{"product_id":"exo-terra-reptile-cave","title":"Exo Terra Reptile Cave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rock hide your reptile can trust, sized to the animal not the enclosure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Exo Terra Reptile Cave is a realistically moulded rock hide with a hollow interior, giving geckos, snakes, dragons and tortoises a dark, enclosed retreat to shelter, sleep and shed in. It's open along the base rather than fully enclosed, so it sits flat over substrate or a heat mat without trapping moisture underneath, and the flat top doubles as a basking ledge. Five sizes run from Small, suited to geckos and hatchlings, through to Extra Extra Large for tortoises and monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic rock moulding\u003c\/strong\u003e — blends into a naturalistic or bioactive setup rather than sitting on top of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-bottomed design\u003c\/strong\u003e — no enclosed floor, so it sits directly over a heat mat or substrate without insulating it or trapping damp underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat top doubles as a basking ledge\u003c\/strong\u003e — usable space, not just a hide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle entrance, divided interior\u003c\/strong\u003e — a main chamber plus a smaller corner space, so a sheltering animal isn't left sitting in the open doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInert, easy-clean material\u003c\/strong\u003e — wipes down and won't leach into water or substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHL70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.9 x 17.3 x 5.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHL71\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0 x 23.9 x 6.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHL72\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.1 x 30.5 x 7.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHL73\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.0 x 25.0 x 11.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Extra Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHL74\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.0 x 30.0 x 15.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra doesn't publish Extra Large and Extra Extra Large dimensions on its own site; those two figures above are sourced from an Australian Exo Terra stockist's product data for these exact SKUs (CHL73 \/ CHL74) rather than Exo Terra directly. The Small, Medium and Large figures are converted from the manufacturer's own measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the cave to the animal, not the tank. Small suits geckos, froglets and hatchlings. Medium suits most adult geckos and small skinks. Large suits adult bearded dragons and similarly sized lizards. Extra Large and Extra Extra Large step up again for larger monitors, big-bodied snakes that need room to coil, and tortoises using the cave as a burrow-style retreat rather than a tight squeeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to terrestrial reptiles and amphibians in vivariums, terrariums and paludariums, including bioactive setups, where the open base lets substrate fauna move underneath. Not a basking lamp mount — the material isn't rated to hold a heat lamp fitting, so any basking light should be positioned above the flat top rather than attached to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe out with warm water and a reptile-safe cleaner during routine enclosure maintenance. The inert moulded material doesn't absorb odour or bacteria the way porous natural rock can, so it doesn't need soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ecotech-analog-hygrometer-thermometer\"\u003eEcoTech Analog Hygrometer Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e to check the warm and cool ends of the enclosure actually reach the temperature you're aiming for, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-repti-bark-chips\"\u003eZoo Med Repti Bark Chips\u003c\/a\u003e as a natural substrate to bed the cave into, and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-repti-sand-scooper\"\u003eZoo Med Repti Sand Scooper\u003c\/a\u003e for spot-cleaning around the entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I put a heat mat under the cave?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the open base is designed for exactly this, sitting flat over a heat mat or heated substrate without trapping moisture the way a fully enclosed hide would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many caves does one enclosure need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least two — one at the warm end and one at the cool end — so your reptile never has to choose between feeling secure and reaching the right temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size should I buy for an adult bearded dragon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge is generally the right fit for an adult bearded dragon. Step up to Extra Large if you keep a particularly large individual or want room to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the top strong enough to bask on?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the flat top is designed to double as a basking ledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":54774119727395,"sku":"CHL70","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55335213302051,"sku":"CHL71","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":55335213334819,"sku":"CHL72","price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large","offer_id":55335213367587,"sku":"CHL73","price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra Extra Large","offer_id":55335213400355,"sku":"CHL74","price":72.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/CHL70_3.png?v=1782875501","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-reptile-cave","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}