{"product_id":"turtle-basking-platform-suction-cup-dock-and-ramp-for-turtle-tanks","title":"Turtle Basking Platform - Suction-Cup Dock and Ramp for Turtle Tanks and Reptile Terrariums","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA turtle that cannot get properly dry never fully warms up. Shell rot, soft shell and sluggish appetite all trace back to the same missing thing: somewhere flat, dry and easy to climb onto. This \u003cstrong\u003eturtle basking platform\u003c\/strong\u003e gives your turtle that place. A moulded ramp rises from the water to a level resting deck, and powerful suction cups hold it to the glass wherever you want it — no gravel stacking, no wedging a rock at an angle and hoping it stays. The climbing surface is covered in soft artificial turf, so a turtle with wet feet gets grip instead of a slide back into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives an aquatic turtle a genuine dry-out spot instead of a slippery rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuction cups mean you choose the height and the position, not the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft turf surface gives traction to wet claws on the way up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrees up floor space in the tank rather than filling it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks for frogs, newts and salamanders as well as turtles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sizes, both with published measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRamp and resting deck in one piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer describes a wide, flat surface for basking with a sloped approach the animal climbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtificial simulation turf.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer states the surface is covered with soft, non-slip artificial turf that gives traction, so the animal can climb on easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuction-cup mounting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixes to smooth glass or acrylic at the height you choose. The manufacturer's own fitting advice is quoted in Important Information below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe PP plastic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Described by the manufacturer as high-quality PP — safe, non-toxic and odourless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide application.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed by the manufacturer as suitable for frogs, salamanders, newts and any water-loving reptile or amphibian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small and Medium, each with the manufacturer's slope and arch-length figures published below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic — described by the manufacturer as high-quality PP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e suction cups, for smooth glass or acrylic surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e slope 6 cm (2.36 in), arch length 10 cm (3.93 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e slope 7.5 cm (2.95 in), arch length 11.5 cm (4.52 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e aquatic turtles, terrapins, frogs, salamanders, newts and similar semi-aquatic pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003enot published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/em\u003e No maximum load figure exists in this listing — see Important Information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall height and deck width:\u003c\/strong\u003e not published. The manufacturer gives slope and arch length only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × turtle climbing platform in the size you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tank, water, gravel, heater and lamp shown in product photographs are not included. This listing is the platform alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting the suction cups.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer's instructions: attach only to a smooth glass or acrylic surface, keep that surface clean, sprinkle a little water on the cup if needed, and squeeze the excess air out of the cup as you press it on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the hold before you trust it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Press the platform firmly and tug it once before putting a turtle on it. Re-check the cups every week or two — suction cups loosen over time as algae builds on the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo weight rating is published.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer does not state a maximum load, so match the size to your animal by eye and choose Medium if you are between the two. A platform that pops off is a nuisance rather than a hazard in a water tank, but it defeats the purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasking needs heat and light to work.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dry deck on its own does not warm a turtle. This platform is a place to bask; the heat lamp or UVB fixture that makes basking useful is separate and is not part of this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure your tank first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only slope and arch length are published, so check those two figures against the free glass you have before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift it out, rinse under warm water and scrub the turf with a soft brush to clear algae and waste. Let the suction cups dry before refitting, and do not use detergents in a tank you keep animals in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufacturer publishes slope and arch length for each: Small is a 6 cm slope with a 10 cm arch, Medium is a 7.5 cm slope with an 11.5 cm arch. Measure the shell length of your turtle and the clear glass you have available — Medium suits a growing turtle better, Small suits hatchlings and small newts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight will it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufacturer does not publish a weight rating, and we will not invent one. Test the suction hold yourself before relying on it, and if the platform sags or slips, size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stick to a plastic tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufacturer specifies smooth glass or acrylic. Acrylic tanks are fine. A textured, moulded or frosted surface will not hold the cups reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the turf real grass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The manufacturer describes it as artificial simulation turf, chosen for softness and grip rather than appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for something other than a turtle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The manufacturer lists frogs, salamanders, newts and other water-loving reptiles and amphibians as suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the specification table say \"fish\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is the supplier's own catalogue field and it is simply wrong for this item — the whole product exists to get an animal \u003cem\u003eout\u003c\/em\u003e of the water. 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