Exo Terra Plantation Soil Tropical Terrarium Reptile Substrate

Name: Exo Terra Plantation Soil Tropical Terrarium Reptile Substrate
Brand: Exo Terra
SKU: 96516
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7778 (9 reviews)

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Substrate is necessary to the health and well-being of your pet because it absorbs waste, helps control humidity levels and encourages burrowing
Exo Terra Plantation Soil Tropical Terrarium Reptile Substrate is made from compressed coconut husk fiber from the plantations of tropical Asia and is a 100% natural substrate
Safe for frogs, salamanders and burrowing or digging animals
Ideal for natural terrarium set-ups and serves as nutritional substrate for live plants
Increases humidity in terrariums and stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior

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Create a tropical habitat for your pet with Exo Terra Plantation Soil Tropical Terrarium Reptile Substrate. Substrate is necessary to the health and well-being of your pet because it absorbs waste, helps control humidity levels and encourages burrowing. Exo Terra Plantation Soil Tropical Terrarium Reptile Substrate is made from compressed coconut husk fiber from the plantations of tropical Asia. This ecological substrate is ideal for increasing humidity in the terrarium and is safe for frogs, salamanders and burrowing or digging animals. The substrate can also be used as an incubation medium and as a nutritional planting soil for live plants.

Specifications

Item Number	96516
Substrate Type	Soil
Litter & Bedding Type	Coconut Fiber
Reptile Type	Lizard, Frog, Tortoise, Bearded Dragon, Snake, Newt

Instructions

Place the brick in a 2.6-gallon bucket and add 100 fl oz water. Let it soak for about 30 minutes until it completely absorbs the water. Stir the substrate to ensure that no clumps remain and that the substrate is ready to use. Spread a 1-2" layer of Exo Terra Plantation Soil on the terrarium floor (up to 4" when used for burrowing animals or as planting soil). Water or mist the substrate according to the humidity level required and use an Exo Terra Hygrometer to monitor the humidity level.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

By PetsRgreat on Dec 21, 2022

Tried for rat dig box

On my search for the perfect medium to put in the ratty boys dig box I tried this. It was the right consistency however I did run into some issues with it. The bag smelled slightly mildewy when I opened it. It should not smell mildewy at all. I set it out to air in the sun, not familiar with the product, hoping it just needed to air out. It never lost the smell, so I didn't put it in for them. I did notice as well, when it was dry it became powdery. So, in conclusion, if you want to try this in your ratty dig box, just use caution. If it smells mildewy don't use it. If it is kept damp they love it, but if it gets dry it gets powdery and I would be concerned about respiratory issues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By Joes on May 16, 2022

Turtle house

He is loving his new tank additions. Can't wait to purchase more for his big enclosure. Shipment was quick as always. Love Chewy!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By Marisol on Apr 17, 2021

Cool substrate

I honestly like the product, and I used it as a top soil for planting dandelions. So, my tortoises aren't able to eat the soil.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By whimzees on Oct 12, 2020

love this mix of soil!

It’s actually a 8 quart bag instead of 7.2 quart!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By JPrice1227 on Apr 25, 2020

Great for tarantulas

I apparently need to always keep this on hand as I am getting tarantulas as if they were Pokemon and I gotta catch em all. They should each have a few inches of substrate depending on the species and this substrate seems to be a favorite.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By masslady73 on Jun 24, 2020

Haven't tried yet

I read its good to use for tomatoe frogs will also use for my pacman frog great price fast shipping

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By bsabolevski on Jul 2, 2020

Very impressed

I like it alot. Very soft. My Lizard zippy loves to burrow in it. Holds humidity very well

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By Ezra on Mar 10, 2019

My mice love it

After looking at many small pet blogs, I found that plantation soil was a safe digging substrate for my mice and other digging rodents. I gave them a little box with this soil in it with treats hidden in it and they absolutely love it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By angela on Sep 9, 2018

Very happy hermit crabs

My crabs r very happy, havent seen them much since they buried themselves lol

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13 Customer Questions

Can I use this with a ball python?

Answer by • Aug 17, 2018

This substrate is recommended for tropical reptiles, and may raise humidity to more than the recommended 60% humidity that's necessary for a Ball Python.

I have a bull frog, can this be with water and plants as well or no?

Answer by • May 26, 2019

This natural substrate can be used as a nutritional planting soil for live plants in a terrarium set-up, however, the natural coconut fibers may float in water.

Hey, can this be used by itself, or must I mix it with more coconut coir? Planning to use this for a gargoyle gecko. :)

Answer by • Apr 07, 2019

Gargoyle geckos require high humidity conditions, and the coconut husk fibers will hold moisture and assist in creating that environment. However, there is a significant risk of geckos eating this and becoming impacted. If used, you can optionally mix this.

Can I use this for a garden snail?

Answer by • Nov 21, 2021

This substrate would be suitable for use in a snails habitat.

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Exo Terra Plantation Soil Tropical Terrarium Reptile Substrate

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9 Customer Reviews

Tried for rat dig box

Turtle house

Cool substrate

love this mix of soil!

Great for tarantulas

Haven't tried yet

Very impressed

My mice love it

Very happy hermit crabs

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13 Customer Questions