{"title":"Reptile Substrates \u0026 Bedding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a comfortable, natural-looking habitat with our range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereptile substrates and bedding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Explore options for enclosure floors, burrowing areas and moisture management, with substrates to suit a variety of reptile setups. Shop at Simply Fish and choose bedding that matches your reptile’s habitat and humidity needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trixie-desert-sand-red-5kg","title":"Trixie Desert Sand – Red 5kg","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"316\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTrixie Desert Sand Red is a premium natural terrarium substrate designed to recreate the warm, arid environments found in desert habitats. 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