3D Printed Haunted Tree Stump Hide, Spooky Terrarium Aquarium Cave Decor, Reptile Gecko Frog Isopod Hideout

A hollow, weathered tree stump with a gnarled face carved into the bark, this hide gives shy animals a shadowed cave to retreat into and den beneath. The wide front opening leads to a protected interior, while raised roots, twisted branches, and deep bark texture build cover and interest around the base. It turns a bare corner of an enclosure into a mysterious woodland focal point, part natural hollow and part haunted forest landmark, that your animals can actually use.

📖 Full Product Description
This is a 3D printed hollow tree stump hide made to sit inside a terrarium, vivarium, paludarium, or aquarium. The exterior is sculpted as a gnarled, weathered stump with an eerie face, layered bark texture, exposed roots, and short twisted branches, so it reads as a real broken-off tree rather than a smooth molded prop. A large opening at the front leads into a hollow interior, turning the whole piece into a cave-like retreat. It was designed by novYTerra and is printed and sold by CurioPrinta under a commercial print-and-sell license.
The hollow interior and wide entrance give shy or nocturnal animals a dark place to hide, sleep, and feel secure, while the roots and bark around the base add naturalistic cover and texture to the layout. The spooky, mystical styling makes it a strong focal point for haunted-woodland, gothic, fairy-tale, and general Halloween themes, and it still reads as a natural weathered stump the rest of the year. Offered in four sizes, it can anchor a small nano enclosure or stand as a centerpiece in a larger build.
For a misted, planted, or aquarium setup, the PETG Wet Model suits high-humidity residents such as dart frogs, tree frogs, and crested geckos, aquarium animals like shrimp, snails, and small fish, and humidity-loving invertebrates such as tropical isopods and springtails. For a drier build, the PLA Dry Model suits arid-terrarium and display keepers who house animals such as many tarantulas, temperate isopods, and millipedes. Match the version to your habitat’s humidity, and always compare the entrance and interior against the size and behavior of your specific animals before use.
You receive the tree stump hide in the size you select, printed unpainted in a single solid color. Plants, substrate, animals, lighting, and the enclosure itself are not included. Every piece is printed to order, so the exact texture and layer character will be slightly unique to your hide.

✔️ Key Features
✔ Original haunted tree stump design by novYTerra, printed and sold by CurioPrinta under commercial license
✔ Hollow interior with a wide front opening that works as a cave, den, and hideaway for shy or nocturnal animals
✔ Sculpted eerie face, gnarled bark texture, exposed roots, and twisted branches for a real-stump look
✔ Naturalistic woodland styling with a spooky, mystical, Halloween-friendly edge that still works year-round
✔ PETG Wet Model for high-humidity, misted, bioactive, submerged, or high-UV setups, always shipped unpainted
✔ PLA Dry Model for arid terrariums, dioramas, tabletop terrain, and dry display
✔ Offered in four sizes to fit nano enclosures up to larger vivariums and tanks
✔ Freestanding piece that positions easily in a corner, against the back, or as a centerpiece
✔ Made to order

🧱 Material Options
This hide is offered in two versions across all sizes, so you can match it to your enclosure:
PETG Wet Model
Choose this version for high-humidity, misted, bioactive, partially submerged, or aquarium setups, and for enclosures under high-output UV lighting. It is printed in PETG and supplied completely unpainted. CurioPrinta uses PETG for these setups rather than standard PLA because PETG stands up to prolonged moisture and UV exposure far better than PLA. That is a material choice, not a guarantee: continuous high-output UV can still gradually embrittle PETG over time, and PETG is not permanently waterproof, indestructible, chemically inert, or universally suitable for every animal or water condition.
PLA Dry Model
Choose this version for arid terrariums, dioramas, tabletop terrain, shelf display, and general home decor. PLA versions are not recommended for submerged aquarium use, constantly wet or heavily misted enclosures, or setups with strong UV lighting. Pick PLA only when the hide will stay dry and out of intense UV.

🔧 Setup, Use & Care
For submerged and aquarium use (PETG Wet Model)
💧 Rinse the hide thoroughly with clean water before placing it in an aquarium.
🚫 Avoid soaps, detergents, household cleaners, and unapproved chemical treatments.
🔍 Inspect the piece before use and confirm the entrance and interior are appropriately sized for the animals in the tank so they cannot become stuck.
🧱 Position it securely so it cannot shift, tip, roll, or trap an animal, and let it soak so any trapped air escapes before your animals move in.
🔁 Check it periodically as part of normal aquarium maintenance, and remove it if it becomes damaged, develops sharp areas, or no longer sits securely.
🐟 Introduce any new decoration thoughtfully and observe your animals after installation.
For terrarium, vivarium & paludarium use
🌡️ Verify the material and design suit your habitat’s temperature, humidity, lighting, and species.
🔥 Keep it away from direct contact with high-output heat lamps, heating elements, and other intense heat sources.
🧱 Set it on a stable surface or nestle it into substrate so it cannot tip or roll onto an animal.
🦎 Check the entrance and hollow against your animal’s adult size so it can enter and exit freely.
🧹 Inspect regularly for wear, damage, trapped waste, or areas that are hard to clean.
📘 Let qualified, species-specific husbandry guidance take priority over general product suggestions.
Cleaning
For the submerged PETG Wet Model, rinse with clean water and use a soft brush when needed, reaching into the hollow interior. Avoid soaps, bleach, solvents, abrasive cleaners, boiling water, dishwashers, and high-temperature cleaning. Allow it to dry completely if it is removed for long-term storage. For the dry PLA model, dust with a soft brush or cloth, use a lightly damp cloth when appropriate, and keep it away from intense heat.

