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Most desert soils are not purely sand-based but rather a combination of sand, decomposed granite and clay resulting in interesting and sometimes colorful rock formations. Exo Terra\u2019s Stone Desert allows you to create your own desert or savannah landscape, including cool-humid burrows as well as warmer elevated basking areas.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Lightly moisten the Stone Desert substrate with lukewarm water to shape naturalistic hills, burrows and basking platforms for your animals. Add water according to the preferred outcome: the more water you add, the more compact the resulting substrate will become! Once dry, the Stone Desert will retain its shape, while still allowing your reptiles to further execute their natural digging and burrowing behavior.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">How to use the Exo Terra Stone Desert<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Terrarium<br \/><\/strong>Any Exo Terra glass Terrarium is suitable. For desert species we recommend using a low or wide size, to achieve a suitable basking distance. Remove the Screen Cover and position the terrarium flat on its back.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Step 2: Preparing, applying and shaping the substrate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Start by building a sturdy base structure, consisting of outcrops, holes and basking platforms. Create a rough base design with styrofoam to add volume and simultaneously reduce the weight of your build. Mix 2 parts of Stone Desert with 1 part of water. Apply the Stone Desert and shape the main structural elements (inflated balloons can help to shape hides and burrows).<\/p>\n<p>The cool-humid burrows allow your reptiles to absorb the much needed moisture via their skin while sleeping or hiding, while the warmer elevated basking areas help your reptiles to thermoregulate by offering various important temperature gradients.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Step 3: Incorporate additional decoration elements<\/strong><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Stone Desert can also be used to secure heavy decor items, like branches or rocks. Incorporate some of Exo Terra\u2019s Desert Plants to enhance the natural look of your terrarium.<\/span><br \/><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Step 4: Finish with loose substrate<\/strong><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Sprinkle loose Stone Desert on top of the drying substrate to add extra relief to the smooth base structure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Step 5: Let the substrate dry<\/strong><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Drying could take up to 1-3 days, depending on the thickness of the layers. Once dry, the Stone Desert will retain its shape and any incorporated decoration will stay secured and fixed. You can now position the terrarium back on its base.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Step 6: Add bioactive substrate and live plants<\/strong><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Plantation soil can be used as a live plant medium, inside burrows and under hides (ET Skull) to create a somewhat humid microclimate. Cool-humid burrows are important for thermoregulation and hydration, especially for desert species!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Step 7: Final decoration touches<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Fill up the remaining terrarium floor space with Exo Terra Stone Desert. More loose substrate will allow your reptiles to execute their natural digging and burrowing behavior. At this stage, you can add a Water Dish and any other remaining decoration to the setup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8: Add fixtures, heating and monitoring equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Install suitable fixtures and appropriate light bulbs (UVB, LED etc.). 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