaviours including digging and foraging, which are often suppressed on sterile or artificial surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReduced Impaction Risk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of soil in the mix lowers the impaction risk associated with pure sand substrates. The particle composition and binding quality of the blended material make accidental ingestion during feeding less likely to cause the digestive issues sometimes linked to loose sand-only setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMoisture Retention\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe soil component also improves the substrate's ability to retain moisture compared to sand alone. This supports the creation of a humid hide or moist microclimate within the enclosure — important for shedding and overall hydration, particularly for leopard geckos kept in drier vivarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 5kg, PR Leo Life Substrate provides a practical quantity for most standard leopard gecko vivariums. It is a straightforward, well-considered substrate choice for keepers who want to give their animals a naturalistic and behaviourally enriching environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"5kg+","offer_id":54148619665745,"sku":"SMS405","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg+","offer_id":54148619698513,"sku":"SMS410","price":12.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/SMS405_1.jpg?v=1782599846","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/pr-leo-life-substrate-5kg","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}