📐 Dimensions
Approximate dimensions (Width × Depth × Height), imperial first with metric in parentheses:
Small (S1) 5.1" × 5.2" × 2.6" (130 × 131 × 65 mm)
Medium (S2) 5.9" × 5.9" × 2.9" (149 × 149 × 74 mm)
Large (S3) 6.5" × 6.5" × 3.2" (165 × 166 × 82 mm)
XL 7.0" × 7.0" × 3.5" (178 × 179 × 89 mm)
Because each item is individually 3D printed, minor dimensional variation may occur.

🎨 Color and Appearance
The hide is printed in a solid-color filament and is not painted. A range of filament colors is available so you can choose a tone that reads as natural weathered wood, mossy stone, or a bolder spooky look for your layout. Some listing photos may show the stump painted; those are finishing examples only, and your hide ships unpainted.
Colors may look slightly different in person because of lighting, photography, monitor settings, and filament batches. The appearance can also shift when submerged or viewed under aquarium or terrarium lighting. Natural-looking variation comes from selecting an appropriate filament color rather than from applied paint, and an exact color match is not promised.

🖨️ About 3D Printing
This item is created using FDM 3D printing technology. Fine layer lines, small seams, slight texture changes, and minor variations are normal characteristics of the process and suit the rugged, weathered look of a tree stump. These details are not considered defects and make each piece slightly unique. Support-contact marks may appear in hidden or recessed areas such as the interior or under the branches, and minor cosmetic differences can occur between prints because each piece is individually produced rather than injection molded.

🛠️ Made to Order
Each hide is printed individually after you order, so minor differences between pieces are normal. Production time is separate from shipping time.
🧩 Every size ships as a single printed piece, ready to place in your enclosure with no assembly required.
⚠️ Safety and Compatibility
This product is decorative habitat decor, not a toy. You are responsible for deciding whether the size, material, entrance, interior, surfaces, and placement are appropriate for your specific animals and habitat. Because this is a hide with a hollow interior, confirm the opening is sized so your animal can enter and exit freely and cannot become trapped, wedged, or stuck. Animals should not be allowed to chew or ingest the material, and the item should be removed if it becomes damaged, as small parts or broken pieces may present a hazard. CurioPrinta cannot account for every species, animal behavior, enclosure design, water chemistry, temperature, or maintenance routine, so please confirm suitability for your own setup before use.
CurioPrinta does not describe this product as "aquarium safe," "reptile safe," "non-toxic," or guaranteed for any specific animal. Naming a species anywhere in this listing is for search relevance and design context, not a compatibility or safety claim.

📦 What Is Not Included
You receive one 3D printed haunted tree stump hide in the size and color you select, printed unpainted. Everything else shown in the product photos is not included, for example:
🌿 Plants, moss, and substrate
🪨 Rocks, wood, and other hardscape props
🐢 Animals
💡 Lighting, and the aquarium or terrarium enclosure
Note: some photos may show the stump painted as a finishing example. The product ships unpainted.
❓ FAQ
💧 Can this go underwater in an aquarium?
Yes, when you choose the PETG Wet Model. PETG is the material CurioPrinta uses for submerged and high-humidity decor because it handles prolonged water exposure better than standard PLA. Rinse it first, let it soak so trapped air escapes, position it securely, and check it as part of normal maintenance.
🎨 Is the aquarium version painted?
No. The PETG Wet Model ships completely unpainted in a solid filament color. Any painted images are finishing examples only.
🧱 Can I order this in PLA?
Yes, as the PLA Dry Model for arid terrariums, dioramas, tabletop terrain, and dry display. PLA is not recommended for submerged aquarium use, constantly wet enclosures, or strong UV lighting.
☀️ Which version should I pick for a UV-lit setup?
Choose the PETG Wet Model. PETG holds up to high-output UV far better than PLA. It is not immune, since continuous UV can gradually embrittle any plastic over time, but it is the more durable choice for brightly lit enclosures.
🧩 Does it ship assembled?
Yes. Every size ships as a single printed piece with no assembly required, so you can place it in your enclosure straight away.
🖌️ Can I paint it myself?
You can, but for anything in an animal habitat you must independently research and confirm that any paint or coating is suitable for your intended species and conditions. CurioPrinta does not recommend customer-applied paint for submerged use and ships the hide unpainted.
🧹 How should I clean it?
Rinse the PETG Wet Model with clean water and use a soft brush if needed, reaching into the hollow. Avoid soaps, bleach, solvents, abrasives, boiling water, and dishwashers. Dust the PLA Dry Model with a soft brush or a lightly damp cloth.
📏 How do I know the opening is the right size for my animal?
Compare the listed dimensions against your animal’s adult size and behavior, and pick the size whose entrance and interior let it enter and exit freely without getting stuck. When in doubt, size up and follow qualified husbandry guidance.
🐟 Is it suitable for my specific fish, reptile, amphibian, gecko, or invertebrate?
That depends on your animal and setup, so please compare the dimensions, entrance, and interior against your species and follow qualified husbandry guidance. CurioPrinta cannot guarantee compatibility with any specific animal.

Designed by novYTerra