{"product_id":"exo-terra-star-cactus","title":"Exo Terra Star Cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll the structure of a cactus, none of the care routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Exo Terra Star Cactus is a 23 cm wide replica desert plant, moulded and painted to reproduce the ribbing and spine clusters of a real cactus, built from a non-toxic material that's sturdy enough to handle regular cleaning and disinfecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic detail\u003c\/strong\u003e — moulded and painted to read as a genuine cactus rather than an obvious prop, down to the ribbing and spine clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-toxic material\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe to have in an enclosure with an animal that may investigate or rest against it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to clean\u003c\/strong\u003e — rinse or wipe down, and it can be disinfected, which live plants can't tolerate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo care requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e — no watering, lighting or feeding schedule, unlike the real plant it imitates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreates shelter\u003c\/strong\u003e — the shape forms nooks an animal can duck into for a sense of security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\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\u003ePT2982\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic replica material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP168\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra doesn't publish a height or depth figure for this piece — width is the only dimension stated on the manufacturer's own product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for — and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited to desert and arid-style terrariums, quarantine or hospital setups where live plants and substrate additions aren't practical, and as a low-maintenance filler alongside real planting. Not a substitute for live plants where a species benefits from foliage cover, humidity buffering or natural grazing — it's decoration and shelter only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with water when soiled. The material tolerates disinfecting, which makes it a reasonable choice for quarantine terrariums where surfaces need to be sanitised between animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExo Terra desert substrates, for a matched arid-terrarium look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Exo Terra artificial plants, to build up a fuller desert planting scheme without live plant maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA basking lamp and heat source suited to the desert species the enclosure is set up for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Ships from our Brisbane \/ North Lakes warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a real cactus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — it's a non-toxic replica, moulded and painted to look like one. There's no watering or light requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for reptiles to touch or climb on?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's made from a non-toxic material intended for use inside terrariums with live animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a quarantine tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Exo Terra specifically positions this as suited to sterile or quarantine set-ups, since it can be rinsed and disinfected between uses, unlike a live plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293256728867,"sku":"RP168","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/RP168.png?v=1782876564","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-star-cactus","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}