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Sku: Uxi-1

Dragon Egg Pod (Uxi Pod)

$3.49
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Vendor: I Heart Bugs
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Quantity: 1 Dragon Egg Pod

Description

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Uxi pods are hard egg-shaped botanicals, which are also known as Dragon's Egg pods.  The Uxi pod, a fruit native to the Brazilian Amazon.   It is harvested from the towering Endopleura uchi tree.  This fruit, also known as uxi-amarelo, is deeply rooted in the culture and sustenance of the Amazonian people.

Product Details:

  • Source Location:  Brazil.

  • Size:  Approximately 2 inch to 3 inches long.

  • 100% Natural: Organically sourced and naturally dried, these pods are free from artificial chemicals, making them a safe and sustainable choice for various applications.

  • Highly Versatile:

    • Aquarium:  When properly prepared, promote biofilm, and they contribute to a natural environment which stimulates natural behaviors for fish and shrimp.  Uxi pods are difficult to waterlog.  

    • Bioactive Terrariums:  Provides hiding spots for isopods and springtails, serves as a food source for isopods and springtails, enriches the substrate by releasing nutrients as they break down, and encourages natural and instinctive behaviors such as forging and exploring.  These add a lot of texture and color to terrariums.  Highly recommend when your enclosure needs a little something extra to take it to the next level.

    • Botanical Home Decor: Perfect as bowl fillers or integrated into larger natural arrangements, terrariums, and potpourri.

    • Craft & Art Projects: Their unique shape and texture inspire endless creative possibilities in wreaths, mixed media art, carving and more.

Preparation for Aquarium/Paludarium Use:

  1. Boil: Boil the pods for at least 1 to 2 hours to help them sink and leach initial tannins.

  2. Soak: Soak in clean water overnight or longer if needed, changing the water daily, until they are fully waterlogged and the desired amount of tannin has been leached.

  3. Ready to Use: Once they sink and you've achieved your desired water coloration, they are ready to be added to your setup.

Please Note: As a natural product, each pod is unique and will vary in size, shape, and coloration. These pods are intended for decorative, craft, and aquarium/vivarium use only and are not for human consumption.

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Shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee

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Live animal flat-rate USPS 2-3 Day Priority Mail shipping is $18. Live arrival guarantee with USPS if your temperature is 45F to 80F. If your temperature is outside this range, request hold for pick up in the text box above the add to cart button by typing the word HOLD. The box will be held at the post office that services your ZIP code. All boxes held for pick up are covered by the live arrival guarantee.

If you would like to upgrade to Overnight shipping, please email us or send us a chat, and we are happy to assist you.

All shipping options include an insulated box, medical grade temperature control pack,.

We ship Monday through Wednesday only to minimize the risk of the live animals being delayed in possible harsh weather conditions over the weekend. Depending on the current temperatures, shipping may occur on Saturday so the isopods/springtails travel during ideal weather conditions.

*For USPS, if your temperature is under 45F or above 80F, the box must be held for pick up at your local hub or post office for the live arrival guarantee.  Even if you will be home to receive the package, these are live animals and they cannot survive extreme temperatures in a hot or cold delivery vehicle all day.  If your temps are below 40F, it is unsafe to ship live animals, and the animals will not be shipped until the temperature is above 40F in your area. Live arrival guaranteed for the count purchased.  It does not include any extras that may be sent.  Please read full shipping policy.

Hold for pick up can be requested by typing HOLD in text box located near the "quantity" button or in the notes at checkout.  Your order will be held for pick up at your local post office.

*Supply only orders ship USPS Ground Advantage Monday through Friday.

The I Heart Bugs Dragon Egg Pod (Uxi Pod) features a symmetrical, overlapping scale pattern and textured, diamond-shaped surface—perfect for use in bioactive terrariums or as unique aquarium botanicals.
Dragon Egg Pod (Uxi Pod)
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