You may prepare tadpole tea by boiling the leaves for 5-minutes. The water will turn into a yellow-brownish hue and will help in lowering the pH level of the soil and benefit the overall health of these cold-blooded reptiles.
It’s not just snakes and other reptiles that benefit from leaf-litter; box turtles, butterflies, insect-eating birds, and many other wildlife benefits from this mini-ecosystem. You may also use these leaves for fun DIY crafts such as designing ornaments for Christmas tree or use it as a stuffing for a scarecrow.
As soon as you receive your packet, rinse all of the leaves and boil them for 5-10 minutes prior to adding them into their tank. Since we procure our leaves from genuine sources, but the leaves have traveled a long distance to reach you and a precautionary step would prove to be beneficial.