{"product_id":"eco-tech-reptile-birch-hide","title":"Eco Tech Reptile Birch Hide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA secure resin hide for reptiles that want to feel hidden, not exposed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Eco Tech Reptile Birch Hide is a resin replica log designed to give reptiles and amphibians a snug, enclosed space to retreat into, helping reduce the stress of feeling out in the open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirch log look\u003c\/strong\u003e — a natural bark-textured finish that blends into a planted or naturalistic setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResin construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid and stable, won't collapse or crush like a real hollow log can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosed retreat\u003c\/strong\u003e — a confined space animals can back into and feel covered on more than one side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium and Large, so the opening can be matched to the animal it's for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5 x 9 x 7.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBA8582\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.5 x 14 x 8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBA8581\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a hide close to your animal's body size — too roomy and it stops feeling secure. Medium suits smaller-bodied reptiles and amphibians; Large gives more clearance for a bigger-bodied animal or a pair sheltering together. If in doubt, size down rather than up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to terrestrial reptiles and amphibians that use ground-level hides — geckos, small skinks, and similar species that shelter rather than burrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot intended as a nesting or egg-laying box, and not sized for larger-bodied snakes or lizards — check the internal dimensions against your animal before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eResin is non-porous, so the hide can be wiped down or rinsed and disinfected as part of normal enclosure cleaning without the hide breaking down or holding odour the way a real log can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Contact Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium if a piece arrives damaged or with a manufacturing fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this a real log or a replica?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a resin replica shaped and finished to look like birch bark — it won't degrade, mould or need replacing the way real wood can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan it go in a humid or bioactive enclosure?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — resin doesn't absorb moisture, so it holds up in humid setups without softening or growing mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it float in a paludarium water section?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe don't have manufacturer data confirming buoyancy, so if you're using it near or in water, weight-test it first or keep it on the dry side of the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eco Tech","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55242217685283,"sku":"BA8582","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":55335240106275,"sku":"BA8581","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/eco-tech-reptile-birch-hide-46120736424227.webp?v=1790239540","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/eco-tech-reptile-birch-hide","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}