{"product_id":"pr-rock-shedding-cave-sm-8-5x5x8cm-dph170","title":"ProRep Rock Shedding Cave Small | Reptile Hide 8.5x5x8cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact rock-effect shedding cave designed for small reptiles that need a humid, enclosed hide to complete a clean shed. Sized at 8.5 x 5 x 8cm, it fits neatly into smaller vivariums and terrariums without dominating the layout, making it a practical choice for keepers of leopard geckos, juvenile snakes, skinks, and similarly sized species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Dedicated Shedding Hide Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetained shed is one of the most common husbandry issues in captive reptiles, and it is almost always preventable. A shedding cave gives your animal a tight, sheltered space where moisture can be retained — either from damp substrate packed inside or a moistened liner — creating the microclimate needed for skin to loosen evenly. This removes reliance on the keeper to catch a shed in progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign and Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cave features a realistic rock-effect finish that blends naturally into bioactive or naturalistic setups. At 8.5cm long, 5cm wide, and 8cm tall, the internal space is snug by design — reptiles seek out tight hides during shed, as the resistance helps them pull free of old skin. The opening is low-profile, encouraging natural entry behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the base with damp sphagnum moss, coconut fibre, or moist paper substrate to maintain humidity inside the hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition away from direct heat sources to preserve internal moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for use in terrestrial and semi-arid setups where a designated moist microclimate is beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to remove, clean, and replace between sheds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA straightforward addition to any small reptile enclosure, this shedding cave takes the guesswork out of shed support and gives your animal exactly the kind of enclosed, humid retreat it will instinctively seek out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54147342598481,"sku":"DPH170","price":9.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/DPH170_1.jpg?v=1782594275","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/pr-rock-shedding-cave-sm-8-5x5x8cm-dph170","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}