{"product_id":"zoo-med-creatures-cholla-branch","title":"Zoo Med Creatures Cholla Branch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural cholla wood climbing decor that glows once the lights go out.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zoo Med Creatures Cholla Branch is a genuine cholla cactus skeleton — the naturally lattice-patterned, hollow wood used across invertebrate and small-reptile keeping — finished with a glow-in-the-dark effect so it stays a visible, usable perch after dark. Its hollow core doubles as a hide, and the lattice surface gives secure climbing grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine natural cholla wood\u003c\/strong\u003e — a real cactus skeleton, not a moulded imitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlow-in-the-dark finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — charges under normal terrarium lighting and glows once lights are off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHollow, lattice structure\u003c\/strong\u003e — the tunnel-like centre works as a hide, and the open lattice gives climbing purchase for inverts and small reptiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashable\u003c\/strong\u003e — can be rinsed clean and reused rather than replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoo Med\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreatures Cholla Branch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer item number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCT-51\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM397\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural cholla cactus wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlow-in-the-dark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashable and reusable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a natural product, each branch is a unique shape and size — the piece you receive will vary slightly from the product photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for terrariums housing invertebrates (including tarantulas, isopods and other Creatures-line pets), hermit crabs and small reptiles that benefit from climbing structure and cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso popular as aquascaping wood in shrimp and small fish aquariums — rinse before use, and expect it to float for a few days until fully waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot intended as a food source — it is a climbing and hiding structure, not an edible chew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse before first use. Wash periodically to clear substrate, debris or biofilm build-up; the branch is designed to be washable and reused rather than discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hollow hide or cork bark round to give ground-dwelling species an additional retreat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf litter substrate topper for a more naturalistic invertebrate floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA humidity and thermometer gauge to keep the enclosure in range for the species housed with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Zoo Med's standard product warranty against manufacturing defects. Ships as a standard parcel item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the glow effect fade over time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoo Med does not publish a glow lifespan for this piece; like most glow-in-the-dark finishes, brightness depends on how much light it has recently absorbed rather than lasting indefinitely in full darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for aquarium use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it's commonly used as aquascaping wood in shrimp and small fish tanks. Rinse it first, and expect some tannin release and a period of floating until it becomes waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill my tarantula or isopods chew through it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a genuine woody cactus skeleton intended for climbing and cover rather than as a food or chew item, though natural wear from a busy enclosure over time is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size will I receive?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoo Med does not publish fixed dimensions for this natural product — each branch is a unique piece of cactus skeleton, so size and shape vary from the photo shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54773931540771,"sku":"ZM397","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ZM397_3122f6b1-4333-4a12-abba-f2ed5de234bc.png?v=1782882502","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-creatures-cholla-branch","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}