Substrates - Other



New Zealand Sphagnum Moss

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Holds more water and stays moist longer than any other type of moss. Natural components in moss prevent it from decomposing in humid environments. For use with most species of frogs, salamanders, newts and invertebrates including hermit crabs. 
Zoo Med's sphagnum is extremely high quality - equivalent to AAA grade!




T-Rex Forest Bed Bricks

ONLY $1.99/ea!

T-Rex - Forest Bed Forest bed is an easy to use, 100% organic, absorbent, expandable substrate. It has a great variety of uses. Each package expands to 7 or 8 times the volume of its package. Made of organic compressed coconut fiber.



Eco Earth Compressed Coconut Substrate

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Made from an eco-friendly renewable resource. Perfect for all types of reptiles, amphibians, small animals, or insects. reptile bedding litter substrate.



Exo Terra Cocohusk Brick

$2.99/ea


Exo Terra Coco Husk is made from compressed coconut husk from the plantations of tropical Asia. This ecological substrate is ideal for increasing humidity in the terrarium and is totally safe for frogs, salamanders and burrowing or digging animals.



Exo Terra Tree Fern Substrate

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Substrates in natural terrariums have many functions and play an important role in the determination of the terrarium’s micro-climate.  Exo Terra developed a series of substrates for dry, humid and aquatic terrarium, all made from natural materials. The latest in this series is the Exo Terra Tree Fern substrate, perfect for highly humid jungle environments.

NEHERP Note:  FINALLY an easily available, inexpensive source for tree fern fiber!  Tree fern fiber is a vital part of building a proper vivarium substrate, and now it'll be in stock whenever you need it!  Check out our vivarium substrate section for more info on building a true live vivarium substrate.  Thank you Exo Terra for finally doing this!




Zoo Med Eco Earth Loose Substrate

$4.99

Eco earth loose coconut fiber substrate is an eco friendly product made from the husks of coconuts. Can be safely composted or recycled into potted plants or gardens. It is ideal for naturalistic terrarium type set-ups incorporation reptiles, amphibians or invertebrates. Use it damp for tropical species as it naturally absorbs and breaks down odor and waste products.  8 quart bags.



Zoo Med Repti Bark

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The perfect substrate for humidity loving reptiles. Adds environmental stimulus. Allows natural digging and burrowing activity. 



Zoo Med Forest Floor

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Forest Floor Bedding is a natural product made from the ground bark of cypress trees. Forest Floor Bedding is the preferred substrate for many species of snakes, lizards, frogs, toads, salamanders, tarantulas, and insects. Many species of terrestrial land turtles do benefit from using Forest Floor Bedding as their substrate, but you should feed them in a separate container with no substrate or bedding to prevent the accidental ingestion of substrate from messy feeding turtles. Forest Floor Bedding is also great for live plants and egg incubation.



Zilla Jungle Mix

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Provides an organic and natural living environment for terrarium animals and plants. Ideal for tropical and forest habitats and perfect for burrowing reptiles. This bedding promotes breeding, nesting and egg incubation.  Contains peat moss & ground fir bark (orchid bark).  An excellent mix-in to many types of vivarium substrate recipes!  5 & 10 quart sizes ship @ regular shipping rates.  The massive 25 quart bag (HUGE & HEAVY!) ships for an additional $2.00.



Medium Grade Organic Charcoal

2.5lb (gallon) Bag - $4.99

Organic medium grade charcoal is a perfect medium for springtail breeding or to be broken up into smaller bits to add into a vivarium substrate mix. We prefer medium grade over fine grade when breeding springtails because it's easy to get a bunch of springtails out by removing a big chunk of charcoal with all the springs still on it!



Zoo Med Forest Decorator Pack

$7.99

Zoo meds decorator pack gives your terrarium the natural look while helping provide security and comfort for your animals. Contains a variety of mosses, bark and lichens for beautifying your reptile or amphibian terrarium.



Zoo Med Aspen Snake Bedding

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Zoo Med's Aspen Snake Bedding is the #1 preferred snake bedding by professional herpetoculturists worldwide! Provides a safe, naturalistic substrate that allows snakes, lizards, and small animals to form burrows and nests as they would in the wild. It has a 191% absorbency rating and is odorless-safe for all snakes, easy to clean and 99.9% dust free. No toxic oils like cedar and other similar wood shavings. Aspen Snake Bedding is a green product made from a renewable resource. Aspen Snake Bedding can also be used for birds, lizards, tortoises, turtles, tarantulas and insects.



Fluker's Spanish Moss

$3.99

Real moss terrarium bedding provides your pet with comfort and shelter in a natural environment. Perfect for any terrarium. Suitable for reptiles and terrestrial amphibians. Ideal for frogs and green snakes.



Zoo Med Sand Scooper

$4.99

A wide stainless steel mesh scooper perfect for sandy substrates.   Stainless Steel construction w/a plastic handle.




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